25 of the Best Neurosurgeons Near Me

Dr. Jefferson W. Chen is a board-certified UCI Health neurosurgeon. who specializes in neurological trauma and critical care, normal pressure hydrocephalus, stroke and brain tumors.He is a leader in such techniques as multimodal brain monitoring for traumatic brain injury and the use of BrainPath® technology to access deep-seated lesions.Chen earned his medical degree and a PhD from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Bethesda, Md., as part of the National Institutes of Health Medical Scientist Training Program. He completed residencies in general and neurological surgery at UC San Diego and a residency in pediatric neurosurgery at Children's Hospital of Los Angeles. He received fellowship training in neurovascular and skull base surgery at the Barrow Neurological Institute of St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center in Phoenix, Ariz.His research interests include the study of the molecular mechanisms and biochemical underpinnings of traumatic brain injury and stroke, and the flow of fluids through the brain. Dr. Chen is highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Hydrocephalus, Awake Craniotomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Chen is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery - Neurological Surgery.

"Dr. David Langer is Chairman of the Department of Neurosurgery at Lenox Hill Hospital. In 2013 Dr. Langer was recruited to Lenox Hill Hospital as Director of Neurosurgery to begin to build on a vision of not only an outstanding clinical entity in the Neurosciences but to create an entirely new environment for patients and their families. Dr. Langer is a third generation medical doctor and attended the University of Pennsylvania and its medical school. He completed his neurosurgical residency there and joined his chairman, Eugene S. Flamm MD, when he left Penn to embark on the establishment of a new neurosurgical institute in New York City in 1998. He remained in New York City until 2010 when he joined North Shore-LIJ and Dr. Raj Narayan's new academic neurosurgery department in 2010 after completing a neuroendovascular fellowship at SUNY/Buffalo.Dr. Langer has focused the majority of his clinical and academic attention to diseases of the brain vessels and is an internationally recognized expert in cerebral revascularization and cerebral aneurysms. He additionally is recognized as a thought leader and expert in the uses of consumer information technology in the medical space and has lectured on the design and implementation of these technologies.Dr. Langer has published on and spoken both nationally and internationally on vascular disorders such as aneurysms and arteriovenous malformations (AVM) of the brain and is one of the few remaining expert cerebral bypass surgeons in the country. In 2011, Dr. Langer established the Moyamoya Center of New York and embarked on the development of a project focused upon the use of social networking technology and video to enhance the patient experience and improve the medical record. This project has grown into Cirrus Health which continues to disrupt the status quo in patient communication and the current electronic medical record.Dr. Langer has received a number of awards during his training and career including being a ""Top Doctor"" and New York Magazine ""Best Doctor."" He is currently a peer reviewer for the journals Neurosurgery, World Neurosurgery and AANS/Neurosurgeon and is on the medical advisory boards of Box Inc. and Cisco Systems. He is an active member of the AANS and the CNS. Dr. Langer has appeared on CNN, FOX, ABC and CBS as well as the Dr. Oz Show. He has also been frequently quoted in the New York Times and numerous other print news sources.". Dr. Langer is highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Moyamoya Disease, Brain Aneurysm, Hydrocephalus, Extracranial-Intracranial Bypass Surgery, and Cerebral Artery Bypass Surgery. Dr. Langer is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery.

Mazin Tamimi is a Pain Medicine specialist and a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Tamimi is highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cervical Spondylosis, Cervical Myelopathy, Hemangioblastoma, Sacral Nerve Stimulation, and Laminectomy.

Sheng-fu Larry Lo, MD, MHS, FAANS, is a nationally renowned neurosurgeon who serves as the Chief of Spine Surgery in the Department of Neurosurgery at North Shore University Hospital and the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. He joins us from The Johns Hopkins Hospital, where he served as the Director of Spinal Oncology. He is a complex spine specialist, with special emphasis on spine tumors, spinal deformity, craniocervical junction abnormalities and spinal vascular disorders.As a master clinician in his field, Dr. Lo treats some of the country's most challenging surgical cases. He provides his full attention to all his patients, giving them the same compassion and respect that he d give a family member. Patients also value Dr. Lo's conservative approach when assessing the need for surgery, exploring all nonoperative measures first before considering surgical intervention.Collaboration in care is also important to Dr. Lo. He tailors each treatment plan based on his patients individual needs, and when necessary, teams up with Northwell experts from numerous fields, including physiatry, pain management, oncology and orthopedics.Dr. Lo is an Associate Professor in Neurosurgery at the Zucker School of Medicine and is passionate about training the next generation of neurosurgeons. He regularly teaches advanced surgical techniques across the country, and has been recognized with various teaching awards, including the Excellence in Teaching Award at Johns Hopkins Hospital. A widely recognized researcher, Dr. Lo has been published in more than 200 peer-reviewed articles, and has won many awards for his research, including the Rosenblum-Mahaley Award and the Improvement in Patient Safety Award. His recently published studies include novel sacrectomy techniques with nerve root preservation and sacroplasty reconstruction techniques with motion preservation. Dr. Lo has received many recognitions for clinical excellence. In 2015, he won the Irving J. Sherman Award for Resident Achievement. He has also been named a Castle Connolly Rising Star in 2021 immediately upon arriving in New York, among many other honors. Prior to arriving at Northwell, Dr. Lo received his medical training at Yale University School of Medicine, graduating with a combined medical and master of health sciences degree. He completed a residency in neurosurgery, and a fellowship in complex spine surgery and spinal oncology at Johns Hopkins Hospital. Dr. Lo is part of many notable organizations and serves on numerous committees, including the Section on Spinal Oncology for the North American Spine Society and Program Committee for the Lumbar Spine Research Society. He is a member of the Spine Tumor Academy, a global coalition of leading experts in spinal oncology. He is a Fellow of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons and is board-certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgeons. Dr. Lo is highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Tumor, Chordoma, Bone Tumor, Laminectomy, and Spinal Fusion. Dr. Lo is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery.

Paul Mazaris is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He has been practicing medicine for over 19 years. Dr. Mazaris is highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Brain Aneurysm, Stroke, Subdural Hematoma, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement. Dr. Mazaris is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Mazaris is currently accepting new patients.

David Lowry is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Holland, Michigan. He has been practicing medicine for over 33 years. Dr. Lowry is highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spondylolisthesis, Spinal Stenosis, Oligodendroglioma, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty. Dr. Lowry is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Lowry is currently accepting new patients.

Richard Rovin is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Dr. Rovin is highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Meningioma, Subdural Hematoma, Stroke, Awake Craniotomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Rovin is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery.

Hayden Boyce is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He has been practicing medicine for over 25 years. Dr. Boyce is highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Essential Tremor, Parkinson's Disease, Subdural Hematoma, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Awake Craniotomy. Dr. Boyce is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Boyce is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Edward Chang is a neurosurgeon who treats adults with difficult-to-control epilepsy, brain tumors, trigeminal neuralgia, hemifacial spasm and movement disorders. He specializes in advanced brain mapping methods to preserve crucial areas for speech and motor functions in the brain. He also has extensive experience with implantable devices that stimulate specific nerves to relieve seizure, movement, pain and other disorders. He is the chair of the Department of Neurological Surgery. Chang's research focuses on the brain mechanisms for speech, movement and learning. He co-directs the Center for Neural Engineering and Prostheses, a collaborative enterprise of UCSF and the University of California, Berkeley. The center brings together experts in engineering, neurology and neurosurgery to develop state-of-the-art biomedical technology to restore function for patients with neurological disabilities such as paralysis and speech disorders. Chang earned his medical degree at UCSF, where he also completed a residency in neurosurgery. He was honored with the Blavatnik National Laureate for Life Sciences in 2015. In 2020, he was elected to the National Academy of Medicine, an honor that recognizes outstanding achievements and service in the fields of medical sciences, health care and public health. Dr. Chang is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Epilepsy, Trigeminal Neuralgia, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Microvascular Decompression. Dr. Chang is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery, Neurological Surgery. Dr. Chang is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Ethan Winkler is a neurosurgeon who cares for both adult and pediatric patients. He treats conditions involving the brain, neck or spine, including brain aneurysms (weak, bulging spots on brain arteries), arteriovenous malformations and arteriovenous fistulas (irregular connections between arteries and veins), cavernous malformations (abnormal clusters of small blood vessels that may leak), moyamoya disease (in which progressively narrowing carotid arteries limit blood flow to the brain), stroke and carotid artery disease (in which fatty deposits narrow the vessels bringing blood to the brain). He performs both open microsurgery (techniques using high magnification and very fine instruments) and minimally invasive procedures. In research, Winkler focuses on understanding the mechanisms that result in stroke, such as blood vessel malformations and aneurysms. He directs the UCSF Vascular Anomalies & Stroke Computation Laboratory, which brings together genetic, stem cell and bioengineering technologies to understand how these conditions occur and to design better therapies. To improve patient care, he also seeks to develop safer ways to operate on the brain's blood vessels. Winkler earned his medical degree and a doctorate in neurobiology from the University of Rochester School of Medicine & Dentistry. He completed a residency in neurological surgery at UCSF, followed by a fellowship in endovascular neurosurgery and a fellowship in cerebrovascular and skull base neurosurgery at Barrow Neurological Institute. Dr. Winkler is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Arteriovenous Malformation, Traumatic Brain Injury, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Endovascular Embolization, and Laminectomy. Dr. Winkler is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Erol “Vez” Veznedaroglu is a nationally recognized neurosurgeon and Chair of Neurosciences, dedicated to providing world-class care for patients with complex neurological disorders. Inspired by his father’s passion for medicine, Dr. Veznedaroglu views neurosurgery not just as a profession, but as a calling — a way to make a profound difference in the lives of patients and families. He developed a fascination with the brain during his college years, captivated by how much there is still to discover about its function. Neurosurgery offered the perfect combination of his love for surgery and the neurosciences, allowing him to address some of the most challenging and life-altering conditions. Today, his practice spans surgical interventions, ICU care, and outpatient consultations, with a focus on treating complex neurological disorders. In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Veznedaroglu serves in a leadership role, guiding the Neurosciences team and advancing the field through collaboration and innovation. His time in research at Cornell University Medical College, where he studied memory and processing pathways, continues to inform his commitment to evidence-based care and discovery. Dr. Veznedaroglu is motivated by his patients and the trust they place in him and his team. For him, a good day means helping someone understand a difficult diagnosis, improving their quality of life, or saving a life in an emergency situation. His dedication extends beyond the hospital as well — he volunteers with the Chiari Center and frequently lectures to students, inspiring the next generation of physicians. Philosophy of Care “Neurosurgery is more than a profession — it’s a calling. Every day is an opportunity to make a real difference in someone’s life.” Personal Interests Outside of medicine, Dr. Veznedaroglu values time with his wife and two children, finding balance between his demanding career and family life. Dr. Veznedaroglu is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Brain Aneurysm, Stroke, Arteriovenous Malformation, Thrombectomy, and Angioplasty. Dr. Veznedaroglu is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery, 2006.

Seth Joseffer is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Freehold Township, New Jersey. Dr. Joseffer is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hydrocephalus, Spinal Stenosis, Subdural Hematoma, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery. Dr. Joseffer is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Joseffer is currently accepting new patients.

Erwin Mangubat is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Mangubat is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Apoplexy, Stroke, Brain Aneurysm, Gastrostomy, and Stent Placement. Dr. Mangubat is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Mangubat is currently accepting new patients.

John Kelleher is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in West Reading, Pennsylvania. Dr. Kelleher is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Stenosis, Cervical Spondylosis, Spondylolisthesis, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery. Dr. Kelleher is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery.

Dr. Jennie Taylor specializes in caring for adults with primary brain tumors, or tumors that start in the brain. As a member of the UCSF Brain Tumor Research Center, she is involved in developing new treatment strategies, innovative imaging techniques and comprehensive tumor analyses, with the goal of improving outcomes for patients with brain tumors. Taylor's research interests include analyzing molecular and imaging markers of resistance to current standard treatments for brain tumors. She also focuses on improving quality of life for patients with primary brain tumors as well as for their caregivers. Taylor earned her medical degree from the University of Kentucky College of Medicine. She completed an internship in medicine and a residency in neurology at the University of Virginia. She completed a fellowship in neuro-oncology at Massachusetts General Hospital and the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute while earning a master's degree in public health from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. Taylor is a member of the American Academy of Neurology, Society for Neuro-Oncology and American Society of Clinical Oncology. Dr. Taylor is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glioma, Astrocytoma, Brain Tumor, and Glioblastoma. Dr. Taylor is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry/Neurology-Neurology, Neurology. Dr. Taylor is currently accepting new patients.

"Dr. Sekula is one of the world’s foremost leaders in minimally invasive brain surgery. His world-renowned practice is dedicated to less invasive but maximally effective treatment of a variety of brain disorders, particularly difficult to reach tumors involving the skull base (acoustic neuroma, meningioma, and other brain tumors) as well as rare and debilitating conditions like trigeminal neuralgia, hemifacial spasm, and glossopharyngeal neuralgia. Dr. Sekula routinely performs keyhole surgeries, which allow patients to experience a gentler and faster recovery without the need for the intensive care unit. During his career, he has performed more than 6,000 surgeries, including more than 2,500 microvascular decompressions. After receiving his undergraduate degree from The University of Virginia and his medical degree from Georgetown University School of Medicine, Dr. Sekula completed his internship and residency training in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where he also completed advanced and fellowship training in minimally invasive brain and skull base surgery.Prior to Columbia, Dr. Sekula was Professor and Residency Program Director at the University of Pittsburgh, Department of Neurological Surgery.Dr. Sekula's prolific academic career includes writing over 100 scientific manuscripts, including editing of the textbook, ""Microvascular Decompression Surgery."" He is Principal Investigator of a study concerning trigeminal neuralgia investigating fundamental mechanisms of facial pain from the National Institutes of Health. Dr. Sekula is a surgeon and educator, who is regularly invited to lecture in numerous countries to teach his advanced techniques.Learn more about Dr. Sekula via his website: raymondsekulamd.com". Dr. Sekula is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Trigeminal Neuralgia, Glossopharyngeal Neuralgia, Neuralgia, Microvascular Decompression, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery. Dr. Sekula is board certified in Neurological Surgery.

Peng Chen is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. He has been practicing medicine for over 39 years. Dr. Chen is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Arteriovenous Malformation, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement.

Alois Zauner is a Neurologist and a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Santa Barbara, California. Dr. Zauner is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Brain Aneurysm, Gastrostomy, and Transmyocardial Revascularization. Dr. Zauner is board certified in Neurological Surgery. Dr. Zauner is currently accepting new patients.

Babak Jahromi is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. He has been practicing medicine for over 31 years. Dr. Jahromi is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Brain Aneurysm, Stroke, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Thrombectomy, and Carotid Artery Surgery. Dr. Jahromi is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery - Neurological Surgery (Certified).

"Ashesh D. Mehta, MD, PhD, is director of neurosurgery at Glen Cove Hospital and director of epilepsy surgery at North Shore University Hospital. He is also the director of the Laboratory of Human Brain Mapping at the Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research and has 15 years of experience as a practicing neurosurgeon.Dr. Mehta attended New York University Medical Center for his fellowship in epilepsy surgery and New York Presbyterian Hospital for his residency in neurosurgery. He came to Northwell Health in 2006 with a focus on epilepsy surgery, functional brain mapping, brain and spine tumors and trauma, and degenerative spine disease. He also specializes in radiosurgery, as well as functional neurosurgery and neuromodulation.Along with his peers at the Feinstein Institutes, Dr. Mehta is at the forefront of new innovations in minimally invasive neurosurgical techniques. He has authored numerous articles for medical journals and book chapters in neurosurgery, neurophysiology and epilepsy, and has been featured on national television as an expert in a variety of neuroscience topics. He has also presented his research and clinical findings at international meetings, and has received National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding to perform brain research at Northwell Health toward the development of innovative therapies for the treatment of neurological disease. He has repeatedly been recognized as one of Castle Connolly's ""Top Doctors"".Dr. Mehta's research is focused on advancing minimally invasive neurosurgical techniques to improve precision and reduce recovery time, which he finds to be the most rewarding aspect of his career, because it helps people get back to their normal lives as quickly, efficiently and painlessly as possible. His work in clinical trials includes Stereotactic Laser Ablation for Temporal Lobe Epilepsy (SLATE), which was designed to further expand the use of Medtronic's Visualase MRI-Guided Laser Ablation System. As an assistant professor of neurosurgery at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, Dr. Mehta instructs future neurosurgeons in these new techniques.". Dr. Mehta is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Epilepsy, Subdural Hematoma, Awake Craniotomy, and Deep Brain Stimulation. Dr. Mehta is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery.

Joshua Aronson is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Aronson is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Subdural Hematoma, Seizures, Parkinson's Disease, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Awake Craniotomy. Dr. Aronson is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery.

William Joseph Ares, MD, a neurosurgeon at Endeavor Health, specializes in treating complex neurological conditions involving the brain, spine and cerebrovascular system. He provides care for conditions such as brain tumors, cerebral aneurysms, chiari malformation, spinal stenosis and trigeminal neuralgia. He performs a wide range of procedures including aneurysm coiling, endovascular stroke treatment, microvascular decompression and minimally invasive spine surgery. Dr. Ares combines advanced surgical techniques with a comprehensive understanding of neurological disorders. Dr. Ares is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Subdural Hematoma, Stroke, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Thrombectomy, and Carotid Artery Surgery. Dr. Ares is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery.

Bradford Curt MD is a neurosurgeon practicing at TriHealth. Dr. Curt is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Scoliosis, Laminectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery. Dr. Curt is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery - 2015. Dr. Curt is currently accepting new patients.

Mark Mclaughlin is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Freehold Township, New Jersey. Dr. Mclaughlin is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Stroke, Laminectomy, and Bone Graft. Dr. Mclaughlin is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Mclaughlin is currently accepting new patients.

I am a neurosurgeon with a passionate interest in taking care of patients with brain tumors. I am committed to providing both excellent clinical care, ensuring that I am doing everything I can to better understand brain tumors, and finding better ways to treat them through laboratory research. From a surgical perspective, I believe in having a strong grounding in traditional techniques such as microsurgery and using cutting-edge methods and minimally invasive approaches to give patients the best outcomes with less risk. I also believe that being diagnosed with a brain tumor is the hardest thing a patient and their family can go through, and it is my role to help guide them through this process step by step, making sure they are as knowledgeable and comfortable with the situation as possible. Nothing makes me happier than when patients and their families tell me that they are relieved and reassured after our visit together. Dr. Patel is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Glioma, Awake Craniotomy, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery. Dr. Patel is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery, Neurological Surgery.