The 20 Best Awake Craniotomy Doctors near birmingham, AL

Find the Experts and Specialists who perform Awake Craniotomy

Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 15 doctor with experience in Awake Craniotomy near birmingham, AL. Of these, 12 are Experienced and 3 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Awake Craniotomy
    Advanced in Awake Craniotomy
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    University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation PC

    2000 6th Ave S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (0.9 miles away)
    205-801-8950
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Winfield Fisher-Iii is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Fisher-Iii is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Awake Craniotomy. He is also highly rated in 57 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Brain Aneurysm, Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly, Hydrocephalus, Awake Craniotomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Fisher-Iii is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Awake Craniotomy
    Advanced in Awake Craniotomy
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    UAB Neurosurgery

    510 20th St S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (0.9 miles away)
    205-996-2461
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kristen Riley is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Riley is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Awake Craniotomy. She is also highly rated in 55 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Encephalocele, Pituitary Tumor, Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak, Balloon Sinuplasty, and Awake Craniotomy. Dr. Riley is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Awake Craniotomy
    Advanced in Awake Craniotomy
    Referral may be required

    University Of Alabama Hospital

    619 19th St S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (1.0 miles away)
    205-934-4011
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    James Dowell-Markert is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Dowell-Markert is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Awake Craniotomy. He is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Porencephaly, Schizencephaly, Meningioma, Awake Craniotomy, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery. Dr. Dowell-Markert is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Awake Craniotomy
    Experienced in Awake Craniotomy
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    Office

    1720 2nd Ave S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (0.7 miles away)
    205-934-7170
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Elizabeth Liptrap is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Liptrap is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Awake Craniotomy. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Brain Aneurysm, Stroke, Transmyocardial Revascularization, and Stent Placement. Dr. Liptrap is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Awake Craniotomy
    Experienced in Awake Craniotomy
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    Office

    1720 2nd Ave S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (0.7 miles away)
    205-934-3546
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Philip Schmalz is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Schmalz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Awake Craniotomy. His clinical expertise encompasses Brain Aneurysm, Subdural Hematoma, Hydrocephalus, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Thrombectomy. Dr. Schmalz is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Awake Craniotomy
    Experienced in Awake Craniotomy
    Referral may be required

    Office

    510 20th St S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (0.9 miles away)
    205-934-3411
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Melissa Chambers is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Chambers is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Awake Craniotomy. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Fractured Spine, Meningioma, Cervical Spondylosis, Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft. Dr. Chambers is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Awake Craniotomy

    Dr. Ichiro Nakano
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Awake Craniotomy

    Dr. Ichiro Nakano
    Neurosurgery
    Referral may be required

    University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation PC

    2000 6th Ave S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (0.9 miles away)
    205-934-7170
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Ichiro Nakano is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Nakano is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Awake Craniotomy. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glioma, Gliomatosis Cerebri, Glioblastoma, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Awake Craniotomy.

    Experienced in Awake Craniotomy
    Experienced in Awake Craniotomy
    Referral may be required

    University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation PC

    2000 6th Ave S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (0.9 miles away)
    205-934-7170
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Jessica Bentley is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Bentley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Awake Craniotomy. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Essential Tremor, Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Cordotomy. Dr. Bentley is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Awake Craniotomy
    Experienced in Awake Craniotomy
    Referral may be required

    University Of Alabama Hospital

    619 19th St S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (1.0 miles away)
    205-934-4011
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Barton Guthrie is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Guthrie is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Awake Craniotomy. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Essential Tremor, Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Microvascular Decompression.

    Experienced in Awake Craniotomy
    Experienced in Awake Craniotomy
    Referral may be required

    University Of Alabama Hospital

    619 19th St S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (1.0 miles away)
    205-996-2536
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Mark Harrigan is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Harrigan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Awake Craniotomy. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Stroke, Brain Aneurysm, Stent Placement, and Transmyocardial Revascularization. Dr. Harrigan is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Awake Craniotomy
    Experienced in Awake Craniotomy
    Referral may be required

    Office

    806 Saint Vincents Dr Ste 450, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (1.6 miles away)
    205-986-5200
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Samuel Bowen-Ii is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Bowen-Ii is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Awake Craniotomy. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cervical Spondylosis, Spinal Stenosis, Subdural Hematoma, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery. Dr. Bowen-Ii is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Awake Craniotomy
    Experienced in Awake Craniotomy
    Referral may be required

    Neurosurgical Associates P. C.

    800 Saint Vincents Dr Ste 700, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (1.6 miles away)
    205-933-8981
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Joshua Menendez is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Menendez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Awake Craniotomy. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cervical Spondylosis, Cervical Myelopathy, Invertebral Disc Disease, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery. Dr. Menendez is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Awake Craniotomy

    Dr. Tuan V. Nguyen
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Awake Craniotomy

    Dr. Tuan V. Nguyen
    Neurosurgery
    Referral may be required

    Brookwood Baptist Medical Center

    2010 Brookwood Medical Ctr Dr, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (4.3 miles away)
    205-877-1000
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Vietnamese
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    Tuan Nguyen is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Nguyen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Awake Craniotomy. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Subdural Hematoma, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Awake Craniotomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Nguyen is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Awake Craniotomy
    Experienced in Awake Craniotomy
    Referral may be required

    Alabama Neurological Surgery & Spine PC

    3535 Grandview Pkwy Ste 150, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (6.7 miles away)
    205-250-6805
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Blake Pearson is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Pearson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Awake Craniotomy. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Stenosis, Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Pearson is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Awake Craniotomy
    Experienced in Awake Craniotomy
    Referral may be required

    Office

    3686 Grandview Pkwy Ste 630, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (6.7 miles away)
    205-971-3566
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Zenko Hrynkiw is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Hrynkiw is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Awake Craniotomy. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hydrocephalus, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Posterior Fossa Tumor, Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Hrynkiw is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    When should I see an Awake Craniotomy doctor near birmingham, AL?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing an Awake Craniotomy doctor near birmingham, AL?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How do I find the best Awake Craniotomy doctor near birmingham, AL?

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    How does MediFind rank Awake Craniotomy doctors near birmingham, AL?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Awake Craniotomy doctors near birmingham, AL?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with an Awake Craniotomy doctor near birmingham, AL?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Awake Craniotomy doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Awake Craniotomy doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with an Awake Craniotomy doctor near birmingham, AL?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Awake Craniotomy doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Awake Craniotomy doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Awake Craniotomy doctors near birmingham, AL?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Awake Craniotomy doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find an Awake Craniotomy doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Awake Craniotomy doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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