25 of the Best Neurosurgeons Near Me

Michele Johnson is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Johnson is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Stenosis, Muscle Spasms, Scoliosis, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery. Dr. Johnson is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Johnson is currently accepting new patients.

Todd Mccall is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Peoria, Illinois. Dr. Mccall is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Spinal Stenosis, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery. Dr. Mccall is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery.

Randall Porter is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Porter is highly rated in 62 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acoustic Neuroma, Schwannoma, Meningioma, Laminectomy, and Awake Craniotomy.

Amgad Hanna, MD, is a UW Health neurosurgeon. He’s also a professor in the Department of Neurological Surgery at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health.Dr. Hanna diagnoses and treats disorders of the spine and peripheral nerves (the part of the nervous system that lies outside the brain and spinal cord). These issues include pinched nerves, genetic conditions that cause non-cancerous nervous system tumors and damaged nerves near the neck and shoulder. He also sees patients with other trauma or sports-related nerve and spine injuries.Dr. Hanna has extensive experience in peripheral nerve surgery. He performs biopsies, removes tumors and surgically repairs various nerve problems throughout the body.As a leading expert in his field, Dr. Hanna strives to provide state-of-the-art care. He collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to address his patients’ physical and emotional needs. He takes the time to listen to his patients’ concerns and works with them to create tailored treatment plans.In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Hanna researches nerve regeneration and new treatments to improve recovery after spinal cord injuries.In his free time, Dr. Hanna enjoys playing soccer.I’m dedicated to finding a cure for each of my patients. Dr. Hanna is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Femoral Nerve Dysfunction, Mononeuritis Multiplex, Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, Osteotomy, and Nerve Decompression. Dr. Hanna is board certified in Neurological Surgery.

I chose to pursue neurosurgery as a career because of my fascination with the human nervous system. In medical school, I developed a keen interest in the diseases that afflict the brain and spine and gravitated towards the only field where I could help treat these diseases with my own hands. I focus on disorders of the spine where my first goal is to help patients avoid surgery if at all possible. If surgery is needed, I treat patients using the most advanced minimally invasive techniques available in order to minimize pain, blood loss, and hospital stay, while maximizing recovery, neurologic function, and quality of life. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends. I am an avid sports fan and love to eat. I try to stay physically fit by going to the gym and playing ice hockey. Dr. Than is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lordosis, Klippel-Feil Syndrome, Kyphosis, Spinal Fusion, and Osteotomy. Dr. Than is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery, Neurological Surgery.

Dr. Friedlander is the Chair of the Department of Neurological Surgery and the Walter E. Dandy Distinguished Professor of Neurological Surgery, Neurology, and Neurobiology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Clinically, he focuses on the operative management of complex cerebrovascular disorders, Chiari Malformations, and brain tumors. Before joining UPMC, Dr. Friedlander was Professor of Neurosurgery at Harvard Medical School and Vice Chair of Neurosurgery and associate director of cerebrovascular surgery at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston. Dr. Friedlander is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chiari Malformation, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Chiari Malformation Type 1, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Posterior Fossa Decompression. Dr. Friedlander is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Friedlander is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Brian Beyerl graduated Summa Cum Laude and was elected to Phi Beta Kappa while earning his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Wisconsin–Madison. He went on to receive his medical degree from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. His post-graduate training included general surgery at Johns Hopkins Hospital and a neurosurgical residency at Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School in Boston, Massachusetts. He became board-certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery in 1990.Throughout his distinguished career as a brain tumor neurosurgeon, Dr. Beyerl co-directed the Atlantic Health Stereotactic Radiosurgery Program alongside Dr. Lou Schwartz. This pioneering program was the first in New Jersey to treat brain tumors with pinpoint radiation.Since retiring from active surgery in 2019, Dr. Beyerl has remained dedicated to patient care. As a Patient and Family Advocate at the Glasser Brain Tumor Center at Overlook Medical Center and Morristown Medical Center, he provides crucial support to brain tumor patients and their families. His role includes counseling, guidance on treatment transitions, and end-of-life care decisions, including hospice discussions.As a Permanent Deacon in the Catholic Church, Dr. Beyerl also offers spiritual support to those who seek it. He actively participates in monthly Brain Tumor Support and Caregiver Support Groups, ensuring that patients and families receive both medical guidance and emotional support throughout their journey. Dr. Beyerl is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pallister-Hall Syndrome, Choroid Plexus Papilloma, Meningioma, and Radiation Induced Meningioma. Dr. Beyerl is currently accepting new patients.

Daniel Walzman is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Oradell, New Jersey. Dr. Walzman is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Brain Aneurysm, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Delirium, Transmyocardial Revascularization, and Stent Placement. Dr. Walzman is currently accepting new patients.

William Stetler is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Charlotte, North Carolina. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Stetler is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Vertebral Artery Dissection, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement. Dr. Stetler is currently accepting new patients.

Jeremy Amps is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. He has been practicing medicine for over 31 years. Dr. Amps is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cervical Myelopathy, Spinal Stenosis, Scoliosis, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery. Dr. Amps is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery, 2012.

Dr. John Caridi is a fellowship-trained, board-certified neurosurgeon who specializes in spine surgery, especially complex reconstruction of adult and pediatric cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spinal conditions. Specifically, he focuses on spinal tumors and spinal deformities in addition to the entire range of degenerative spinal problems that may contribute to neck and back pain. Other areas of his expertise include complex reconstructive surgery for congenital and degenerative joint and disc disease; spinal trauma and deformity correction including kyphosis, scoliosis, chin on-chest deformity, and ear-on-shoulder deformity; revision spine surgery; resection and spinal stabilization for cancers affecting the spine; and minimally invasive spine surgery and microsurgery.Dr. Caridi has presented his work as a principal investigator for numerous studies focused on major spine deformities both nationally and internationally and published his findings in peer-reviewed journals. In 2019, he was honored with the prestigious Scoliosis Research Society International Traveling Fellowship in support of his continued research efforts in the field of spinal deformities. He also directed the neurosurgical spinal deformity program at Mount Sinai and was appointed the chief of the neurosurgical spine division and an associate professor at UTHealth Houston, where he was named Educator of the Year in 2021.Working together with neurologists, physiatrists, physical therapists, chiropractors, and pain management specialists, Dr. Caridi believes in a comprehensive approach to each patient s spine needs. Dr. Caridi is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Scoliosis, Cervical Myelopathy, Kyphosis, Spinal Fusion, and Laminectomy. Dr. Caridi is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery.

Karol Zakalik is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Royal Oak, Michigan. He has been practicing medicine for over 46 years. Dr. Zakalik is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hydrocephalus, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt, Awake Craniotomy, and Balloon Sinuplasty. Dr. Zakalik is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Zakalik is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Rob Hruska has more than a decade of clinical, research and teaching experience in neurological surgery as a member of the University of Louisville Physicians staff. Hruska earned his medical degree from The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston. He completed his neurosurgery residency training at the University of Louisville in Kentucky, where he served as chief resident of his class. His areas of special focus include minimally invasive spine surgery and the treatment of spine tumors, degenerative spine disorders and cervical spine deformity. He uses complex and minimally invasive surgical techniques, including endoscopic microdiscectomy and microvascular decompression for the treatment of trigeminal neuralgia, a severe form of facial nerve pain. Dr. Hruska is a member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons and Society of Neurological Surgeons. Dr. Hruska is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Cervical Myelopathy, Gastrostomy, and Awake Craniotomy.

Farrokh Farrokhi, MD, is a board-certified neurosurgeon specializing in deep brain stimulation, skull base surgery, minimally invasive spine surgery, brain tumors and laser interstitial thermal therapy (LITT). Dr. Farrokhi takes the time to get to know each patient, working to understand their wants and needs, and letting those guide therapies. He sees himself as a partner within the larger health care team, working to deliver the personalized care that each patient deserves.In addition to taking care of patients, Dr. Farrokhi organizes and participates in international volunteerism. This work focuses on research and education, advancing neurosurgical care in developing countries.Dr. Farrokhi has been named Top Doctor by Seattle Met and Seattle magazine continuously since 2009. Dr. Farrokhi is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acoustic Neuroma, Parkinson's Disease, Essential Tremor, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Awake Craniotomy. Dr. Farrokhi is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Farrokhi is currently accepting new patients.

Michael Caron is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Huntley, Illinois. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Caron is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cervical Myelopathy, Posterior Fossa Tumor, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Astrocytoma, and Awake Craniotomy.

Asem Salma is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Lima, Ohio. Dr. Salma is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hydrocephalus, Posterior Fossa Tumor, Apoplexy, Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft. Dr. Salma is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. McCormack, Director of the Neurospine Institute, is a Board Certified Neurosurgeon, started the Neurospine Institute to be a new forum for aggregating and disseminating knowledge of the spine in order to promote clinically significant research and to improve patient care for those suffering from spinal disorders. Dr. Mccormack is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Stenosis, Klippel-Feil Syndrome, Epidural Abscess, Bone Graft, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Mccormack is board certified in Neurological Surgery. Dr. Mccormack is currently accepting new patients.

Brent Alford is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Fort Worth, Texas. Dr. Alford is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spondylolisthesis, Spinal Stenosis, Herniated Disk, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery. Dr. Alford is board certified in Neurological Surgery- American Board Of Neurological Surgery.

Dr. Frisoli is a highly skilled neurosurgeon whose expertise in brain tumor and skull base surgery makes him an invaluable asset to the Gerald J. Glasser Brain Tumor Center. With extensive fellowship training, he brings a wealth of specialized insight to the treatment of complex brain and skull base tumors, ensuring patients receive the most advanced, personalized care.Beyond his surgical precision, Dr. Frisoli is known for his unparalleled compassion, providing every patient with thoughtful, individualized care. His forward-thinking, meticulous approach allows him to deliver the safest, most effective treatments for even the most challenging brain and spine conditions.A leader in innovation, Dr. Frisoli is actively advancing the fields of minimally invasive spine surgery and state-of-the-art artificial disc replacement technology, continually pushing the boundaries of neurosurgical excellence. Dr. Frisoli is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pica, Posterior Fossa Tumor, Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET), Awake Craniotomy, and Thrombectomy. Dr. Frisoli is currently accepting new patients.

John Anson is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Lake Havasu City, Arizona. Dr. Anson is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Stenosis, Hemangioblastoma, Trigeminal Neuralgia, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery. Dr. Anson is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Anson is currently accepting new patients.

Scott Bell, MD, earned his medical degree from University of Texas Medical School at San Antonio and completed his residency at University of Colorado Health Sciences Center. He received his undergraduate degree in Biology from Hastings College and is board certified in Neurosurgery.Dr. Bell has over 18 years of experience in neurosurgery. Prior to joining Piedmont, Dr. Bell was in private practice in Columbus, GA and then Hastings, NE where he honed his techniques in several areas. Dr. Bell's special interests include cranial neurosurgery, minimally invasive spine surgery, and sacroiliac joint treatment. Dr. Bell is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sacroiliac Joint Disease, Invertebral Disc Disease, Spinal Stenosis, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery. Dr. Bell is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Bell is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Tamargo specializes in the treatment of aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations (AVMs), arteriovenous fistulas (AVFs), and cavernous malformations of the brain and spinal cord in both adults and children. Dr. Tamargo specializes in revascularization procedures for moyamoya disease. For this condition, Dr. Tamargo performs either a microsurgical encephaloduroarteriomyosynangiosis (EDAMS) or a microsurgical extracranial-to-intracranial artery bypass. Dr. Tamargo also specializes in the treatment of acoustic neuromas (vestibular schwannomas). A recipient of numerous honors and awards, some of Dr. Tamargo's most recent accolades include the Neurosurgery Faculty Teaching Award and the Hopkins Richard S. Ross Clinician Scientist Award. Dr. Tamargo is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Brain Aneurysm, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Acoustic Neuroma, and Schwannoma. Dr. Tamargo is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery.

Dr. Zaidi is an Associate Professor of Neurosurgery and director of spine research at the Computational Neurosurgical Outcomes Center at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. Given the complex nature of spine diseases, Dr. Zaidi believes in tailoring surgical techniques and individualizing care to treat each patient’s unique set of circumstances. He strongly adheres to the philosophy of caring for his patients as if they were his own family members. Dr. Zaidi believes that developing a surgical plan depends on a thoughtful conversation with his patients and their families and tailoring surgery to meet the patient’s goals and specific needs.Fascinated by the complexity of spinal disorders and the ability of spine surgery to restore function and improve the quality of a patient’s life, he pursued a specialized fellowship in complex spine surgery, adult spinal deformity surgery, as well as endoscopic surgery. He integrates novel, minimally invasive techniques and modern technological innovations to treat a variety of spinal pathologies.Dr. Zaidi’s clinical practice is focused on the treatment of global spinal imbalance among patients with degenerative spine disease, tumors and scoliosis; by restoring the natural curvature of the spine, surgery can reduce pain and improve function. His research focuses on developing novel surgical tools to improve the safety and efficacy of surgery, as well as analyzing surgical outcomes in order to improve surgical outcomes. Dr. Zaidi is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypothalamic Tumor, Pituitary Tumor, Spinal Stenosis, Laminectomy, and Spinal Fusion. Dr. Zaidi is board certified in Neurological Surgery.

Jean-Christophe Leveque, MD, is a neurosurgeon who specializes in complex spinal surgery, pituitary tumors, peripheral nerve surgery and minimally invasive spine surgery. He currently serves as the Head of Neurosurgery at Virginia Mason Medical Center, and has served in the past on numerous regional and national committees focusing on the treatment of patients with primarily spine-related neurological disorders. He has an extensive publication history and has active research interests in the treatment of lumbar spine disorders, understanding risk as it relates to surgical decision-making, and developing newer minimally invasive surgical techniques.Away from work, Dr. Leveque enjoys cycling, skiing, sailing, live music and playing the banjo. Dr. Leveque is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lordosis, Scoliosis, Kyphosis, Spinal Fusion, and Osteotomy. Dr. Leveque is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgeons. Dr. Leveque is currently accepting new patients.

Robert James is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Crestview Hills, Kentucky. He has been practicing medicine for over 25 years. Dr. James is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Brain Aneurysm, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Gastrostomy, and Carotid Artery Surgery. Dr. James is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery - 2013. Dr. James is currently accepting new patients.