25 of the Best Neurosurgeons Near Me

Dr. Justin Davanzo is an expert neurosurgeon, experienced in neurocritical care, neurotrauma, and the newest therapies for pain management. His goal is to treat the whole patient, not just a specific surgical issue. By offering a multitude of options for patients with both chronic and acute pain, he can give each patient the best option for their particular problem. He is experienced in implanting spinal cord stimulators, dorsal root ganglion stimulators, and peripheral nerve stimulators. Dr. Davanzo received his medical degree from Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He completed a residency, as well as a fellowship in neurocritical care and functional neurosurgery, at Penn State Health, Milton S. Hershey Medical Center in Hershey, Pennsylvania. He speaks English. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Pain, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, Hemangiopericytoma, Stroke, and Thrombectomy. Dr. Davanzo is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery - Neurological Surgery.

Erin Pope, PA-C, is an independent physician assistant at Ascension St. Vincent in Evansville, Indiana. She is part of a neurosurgery care team that diagnoses and treats brain, spine and nerve disorders, including back pain, chronic headaches, epilepsy and movement disorders. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sciatica, Scoliosis, Spinal Stenosis, and Fractured Spine. Dr. Pope is board certified in National Commission On Certification Of Physician Assistants - Physician Assistant - Certified (PA-C). Dr. Pope is currently accepting new patients.

Linda Mwamuka is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Her clinical expertise encompasses Epidural Abscess and Spinal Cord Abscess. Dr. Mwamuka is board certified in Internal Medicine.

Steven Morgan, MD, PhD, specializes in Brain & Spine Cancer, Neurosurgery, and Spine Surgery and is located in Charleston, SC. His clinical expertise encompasses Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, Scoliosis, Spinal Stenosis, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Morgan is currently accepting new patients.

Jesse Edwards is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. His clinical expertise encompasses Epidural Abscess and Spinal Cord Abscess. Dr. Edwards is board certified in Internal Medicine.

Dr. Daniel Aaronson is a fellowship-trained neurosurgeon specializing in the surgical treatment of brain and spinal cord tumors. He provides expert care for pediatric and adult patients of all ages, utilizing the latest minimally invasive and image-guided techniques - including awake brain surgery, laser tumor ablation (LITT), and intraoperative MRI. He has extensive experience managing a wide range of conditions, including gliomas, meningiomas, pituitary tumors, skull base tumors, spinal cord tumors, and other complex neurological disorders. Dr. Aaronson believes that neurosurgical care should be highly personalized, technically excellent, and guided by compassion. His goal is to help patients facing brain or spine tumors navigate complex decisions with clarity and confidence, using the most advanced tools available to optimize outcomes while preserving neurological function and quality of life. He is committed to bringing calm, expertise, and honesty to every patient interaction. In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Aaronson is actively engaged in research aimed at enhancing brain tumor surgery through advanced imaging and artificial intelligence. His work includes the development of AI-guided tools to support safer, more effective surgical planning and intraoperative decision-making. Dr. Aaronson is an assistant professor in the Department of Surgery, Division of Neurosurgery at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. He has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications and is an active member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, the Congress of Neurological Surgeons, and the Society for Neuro-Oncology. His clinical expertise encompasses Brain Tumor, Glioma, Gliomatosis Cerebri, Tissue Biopsy, and Awake Craniotomy. Dr. Aaronson is board certified in Drug Enforcement Administration , Missouri Dept Of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs , and Missouri State Board Of Registration.

"Dr. Patrick Jowdy is a board-certified neurosurgeon with specialized training in spine surgery. With expertise in both minimally invasive techniques and advanced surgical procedures, Dr. Jowdy focuses on treating a wide range of spinal disorders, including degenerative conditions, tumors, and traumatic injuries. He has been involved in research and contributed to multiple projects that have been published in scientific peer-reviewed journals.As a surgeon, Dr. Jowdy is deeply committed to treating every patient with the same care and compassion he would offer a family member. In recognition of his dedication to patient care and empathy, Dr. Jowdy was honored with the Gold Humanism Award during his residency, reflecting his commitment to treating each patient with respect, kindness, and understanding.Dr. Jowdy advocates for conservative, non-surgical treatment options whenever possible, recommending surgery only if he believes it to be an appropriate option that could lead to a better quality of life. He prioritizes taking the time to listen, educate, and involve patients in their treatment plans, ensuring they feel supported and confident throughout their care journey.""As part of the Medical University of South Carolina's Lancaster Medical Center, I am thrilled to be able to provide neurosurgical care to the patients in Lancaster County and beyond.""". His clinical expertise encompasses Lordosis and Subarachnoid Hemorrhage. Dr. Jowdy is currently accepting new patients.

Dean is a neurosurgery nurse practitioner at the Swedish Medical Center Department of Neurological Surgery. Dean received his Bachelors of Nursing from Seattle University in 1996, Masters of Nursing from Washington State University in 2002, and post Masters Doctorate of Nursing Practice from Seattle University in 2017. Dean is certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners since 2003. Dean’s clinical expertise and interests are in general neurosurgery, cerebrovascular disease, neurotrauma, brain tumors, stroke, subarachnoid hemorrhage, disease of the spine, research, education, and neurocritical care. His clinical expertise encompasses Brain Aneurysm, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Stroke, and Subdural Hematoma. Dr. Hamilton is board certified in American Academy Of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board. Dr. Hamilton is currently accepting new patients.

"Daniel Burkett earned his medical degree from Loyola University of Chicago - Stritch School of Medicine in Maywood, IL. He completed his residency in neurological surgery at the University of Wisconsin in Madison, WI and is practicing in neurosurgery. Dr. Burkett's practice is focused on minimally invasive spine surgery, adult deformity correction surgery, endoscopic spine surgery, and cranial tumors. Dr. Burkett is a member of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons and the American Association of Neurological Surgeons. When he is not working, Dr. Burkett enjoys spending time with his family, specifically grilling out and going on walks around his neighborhood. He also enjoys watching movies and playing golf. As a family, they like to travel when possible. They especially enjoy Hawaii and Italy for their wonderful people, delicious food, and beautiful scenery. ""I believe in taking the time to have conversations with my patients. It is important to me that my patients are happy with the care they receive and feel that they have been involved in the decision making at what potentially can be stressful times."" - Daniel Burkett, MD". His clinical expertise encompasses Meningocele, Accessory Deep Peroneal Nerve, Trigeminal Neuralgia, Osteotomy, and Spinal Fusion. Dr. Burkett is board certified in Drug Enforcement Administration and Wisconsin Medical Examining Board.

Pb Raksin is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Her clinical expertise encompasses Fractured Spine, Meningioma, Craniopharyngioma, and Subdural Hematoma. Dr. Raksin is board certified in Neurocritical Care Neurological Surgery. Dr. Raksin is currently accepting new patients.

Mohanad Sulaiman is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Subdural Hematoma, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, and Subarachnoid Hemorrhage.

Jehad Zakaria is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. His clinical expertise encompasses Fractured Spine, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Posterior Fossa Tumor, and Herniated Disk. Dr. Zakaria is board certified in Neurological Surgery. Dr. Zakaria is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Tripp Nanney is a board-certified neurosurgeon. He was born and raised in the Carolinas and still has deep ties to the area. He studied medicine at the University of North Carolina, and traveled to Northwestern University in Chicago to specialize in both spine and brain surgery. Dr. Nanney then practiced in Colorado for seven years and now is happy to return home to be of service to his community. He is fluent in Spanish, learned during his travels, to further increase the number of patients he can care for.Dr. Nanney has received awards from nursing staff for compassionate patient care and hopes to continue his holistic approach in caring for neurosurgery patients and families. He is comfortable seeing patients with all neurosurgical disorders of the brain and spine with special interest in brain tumors, aneurysms and vascular malformations, pituitary tumors, neuro-oncology as well as minimally invasive spine, complex spine and deformity surgeries, and spine tumors. He is also interested in surgical technology and advancing Florence's spine and brain navigation systems and emerging robotic technologies for use in the operating room. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Subdural Hematoma, Awake Craniotomy, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Nanney is currently accepting new patients.

"Dr. Michael Opoku-Darko is a board-certified general neurosurgeon with special training in the removal of ""inoperable"" brain tumors while preserving neurological function. Speaks: English". His clinical expertise encompasses Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET), Metastatic Brain Tumor, Brain Stem Cancer, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty. Dr. Opoku-Darko is board certified in Royal College Of Physicians & Surgeons Of Canada: Neurosurgery. Dr. Opoku-Darko is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Ronald S. Greenwald's areas of expertise include cervical and lumbar spine and brain surgery in Mountain View and Redwood City. His clinical expertise encompasses Cervical Myelopathy, Cervical Spondylosis, Meningioma, and Sciatica. Dr. Greenwald is board certified in Neurological Surgery. Dr. Greenwald is currently accepting new patients.

Nitin Mariwalla is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Brooklyn, New York. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Subdural Hematoma, Cervical Myelopathy, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery.

Carla Aresco is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Glen Burnie, Maryland. Her clinical expertise encompasses Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Stroke, and Laminectomy. Dr. Aresco is board certified in American Nurses Credentialing Center - Adult Nurse Practitioner, 2000 and American Nurses Credentialing Center - Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, 2002. Dr. Aresco is currently accepting new patients.

Haley Galligan, PA-C, specializes in Surgery - Neurological at MercyOne Des Moines Neurosurgery in Des Moines, Iowa. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, and Stroke. Dr. Galligan is currently accepting new patients.

Alejandro Lopez is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Moorestown, New Jersey. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. His clinical expertise encompasses Fractured Spine, Seizures, Kyphosis, Thrombectomy, and Spinal Fusion. Dr. Lopez is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery,Neurological Surgery. Dr. Lopez is currently accepting new patients.

Frank R. Farokhi, MD, is an experienced neurosurgeon at Ascension Sacred Heart in Pensacola, Florida. Dr. Farokhi 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. His clinical expertise encompasses Cervical Spondylosis, Spondylolisthesis, Spinal Stenosis, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery. Dr. Farokhi is board certified in The American Board Of Neurological Surgery - Neurological Surgery. Dr. Farokhi is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Brian D. Toyota is a neurosurgeon who serves as director of the Neurosurgery at San Jose clinic at UCSF. He specializes in caring for patients with cancers of the nervous system, including brain cancers. He has expertise in noninvasive treatments, such as radiosurgery (using radiation to destroy cancerous tissues) and in minimally invasive procedures, such as laser ablation for brain tumors (using light energy to target diseased tissue). He considers himself an advocate for people with brain tumors and is dedicated to finding a cure. In research, Toyota focuses on technologies used in neurosurgery. Toyota earned his medical degree at McGill Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences in Quebec, Canada, and completed a residency in neurosurgery at Western University in Ontario, Canada. He completed a course in surgical leadership at Harvard University. Toyota has served in numerous leadership roles, including president of the Canadian Neurosurgical Society; program director and division head for neurosurgery at the University of British Columbia; provincial chair of neuro-oncology and co-chair of the radiosurgery program at BC Cancer, a government agency providing cancer care in British Columbia; president of neurosurgery at Doctors of BC; and neurosurgery co-chair at the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. His clinical expertise encompasses Glioma, Gliomatosis Cerebri, Brain Tumor, and Glioblastoma. Dr. Toyota is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery, Neurological Surgery. Dr. Toyota is currently accepting new patients.

Douglas Chung is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. His clinical expertise encompasses Brain Herniation, Brain Stem Cancer, Posterior Fossa Tumor, and Glioma.

Dr. Brahimaj is a neurological surgeon whose clinical interests include the surgical management of complex brain, skull base and pituitary tumors, along with epilepsy and functional disorders of the brain and spine. Dr. Brahimaj champions the philosophy of the right surgery for the right patient. His diverse specialized fellowship training—focused on both minimally invasive “keyhole” approaches and endoscopic endonasal and open skull base approaches—fosters this philosophy to achieve quality outcomes. Throughout his career, Dr. Brahimaj has focused on clinical research, publishing in major neurosurgical journals and presenting his work at national meetings. He was awarded the 2019 AANS/CNS Joint Section on Tumor and Skull Base Surgery Award. His primary commitment remains to his patients and guiding them through the challenging time of surgery. His clinical expertise encompasses Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Chemosis, Schwannoma, Liver Embolization, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

Practice philosophy:I strive to treat patients as if they were my family member. His clinical expertise encompasses Meningioma, Subdural Hematoma, Radiation Induced Meningioma, Awake Craniotomy, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Kovanda is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery,2021 and Neurological Surgery. Dr. Kovanda is currently accepting new patients.

Gina Gronewold, CNP is a nurse practitioner at Avera Brain & Spine in Sioux Falls, SD. Her clinical expertise encompasses Subdural Hematoma, Stroke, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, and Delirium. Dr. Gronewold is currently accepting new patients.