Babu Welch is a Neurosurgery provider in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Welch is highly rated in 24 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Brain Aneurysm, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Arteriovenous Malformation, Extracranial-Intracranial Bypass Surgery, and Stent Placement.

Nader Pouratian is a Neurosurgery provider in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Pouratian is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Essential Tremor, Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Thalamotomy.

Jonathan White is a Neurosurgery provider in Dallas, Texas. Dr. White is highly rated in 27 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Hydrocephalus, Brain Aneurysm, Microvascular Decompression, and Thrombectomy.

Alex Valadka is a Neurosurgery provider in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Valadka is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Traumatic Brain Injury, Subdural Hematoma, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Craniectomy, and Gastrostomy.

Toral Patel is a Neurosurgery provider in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Patel is highly rated in 41 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, Glioma, Awake Craniotomy, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.

Dr. Mickey is board-certified in neurological surgery and has extensive experience in the surgical management of brain and pituitary tumors, and of epilepsy. He also has many years of experience in the management of brain and pituitary tumors with Gamma Knife® radiosurgery. After retiring from the full-time faculty at the UT Southwestern Medical Center, he has joined Baylor Scott & White Neurosurgery Associates to work with us as we plan the future of neurosurgery in the Baylor Scott & White system. Dr. Mickey also serves as the Medical Director for Neuroscience Program Development & Integration at Baylor University Medical Center. In his spare time, Dr. Mickey enjoys hiking, cooking and spending time with his family. Dr. Mickey has been named a Texas Super Doctor every year from 2006 to 2022. Dr. Mickey was recognized by D Magazine as a Best Doctor for 2025. Dr. Mickey has been named one of D Magazine’s Best Docs at least 15 times earning him a place on D Magazine’s Hall of Fame list. Dr. Mickey is highly rated in 28 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Meningioma, Radiation Induced Meningioma, Pituitary Tumor, Balloon Sinuplasty, and Awake Craniotomy.

Bradley Lega is a Neurosurgery provider in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Lega is highly rated in 23 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Epilepsy, Brain Abscess, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Awake Craniotomy.

Mazin Tamimi is a Pain Medicine specialist and a Neurosurgery provider in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Tamimi is highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Spondylosis, Cervical Myelopathy, Hemangioblastoma, Sacral Nerve Stimulation, and Laminectomy.

Salah Aoun is a Neurosurgery provider in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Aoun has been practicing medicine for over 17 years is highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Tumor, Cervical Myelopathy, Hemangioblastoma, Laminectomy, and Spinal Fusion.

Ananth Vellimana, MD, FACS, FAANS, has experience and expertise in the full spectrum of cerebrovascular and endovascular neurosurgery, including the treatment of complex aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations, cavernous malformations, moyamoya disease, carotid stenosis and ischemic stroke. His practice also encompasses skull base tumor surgery, where he manages benign and malignant lesions, such as meningiomas, pituitary tumors, vestibular schwannomas and chordomas, using both open microsurgical and minimally invasive endoscopic approaches. In addition, he provides comprehensive care for general neurosurgical conditions of the brain and spine, including intrinsic brain tumors, trauma, degenerative spine disease and hydrocephalus. His combined skill set allows him to deliver highly specialized care across a wide range of neurosurgical disorders with a focus on individualized, evidence-based treatment. Dr. Vellimana’s personal interests include travel and recreational aviation. Dr. Vellimana is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Stroke, Apoplexy, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement.

Shaad Bidiwala is a Neurosurgery provider in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Bidiwala is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Myelopathy, Spondylolisthesis, Cervical Spondylosis, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery.

Edward Kerr, MD, FAANS is a board-certified neurosurgeon whose professional interests span a wide range of brain and spine surgery with a focus on minimally invasive approaches to lesions of the skull base. He graduated with honors from Duke University and attended Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. He subsequently completed his internship and residency at the University of California (UC) Davis Medical Center in Sacramento, California. His interest in all forms of neurosurgical care led him to complete two fellowships: complex spine surgery at UC Davis and minimally invasive cranial base surgery at Ohio State University, where he trained with pioneers in the area of endoscopic endonasal skull base surgery. Dr. Kerr's productivity in research during his training earned him the Excellence in Clinical Research Resident Award from the UC Davis Department of Neurosurgery. He has authored numerous peer-reviewed articles, book chapters, and abstracts/poster presentations. Dr. Kerr has served as associate faculty at the Ohio State University state-of-the-art endoscopic skull base surgery course. In his spare time he enjoys traveling, skiing, staying active, and being with friends and family. Dr. Kerr was recognized by D Magazine as a Best Doctor for 2025. Dr. Kerr is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Meningioma, Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Gastrostomy, and Awake Craniotomy.

Brett Whittemore is a Neurosurgery provider in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Whittemore is highly rated in 43 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Chiari Malformation Type 1, Chiari Malformation, Chiari Malformation Type 2, Syringomyelia, and Posterior Fossa Decompression.

Bradley Weprin is a Pediatrics specialist and a Neurosurgery provider in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Weprin is highly rated in 40 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Chiari Malformation Type 1, Chiari Malformation, Syringomyelia, Craniectomy, and Posterior Fossa Decompression.

Bruno Braga is a Neurosurgery provider in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Braga is highly rated in 39 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Chiari Malformation Type 1, Chiari Malformation Type 2, Chiari Malformation, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Craniectomy.

Angela Price is a Pediatrics specialist and a Neurosurgery provider in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Price is highly rated in 36 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Hydrocephalus, Chiari Malformation Type 1, Chiari Malformation, Rhizotomy, and Posterior Fossa Decompression.

Dale Swift is a Neurosurgery provider in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Swift is highly rated in 35 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Chiari Malformation Type 1, Chiari Malformation Type 2, Chiari Malformation, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Endoscopy.

Ankur Patel is a Neurosurgery provider in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Patel is highly rated in 35 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Metastatic Brain Tumor, Pituitary Tumor, Rathke Cleft Cyst, Angioplasty, and Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery.

Panagiotis Mastorakos is a Neurosurgery provider in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Mastorakos is highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Brain Aneurysm, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Hemangioblastoma, Laminectomy, and Thrombectomy.

Michael Oh is a Neurosurgery provider in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Oh is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Cerebral Ventricle Cancer, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty.

Bala Giri is a Neurosurgery provider in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Giri is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Spondylosis, Herniated Disk, Meningioma, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery.

Frank Feigenbaum is a Neurosurgery provider in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Feigenbaum is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Tarlov Cysts, Meningocele, Meningitis, Notalgia Paresthetica, and Laminectomy.

Christopher Michael is a Neurosurgery provider in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Michael is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Cervical Myelopathy, Cervical Spondylosis, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery.

Richard Naftalis, MD, FACS is board certified in neurological surgery. Dr. Naftalis has extensive experience and special interest in the surgical treatment of disorders of the spine and brain. Additionally, his practice includes the neurosurgical management of tumors, Chiari malformations, the surgical treatment of epilepsy, and neurotrauma. His armamentarium includes minimally invasive techniques, the use of intraoperative neuronavigation and MRI technology® , Gamma Knife® , Cyberknife® and Novalis® Radiosurgery, and applications of evidence-based medical practice. Dr. Naftalis enjoys the challenges of the neurosurgical patient and the complexity of their conditions. Dr. Naftalis feels that implementation of evidence-based medical practice, patient education and compassionate care all create a more satisfying and nurturing patient experience. Dr. Naftalis also serves as the Neurosurgical Director of the Baylor Neuroscience Center, Epilepsy Center at Baylor University Medical Center. Dr. Naftalis has been nominated for the 13th consecutive year for D Magazine's 2025 Best Docs . Dr. Naftalis has been named one of D Magazine’s Best Docs at least 15 times earning him a place on D Magazine’s Hall of Fame list. Dr. Naftalis has been named one of Texas Monthly's Texas Super Doctors for over 10 years earning him a place on Texas Monthly's Hall of Fame list. Dr. Naftalis has recently co-authored an article around spinal cord injury intervention . Patients living with chronic spinal cord injuries now have hope of regaining arm and hand mobility. Dr. Naftalis is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Meningioma, Hemangioblastoma, Radiation Induced Meningioma, Awake Craniotomy, and Microdiscectomy.

S Finn is a Neurosurgery provider in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Finn is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Awake Craniotomy, and Extracranial-Intracranial Bypass Surgery.