Dr. Orozco is originally from Guatemala City, Guatemala, where he completed his medical school training, graduating first in his class. He then completed his neurosurgical residency at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. After completing his fellowship, Dr. Orozco moved to Texas. Dr. Orozco has multiple publications in medical journals, including topics on spinal and cranial disorders. A participating physician in the Baylor Scott & White Back and Neck Care program. Dr. Orozco is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Spondylosis, Spinal Stenosis, Cervical Myelopathy, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty.

Joseph Beshay is a Neurosurgery provider in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Beshay is highly rated in 29 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Meningioma, Spinal Stenosis, Posterior Fossa Tumor, Sacral Nerve Stimulation, and Awake Craniotomy. Dr. Beshay is currently accepting new patients.

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.

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.

Caetano Coimbra is a Neurosurgery provider in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Coimbra is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Meningioma, Acoustic Neuroma, Schwannoma, Pituitary Tumor, and Awake Craniotomy.

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.

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.

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.

John Tompkins is a Neurosurgery provider in Plano, Texas. Dr. Tompkins is highly rated in 23 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Apoplexy, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Awake Craniotomy, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Tompkins is currently accepting new patients.

Thomas Kosztowski is a Neurosurgery provider in Plano, Texas. Dr. Kosztowski is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Sciatica, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

Venita Simpson, M.D., is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Neurological Surgery at UT Southwestern Medical Center. She specializes in complex and minimally invasive surgery for spine deformities, degenerative spine disorders, spine and cranial trauma, brain and spine tumors, and revision spine surgery.Dr. Simpson earned her medical degree at Georgetown University School of Medicine. She completed residencies in neurological surgery at SUNY Upstate Medical University and Baylor College of Medicine and gained advanced training through an enfolded complex spine fellowship at Baylor and MD Anderson Cancer Center.Certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery, she joined the UT Southwestern faculty in 2025.Dr. Simpson is a Fellow of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons and a member of other professional associations, including the American Society of Black Neurosurgeons, the Congress of Neurological Surgeons, and the North American Spine Society.Dr. Simpson has delivered national conference presentations, contributed to the book Surgery of the Thoracic Spine, and published peer-reviewed academic articles related to her areas of expertise. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, and Spinal Stenosis.

Rafael de Oliveira Sillero, M.D., is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Neurological Surgery at UT Southwestern Medical Center. He focuses on the treatment of aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations, and stroke in both children and adults. He has a particular interest in revascularization procedures for moyamoya angiopathy.Dr. Sillero grew up in Rio de Janeiro in a family of neurosurgeons. Upon graduation from medical school in 2001, he moved to So Paulo, where he completed his residency in neurosurgery at So Paulo State University. He is fellowship-trained in cerebrovascular surgery, pediatric neurosurgery, and neurointerventional surgery.He joined the UT Southwestern faculty in 2019.Dr. Sillero is a member of several professional organizations, including the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, the Brazilian Society of Neurosurgery, and the World Federation of Interventional and Therapeutic Neuroradiology.He has contributed to the book Intracranial Aneurysms and published numerous academic articles. Dr. De Oliveira Sillero is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Wyburn-Mason Syndrome, Vein of Galen Aneurysm, Brain Aneurysm, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Gastrostomy.

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.

Kyle E. Doughty, MD, FAANS received his medical degree at the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine. He went on to complete an internship in General Surgery at the University of Alabama in Birmingham, Alabama followed by a residency in Neurological Surgery. He is a member of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons, the American Association of Neurological Surgeons and the Southern Neurosurgical Society. He is on the medical staff at Baylor University Medical Center. Dr. Doughty's professional interests include cerebro-vascular disease, meningiomas and skull base tumors, surgical management of trigeminal neuralgia, spinal trauma and general neurosurgery. Dr. Doughty has been nominated for the seventh consecutive year for D Magazine's 2025 Best Docs . Dr. Doughty is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Meningioma, Radiation Induced Meningioma, Brain Aneurysm, Awake Craniotomy, and Laminectomy.

Emun Abdu is a Neurosurgery provider in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Abdu is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Brain Aneurysm, Stroke, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Transmyocardial Revascularization, and Stent Placement.

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.

Ayaz Malik is a Neurosurgery provider in Garland, Texas. His top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Stroke, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Malik is currently accepting new patients.

Gabriella Williams is a Neurosurgery provider in Dallas, Texas. Her top areas of expertise are Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Subdural Hematoma, Apoplexy, and Stroke.

Lynn Fitzgerald is a Neurosurgery provider in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Fitzgerald is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, and Stroke. Dr. Fitzgerald is currently accepting new patients.

Charles Chang is a Neurosurgery provider in Plano, Texas. Dr. Chang is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Spinal Stenosis, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Laminectomy, and Balloon Sinuplasty.

Dr. Brahimaj is a neurological surgeon whose clinical interests include the surgical management of complex brain, skull base and pituitary tumors, along with epilepsy and functional disorders of the brain and spine. Dr. Brahimaj champions the philosophy of the right surgery for the right patient. His diverse specialized fellowship training—focused on both minimally invasive “keyhole” approaches and endoscopic endonasal and open skull base approaches—fosters this philosophy to achieve quality outcomes. Throughout his career, Dr. Brahimaj has focused on clinical research, publishing in major neurosurgical journals and presenting his work at national meetings. He was awarded the 2019 AANS/CNS Joint Section on Tumor and Skull Base Surgery Award. His primary commitment remains to his patients and guiding them through the challenging time of surgery. His top areas of expertise are Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Chemosis, Olfactory Neuroblastoma, Liver Embolization, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

Dr. Karnati is a neurological surgeon with a particular interest in spine surgery, myelopathy, the use of AI in spine surgery and robotic spine surgery. Dr. Karnati is a member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, the Congress of Neurological Surgeons and the North American Spine Society. With a passion for robotic spine surgery and minimally invasive procedures, Dr. Karnati is at the forefront of medical innovation, ensuring his patients experience faster recovery times and improved outcomes. He is also highly skilled in deformity surgery, adeptly addressing complex spinal conditions with precision and expertise. In addition to his spine surgery expertise, Dr. Karnati is highly adept at brain tumor surgery, skull base surgery, and basic vascular surgery. He continually integrates the latest advancements in these areas into his practice, providing personalized and effective treatments. Outside of work, his interests include photography, travel and Indian classical music. His top areas of expertise are Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Stroke, Invertebral Disc Disease, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

Richard Jackson is a Neurosurgery provider in Dallas, Texas. His top areas of expertise are Herniated Disk, Invertebral Disc Disease, Short Stature (Growth Disorders), Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery. Dr. Jackson is currently accepting new patients.

Scott Connors is a Neurosurgery provider in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Connors has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. His top areas of expertise are Pituitary Apoplexy, Brain Abscess, Chordoma, Nerve Decompression, and Microvascular Decompression. Dr. Connors is currently accepting new patients.