25 of the Best Neurosurgeons Near Me

Juanmarco Gonzalez is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Stenosis and Spondylolisthesis. Dr. Gonzalez is currently accepting new patients.

Najib Tecle is a Neurosurgery specialist and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. His clinical expertise encompasses Cervical Myelopathy. Dr. Tecle is currently accepting new patients.

Cj Chen is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Chiari Malformation Type 1, Brain Herniation, Stent Placement, and Transmyocardial Revascularization. Dr. Chen is board certified in Board Certified - American Board Of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Chen is currently accepting new patients.

Vicente Coelho-Junior is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Vero Beach, Florida. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Stenosis. Dr. Coelho-Junior is currently accepting new patients.

Daniel Martinez is a Neurosurgery specialist and an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Phila, Pennsylvania. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Cord Abscess, Epidural Hematoma, and Subarachnoid Hemorrhage. Dr. Martinez is currently accepting new patients.

Michael Zhang is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Roseville, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Stenosis and Meningioma. Dr. Zhang is currently accepting new patients.

Gustavo Chagoya Gazcon, MD, a neurosurgeon at Endeavor Health, specializes in minimally invasive and complex spine surgery, spinal motion-preservation techniques, brain and spine tumor surgery, and microvascular decompression for cranial neuralgias. Serving patients across Chicago’s western suburbs, he combines advanced navigation and imaging technologies with a compassionate, bilingual approach to care. Dr. Gazcon focuses on helping patients with disc disease, deformity, tumors or nerve pain regain mobility and quality of life. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Stenosis, Chiari Malformation Type 1, Brain Herniation, and Chiari Malformation. Dr. Gazcon is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Gazcon is currently accepting new patients.

Philosophy of care | As a skull base and complex spine neurosurgeon, I believe in delivering exceptional, patient-centered care through collaboration and clear communication. My approach is rooted in partnership – working closely with you to understand your unique needs, concerns and goals. Fluent in five languages, I strive to ensure every patient feels heard and fully informed. I am committed to multidisciplinary care, coordinating seamlessly with other clinicians to create comprehensive, tailored treatment plans. Whether addressing intricate skull base pathologies or complex spinal conditions, my priority is to provide compassionate, leading-edge care with precision and expertise. Together, we navigate the journey toward healing with trust, transparency and the highest standard of excellence. | Why I entered medicine | I was drawn to medicine by a deep fascination with neuroanatomy – the elegance of the nervous system’s structure and function captivated me from the beginning. But beyond the science, it was the resilience and courage of my patients that truly inspired me. Their stories of perseverance reinforced my desire to merge my love of neurosurgery with meaningful patient care, using precision and compassion to restore health and hope. Every day, I am grateful for the privilege of helping individuals navigate their most challenging moments, combining technical skill with unwavering dedication to their well-being. | Community involvement | Beyond the operating room, I am deeply committed to serving my community through education, outreach and advocacy. Whether mentoring aspiring medical students or conducting outreach visiting other local health practitioners in the areas I serve, I believe in giving back to the communities that have entrusted me with their health. By bridging gaps in health care accessibility, I strive to empower patients and families with knowledge and resources, ensuring that exceptional care extends beyond the walls of the hospital. | Personal interests | Running and rock climbing fuel my love for challenge and perseverance – qualities that also drive my neurosurgical practice. Travel inspires me, offering fresh perspectives and a deeper appreciation for diverse cultures and histories. And with a passion for medical illustration, I enjoy merging art and science to visually communicate the intricacies of neuroanatomy. These pursuits not only recharge me, but also remind me of the resilience, precision and curiosity that shape both my profession and my life. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak, Astrocytoma, and Arteriovenous Malformation. Dr. Hattar is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery - Neurological Surgery. Dr. Hattar is currently accepting new patients.

Chen Shi is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Charlotte, North Carolina. His clinical expertise encompasses Ear Barotrauma. Dr. Shi is currently accepting new patients.

Mark Testaiuti is a Neurosurgery specialist and an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Toms River, New Jersey. His clinical expertise encompasses Herniated Disk. Dr. Testaiuti is board certified in Neurological Surgery. Dr. Testaiuti is currently accepting new patients.

P Adelson is a Neurosurgery specialist and a Neurologist practicing medicine in Phoenix, Arizona. His clinical expertise encompasses Memory Loss and Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1). Dr. Adelson is board certified in Neurological Surgery. Dr. Adelson is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Christopher Gegg is a pediatric neurosurgeon at Nemours Children’s Hospital and Nemours Children's Specialty Care, Pensacola. He has extensive experience in epilepsy surgery and seizure management, complex tethered cords and peripheral nerve repair, and is certified in the practice of Gamma Knife radiosurgery. Dr. Gegg leads the Brachial Plexus Center at Nemours Children’s Hospital. In addition to Areas of Expertise listed, my medical interests include: Disc herniations Spasticity Peripheral nerve injury Complex tethered spinal cord. Dr. Gegg is highly rated in 39 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cortical Dysplasia, Chiari Malformation Type 1, Brain Herniation, and Chiari Malformation. Dr. Gegg is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Gegg is currently accepting new patients.

Debbie Song is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Dr. Song is highly rated in 30 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Syringomyelia, Chiari Malformation Type 2, Syringobulbia, Dandy-Walker Syndrome, and Laminectomy. Dr. Song is board certified in Neurological Surgery and American Board Of Neurological Surgery,2017. Dr. Song is currently accepting new patients.

Joseph Watson is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Vienna, Virginia. Dr. Watson is highly rated in 29 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Subdural Hematoma, Meningioma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Awake Craniotomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Watson is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery - Neurological Surgery - 2034.

Tina Loven is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Loven is highly rated in 26 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly, Increased Head Circumference, Sunken Fontanelles, and Plagiocephaly. Dr. Loven is board certified in American Osteopathic Board Of Surgery.

Dr. Nick Szerlip is originally from New York, just north of Manhattan, but lived many places around the country while growing up. He attended Columbia University for his undergraduate studies, where he obtained a bachelor’s degree in psychology. He then attended Tulane University School of Medicine in New Orleans, where he obtained his medical degree. After graduating medical school, Dr. Szerlip completed his residency training at the University of Maryland in Baltimore.Dr. Szerlip obtained additional fellowship training during a fellowship at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), where he examined the origins of cancer cells and effective drug delivery to treat cancer, followed by a fellowship in neurosurgical oncology at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York. The direction of his neurosurgical career has largely been shaped by the loss of his mother to metastatic cancer in the early part of his neurosurgery residency. Her legacy drives him to be a better physician, to search for a solution to spine cancer, and to train future neurosurgeons to approach their patients with the skill, compassion, and respect they deserve during a very difficult time.Clinically, Dr. Szerlip treats disorders of the spine including arthritis, malalignment and specializes in surgical and radiation treatment of spine tumors. His goal at the University of Michigan is to continue to build a clinical and translational spine oncology program that will enable the clinic and the laboratory to work together as partners to rapidly advance care for spine cancer. This model will foster synergy among physicians and researchers, affording our patients access to the latest clinical trials and outstanding, compassionate care; it will also accelerate new therapies for future patients. Dr. Szerlip is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bone Tumor, Hemangioblastoma, Fractured Spine, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Szerlip is board certified in Neurological Surgery. Dr. Szerlip is currently accepting new patients.

"Although he has lived in many places across the United States throughout childhood, Dr. Kevin Chen was born in the ""old"" Mott Children's Hospital at the University of Michigan. Dr. Chen completed his undergraduate degree (Neuroscience and Anthropology) at Johns Hopkins University, and his medical training at Duke University. This was followed by residency (Neurosurgery) at the University of Michigan and fellowship (Stereotactic/Functional Neurosurgery) at Stanford University.His clinical interests center on treating dysfunctional neural circuits, and using neuromodulation to help symptoms of movement disorders (e.g., Parkinson's disease, essential tremor, dystonia, etc.). Similarly, he has interest in neuromodulation using spinal cord stimulation for the treatment of certain chronic pain syndromes (e.g., complex regional pain syndrome, diabetic neuropathy, etc.), or use of intrathecal drug delivery (e.g., spasticity). He also has expertise in the surgical treatments of epilepsy, including vagal nerve stimulators, stereoelectroencephalography, responsive neurostimulators, deep brain stimulation for epilepsy, laser interstitial thermal therapy, and temporal lobectomy. During fellowship training, he also received training in the use of MRI-guided focused ultrasound, an incision-less approach for the treatment of movement disorders.Dr. Chen is an avid rock climber, and also enjoys swimming and snowboarding. He lives in Ann Arbor with his wife and daughter.". Dr. Chen is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Essential Tremor, Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Laminectomy. Dr. Chen is board certified in Neurological Surgery. Dr. Chen is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Michael G. Kim is a board-certified, fellowship-trained UCI Health neurosurgeon who specializes in cerebrovascular, neuro-oncologic, skull base and minimally invasive endoscopic surgeries.He earned his medical degree from the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University in Providence, R.I. He completed a residency in neurological surgery at Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla, N.Y. He then completed a fellowship in skull base microneurosurgery at the Surgical Innovations Lab at Weill Cornell Medical College in New York and a fellowship in skull base and cerebrovascular surgery at UC Irvine Medical Center in Orange.His research interests are in the management and treatment of brain tumors, aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations, cavernous malformations and skull base pathologies. He has authored numerous research papers published in peer-reviewed journals. He currently serves on committees in the American Association of Neurological Surgeons and the North American Skull Base Society. Dr. Kim is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Stroke, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET), and Awake Craniotomy.

Javed Eliyas is a Neurosurgery specialist and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Hartford, Connecticut. Dr. Eliyas is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Subdural Hematoma, Brain Aneurysm, Transmyocardial Revascularization, and Stent Placement. Dr. Eliyas is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Eliyas is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Alicia M. Zukas joined MUSC in 2021 as a faculty physician and Assistant Professor in the Department of Neurosurgery. Her career spans research, education, and clinical practice. Her clinical research interests are primary brain tumors, including glioblastoma, spinal cord tumors, and brain metastases.Dr. Zukas graduated from Bryn Mawr College and completed medical school and residency at Virginia Commonwealth University, where she served as chief resident. She completed her neuro-oncology fellowship at the University of Virginia. She has served as an attending physician, clerkship director, and fellowship director. Dr. Zukas is a renowned teacher in the neurosciences and has earned numerous teaching and patient care awards, including the Arnold P. Gold Foundation Humanism in Medicine award. Her other interests include learning about neurotoxicology and making educational videos. She also enjoys writing and performing rock music. She is a member of the AA medical honor society. Dr. Zukas is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, Glioma, and Brain Tumor. Dr. Zukas is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Kirk Jobe is board certified in neurological surgery and is with BayCare Medical Group in St. Petersburg, Florida, where he sees patients age 18 and older. He earned his Doctor of Medicine at Wayne State University School of Medicine in Detroit, Michigan, and completed a neurosurgery residency at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Jobe’s clinical interests include complex tumors of the skull base, spine and brain. He’s trained in open and minimally invasive spine surgery and has had specialized training in cyberknife radiosurgery, a beneficial alternative to traditional open-brain surgery. Dr. Jobe has contributed numerous articles to peer-reviewed publications including Surgical Neurology and Neurosurgery Focus. He's a member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons and the Congress of Neurological Surgeons. Dr. Jobe is affiliated with St. Anthony’s Hospital, where he serves as the co-director of the Minimally Invasive Skull Base Center. Dr. Jobe is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET), Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery. Dr. Jobe is board certified in AB Neurological Surgery - Neurological Surgery. Dr. Jobe is currently accepting new patients.

John Cilluffo is a Neurosurgery specialist and an Anesthesiologist practicing medicine in Traverse City, Michigan. Dr. Cilluffo is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Posterior Fossa Tumor, Spinal Stenosis, Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft. Dr. Cilluffo is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery, Neurological Surgery - 1985. Dr. Cilluffo is currently accepting new patients.

Matthew Shepard, MD, is a neurosurgeon with AHN Neuroscience Institute. He specializes in surgical removal of cancerous and benign tumors of the brain, skull, and spine, as well Gamma Knife radiosurgery and awake craniotomies. He offers corrective surgical options to address conditions such as Chiari malformation, stenosis, herniated discs, radiculopathy, and myelopathy. Dr. Shepard earned his medical degree from Tufts University School of Medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. His surgical residency was completed at the University of Virginia Health System in Charlottesville, Virginia. His Neurosurgical Oncology fellowship was then completed with MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas, where he applied special focus to spinal oncology and minimally invasive skull base, in addition to his general neurosurgical oncology track. His practice philosophy is one that holds strong believe in customized patient care. Because each patient is different, Dr. Shepard presents surgical and nonsurgical options tailored to honor the patient’s values, maximize their quality of life, and achieve the best treatment outcomes. He serves as Vice Chair for Young Neurosurgeons – AANS and CNS Tumor Section and gives his time to a few other professionally related committees. He also serves on the editorial board of the Journal of Neuro-Oncology. You can make an appointment with Dr. Shepard at Allegheny General Hospital or St. Clair Hospital in the south hills. Dr. Shepard is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hemangioblastoma, Brain Tumor, Rathke Cleft Cyst, Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, and Laminectomy. Dr. Shepard is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery - Neurological Surgery.

Dr. Michael Hill is a board-certified neurosurgeon with the Orlando Health Spine Center, a multidisciplinary collaboration between Orlando Health Jewett Orthopedic Institute and Orlando Health Neuroscience Institute. He specializes in complex spinal procedures of the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine. Dr. Hill offers a full range of neurosurgical procedures, including: Lumbar fusions Cervical fusions Kyphoplasty Microdiscectomy Laminectomy Dr. Hill's Training Dr. Hill earned his medical degree from the University of Maryland School of Medicine in Baltimore and completed a surgical internship and residency in neurological surgery at Case Western Reserve University Hospitals of Cleveland in Ohio. Following his residency, he remained at Case Western to pursue additional training in radiosurgery, linear accelerator and stereotactic surgical procedures. About Dr. Hill Dr. Hill is a diplomate of the American Board of Neurosurgical Surgeons and member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons and Lake-Sumter County Medical Society. His many achievements include founding the first radiosurgery program in Volusia County and creating several copyrighted software programs. Outside of work, Dr. Hill enjoys restoring old cars, Sports Car Club of America racing, adopting rescue dogs, photography and writing software. Dr. Hill is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sciatica, Scoliosis, Subdural Hematoma, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery. Dr. Hill is board certified in American Board Of Neurosurgical Surgeon. Dr. Hill is currently accepting new patients.

We all eventually become the patient. We are all human. I always remember that the person in front of me is someone's mother, father, brother, sister, son, or daughter. Treating people with kindness and listening to them are key. Neurology, neurosurgery, and the Neuro ICU are my background. I have treated people with brain tumors, strokes, brain aneurysms, and traumatic brain injuries. Dr. Novack is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT), Neuroepithelioma, Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG), and Gliosarcoma. Dr. Novack is board certified in National Comm On Certif Of Physician Assistants. Dr. Novack is currently accepting new patients.