25 of the Best Neurosurgeons Near Me

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.

Joseph Cheatle is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Rock Hill, South Carolina. Dr. Cheatle is highly rated in 27 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Subdural Hematoma, Hydrocephalus, Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt, Sacral Nerve Stimulation, and Awake Craniotomy. Dr. Cheatle is currently accepting new patients.

Daniel Fahim is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Royal Oak, Michigan. He has been practicing medicine for over 21 years. Dr. Fahim is highly rated in 27 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Posterior Fossa Tumor, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Subependymoma, Vertebroplasty, and Laminectomy. Dr. Fahim is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Fahim is currently accepting new patients.

Tomas Garzon is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. He has been practicing medicine for over 20 years. Dr. Garzon is highly rated in 27 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pituitary Tumor, Prolactinoma, Meningioma, Microvascular Decompression, and Rhizotomy. Dr. Garzon is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery.

Philosophy of care | My philosophy is to dedicate myself to caring for others. | Why I entered medicine | The medical field provides me opportunities to alleviate suffering. | Community involvement | I support local charities. | Personal interests | I’m a fan of the arts. Dr. Camici is highly rated in 27 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Metastatic Brain Tumor, Posterior Fossa Tumor, Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, and Laminectomy. Dr. Camici is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery - Neurological Surgery.

Dr. Shawn Hervey-Jumper is a neurosurgeon specializing in the treatment of patients with brain tumors, including low- and high-grade gliomas, meningiomas, brain metastases and neurocutaneous syndromes. Hervey-Jumper's research investigates how brain tumors violate important areas of the brain that affect how we move, speak and think. He also explores strategies to promote brain recovery and repair. In addition, he researches ways to map the human brain during surgery with the goal of limiting injury to key functional areas. Hervey-Jumper received his medical degree from the Ohio State University College of Medicine. He completed both a residency in neurosurgery and a fellowship in neuro-oncology at the University of Michigan. He then completed a clinical fellowship in neuro-oncology at UCSF. Hervey-Jumper is a member of the Society for Neuro-Oncology, American Association for Cancer Research, North American Skull Base Society, American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) and Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS). He is also a member of the joint section on tumors for the latter organizations. He is an associate professor in residence of neurological surgery at UCSF. Dr. Hervey is highly rated in 26 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glioma, Brain Tumor, Astrocytoma, Awake Craniotomy, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery. Dr. Hervey is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery, Neurological Surgery. Dr. Hervey is currently accepting new patients.

Ashwini Sharan is a Neurologist and a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Sharan is highly rated in 26 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Epilepsy, Parkinson's Disease, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Spinal Fusion. Dr. Sharan is board certified in Neurological Surgery.

Douglas Hardesty, MD, is a board-certified neurosurgeon in Wheat Ridge, CO, with clinical interests that encompass all aspects of neurosurgery, including brain tumors (both benign and malignant), spine surgery, and trauma. He has a special interest in complex cranial cases, where minimally invasive techniques can lead to excellent outcomes and faster recovery times.Dr. Hardesty is dedicated to providing each patient with the best possible outcome and the highest quality of life.“I believe in treating every patient like my own family member. This often means choosing conservative or nonoperative treatments when appropriate, or using minimally invasive techniques when surgery is needed.”Outside of his practice, Dr. Hardesty enjoys traveling internationally with his wife, spending time with their two dogs, and exploring Colorado’s many hiking trails. Dr. Hardesty is highly rated in 26 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Meningioma, Rathke Cleft Cyst, Pituitary Tumor, Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, and Awake Craniotomy. Dr. Hardesty is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Hardesty is currently accepting new patients.

"Mark Eisenberg, MD, joined Northwell Health in 2005 after nine years in private practice. He is now chief of neurosurgery at Long Island Jewish Medical Center, and the founder and director of the Skull Base Center, which is part of the Institute for Neurology and Neurosurgery. The center advances the field through innovative techniques and approaches.After graduating from University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Dr. Eisenberg completed his residency training in neurosurgery at the Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York. Following residency, he completed a skull base surgery fellowship at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. His area of expertise is neurological disease, with a focus on robotic and minimally invasive approaches to skull base and spinal surgery, as well as management and surgical treatment of degenerative spine disorders.""The types of techniques we use at the Skull Base Center take years to hone and practice, and I enjoy bringing that experience to my patient care, as well as training residents and neurosurgeons around the country, and even around the world,"" he says.As associate professor of neurosurgery at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, Dr. Eisenberg teaches courses in skull base surgery and minimally invasive spinal surgery. For the past several years, he's been recognized as one of Castle Connolly's Top Doctors.Dr. Eisenberg has published research in numerous publications and written a comprehensive textbook, The Cavernous Sinus, which provides surgeons with clear, evidence-based direction on performing successful operative procedures with microsurgical instrumentation. The textbook also covers anatomy, diagnosis and treatment, as well as insights on vascular, traumatic, inflammatory and neuroplastic diseases of the cavernous sinus.In addition to providing that same level of clarity in every patient interaction, Dr. Eisenberg appreciates the high level of collaboration and expertise that sets Northwell apart.""Northwell has become the epicenter for the highest levels of neurosurgical care, especially in the region and possibly in the whole tri-state area,"" he says. ""Our expertise makes it easy to take care of complex patients and complex conditions, because we have great subspecialties that all come together here.""". Dr. Eisenberg is highly rated in 26 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pituitary Tumor, Meningioma, Prolactinoma, Laminectomy, and Sacral Nerve Stimulation. Dr. Eisenberg is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery.

Leif-erik Bohman is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Newark, Delaware. He has been practicing medicine for over 25 years. Dr. Bohman is highly rated in 26 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty. Dr. Bohman is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery, Neurological Surgery.

James Forage is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Lake Havasu City, Arizona. Dr. Forage is highly rated in 26 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Subdural Hematoma, Essential Tremor, Spinal Stenosis, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Laminectomy. Dr. Forage is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Forage is currently accepting new patients.

Michael Sugarman is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Newark, Delaware. He has been practicing medicine for over 49 years. Dr. Sugarman is highly rated in 26 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Radiation Induced Meningioma, Syringobulbia, Chiari Malformation Type 2, Cervical Disc Surgery, and Herniated Disc Surgery. Dr. Sugarman is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery, Neurological Surgery.

Keith Schaible is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Dr. Schaible is highly rated in 26 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Subdural Hematoma, Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET), Brain Stem Cancer, Laminectomy, and Balloon Sinuplasty. Dr. Schaible is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery.

Dr. Jallo is the vice dean and physician-in-chief at Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital. He also is the David M. Goldenberg Family Endowed Chair in the Institute for Brain Protection Sciences and a professor of neurosurgery, pediatrics and oncology with Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Dr. Jallo joined Johns Hopkins in 2003 as a pediatric neurosurgeon. In 2013, he became the pediatric neurosurgery division director at The Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore. Dr. Jallo moved to Johns Hopkins All Children's in 2015 to launch the Institute for Brain Protection Sciences, a multidisciplinary institute that unites clinicians, researchers and educators focused on promoting optimal neurodevelopment and caring for children with injuries and illnesses that can affect the brain. His areas of expertise include tumors of the brain and spinal cord, intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring for eloquent tumors, use of minimally invasive technologies such as endoscopy and keyhole surgery and surgical treatment of epilepsy. Dr. Jallo has published more than 245 peer-reviewed scientific articles, 89 book chapters and is co-editor of five textbooks on pediatric neurosurgery, pediatric epilepsy surgery and neuroendoscopy. In addition, Dr. Jallo has been principal investigator for NIH and private foundation grants focused on treatment of pediatric central nervous system tumors and other neurosurgical challenges. Dr. Jallo earned his medical degree at the University of Virginia Medical School and completed his residency in neurosurgery at New York University Medical Center and fellowship in pediatric neurosurgery at Beth Israel Medical Center, Institute for Neurology and Neurosurgery, in New York. Dr. Jallo is highly rated in 25 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Subependymoma, Ependymoma, Spinal Tumor, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Laminectomy. Dr. Jallo is board certified in American Board Of Pediatric Neurological Surgery and American Board Of Neurological Surgery.

Joshua Heller is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Heller is highly rated in 25 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Epidural Abscess, Cervical Spondylosis, Spinal Cord Abscess, Laminectomy, and Spinal Fusion. Dr. Heller is currently accepting new patients.

Rafael Vega is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Vega is highly rated in 25 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Brain Tumor, Posterior Fossa Tumor, Subdural Hematoma, Awake Craniotomy, and Craniectomy. Dr. Vega is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery.

Mei Wong is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Wong is highly rated in 25 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Meningioma, Brain Aneurysm, Astrocytoma, Awake Craniotomy, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Wong is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery - Neurological Surgery.

Ranjith Babu, MD, fellowship trained neurosurgeon with CHI Memorial Neuroscience Institute and CHI Memorial Spine Center, provides highly skilled care in the treatment of brain tumors, stroke and other conditions of the brain and spine. Dr. Babu is a member of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons and the American Association of Neurological Surgeons. He specializes in neurosurgery, or surgery performed on the nervous system – especially the brain and spinal cord.Neurosurgeons are specially trained to diagnose and treat central and peripheral nervous system disorders including brain tumors, brain aneurysms, degenerative spine conditions, peripheral nerve conditions like carpel tunnel and other nerve entrapments. Dr. Babu uses minimally invasive techniques – including innovative, MRI-guided laser therapies – to treat complex and often life-threatening health conditions. Dr. Babu is highly rated in 25 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glioma, Astrocytoma, Brain Tumor, Laminectomy, and Awake Craniotomy. Dr. Babu is currently accepting new patients.

"Randy D'Amico, MD, joined Northwell Health's Lenox Hill Hospital in 2019 as a neurosurgeon specializing in skull base and endoscopic procedures. He treats brain and spinal cord tumors using the latest technologies. These include fluorescence-guided resection, which helps surgeons better visualize a tumor within the brain and remove it without damaging surrounding tissue; and advanced neuromonitoring and brain mapping for awake brain and spinal cord surgery. He also uses highly targeted, minimally invasive radiosurgery to treat brain tumors.""Medicine has been a passion since I was young,"" Dr. D'Amico says. ""I think the best part of being a doctor is that you get to help not just patients, but also their loved ones. It's never just one person that you're treating-you're caring for the community that surrounds that person.""After graduating from Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, Dr. D'Amico completed a neurosurgical residency at New York-Presbyterian Columbia University Irving Medical Center, where he conducted neuro-oncology research in the Bartoli Brain Tumor Laboratory. He received his neuro-oncology fellowship training at Lenox Hill Hospital.Dr. D'Amico values a team approach to care because it ensures that patients are getting second and third opinions about their treatment plans from leading experts in the field of neurosurgery. ""We have amazing doctors who continuously push the envelope in terms of what we can offer patients,"" he says. ""We use cutting-edge technologies that result in great outcomes.""In addition to caring for patients, Dr. D'Amico is assistant professor of neurosurgery at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell and hosts Tumor Talk, a webinar series on the latest research published in the Journal of Neuro-Oncology. He is also a member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons/Congress of Neurological Surgeons joint section, a group that focuses on the latest developments within subspecialties of neurosurgery. His research interests include fluorescence-guided resection and brachytherapy, the targeted placement of radiation therapy to treat brain metastases.""Overall, neurosurgery is a young field,"" Dr. D'Amico says. ""At Lenox Hill, we're continuously advancing treatment, which means that we're contributing not only to our patient care, but also to the way neurosurgery is performed nationally and internationally.""". Dr. D'amico is highly rated in 25 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Brain Tumor, Glioma, Astrocytoma, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Awake Craniotomy. Dr. D'amico is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery.

George Bovis, MD, is an experienced neurosurgeon at Ascension Illinois in Elk Grove Village, Park Ridge, and Hinsdale near Chicago. Dr. Bovis specializes in Gamma Knife stereotactic radiosurgery and has a special interest in trigeminal neuralgia/facial pain and spasm, acoustic neuromas, arteriovenous malformations, brain and spine tumors, and spinal disease. Dr. Bovis is highly rated in 24 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Posterior Fossa Tumor, Radiation Induced Meningioma, Laminectomy, and Awake Craniotomy. Dr. Bovis is board certified in The American Board Of Neurological Surgery - Neurological Surgery. Dr. Bovis is currently accepting new patients.

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.

Abdolreza Siadati is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Fort Worth, Texas. Dr. Siadati is highly rated in 24 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hydrocephalus, Cervical Spondylosis, Spinal Stenosis, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Siadati is board certified in Neurological Surgery- American Board Of Neurological Surgery.

Dr Murphy is a board certified neurosurgeon and assistant professor at Barrow Neurological Institute specializing in complex spine surgery, cervical myelopathy, tumors and spinal cord injuries.  Dr. Murphy completed his neurosurgery residency at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, which is affiliated with Washington University in St. Louis, and a clinical fellowship at the University of California-San Francisco. Barrow Neurological Institute is the world's largest dedicated neurosurgical center and a leader in neurosurgical training, research, and patient care. ?Dr Murphy has received numerous prizes from American Academy of Neurosurgery/ Congress of Neurosurgery and published in Nature, Neurosurgery, Spine and The Journal of Neurosurgery.  Dr. Murphy and his team are participating in a number of international trials ensuring that patients have access to the most up-to date and proven treatments.  Dr. Murphy was a primary investigator on a Missouri State Spine Injury Research Program project and has been funded by the McDonnell Neuroscience Centre.3 key aspects: trust, communication, and education. Dr. Murphy is highly rated in 24 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Stenosis, Delirium, Stroke, Awake Craniotomy, and Laminectomy. Dr. Murphy is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Conger specializes in skull base surgery, and subspecializes in vestibular schwannomas, pituitary tumors and skull base tumors. He earned his medical degree and completed his residency at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center New Orleans. Dr. Conger is highly rated in 24 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pituitary Tumor, Delirium, Meningioma, Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery, and Awake Craniotomy. Dr. Conger is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Alejandro M. Spiotta is a Professor of Neurosurgery \& Neuroendovascular surgery, Vice Chair of Neurosurgery, and Chief of Neuroendovascular Surgery. Dr. Spiotta received his M.D. from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine in 2005, and his undergraduate degree in molecular biology from the University of Pennsylvania College of Arts and Sciences in 2001. He completed an internship in General Surgery, residency in Neurological Surgery, and fellowship in Neuroendovascular Surgery at the Cleveland Clinic.Dr. Spiotta is board certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery and is a member of numerous professional and scientific societies including the Congress of Neurological Surgeons, Society of Neurointerventional Surgery, and the American Association of Neurological Surgeons. He reviews manuscript submissions for numerous peer reviewed journals, is an associate editor for several journals,Dr. Spiotta's research focus is outcomes research in cerebrovascular disease, device development, implementation of endovascular simulation as training tools among residents and fellows, as well as novel training paradigms for Neurosurgery residents. He is the founder and Principal Investigator of STAR (Stroke Thrombectomy and Aneurysm Registry),Dr. Spiotta's clinical interests are Vascular Neurosurgery and Neuroendovascular Surgery. He specializes in acute stroke thrombectomy, aneurysm coiling and microsurgical clipping, arteriovenous malformations, carotid stenosis. Dr. Spiotta is highly rated in 23 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Brain Aneurysm, Subdural Hematoma, Thrombectomy, and Endovascular Embolization. Dr. Spiotta is currently accepting new patients.