25 of the Best Neurosurgeons Near Me

Dr. David Neils is a neurosurgeon who provides comprehensive neurosurgical services for patients ages 18 and older. He specializes in minimally invasive spine surgery and complex reconstructive spine surgery. He offers consultations and treatments for various conditions affecting the spine, specifically the cervical spine, lumbar spine, and neck. He also treats spinal tumors and deformities as well as brain tumors. Dr. Neils takes pride in being a caring, considerate neurosurgeon, earning his patients' trust and confidence. He takes the time to listen to his patients, so he can learn more about their concerns and goals. He also provides an in-depth explanation of every condition and procedure, ensuring his patients understand their diagnosis and any proposed treatments. Dr. Neils is a board member of the American Board of Neurological Surgery (ABNS) and the Fellow of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (FAANS). Dr. Neils is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Posterior Fossa Tumor, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Laminectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Neils is board certified in Missouri Dept Of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs , Missouri State Board Of Registration, Drug Enforcement Administration , and American Board Of Neurological Surgery . Dr. Neils is currently accepting new patients.

I am an neurological with a special focus in motion preservation and minimally invasive spine surgery. I trained in these techniques over 20 years ago and have worked to improve the technology and techniques for patients for the last 15+ years in the Pacific Northwest. Dr. Yam is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cervical Myelopathy, Spondylolisthesis, Cervical Spondylosis, Herniated Disc Surgery, and Cervical Disc Surgery. Dr. Yam is board certified in Abns. Dr. Yam is currently accepting new patients.

John Depowell, MD, is an independent neurosurgeon at Ascension St. Vincent in Carmel, Indiana. Dr. Depowell provides surgical care for conditions that affect the brain and spine. He starts by listening to better understand you and your health. Then, Dr. Depowell creates a surgical care plan that supports your brain, spine and nerve health. Dr. Depowell is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, Spondylolisthesis, Scoliosis, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery. Dr. Depowell is board certified in The American Board Of Neurological Surgery - Neurological Surgery. Dr. Depowell is currently accepting new patients.

Andrew Venteicher is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Venteicher is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Meningioma, Pituitary Tumor, Schwannoma, Craniectomy, and Awake Craniotomy. Dr. Venteicher is board certified in Neurological Surgery: American Board Of Neurological Surgery, 2022. Dr. Venteicher is currently accepting new patients.

Ahmed Khan is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in New Britain, Connecticut. Dr. Khan is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Subdural Hematoma, Spinal Stenosis, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Laminectomy, and Bone Graft. Dr. Khan is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Khan is currently accepting new patients.

Shih-Chun (David) Lin, M.D., is a neurosurgeon with Johns Hopkins Neurosurgery in Bethesda, Maryland, as well as an associate professor in the Department of Neurosurgery at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Dr. Lin offers neurosurgical care to patients with brain or spine diseases. He was the first to introduce several procedures to Suburban Hospital, including endoscopic pituitary surgery, endoscopic extended skull base surgery, minimally invasive spine surgery, neurosurgical complex spinal instrumentation surgery, stereotactic radiosurgery and microvascular decompression for cranial nerve compression syndrome, such as trigeminal neuralgia. He also has clinical expertise in MRI- and CT-guided surgical navigation. Dr. Lin typically treats brain tumors, spinal tumors, pituitary tumors, spinal stenosis, herniated intervertebral disc, skull base tumors, encephalocele, and skull base CSF leak (rhinorrhea or otorrhea). Dr. Lin graduated first place from National Taiwan University College of Medicine, earning his medical degree at the age of 21, the youngest in Taiwan’s history. He then served as a medical/surgical officer in the 206th Infantry Division for the Taiwan Army. He received his Ph.D. in neuroscience from Johns Hopkins University, awarded Phi Beta Kappa and Paul Ehrlich Research Award for his academic and research achievements. Dr. Lin completed his neurosurgical residency at Stanford University Medical Center, where he gained experience in the latest surgical technologies, such as endoscopic surgery, minimally invasive surgery, computer-guided surgical navigation and stereotactic radiosurgery. His research using optogenetics, from his fellowship at Stanford, was awarded by The Congress of Neurological Surgeons. Dr. Lin is a member of the Suburban Hospital Tumor Board. He has worked on several system innovation and quality improvement efforts at Suburban Hospital, such as standardizing critical care protocols for post-operative care for patients undergoing pituitary surgery and establishing MRI protocols for patients implanted with spinal cord stimulators or cardiac pacemakers. Dr. Lin is also a fellow of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons and a member of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons. Dr. Lin has earned numerous awards, such as the Teaching Excellence Award for Stanford University School of Medicine, the Service Excellence Award for Suburban Hospital, Best Consulting Physicians at Johns Hopkins Medicine, Surgeon of the Year Award at Suburban Hospital, and was named one of America's Top Surgeons for Consumers' Research Council of America, Washingtonian Top Doctors, and Bethesda Magazine Top Doctors. Dr. Lin's research interests are in optogenetics, investigating mechanisms behind epilepsy control and glial cell reaction to pathologic conditions. He has contributed to numerous publications and lectures. Dr. Lin is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Subdural Hematoma, Frontonasal Dysplasia, Primary Basilar Impression, Craniectomy, and Awake Craniotomy. Dr. Lin is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery.

Dr. Michael Webb received his medical degree at Loyola University in 1999 and completed his neurosurgery residency at the University of Virginia in 2005. Following residency, Dr. Webb completed an additional year of fellowship training in complex spinal surgery at the Barrow Neurological Institute. Dr. Webb specializes in both minimally invasive and complex surgery.  In addition to general neurosurgery his clinical interests include surgery for adult spinal deformities such as scoliosis, as well as brain tumors, pituitary gland tumors and peripheral nerve disorders.  He has published numerous articles and book chapters and maintains an active research interest in clinical outcomes. Dr. Webb currently sees patients at our NeuroTexas locations in Cedar Park, Lakeway and La Grange. Dr. Webb has been recognized as a Top Doc 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025 by Austin Monthly Magazine. Winners are nominated by their peers as among the best in their region/nation in their medical specialty. Dr. Webb is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Stenosis, Cervical Spondylosis, Hydrocephalus, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Webb is board certified in The American Board Of Neurological Surgery - Neurological Surgery. Dr. Webb is currently accepting new patients.

Christopher F. Villar, MD, is a neurosurgeon at Ascension Sacred Heart in Pensacola, Florida. He provides advanced care for head, neck and spine disorders. Dr. Villar specializes in the treatment of complex spine and brain tumors, injuries, strokes, neurological disorders and degenerative back problems, including severe scoliosis. Dr. Villar starts the conversation by listening to understand you and your health needs. Then, he delivers personalized neurosurgical care for your condition. Dr. Villar is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Stenosis, Cervical Spondylosis, Cervical Myelopathy, Herniated Disc Surgery, and Cervical Disc Surgery. Dr. Villar is board certified in The American Board Of Neurological Surgery - Neurological Surgery. Dr. Villar is currently accepting new patients.

Michael Finn is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Robbinsdale, Minnesota. Dr. Finn is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Kyphosis, Syringobulbia, Chiari Malformation Type 2, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Finn is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery and Neurological Surgery. Dr. Finn is currently accepting new patients.

Clinton Baird is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Cedar Park, Texas. Dr. Baird is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cervical Myelopathy, Spinal Stenosis, Cervical Spondylosis, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery. Dr. Baird is board certified in The American Board Of Neurological Surgery - Neurological Surgery. Dr. Baird is currently accepting new patients.

Jason R. Hubbard, MD, FAANS, FACS, is a board-certified neurosurgeon with Howell Allen Clinic with Ascension Saint Thomas in Nashville and Clarksville, Tennessee. He provides minimally invasive brain and spine surgery for adult patients. Dr. Hubbard also specializes in the management of sports concussions. He has a special interest in robotic spine surgery and laser interstitial therapy to treat brain tumors through small incisions resulting in less recovery time. Dr. Hubbard strives to treat each patient as though they were family. Dr. Hubbard is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Herniated Disk, Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, and Laminectomy. Dr. Hubbard is board certified in The American Board Of Neurological Surgery - Neurological Surgery. Dr. Hubbard is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Michael S. Park was born in Brooklyn, NY. He attended college at the University of Pennsylvania and medical school in Syracuse, NY, at Upstate Medical University. He completed his surgery internship at NYU and his neurosurgical residency at USF in Tampa, in addition to a research fellowship at Northwestern University. He also completed part of his training at Saint Louis University. Prior to joining NeuroSpinal Associates in November of 2023, Dr. Park practiced neurosurgery on staff at Pinnacle Medical Group locally in Bradenton FL. He has over 17 years’ experience in Neurosurgery and is Board Certified and is a member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons. Dr. Park is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hydrocephalus, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Subdural Hematoma, Laminectomy, and Bone Graft. Dr. Park is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Park is currently accepting new patients.

Douglas C. Mathews, MD, FACS, is a board-certified neurosurgeon with Howell Allen Clinic with Ascension Saint Thomas in Nashville, Jackson and Paris, TN. Dr. Mathews provides brain and spine surgery for patients 15 years of age and older. Dr. Mathews has special interests in minimally invasive procedures for spinal disorders, motion sparing procedures, artificial disc procedures, failed back disorders, degenerative and traumatic deformity procedures, and peripheral nerve compression syndromes. Dr. Mathews is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Stenosis, Cervical Spondylosis, Spondylolisthesis, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Mathews is board certified in The American Board Of Neurological Surgery - Neurological Surgery. Dr. Mathews is currently accepting new patients.

Saad Khairi, MD, is an independent neurosurgeon at Ascension St. Vincent in Carmel, Indiana. Dr. Khairi provides surgical care for conditions that affect the brain and spine. He starts by listening to better understand you and your health. Then, Dr. Khairi creates a surgical care plan that supports your brain, spine and nerve health. Dr. Khairi is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Scoliosis, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Khairi is board certified in The American Board Of Neurological Surgery - Neurological Surgery. Dr. Khairi is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Tyler Scullen is a fellowship-trained neurosurgeon specializing in comprehensive cerebrovascular surgery. From a young age, he was fascinated by anatomy and the inner workings of the human body — an interest that led him to a career dedicated to understanding and treating complex neurological conditions. Dr. Scullen trained at one of the leading institutions in the world for cerebrovascular surgery, where he gained expertise in open, endovascular, and combined approaches for treating a wide range of intra- and extracranial vascular pathologies. In addition to cerebrovascular care, he treats benign and malignant brain tumors, cerebrospinal fluid disorders, and peripheral nerve and spinal conditions. He is fluent in Spanish and passionate about ensuring all patients have access to clear, compassionate communication throughout their care journey. Dr. Scullen is deeply motivated by the opportunity to improve the lives of his patients and their families. Some of his favorite moments are in the clinic, seeing post-operative patients who are recovering well and experiencing meaningful improvements in their quality of life. He believes that physicians have a responsibility to always think toward the future — seeking new ways to optimize care and striving to turn today’s incurable diseases into tomorrow’s success stories. Dr. Scullen is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Stroke, Subdural Hematoma, Osteotomy, and Thrombectomy. Dr. Scullen is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery and Tulane University Medical Center, MD, 2016. Dr. Scullen is currently accepting new patients.

Ryan D. Salinas, MD, is a neurosurgeon who provides surgical treatment for diseases of the brain and spine through both minimally invasive and conventional approaches. His goal is to provide patient centered care through carefully listening to patient concerns, thoroughly explaining patient-specific treatment options, and employing shared decision making when forming a treatment plan. He also strives to remain current with and contribute to advances in the field so as to offer the latest, tailored treatment options in order to maximize patient safety and achieve optimal patient outcomes. After graduating from Yale University, Dr. Salinas received his medical degree from University of California, San Francisco. Dr. Salinas subsequently completed a seven-year residency in neurological surgery at University of Pennsylvania. During this time, he received additional fellowship experience in cranial oncology as a senior registrar at Wellington Regional Hospital in New Zealand. He has a particular interest in the surgical treatment of brain tumors with a research interest in fluorescent imaging and patient-specific tumor models. He has co-authored numerous research articles and book chapters in the medical and scientific literature including top level journals and textbooks such as Cell, Cell Stem Cell, and Abeloff’s Clinical Oncology. Outside of work, Dr. Salinas enjoys playing and watching sports of all kinds, cooking/experimenting in the kitchen and grill, and reading to his young daughter. Dr. Salinas is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chiari Malformation, Chiari Malformation Type 1, Brain Herniation, Meningioma, and Awake Craniotomy. Dr. Salinas is currently accepting new patients.

Biography Dr. Ameet Chitale is a specialty care board-certified neurosurgeon at Inova Health System. Dr. Chitale joined Inova from Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, where he served as a neurosurgery instructor and completed a subspecialty fellowship in the minimally invasive/endovascular treatment of cerebrovascular disease. During the completion of his residency training at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia, he learned the art of open neurosurgical management of vascular, spinal and brain tumor disorders. Dr. Chitale’s experience as a dual-trained open and minimally invasive/endovascular neurosurgeon enables him to provide patients with comprehensive and tailored treatment options for all vascular diseases of the central nervous system, including intracranial aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations/fistulae, stroke, carotid artery stenosis, moyamoya disease and cavernous malformations. Dr. Chitale treats the entire spectrum of neurosurgical conditions including neurovascular conflict conditions such as trigeminal neuralgia and hemifacial spasm, degenerative spine disease, and brain and spine tumors. He focuses on providing optimal treatment strategies that allow his patients to return to normal life as quickly and efficiently as possible. Dr. Chitale has a special interest in objective outcomes measurement in neurosurgical disease. A native of Philadelphia, Dr. Chitale currently resides in Arlington, VA. Blog Posts Quick Action and Comprehensive Care Save Sybil After Rare Stroke (May 2022) Joyce Survives and Thrives After Ruptured Brain Aneurysm (September 2022). Dr. Chitale is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sciatica, Scoliosis, Posterior Fossa Tumor, Stent Placement, and Transmyocardial Revascularization. Dr. Chitale is currently accepting new patients.

Eric M. Gabriel, MD, is a Board-certified neurosurgeon with Ascension St. Vincent's in Middleburg and Jacksonville, Florida. Dr. He provides personalized, compassionate care to adults ages 18 and older. Dr. Gabriel has a special interest in cervical, thoracic and spinal neurosurgical disease and surgical procedures for chronic pain. He strives to help his patients increase their overall health. Dr. Gabriel is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cervical Spondylosis, Chronic Pain, Spinal Stenosis, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Gabriel is board certified in The American Board Of Neurological Surgery - Neurological Surgery. Dr. Gabriel is currently accepting new patients.

I am active member of my church and serve as a Eucharistic Minister. I am an active recreational tennis player, and enjoy spending time with my wife of over 30 years, and our two miniature Australian Labradoodles. In my spare time, I support my wife in her DIY arts and crafts studio. Dr. Chua is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spondylolisthesis, Spinal Stenosis, Subdural Hematoma, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery. Dr. Chua is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Chua is currently accepting new patients.

Richard Rodgers, MD, is an independent neurosurgeon at Ascension St. Vincent in Carmel, Indiana. Dr. Rodgers provides surgical care for conditions that affect the brain and spine. He starts by listening to better understand you and your health. Then, Dr. Rodgers creates a surgical care plan that supports your brain, spine and nerve health. Dr. Rodgers is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery. Dr. Rodgers is board certified in The American Board Of Neurological Surgery - Neurological Surgery. Dr. Rodgers is currently accepting new patients.

David G. Malone, MD, is an independent neurosurgeon and orthopedic spine surgeon at Ascension St. John in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Dr. Malone uses minimally invasive procedures to repair spine injuries, arthritic spinal conditions and remove spine and brain tumors. He uses robotic-assisted surgery as part of our spine surgery and brain tumor program. Robotic-assisted surgery may lead to a faster recovery, shorter hospital stay, and less scarring. Schedule a consultation to learn more. Dr. Malone is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Cervical Spondylosis, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery. Dr. Malone is board certified in The American Board Of Neurological Surgery - Neurological Surgery. Dr. Malone is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Clayton Bauer is a board-certified neurological surgeon with Orlando Health Spine Center, which is a multidisciplinary collaboration between Orlando Health Jewett Orthopedic Institute and Orlando Health Neuroscience Institute. He has more than 10 years of experience, and his expertise includes: Brain tumors Head bleeds Hydrocephalus Traumatic brain injury Disc herniations Cervical stenosis Myelopathy Cervical radiculopathy Lumbar stenosis Neurogenic claudication Lumbar radiculopathy and sciatica Neck pain Back pain Spondylolisthesis Spinal instability Scoliosis and spinal deformity Failed back syndrome Dr. Bauer believes that all patients should be treated as individuals with personalized plans and he strives to provide compassionate, evidence-based care. Dr. Bauer's Training Dr. Bauer earned a bachelor's degree at Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, graduating cum laude. He received his medical degree and a doctorate (PhD) in pharmacology from Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond and completed a neurological surgery residency at the University of South Florida in Tampa. About Dr. Bauer Dr. Bauer is a fellow of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, and he is board certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery. His professional memberships include the North American Spine Society and American Association of Neurological Surgeons. Dr. Bauer's work has been published in numerous peer-reviewed medical journals and book chapters, and he has presented at national conferences. He also holds a patent for a medical device aimed at reducing the invasiveness of surgical procedures. Outside of work, Dr. Bauer enjoys college football, recreational sports and staying active in his church. Dr. Bauer is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Muscle Spasms, Scoliosis, Spinal Stenosis, Invertebral Disc Disease, and Thrombectomy. Dr. Bauer is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery, AB Neurological Surgery - Neurological Surgery, and American Board Of Neurological Surgery - Neurological Surgery. Dr. Bauer is currently accepting new patients.

Shannon Mccanna, MD, is an independent neurosurgeon at Ascension St. Vincent in Carmel, Indiana. Dr. Mccanna provides surgical care for conditions that affect the brain and spine. He starts by listening to better understand you and your health. Then, Dr. Mccanna creates a surgical care plan that supports your brain, spine and nerve health. Dr. Mccanna is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Cervical Myelopathy, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery. Dr. Mccanna is board certified in The American Board Of Neurological Surgery - Neurological Surgery. Dr. Mccanna is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Puumala is a neurosurgeon at Avera Medical Group Neurosurgery Sioux Falls. Dr. Puumala is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Essential Tremor, Hydrocephalus, Spondylolisthesis, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Awake Craniotomy. Dr. Puumala is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Puumala is currently accepting new patients.

John Soliman is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Palm Harbor, Florida. Dr. Soliman is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hydrocephalus, Apoplexy, Subdural Hematoma, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery. Dr. Soliman is board certified in American Osteopathic Board Surgery-Neurological Surgery.