"Dr. Dixon is one of approximately 100 neurosurgeons nationally who are fellowship-trained in both endovascular and microsurgical techniques for the treatment of aneurysms, vascular malformations, carotid artery stenosis and other vascular diseases. She completed her fellowship training at the Mayo Clinic and her neurosurgery residency at Ohio University COM-Riverside Methodist/Grant Medical Center in Columbus. She received her medical degree from the University of New England College of Medicine in Biddeford, Maine. Dixon is a member of the American College of Osteopathic Surgeons, Cervical Spine Research Society, American Institute of Clinical Chemistry and Psi Sigma Alpha Academic Honor Society.</iframe></div>". Dr. Dixon is highly rated in 22 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Brain Aneurysm, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Laminectomy, and Awake Craniotomy.

"Justin Dowdy, MD, FAANS, is a board-certified neurosurgeon, whose professional interests include minimally invasive spine and cranial surgery; degenerative cervical, thoracic and lumbar spinal conditions; brain tumors; radiosurgery and spinal and cranial trauma. Dr. Dowdy is proud to have his work published in numerous publications and research presentations at academic meetings, including co-authoring the research article ""John F. Kennedy's Back: Chronic Pain, Failed Surgeries, and the Story of Its Effects on His Life and Death,"" which was named Best of the Best by the Journal of Neurosurgery Publishing Group in 2017. Outside of work, Dr. Dowdy enjoys spending time with his wife and three children, physical fitness and exercise, playing guitar and piano, watching Dallas-Fort Worth sports, barbecuing and traveling.". Dr. Dowdy is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Invertebral Disc Disease, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc 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 top areas of expertise are Stroke, Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Laminectomy, and Gastrostomy.

David Rothbart is a Neurosurgery provider in Southlake, Texas. Dr. Rothbart is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Cervical Spondylosis, Herniated Disk, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

Saeid Aryan is a Neurosurgery provider in Southlake, Texas. Dr. Aryan is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Spondylosis, Spondylolisthesis, Chronic Pain, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery.

Dr. Rob Hruska has more than a decade of clinical, research and teaching experience in neurological surgery as a member of the University of Louisville Physicians staff. Hruska earned his medical degree from The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston. He completed his neurosurgery residency training at the University of Louisville in Kentucky, where he served as chief resident of his class. His areas of special focus include minimally invasive spine surgery and the treatment of spine tumors, degenerative spine disorders and cervical spine deformity. He uses complex and minimally invasive surgical techniques, including endoscopic microdiscectomy and microvascular decompression for the treatment of trigeminal neuralgia, a severe form of facial nerve pain. Dr. Hruska is a member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons and Society of Neurological Surgeons. Dr. Hruska is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Cervical Myelopathy, Gastrostomy, and Awake Craniotomy.

Dr. Kilianski graduated from Nolan Catholic High School in Fort Worth and earned his Bachelor of Science degree in biochemistry and genetics at Texas A&M University, where he was very involved with the Corps of Cadets as a Ross Volunteer, a member of the Corps Staff and captain of the Corps Marathon Team. After his residency in neurological surgery at the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University, he pursued an additional year of fellowship training at the Texas Back Institute, a world leader in spine surgery, technology, patient care and education, where he received further specialized training in the latest and most advanced methods for the current management of spine conditions. While at Texas Back Institute, Dr. Kilianski had the opportunity to train under pioneers in the field of artificial disc replacement surgery. He is a recipient of artificial discs himself. His clinical interests include the treatment of cervical and lumbar degenerative disorders, adult spinal deformity, brain and spinal tumors, traumatic brain injuries and spine trauma, spinal cord stimulation, and artificial disc technology. He is trained in both minimally invasive and conventional open surgical techniques, enabling him to uniquely formulate a treatment plan that best suits the patient’s needs. Outside of work, Dr. Kilianski enjoys Renaissance festivals, Dungeons & Dragons and gaming conventions, marathons and weightlifting, Texas A&M Corps of Cadets, and football. Dr. Kilianski III was named “Physician of the Year” for 2025 by Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Grapevine. Voted on by his peers, this honor reflects his unwavering commitment to clinical excellence, compassionate patient care, and leadership within the medical community. Dr. Kilianksi is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Fractured Spine, Subdural Hematoma, Stroke, and Subependymoma.

Dionna Dalzell is a Neurosurgery provider in Fort Worth, Texas. Dr. Dalzell is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, Neuralgia, Sciatica, and Chronic Pain.

Akwasi Boah is a Neurosurgery provider in Denton, Texas. Dr. Boah is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Cervical Spondylosis, Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft.

David Rubin is a Neurosurgery provider in Irving, Texas. Dr. Rubin is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Sciatica, Spinal Stenosis, Scoliosis, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery.

Sabatino Bianco is a Neurosurgery provider in Arlington, Texas. Dr. Bianco is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Spondylosis, Cervical Myelopathy, Hydrocephalus, Laminectomy, and Vertebroplasty.

David Masel is a Neurosurgery provider in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Masel is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Radiation Induced Meningioma, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty.

James Ebot is a Neurosurgery provider in Irving, Texas. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Cord Abscess, Arachnoid Cysts, Choroid Plexus Carcinoma, Epidural Abscess, and Laminectomy.