25 of the Best Neurosurgeons Near Me in Raleigh, NC

I specialize in the surgical management of all complex cervical, thoracic, lumbar, or sacral spinal diseases by using minimally invasive as well as standard approaches for arthritis or degenerative disease, deformity, tumors, and trauma. I have a special interest in the treatment of thoracolumbar deformities, occipital-cervical problems, and in helping patients with complex spinal issues from previously unsuccessful surgery or recurrent disease. I aim to improve surgical outcomes for my patients and care of all spine patients with active research evaluating clinical and radiological results after spine surgery with multiple prospective databases. I listen to my patients to understand their symptoms and experiences so I can provide them with the information and education they need to manage their disease. I make sure my patients understand their treatment options, and what will work best for their individual condition. I treat all my patients with care and concern – just as I would treat my family. I am available to address my patients' concerns before and after surgery. Dr. Gottfried is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cervical Myelopathy, Spondylolisthesis, Cervical Spondylosis, Laminectomy, and Spinal Fusion. Dr. Gottfried is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery, Neurological Surgery.

I chose to pursue neurosurgery as a career because of my fascination with the human nervous system. In medical school, I developed a keen interest in the diseases that afflict the brain and spine and gravitated towards the only field where I could help treat these diseases with my own hands. I focus on disorders of the spine where my first goal is to help patients avoid surgery if at all possible. If surgery is needed, I treat patients using the most advanced minimally invasive techniques available in order to minimize pain, blood loss, and hospital stay, while maximizing recovery, neurologic function, and quality of life. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends. I am an avid sports fan and love to eat. I try to stay physically fit by going to the gym and playing ice hockey. Dr. Than is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lordosis, Klippel-Feil Syndrome, Kyphosis, Spinal Fusion, and Osteotomy. Dr. Than is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery, Neurological Surgery.

I’ve wanted to be a doctor for as long as I can remember. I grew up in a suburb of Washington, DC, came to Duke for medical school in 1998, and have been here ever since. I chose neuroscience as my undergraduate major at Amherst University in MA, and stayed with neurosurgery because I was fascinated with the brain and its functions. I enjoy caring for my patients and seeing someone experience a good outcome that positively changed their life. When I’m not working, I enjoy spending time with my wife, who is also a doctor, and our two young daughters. I play golf when I can, which is not often, and really enjoy cooking. If I hadn’t chosen neurosurgery for my career, I would have gone to culinary school. Dr. Grossi is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hydrocephalus, Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery. Dr. Grossi is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery, Neurological Surgery.

I have had the privilege of providing neurosurgical care at Duke Health since 1995 with the majority of that time focused on cervical spine disorders. By involving my patients in their own care through careful histories, examinations, and a thorough review of imaging studies, we are able to use that process to plan on whether conservative care or possible surgery will relieve their pain and get them back to living at their best. I have performed over 6,500 cervical spine procedures and perform approximately 350 cervical spine surgeries per year, focusing on great outcomes and short stays. 98% of patients are in the hospital less than 24 hours after surgery. I have been recognized as the top cervical spine surgeon in the country by MPIRICA Health Inc. based on my outcomes. According to ProPublica, I have the lowest complication rate in North Carolina. I hope through my extensive clinical experience to provide excellent diagnostics and, through an outstanding team, provide the very best surgical results. My belief is that by combining the technical and spiritual sides to my practice, patients have the very best outcomes and together we accomplish amazing results for them. Dr. Haglund is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Traumatic Brain Injury, Epilepsy, Cervical Spondylosis, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Spinal Fusion. Dr. Haglund is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery, Neurological Surgery.

Sujit Prabhu is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Cary, North Carolina. Dr. Prabhu is highly rated in 22 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Brain Tumor, Glioma, Astrocytoma, Awake Craniotomy, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.

Jeffrey Weinberg is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Cary, North Carolina. Dr. Weinberg is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, Brain Tumor, Awake Craniotomy, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.

I have more than 25 years of experience treating patients of all ages with spinal disorders. I have had an interest in the management of spinal disorders since starting my medical education. I performed residencies in both orthopaedic surgery and neurosurgery to gain a comprehensive understanding of the entire range of spinal disorders. My goal has been to find innovative ways to manage the range of spinal conditions, straightforward to complex. I have a focus on managing patients with complex spinal disorders. My patient evaluation and management philosophy is to provide engaged, compassionate care that focuses on providing the simplest and least aggressive treatment option for a particular condition. In many cases, non-operative treatment options exist to improve a patient’s symptoms. I have been actively engaged in clinical research to find the best ways to manage spinal disorders in order to achieve better results with fewer complications. Dr. Shaffrey is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Kyphosis, Scoliosis, Lordosis, Osteotomy, and Spinal Fusion. Dr. Shaffrey is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery and American Board Of Neurological Surgery, Neurological Surgery.

Russell Margraf is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Margraf is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Delirium, Subdural Hematoma, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery.

Laurence Rhines is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Cary, North Carolina. Dr. Rhines is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chordoma, Bone Tumor, Spinal Tumor, Osteotomy, and Vertebroplasty.

Lars Gardner is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Gardner is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Delirium, Subdural Hematoma, Laminectomy, and Bone Graft.

Andrey Belayev is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Belayev is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Apoplexy, Delirium, Thrombectomy, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

Bradley Kolls is a Neurosurgery specialist and a Neurologist practicing medicine in Raleigh, North Carolina. He has been practicing medicine for over 25 years. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, and Thrombectomy. Dr. Kolls is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry/Neurology, Neurology.

I am a board-certified neurosurgeon serving patients at Duke Raleigh Hospital, where I began practicing following the completion of my service in the U.S. Army. During my military career, I was privileged to care for service members and their families in both deployed settings and major military hospitals, while also working at leading academic institutions. I bring this diverse experience to Duke, combining a mission-driven mindset with a commitment to excellence in neurosurgical care. My practice includes the full range of cranial and spinal procedures (minimally invasive, endoscopic, robotic, and open), with particular focus on meningiomas, degenerative spine conditions, trigeminal neuralgia, and metastatic disease involving the brain and spine. I believe in tailoring treatment plans to each patient's unique circumstances, integrating advanced surgical techniques with compassionate, individualized care. My goal is always to achieve the best possible outcomes while preserving function and enhancing quality of life. I am honored to serve the Wake County community in this next chapter of my career. In my free time, I enjoy outdoor activities with my wonderful wife and three children. His clinical expertise encompasses Ear Barotrauma, Epidural Hematoma, Brain Herniation, and Subdural Hematoma.

I am a neurosurgeon who specializes in spine surgery. I take care of people with conditions affecting the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine, including herniated disc, spinal stenosis, spondylolisthesis, and adult degenerative scoliosis. I also provide general neurosurgery care. I really enjoy developing a relationship with my patients and their family. I try to tailor my approach and treatment plans to each patient based on their unique goals and needs. Often, nonsurgical options are available to improve the patient’s symptoms. My goal is to help people return to their previous level of functioning and to help people enjoy life again. Outside of work, I love spending time with my wife and two children. I also enjoy fishing and running on trails. His clinical expertise encompasses Spondylolisthesis, Kyphosis, Spinal Stenosis, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, and Laminectomy. Dr. Crutcher is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery, Neurological Surgery.

As a Neurosurgeon with fellowship training in Spine Surgery, I have dedicated my professional life to treating patients with spine disorders. These include spinal stenosis, spondylolisthesis, scoliosis, herniated discs and spine tumors. I incorporate minimally-invasive spine (MIS) techniques whenever appropriate to minimize pain and length of stay, yet not compromise on achieving the goals of surgery, which is ultimately to get you back to the quality of life you once enjoyed. I was drawn to medicine and neurosurgery for the unique ability to incorporate the latest in technology and neuroscience to making patients better. I will treat you and your loved ones with the same kind of care I would want my loved ones to be treated with. In addition to my clinical practice, I will be working with Duke Bioengineers and Neurobiologists on important basic and translational questions surrounding spinal cord injuries (SCI), which we hope to bring to clinical relevance. Dr. Abd is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spondylolisthesis, Lordosis, Scoliosis, Spinal Fusion, and Laminectomy. Dr. Abd is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery, Neurological Surgery.

Ian Mccutcheon is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Cary, North Carolina. Dr. Mccutcheon is highly rated in 41 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Neurofibromatosis, Pituitary Tumor, Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumor, Awake Craniotomy, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.

Sivakumar Jaikumar is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Jaikumar is highly rated in 25 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Posterior Fossa Tumor, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes, Awake Craniotomy, and Gastrostomy.

Shaan Raza is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Cary, North Carolina. Dr. Raza is highly rated in 22 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Meningioma, Olfactory Neuroblastoma, Bone Tumor, Turbinectomy, and Awake Craniotomy.

Claudio Tatsui is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Cary, North Carolina. Dr. Tatsui is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chordoma, Bone Tumor, Meningioma, Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft.

Frederick Lang is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Cary, North Carolina. Dr. Lang is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glioma, Gliomatosis Cerebri, Glioblastoma, Awake Craniotomy, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.

Raymond Sawaya is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Cary, North Carolina. Dr. Sawaya is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glioma, Gliomatosis Cerebri, Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, and Awake Craniotomy.

Laith Khoury is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Khoury is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Porencephaly, Choroid Plexus Cyst, Subdural Hematoma, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery.

Timothy Garner is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Garner is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Subdural Hematoma, Spinal Stenosis, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery.

Samuel St Clair is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. St Clair is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spondylolisthesis, Cervical Spondylosis, Herniated Disk, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery.

Robin Koeleveld is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Koeleveld is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Stenosis, Subdural Hematoma, Herniated Disk, Awake Craniotomy, and Microdiscectomy.