Dr. Frank Harris is a board-certified neurosurgeon based in the Temple region. In his practice, he focuses on brain tumors. Dr. Harris is a proud member of the Texas Association of Neurological Surgeons. Outside of work, he enjoys hiking, running and kayaking. Dr. Harris is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Meningioma, Subdural Hematoma, Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET), Awake Craniotomy, and Gastrostomy.

"""Dr. Benardete is a board-certified neurosurgeon with specialization in cerebrovascular neurosurgery.He attended medical school at Cornell University Medical College in New York and completed his residency in Neurological Surgery at New York University Medical Center.Dr. Benardete's practice focuses on aneurysms, AVMs, strokes, carotid disease, brain tumors, particularly meningiomas, trigeminal neuralgia and epilepsy with surgery.""". Dr. Benardete is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Brain Aneurysm, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Stroke, Cerebral Artery Bypass Surgery, and Extracranial-Intracranial Bypass Surgery.

Dr. Dongxia Feng is a board-certified neurosurgeon specializing in brain and skull base tumor surgery. His clinical areas of focus include brain and spine tumor surgery, skull base tumor surgery, cerebrovascular surgery, neurosurgical anatomy research and teaching. Dr. Feng is the director of Skull Base tumor Surgery at Baylor Scott & White in Temple. Dr. Feng has extensive training in the management of malignant and benign brain tumors, stroke, brain aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations, cavernous malformations, traumatic brain injuries and spine diseases. He is a member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons and the Congress of Neurological Surgeons. Outside of work, Dr. Feng enjoys traveling. Dr. Feng is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Craniectomy, and Thrombectomy.

Dr. James Cooper is a board-certified neurosurgeon. His professional interests include spine and cranial work and spine pathologies, such as Chiari malformation, degenerative processes, brain tumors and neurosurgical trauma care. Dr. Cooper is a member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, the Congress of Neurological Surgeons, the Texas Association of Neurological Surgeons, the Texas Medical Association and the Bell County Medical Society. Outside of work, Dr. Cooper enjoys outdoor activities. Dr. Cooper is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Invertebral Disc Disease, Stroke, Subdural Hematoma, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

Dr. Ibrahim El Nihum is a board-certified surgeon specializing in neurosurgery with a subspecialty in pediatric neurosurgery. His professional interests include brain and spinal cord tumors, spine degenerative disc disease and spine disorders, such as congenital anomalies. Dr. El Nihum is a member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons and the Congress of Neurological Surgeons. Outside of work, Dr. El Nihum enjoys fishing, camping and other outdoor activities. Dr. Nihum is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hydrocephalus, Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly, and Laminectomy.

Dr. Awais Vance is a neurological surgeon, dual board-certified in neurological surgery and radiology. His professional interests within neurosurgery include procedures for complex vascular, endovascular, brain tumor and spine, as well as procedures for functionality and pain. Dr. Vance also treats various conditions, including brain aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations, arteriovenous fistulas, cavernomas, trigeminal neuralgia, facial hemispasm, sacroiliac joint dysfunction, pituitary tumors, stroke, carotid disease and chronic pain. He is a member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, the Congress of Neurological Surgeons and the Society of Neurological Surgeons. Outside of work, Dr. Vance enjoys spending time with family, including his wife and three small children, ranching, playing tennis and hiking. Dr. Vance is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Brain Aneurysm, Subdural Hematoma, Stroke, Thrombectomy, and Rhizotomy.

Dr. Huang is a Chinese-born American neurosurgeon and Chairman of the Department of Neurosurgery at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple. He received his medical degree from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Dr. Huang is known for his clinical and research work in nervous system injury and repair, including traumatic brain injury, spinal trauma and peripheral nerve injuries. He also is the Director of the Neuroscience Institute and holds the Plummer Endowed Chair in Neuroscience. His main research interest lies in the field of nervous system injury and repair. His lab has active extramural research funding including a prestigious R01 award from the National Institutes of Health. Dr. Huang has a general neurosurgery practice and performs surgeries for complex spinal disorders, brain tumors, and peripheral nerve disorders, and he also treats patients with traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries and cerebrovascular diseases. He is author or co-author of 150 peer-reviewed articles, editorial reviews and book chapters, and he holds six U.S. patents. Dr. Huang has served as an invited reviewer at several NIH Study Sections, at the Department of Defense and the Department of Veteran Affairs Research Grants. Dr. Huang also was an Army Reserve neurosurgeon and was deployed to Balad Theater Hospital in Iraq in 2008 in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. He received an Army Commendation Medal for his exceptional efforts treating over 1,200 injured U.S. soldiers with brain and spinal trauma. He was honorably discharged from the US Army at rank of Lieutenant Colonel. Dr. Huang is a provider practicing as a member of the Baylor Scott & White NeuroHealth Institute . Dr. Huang has been selected as a 2023 Super Doc by Texas Monthly magazine. The honor recognizes providers who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. Dr. Huang is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Meningocele, Cervical Myelopathy, Cervical Spondylosis, and Laminectomy.

Dr. David Garrett, Jr., is a board-certified physician specializing in neurosurgery. His professional interests include pediatric neurosurgical conditions, brain tumors, trauma, complex spine conditions, correcting previous failed back surgeries and treating adult scoliosis. Before going into private practice and joining the Baylor Scott & White family, Dr. Garrett served as a military neurosurgeon with deployments supporting Desert Storm, Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. He then served as a consultant to the Air Force Surgeon General for Neurosurgery and chaired the combined departments of neurosurgery for Brooke Army Medical Center and Wilford Hall USAF Medical Center. Dr. Garrett is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and its South Texas chapter, the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, the Congress of Neurological Surgeons and the Texas Association of Neurological Surgeons. He is proud to have helped found the neurosurgery residency at Texas A&M Medical University at Baylor Scott & White in Temple, Texas. Outside of work, Dr. Garrett enjoys foreign languages (he’s trilingual in English, Spanish and German), carpentry and home remodeling. Dr. Garrett is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Meningocele, Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery.

Dr. Jose Miguel Soto is a board-eligible neurosurgeon. His professional interests include brain and spinal tumors, functional neurosurgery, stereotactic neurosurgery, trigeminal neuralgia, peripheral nerve disorders and minimally invasive surgical techniques for degenerative spinal disorders. He is passionate about investigating factors influencing outcomes after neurosurgical procedures and utilizing advanced imaging techniques, such as diffusion tensor tractography, to optimize surgical planning and patient care. Throughout his career, Dr. Soto has authored or co-authored more than 25 peer-reviewed articles and editorial reviews. He is proud to have earned several awards for his research during residency training, as well as grant funding, and presented at national conferences. Dr. Soto is a member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, the Congress of Neurological Surgeons, the Texas Association of Neurological Surgeons and the Society for Neuro-Oncology. Dr. Soto is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Arachnoiditis, Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak, Rosai-Dorfman Disease, Laminectomy, and Cerebral Artery Bypass Surgery.

Jerome Boatey is a Neurosurgery provider in Temple, Texas. Dr. Boatey is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hypothalamic Tumor, Pituitary Tumor, Nelson Syndrome, Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak, and Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery.

William White is a Neurosurgery provider in Temple, Texas.

Gerhard Friehs is a Neurosurgery provider in Temple, Texas.

Laura Reed is a Neurosurgery provider in Temple, Texas.