Overview
Dr. Dixon is a board-certified, fellowship-trained neurosurgeon specializing in spine surgery and the surgical treatment of brain pathologies. Her surgical specialties include minimally invasive decompression and stabilization of cervical, thoracic, and lumbar fusions. Dr. Dixon prioritizes getting to know her patients and understanding their pain, joining them on their journey to recovery. “I have been a patient myself. I have had surgery. I understand what a person goes through and how scary it can be,” Dr. Dixon says. “It is so rewarding to see patients before and after. When they are able to play with their kids and grandkids.” Dr. Dixon is one of approximately 100 neurosurgeons nationally who are fellowship-trained in endovascular and microsurgical techniques for treating aneurysms, vascular malformations, carotid artery stenosis, and other vascular diseases. She completed her fellowship training at the Mayo Clinic and her neurosurgery residency at the Ohio University COM-Riverside Methodist/Grant Medical Center in Columbus. She received her medical degree from the University of New England COM.
Dr. Dixon is highly rated in 22 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Brain Aneurysm, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Laminectomy, and Awake Craniotomy.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
1110 E State Hwy, Ste 100, Southlake, TX 76092
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- Brain AneurysmDr. Dixon isDistinguished. Learn about Brain Aneurysm.
- Chronic Subdural HematomaDr. Dixon isDistinguished. Learn about Chronic Subdural Hematoma.
- Subarachnoid HemorrhageDr. Dixon isDistinguished. Learn about Subarachnoid Hemorrhage.
- Subdural HematomaDr. Dixon isDistinguished. Learn about Subdural Hematoma.
- Advanced
- ApoplexyDr. Dixon isAdvanced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- Brain AbscessDr. Dixon isAdvanced. Learn about Brain Abscess.
- Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation
- Cervical MyelopathyDr. Dixon isAdvanced. Learn about Cervical Myelopathy.
- Cervical SpondylosisDr. Dixon isAdvanced. Learn about Cervical Spondylosis.
- Congenital Cardiovascular ShuntDr. Dixon isAdvanced. Learn about Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt.
- Experienced
- Acoustic NeuromaDr. Dixon isExperienced. Learn about Acoustic Neuroma.
- Adolescent Idiopathic ScoliosisDr. Dixon isExperienced. Learn about Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis.
- Arachnoid CystsDr. Dixon isExperienced. Learn about Arachnoid Cysts.
- Arteriovenous MalformationDr. Dixon isExperienced. Learn about Arteriovenous Malformation.
- Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS)
- AstrocytomaDr. Dixon isExperienced. Learn about Astrocytoma.