25 of the Best Neurosurgeons Near Me in Plano, TX

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. 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.

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.

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.

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.

Dr. Frank Feigenbaum is a Board-Certified Neurosurgeon practicing in Dallas with extensive experience in treating Tarlov and meningeal cyst patients. Dr. Feigenbaum has developed and refined a surgical treatment for meningeal cysts with proven statistical results. Outcomes data reflect statistically significant improvement in a multitude of symptoms following surgery. He is also licensed in most of the United States of America. Dr. Feigenbaum also treats patients overseas. Dr. Feigenbaum is fully bilingual in English and Spanish and received his medical and surgical training at Georgetown University Medical Center in Washington, D.C. He is Board Certified by the American Association of Neurological Surgeons. In addition, he serves on the Medical Advisory Board of the Tarlov Cyst Foundation. Dr. Feigenbaum is the author of numerous journal articles and book chapters on meningeal cysts as well as other neurosurgical disorders.Dr. Feigenbaum’s personal interests include watching his children participate in numerous activities, travel, baseball, collecting contemporary art, golf, and Roman history. Dr. Feigenbaum is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tarlov Cysts, Meningocele, and Laminectomy. Dr. Feigenbaum is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Feigenbaum is currently accepting new patients.

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

Dr. Joseph Quillin believes that the practice of neurosurgery is a tremendous privilege. His focus is on durable symptom relief, patient quality of life, maximum safe tumor resection, and the prevention of further neurological damage for his patients. His advanced training in brain, spine, and skull base/cerebrovascular disorders has enabled him to care for some of the most complex patients in neurosurgery. Dr. Quillin specializes in neurosurgical oncology and skull base surgery, using techniques such as radiotherapy and minimally invasive endoscopic surgery to promote tumor treatment and removal. He has served the DFW area since 2021.Dr. Quillin earned his medical degree at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in Shreveport. He completed his neurological surgery residency and fellowship training in neurological oncology at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. He also completed additional fellowship training in skull base/cerebrovascular surgery at Rutgers University in New Brunswick, N.J. Away from the office, Dr. Quillin has served as an ad hoc reviewer for publications including NEUROSURGERY, World Neurosurgery, and the Journal of Neuro-Oncology. He is a member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons and Congress of Neurological Surgeons. Dr. Quillin is highly rated in 21 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Meningioma, Pituitary Tumor, Chiari Malformation Type 1, Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery, and Awake Craniotomy.

Nader Pouratian is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Pouratian is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Essential Tremor, Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Thalamotomy.

Omar Tanweer, MD, is dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to Houston and nearby communities. Omar Tanweer specializes in Neurosurgery and works at BCM Neurosurgery. To make an appointment, please call (713) 798-4696. To review all accepted insurance carriers, please visit: https://www.stlukeshealth.org/patients-visitors/patients/billing-insurance/insurances-accepted. Dr. Tanweer is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Stroke, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement. Dr. Tanweer is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Viswanathan is fellowship trained in Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery, and his clinical practice focuses on deep brain stimulation, trigeminal neuralgia, cancer pain, and chronic pain. Conditions treated include Deep Brain Stimulation for movement disorders, Neurosurgery for pain, and stereotactic surgery. Dr. Viswanathan is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Trigeminal Neuralgia, Cordotomy, and Deep Brain Stimulation. Dr. Viswanathan is currently accepting new patients.

Sameer Sheth, MD, PhD, is a board-certified neurosurgeon in Houston, Texas. After completing his bachelor’s degree in Physics and Astronomy at Harvard University, Dr. Sheth earned both his medical degree and PhD from the University of California Los Angeles. Dr. Sheth then completed his residency and Fellowship in Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery at Massachusetts General Hospital, the teaching hospital of Harvard Medical School. As a clinician, Dr. Sheth treats patients with disorders such as epilepsy, Parkinson’s disease, essential tremor, and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). He uses a combination of time-tested techniques and new minimally invasive approaches, including deep brain stimulation (DBS), laser therapy, robot-guided surgery, radiosurgery, and other neurosurgical procedures. As a researcher at Baylor College of Medicine, he develops novel therapies for neuropsychiatric disorders and studies the neurophysiological basis of how the human brain makes complex decisions. Recently, Dr. Sheth and his collaborators received an $8.5 million NIH grant to better understand the neurocircuitry of depression. Their study will look at possible causes for treatment-resistant depression and how physicians could use deep brain stimulation to treat this devastating illness. Conditions treated include Deep Brain stimulation for movement disorders and Laser Interstitial Thermal Therapy. Dr. Sheth is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Movement Disorders, Epilepsy, Seizures, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Thalamotomy. Dr. Sheth is currently accepting new patients.

Neurosurgeon Anita Bhansali, M.D., is fellowship-trained in functional neurosurgery from the esteemed Swedish Neuroscience Institute, which is a leader in the comprehensive clinical care of neurological disorders. She is a Fellow of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons. Dr. Bhansali's areas of specialization include the evaluation and treatment of functional neurosurgical disorders such as epilepsy, movement disorders, and pain syndromes. Her additional areas of special interest and focus include the treatment of cervical spine instability and degenerative spine disease, and deep brain and nerve stimulation for Parkinson's disease and other neurological conditions.Dr. Bhansali earned her medical degree at the University of Washington School of Medicine in Seattle. She completed her neurological surgery residency at the University of Chicago Medical Center in Illinois before going on to complete her fellowship training at the Swedish Neuroscience Institute, also in Seattle. She is published in numerous medical journals and publications on a wide variety of topics in neurosurgery. Dr. Bhansali is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Gastrostomy.

Jonathan White is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Dallas, Texas. Dr. White is highly rated in 27 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Hydrocephalus, Brain Aneurysm, Microvascular Decompression, and Thrombectomy.

Alex Valadka is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Valadka is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Traumatic Brain Injury, Subdural Hematoma, Stroke, Craniectomy, and Gastrostomy.

Nicholas Andrade is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Tyler, Texas. Dr. Andrade is highly rated in 51 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Subdural Hematoma, Posterior Fossa Tumor, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft. Dr. Andrade is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery.

Dr. Jacques Morcos, who was born and raised in Lebanon, earned his medical degree at the American University of Beirut. He completed his residency in neurological surgery at the University of Minnesota Hospital and Clinics in Minneapolis, followed by fellowships in cerebrovascular surgery at the University of Florida College of Medicine in Gainesville and in cerebrovascular and skull base surgery at Barrow Neurological Institute in Phoenix. Board certified in neurological surgery, Dr. Morcos is a fellow of the Royal Colleges of Surgeons and a fellow of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons. He is highly experienced in multidisciplinary minimally invasive endonasal endoscopic approaches, as well as open skull base approaches. He also speaks Arabic, French and Spanish. His primary clinical interests are cerebrovascular lesions including aneurysms; brain arteriovenous and cavernous malformations; dural arteriovenous fistulae; Moyamoya disease; stroke and cerebral ischemia; carotid endarterectomy; bypass surgery (STA-MCA and high flow); microvascular decompression for trigeminal neuralgia and hemifacial spasm; complex brain tumors including skull base tumors such as pituitary adenomas, meningiomas and acoustic neuromas; head and neck cancers; and radiosurgery. An avid researcher, Dr. Morcos has conducted observational studies in aneurysm surveillance, the impact of targeted therapies in NF2 acoustic neuromas and laboratory dissections to optimize and innovate neurosurgical approaches. Co-founder of the International Registry of MCA Bypass in Cerebral Ischemia, he holds leadership roles in the American Association of Neurological Surgeons and the World Federation of Skull Base Societies. A professor at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston, Dr. Morcos holds a Distinguished Chair in Neuroscience and also serves as director of cerebrovascular and skull base neurosurgery. Dr. Morcos is highly rated in 47 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Schwannoma, Acoustic Neuroma, Meningioma, Cerebral Artery Bypass Surgery, and Extracranial-Intracranial Bypass Surgery.

Toral Patel is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Patel is highly rated in 41 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, Glioma, Awake Craniotomy, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.

Dr. Peter Shedden is an established and prominent neurosurgeon who is board certified in both Canada and the United States. He completed his pre-medical training at the University of Toronto where he received a BSc degree in Anatomy and Physiology and a MSc degree for research pertaining to spinal cord development. Dr. Shedden is highly rated in 39 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Stenosis, Cervical Spondylosis, Spondylolisthesis, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Shedden is currently accepting new patients.

Todd Patrick is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Tyler, Texas. Dr. Patrick is highly rated in 34 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Memory Loss, and Epilepsy with Myoclonic-Atonic Seizures. Dr. Patrick is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery.

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 clinical expertise encompasses Meningioma, Radiation Induced Meningioma, Pituitary Tumor, Balloon Sinuplasty, and Awake Craniotomy. Dr. Mickey is board certified in Neurological Surgery- American Board Of Neurological Surgery.

Dr. Toussaint enjoys teaching, research, and mentoring medical students. He has lived in College Station with his wife and five children since 2007. Dr. Toussaint is highly rated in 28 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cervical Spondylosis, Delirium, Apoplexy, Microdiscectomy, and Awake Craniotomy. Dr. Toussaint is board certified in Neurological Surgery- American Board Of Neurological Surgery.

Spiros Blackburn, MD, is a board-certified neurosurgeon who specializes in cerebrovascular and skull base surgery. He has special expertise in both endoscopic and endovascular neurosurgery. A summa cum laude graduate of Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia, Dr. Blackburn received his medical degree at The University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in Dallas. After concluding his residency at Washington University in St. Louis, he completed a cerebrovascular fellowship at Emory University in Atlanta and a neuro-endovascular fellowship at Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology at Washington University. Prior to joining Mischer Neuroscience Institute, he held a faculty appointment as assistant professor of neurosurgery at the University of Florida in Gainesville. The recipient of numerous academic awards, Dr. Blackburn has lectured nationally on the management of cerebral aneurysms, surgical anatomy, arteriovenous malformations and stroke. His research has been published in peer-reviewed journals including PNAS, Neurosurgery, World Neurosurgery, Journal of NeuroInterventional Surgery, British Journal of Neurosurgery, Journal of Neurosurgery, Stroke and Journal of Neuro-Oncology, among others. His clinical research interests include biomarkers for cerebral vasospasm and translational research for patients with subarachnoid hemorrhage, as well as a number of clinical trials for the treatment of brain aneurysms. He treats the following conditions: Cerebral aneurysms and arteriovenous malformations Meningiomas and other tumors involving the skull base Pituitary tumors Moya Moya disease Carotid artery - stenosis and endarterectomy Cavernous malformations He has special expertise in: Endovascular neurosurgery (also called interventional neuroradiology) – coil embolization of aneurysms Endoscopic approaches to pituitary tumors, meningiomas, and other mass lesions. Dr. Blackburn is highly rated in 27 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Stroke, Apoplexy, Thrombectomy, and Endovascular Embolization.

Dr. Nitin Tandon has special expertise in the surgical management of medically refractory epilepsy as well as functional mapping and resection of glial neoplasms. A professor of neurosurgery at McGovern Medical School, Dr. Tandon received his medical degree at the Armed Forces Medical College in Pune, India, followed by a residency in neurosurgery at The University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio. He completed a fellowship in epilepsy surgery at the Cleveland Clinic and has been in practice since 2003 at Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center and on faculty at McGovern Medical School during that time. He has performed more than 3000 cranial operations, with over 1200 cranial operations for brain tumors and 700 cranial operations for the treatment of epilepsy. He has performed more than 200 craniotomies on patients who are awake for the purpose of mapping and preserving eloquent brain regions. He has co-authored many studies, which have been published in basic science journals such as Nature Neuroscience, Cerebral Cortex, Journal of Neuroscience, Journal of Neurosurgery, NeuroImage and Human Brain Mapping. His research studies focus on multi-modality assessments of cognitive functions combining intracranial recordings, functional MRI and direct cortical stimulation. He is funded by multiple grants from the NIH and the NSF to study and modulate brain networks involved in language, memory, prefrontal control and epilepsy. Most recently, he received a UO1 grant from the NIH BRAIN initiative, to probe the mechanisms of reading in the human brain. Dr. Tandon is a member of the Texas Medical Association, American Association of Neurological Surgeons, Organization of Human Brain Mapping, Society for Neuroscience, and the American Epilepsy Society. He is a member of the editorial board of Operative Neurosurgery and an ad hoc reviewer for many peer-reviewed journals. He routinely serves as a reviewer on NIH study sections. He has been an invited speaker at national and international conferences. More information about his research effort is at tandonlab.org. Dr. Tandon is highly rated in 27 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Epilepsy, Seizures, Glioblastoma, Awake Craniotomy, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

Dr. Yinn Cher Ooi is a skilled surgeon, teacher and researcher in the area of neurosurgery. He came to the United States in 2009 from his native Malaysia to complete his medical education with distinction. Since that time, he has led quality improvement initiatives in cerebral revascularization and spine surgery. He also has pioneered the transition of neuroendovascular procedures from a primary femoral approach to the less intrusive radial approach. His research includes studies involving acute ischemic stroke treatment and mechanical thrombectomy in moderate/distal vessel occlusions.Dr. Ooi is a neurosurgeon with dual fellowship training in vascular and endovascular neurosurgery. He earned his medical degree Cum Laude at Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia, Pa. He completed his general surgery internship, neurosurgery residency and endovascular neurosurgery fellowship at the University of California - Los Angeles. He also completed his fellowship in open vascular neurosurgery at Second Affiliate Hospital of Zhejiang University in Hang Zhou, China. Dr. Ooi’s special clinical interests include complex open cerebrovascular surgery, minimally invasive endovascular neurosurgery, and cerebral revascularization surgery for stroke prevention and treatment. He is a member of the American Heart Association and Congress of Neurological Surgeons. Dr. Ooi is highly rated in 24 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Transmyocardial Revascularization, and Stent Placement.