25 of the Best Neurosurgeons in The United States

Anthony Asher is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Asher is highly rated in 37 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spondylolisthesis, Cervical Myelopathy, Cervical Spondylosis, Laminectomy, and Spinal Fusion. Dr. Asher is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Asher is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. McDougall became certified as a neurosurgeon in 1993. He has focused his entire career on the treatment of stroke and cerebrovascular disease, and he was one of the first neurosurgeons in the country to receive fellowship training in endovascular techniques. Once Guglielmi detachable coils received FDA approval in 1995, he was the first neurosurgeon in North America to treat a patient with an intracranial aneurysm using this device. Since that time, he has been extensively involved in research to improve endovascular techniques including being the principal investigator on large, randomized, international studies. He is a past president of the Society of NeuroInterventional Surgeons, has published over two hundred papers in peer reviewed journals and been an invited lecturer on every continent except Antarctica. Dr. Mcdougall is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Brain Aneurysm, Arteriovenous Malformation, Pica, Extracranial-Intracranial Bypass Surgery, and Stent Placement. Dr. Mcdougall is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Mcdougall is currently accepting new patients.

Demetrius Lopes is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Park Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Lopes is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Brain Aneurysm, Stroke, Arteriovenous Malformation, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement. Dr. Lopes is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery.

Andrew Tsung is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Peoria, Illinois. Dr. Tsung is highly rated in 47 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Glioma, Awake Craniotomy, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery. Dr. Tsung is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery.

Dr. Levi is a tenured Professor and Chair of Neurosurgery at the University of Miami MILLER School of Medicine. He has a very busy clinical practice that focuses on complex spinal cord, spine and peripheral nerve disorders. He has been at the University of Miami for the last 30 years including completing a PhD in neurosciences. He graduated from the University of Ottawa medical school and completed his residency at the University of Toronto, as well as a spine fellowship at the Barrow Neurological Institute in Phoenix. He has served as national director of the AANS Oral Board course for the last 16 years. He is an elected member of two of our most prestigious neurosurgical societies – the American Academy of Neurosurgery and the Senior Society of Neurological surgeons. His clinical research interests have focused on developing cellular transplantation strategies to repair injuries within both the human central and peripheral nervous system. His current research interests involve serving as (1) PI on intravascular hypothermia after human cervical spinal cord injury (2) PI on the clinical development and characterization of the use of autologous human Schwann cells for peripheral nerve injuries with a lengthy gap. Dr. Levi has authored over 225 peer-reviewed publications, 50 textbook chapters and 3 books. He is an active NIH and DOD investigator. He is a member of the American Academy of Neurosurgery. He serves as a reviewer for several journals in neurosurgery and neuroscience. Dr. Levi is highly rated in 30 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Meningocele, Cervical Spondylosis, Spondylolisthesis, Laminectomy, and Spinal Fusion. Dr. Levi is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Moneeb Ehtesham is a fellowship-trained neurosurgeon with specialized expertise in cerebrovascular/endovascular neurosurgery and complex spinal surgery. He has served in teaching and senior academic research and leadership capacities for over two decades. Dr. Ehtesham currently serves as an Associate Professor at the TCU Burnett School of Medicine. His areas of special focus include open and endovascular surgery for aneurysms and other cerebrovascular conditions as well as spinal surgery. Additionally, he has been recognized for his research in the areas of stem cell therapies and brain tumors. He was a recipient of the Young Investigator Award from the American Association of Neurological Surgeons and Congress of Neurological Surgeons.Dr. Ehtesham completed his neurological surgery residency at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, where he served as chief resident in his final year. He also completed his neurointerventional/ endovascular neurosurgery fellowship at Vanderbilt. Dr. Ehtesham is a Diplomate of the American Board of Neurological Surgery and a Fellow of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons and the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Ehtesham is highly rated in 26 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Stroke, Subdural Hematoma, Laminectomy, and Stent Placement.

Dr. Oskouian is a neurosurgeon who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of complex spinal disorders. As the Chief of the Complex Spine Department, his clinical practice located on the Swedish/Cherry Hill campus in Seattle focuses on scoliosis, spinal deformities, spine trauma, spine fractures, spinal surgery revisions, osteoporosis, spinal cord injury, degenerative disc disease, spine tumors, stereotactic spinal radiosurgery, spine infections, and minimally invasive spinal surgery. Dr. Oskouian received his medical degree from the University of California, Los Angeles. He completed his residency in neurosurgery at the University of Virginia under the late Dr. John Jane, Sr. Dr. Oskouian completed his neurosurgery fellowship at the New Zealand National Hospital in Auckland. Dr. Oskouian has published in numerous medical journals and textbooks, including Neuroscience, Neurosurgery, Neurosurgical Clinics of North America, the Journal of Neurosurgery, Neurosurgical Focus and Spine. His philosophy of care is to provide comprehensive, individualized medical care for his patients based on the most recent scientific advances. Dr. Oskouian also believes prevention, communication and education are a vital component of a patient’s long-term health and well-being. Dr. Oskouian offers the Digital Surgical Experience to guide his practice and maintain consistent communication with his patients throughout their care. This includes offering virtual visits to patients, timely access to information, and interactive messages, check-ins, and reminders, allowing patients to become custodians of their own care. Dr. Oskouian was selected by Seattle Magazine and Seattle Met Magazine as a Top Doctor. Dr. Oskouian is highly rated in 25 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spondylolisthesis, Epidural Hematoma, Scoliosis, Laminectomy, and Spinal Fusion. Dr. Oskouian is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Oskouian is currently accepting new patients.

Juan Tejada is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Libertyville, Illinois. Dr. Tejada is highly rated in 23 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Posterior Fossa Tumor, Apoplexy, Awake Craniotomy, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Tejada is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery.

"Dr. Olaide Ajayi is board-certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgeons and is a Fellow of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons. He is the Medical Director of Spine Surgery at Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital in Fort Worth.Dr. Ajayi completed his Neurosurgery Residency as well as a Complex and Minimally Invasive Spine Fellowship at Loma Linda University Medical Center in Southern California. He also received his Medical Doctorate from the same institution. He has authored and contributed to many peer review publications on various neurosurgical and spine related topics.His areas of special focus include the surgical management of degenerative scoliosis, spine tumors, spine trauma, complex and minimally invasive spine surgery, and degenerative spine disease. Dr. Ajayi takes a comprehensive approach in the management of spinal disease, utilizing conservative treatment options when feasible, as well as minimally invasive and complex reconstructive approaches when necessary.Dr. Ajayi is a member of the North American Spine Society (NASS), American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS), Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS) and AANS/CNS Joint Spine Section.WATCH NOW:</h5>Patient Testimonial: North Texas Neurosurgical & Spine Center (Dr. Ajayi)</a>". Dr. Ajayi is highly rated in 23 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery.

Jonathan Citow is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Libertyville, Illinois. Dr. Citow is highly rated in 22 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Stenosis, Cervical Spondylosis, Spondylolisthesis, Cervical Disc Surgery, and Herniated Disc Surgery. Dr. Citow is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery.

Dr. Harvey is a board-certified neurosurgeon with fellowship training in complex spine surgery. He also completed a one-year fellowship in neurosurgical oncology at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. Dr. Harvey's area of special focus is the treatment of brain and spine tumors with additional interest in spinal cord trauma. He is an Arizona native who received his medical degree from the Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine at Midwestern University in Glendale before completing his residency training in neurosurgery at the University of Illinois in Bloomington. As part of his residency, Harvey completed his complex spine fellowship at the University of Illinois Peoria. In addition to practicing medicine, he is a Major in the United States Army Reserve Medical Corps. He speaks Finnish and some Spanish. Dr. Harvey is highly rated in 21 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Awake Craniotomy, and Vertebroplasty.

David Straus is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Dr. Straus is highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Meningioma, Pituitary Tumor, Subdural Hematoma, Gastrostomy, and Awake Craniotomy. Dr. Straus is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery.

Hamad Farhat is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Dr. Farhat is highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Posterior Fossa Tumor, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Brain Aneurysm, Transmyocardial Revascularization, and Stent Placement. Dr. Farhat is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery.

Sagi Kuznits is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Collegeville, Pennsylvania. Dr. Kuznits is highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cervical Spondylosis, Spondylolisthesis, Spinal Stenosis, Laminectomy, and Bone Graft. Dr. Kuznits is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery.

Bradley Bagan is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Libertyville, Illinois. Dr. Bagan is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Apoplexy, Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery. Dr. Bagan is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery.

Dr. Cyrus Wong is board-certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery and a Fellow of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (FAANS). After previously serving for years as the Division Chief of Neurosurgery at Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth, he is currently Chair of the Department of Neurosciences, overseeing the three divisions of Neurosurgery, Neurology, and Neuro-Intensive care. Dr. Wong is also the longstanding Medical Director of Spinal Deformity and Complex Spine Surgery. In addition, he is a member of Texas Health Fort Worth’s Medical Executive Committee and Operations Cabinet, and previously served on its Ethics Council. Dr. Wong is involved in neurosurgical research and medical education as Assistant Professor at Texas Christian University School of Medicine and has been recognized as a “Top Doc” in Neurosurgery by Fort Worth Magazine and 360West Magazine over multiple years.Dr. Wong completed his residency in neurosurgery and fellowship training in complex spinal surgery at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville. He received his medical degree from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore, Maryland, where he played a part in the development of a novel brainstem tumor model.Dr. Wong has authored several chapters in widely published textbooks and presented at national and international conferences on the topic of spinal disease and its treatment. His unique expertise in spinal surgery includes the treatment of adult spinal deformity/scoliosis, complex spinal reconstruction, spinal tumors, as well as minimally invasive spine surgery. He also treats benign and malignant brain tumors.Dr. Wong is a Diplomate of the American Board of Neurological Surgery and a Fellow Member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS), as well as a member of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS), AANS/CNS Joint Spine Section, AO Spine, and the North American Spine Society. Dr. Wong is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Subdural Hematoma, Scoliosis, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

Joe Bernard is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Bernard is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Brain Aneurysm, Stroke, Subdural Hematoma, Thrombectomy, and Sacral Nerve Stimulation. Dr. Bernard is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Bernard is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Litvack values a collaborative multi-disciplinary approach to caring for patients suffering from benign or malignant brain tumors, head and neck cancers involving the brain and spine, chronic pain and degenerative spinal disorders. Dr. Litvack applies his unique expertise in skull base surgery, neuroendoscopy, minimally invasive cranial, and minimally invasive spinal surgery to restore patients to health while minimizing the physical and emotional impact of surgery. His patients benefit from being fully informed of their disease and their treatment options. Dr. Litvack and his patients also benefit from 24/7 access to a team of fellowship-trained physicians and surgeons with extensive experience in Neurosurgery, Otolaryngology, Neuroanesthesia, Neuro-endocrinology, Neuro-ophthalmology, Neuro-Oncology and Radiation Oncology. Dr. Litvack has also been selected by Seattle Magazine and Seattle Metropolitan Magazine as a Top Doctor in the field of Neurosurgery. Dr. Litvack is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pituitary Tumor, Prolactinoma, Hypothalamic Tumor, Balloon Sinuplasty, and Awake Craniotomy. Dr. Litvack is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Litvack is currently accepting new patients.

Ryan Trombly is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Dr. Trombly is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cervical Myelopathy, Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly, Spinal Cord Abscess, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery. Dr. Trombly is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery.

Dr. Ahmed Shakir brings in-depth clinical and teaching experience in neurosurgery to Texas Health Neurosurgery and Spine Specialists. He is board-certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery and is fellowship-trained in spine surgery from Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville. Dr. Shakir received his medical degree from The University of Texas Southwestern Medical School at Dallas before going on to complete his neurological surgery residency training at Medical College of Georgia in Augusta, GA. He has also worked as a clinical assistant professor in the Department of Neurosurgery at The University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio.Dr. Shakir’s special interests include spinal trauma, spinal oncology and degenerative spine disorders. He is a member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons and Congress of Neurological Surgeons. Dr. Shakir is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Laminectomy, and Gastrostomy.

Basheal (Bobby) Agrawal, MD, is originally from Wisconsin. He graduated with honors from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a major in biology. He earned his medical degree from the University of Madison and completed his residency training there as well. During residency, he was honored with the Resident Academic Achievement Award for scholastic excellence. Dr. Agrawal received grant support for clinical outcome research in spine surgery and completed dual fellowship training in orthopedic and neurosurgical spine surgery at the Cleveland Clinic.  He is certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgeons.Dr. Agrawal joined St. Mary’s Medical Center in 2014. He specializes in neurological surgery and is currently the St. Mary’s Medical Director of Spine Surgery. Dr. Agrawal treats all surgical diseases and injuries related to the nervous system, brain, spine, and peripheral nerves, with advanced training in complex spinal procedures. Dr. Agrawal is committed to delivering the highest standard of care. He takes a global perspective to patient care and treats all patients as if they were part of his family.Dr. Agrawal and his wife have three children. They enjoy Western Colorado’s mild climate, pace of life and close-knit community. When not working, you will likely find Dr. Agrawal spending time with his family and exploring the state of Colorado and beyond. Dr. Agrawal is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Stenosis, Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Agrawal is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Agrawal is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Loh's goal is to provide the most advanced, evidence-based care with compassion. Dr. Loh is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Brain Aneurysm, Stroke, Arterial Embolism, Transmyocardial Revascularization, and Stent Placement. Dr. Loh is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology and United Council For Neurological Subspecialties. Dr. Loh is currently accepting new patients.

Amer Samdani is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Samdani is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Scoliosis, Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, Kyphosis, Spinal Fusion, and Osteotomy. Dr. Samdani is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery.

Steven Hwang is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Hwang is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Scoliosis, Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, Kyphosis, Spinal Fusion, and Osteotomy. Dr. Hwang is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery.

Badih Adada is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Port Saint Lucie, Florida. Dr. Adada is highly rated in 62 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Trigeminal Neuralgia, Hydrocephalus, Meningioma, Microvascular Decompression, and Nerve Decompression. Dr. Adada is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Adada is currently accepting new patients.