25 of the Best Neurosurgeons Near Me

Joshua Dian is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. His clinical expertise encompasses Traumatic Brain Injury, Epilepsy, Seizures, and Chronic Subdural Hematoma.

Timothy J. Yee, MD, is a fellowship-trained neurosurgeon who specializes in the treatment of adult spinal deformity and complex spinal disorders. He is Co-Director of the Adult Spinal Deformity Program at Michigan Medicine and is Clinical Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery at the University of Michigan Medical School.Dr. Yee graduated summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa from the University of Notre Dame, majoring in Biological Sciences and Spanish Literature. He then attended the University of Michigan Medical School, where he was awarded the Charles and Phyllis Lowe Merit Scholarship and graduated with Alpha Omega Alpha honors, Academic Distinction, and Distinction in Research. He completed a seven-year neurosurgical residency at the University of Michigan, serving as chief resident in his final year and receiving the Academic Excellence Award and the Max Peet Resident Teaching Award. He then pursued a yearlong fellowship in complex spinal reconstruction and minimally invasive spinal surgery at the University of California-San Francisco before being recruited back to Ann Arbor as faculty.Dr. Yee has expertise in both minimally invasive and open techniques, and he has undergone extensive training in the use of robotics and computer-assisted navigation for spinal reconstruction. He treats patients with scoliosis, kyphosis, flat-back syndrome, and chin-on-chest deformity. He also has expertise in revision surgery and the treatment of degenerative disorders such as spinal stenosis, disc herniations, and spondylolisthesis.His research focuses on clinical and radiographic outcomes following spinal deformity surgery, functional outcomes after lumbar spondylolisthesis surgery, and development of protocols to optimize postoperative recovery. His extensive publications have been featured in the Journal of Neurosurgery: Spine, Neurosurgery, and Neurosurgical Focus. He has been an invited speaker at national and international conferences, and he has been the recipient of the Donald O. Quest Award from the AANS, the Stewart B. Dunsker Award from the AANS, and the Kuntz Scholar Award from the AANS/CNS Section on Disorders of the Spine and Peripheral Nerves. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Stenosis, Caudal Regression Syndrome, Spondylocarpotarsal Synostosis Syndrome, and Scoliosis. Dr. Yee is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Catherine Wassef is a pediatric neurosurgeon specializing in epilepsy and minimally invasive approaches to brain surgery. She is passionate about caring for children and their families, combining advanced surgical expertise with compassionate, family-centered care. I value partnering with families to guide them through complex diagnoses and treatments, and I am inspired daily by the resilience and strength of my young patients. Caring for children allows me to make a lifelong impact during the most critical time of development. I am passionate about advancing epilepsy surgery and minimally invasive neurosurgical techniques that not only improve outcomes but also prioritize patient comfort and recovery. My work focuses on enhancing quality of life, improving the overall patient and family experience, and expanding access to excellent neurosurgical care for all children. I strive to make a difference by combining my neurosurgical expertise with a curiosity for how to improve upon our quality and delivery of care. My goal is to guide children and their families through complex care with compassion, expand access to high-quality treatment for all patients, and ensure every child has the best chance at a healthy, fulfilling life. Her clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Tumor, Ependymoma, Intraventricular Hemorrhage of the Newborn, Thrombectomy, and Laminectomy. Dr. Wassef is currently accepting new patients.

Ilyas M. Eli, MD, is a board-certified neurosurgeon and spine surgeon at Ascension Saint Thomas in Murfreesboro and McMinnville, Tennessee near Nashville, TN. Dr. Eli is fellowship trained neurosurgeon specializing in general cranial neurosurgery and spine surgery to patients over the age of 16. Dr. Eli has a special interest in complex and minimally invasive spine surgery. He strives to provide the best care and establish relationships with patients and their families. His clinical expertise encompasses Pica, Meningioma, Arteriovenous Malformation, Spinal Fusion, and Craniectomy. Dr. Eli is board certified in The American Board Of Neurological Surgery - Neurological Surgery. Dr. Eli is currently accepting new patients.

Endrit Ziu, MD is a neurosurgeon with Ascension St. Vincent's in Jacksonville, FL. He provides personalized, advanced care for the brain, spine, and nervous system to adults ages 18 and older. Dr. Ziu has a special interest in spine deformity, minimally invasive spine surgery, as well as tumor surgery of the brain and spine. He starts by listening to better understand your concerns and creates a surgical care plan that supports your brain, spine and nerve health. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Stenosis, Olfactory Neuroblastoma, Cervical Spondylosis, Thrombectomy, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Ziu is board certified in The American Board Of Neurological Surgery - Neurological Surgery. Dr. Ziu is currently accepting new patients.

Laura Stone McGuire, MD, is a UW Health neurosurgeon and an assistant professor in the Department of Neurological Surgery at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. She is fellowship-trained in both cerebrovascular and endovascular neurosurgery.Her clinical practice focuses on treating patients with all types of ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke, including subarachnoid hemorrhage, intracranial bleeding and acute stroke. Her medical expertise includes treating patients with brain aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations, complex dural arteriovenous fistulas, carotid-cavernous fistulas, carotid artery stenosis or occlusion and intracranial vessel stenosis or occlusion. In addition, her clinical specialties include surgery for brain tumors, such as meningiomas, skull base tumors, cerebral metastases, gliomas and glioblastomas.Dr. Stone McGuire takes a comprehensive, patient-centered approach to care, working closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver advanced, evidence-based treatments for complex neurological conditions. She is committed to improving outcomes for patients with cerebrovascular disease and brain tumors using innovative surgical techniques and the latest advances in neurosurgical care. Her clinical expertise encompasses Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Apoplexy, and Stroke. Dr. Mcguire is currently accepting new patients.

Eric Eskioglu is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Albany, Georgia. His clinical expertise encompasses Hydrocephalus, Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, and Syringomyelia. Dr. Eskioglu is currently accepting new patients.

My clinical interests include the treatment of complex spine surgery, minimally invasive spine surgery, deformity corrections, spine oncology. His clinical expertise encompasses Meningocele, Spinal Tumor, Spinal Stenosis, Spinal Fusion, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Prim is currently accepting new patients.

I am a physician assistant with over 25 years of experience in neurosurgery. I have a particular interest in movement disorders and am the manager of our neurosurgery neuromodulation program. As part of this role, I see patients who are potential candidates for deep brain stimulation and/or MRI guided high frequency ultrasound (HIFU) for the treatment of symptoms related to conditions such as essential tremor and parkinson's disease. I particularly enjoy taking extra time to educate my patients. I want them to have a good understanding of why a procedure may or may not be recommended, what that procedure involves, and what to expect before, during, and after surgery. As a parent of adult children and a daughter of aging parents, I have a great deal of compassion for my patients and their families. My hobbies include spending time with family, especially my fabulous husband, and gardening. Her clinical expertise encompasses Essential Tremor. Dr. Todd is board certified in National Comm On Certif Of Physician Assistants. Dr. Todd is currently accepting new patients.

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

Ryan Urbonas is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Traverse City, Michigan. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. His clinical expertise encompasses Spondylolisthesis, Subdural Hematoma, Spinal Stenosis, and Chronic Subdural Hematoma. Dr. Urbonas is board certified in American Osteopathic Board Of Surgery, Neurological Surgery - 2018. Dr. Urbonas is currently accepting new patients.

Ravi Kumar is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Walla Walla, Washington. His clinical expertise encompasses Vitamin B12 Deficiency, Spinal Stenosis, Hydrocephalus, Laminectomy, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery. Dr. Kumar is currently accepting new patients.

Phil Downey, PA-C, specializes in adult neurosurgical procedures. He has special medical interest in the management of adult spinal deformities, minimally invasive spine procedures and management of brain tumors. He is frequently featured on Seattle Met's annual list of the best health care professionals.Phil values patient-focused care and shared decision-making. He left his career as a paramedic to join the physician assistant profession so that he could be involved in all aspects of patient care: before, during and after surgery.Phil focuses on honesty and solution-focused care. He wants every patient to have a better understanding of their specific condition and the treatments available.Outside of work, Phil enjoys taking advantage of all the Pacific Northwest has to offer. Weekends are spent with family, salmon fishing, crabbing and enjoying local wineries. His clinical expertise encompasses Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly, Hydrocephalus, and Spinal Stenosis. Dr. Downey is board certified in National Commission On Certification Of Physician Assistants. Dr. Downey is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Xu is a neurological specialist with AHN Neuroscience Institute. He specializes in minimally invasive spine surgery and robotic spine surgery as solutions to herniations, myelopathy, stenosis, neuro-trauma, neuropathy, scoliosis, and neuralgia. He also provides treatments for back, leg, and neck pain as well as for cervical disorders, spinal-based issues, and nerve complications. Dr. Xu earned his medical degree from Drexel University College of Medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. His residency was completed AHN Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA, where he also continued to complete a fellowship in Complex Spine Surgery. He is a widely published contributor to several journals and book chapters and has also given numerous presentations pertaining to his specialties. Dr. Xu’s philosophy is to take an individual approach to every patient so they can improve their quality of life quickly and safely. Patients can make an appointment with him at Allegheny General Hospital or at his office in Washington, Pennsylvania. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Stenosis, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Sciatica, Scoliosis, and Laminectomy. Dr. Xu is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery - Neurological Surgery.

Christopher A. Payne, MD, is a board-certified, experienced neurosurgeon at Ascension Medical Group Seton Neurosurgery in Kyle, Texas near Austin, TX. Dr. Payne 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. His clinical expertise encompasses Subdural Hematoma, Spinal Stenosis, Stroke, Apoplexy, and Laminectomy. Dr. Payne is board certified in The American Board Of Neurological Surgery - Neurological Surgery. Dr. Payne is currently accepting new patients.

Morgan P. Spurgas, MD, is an experienced neurosurgeon with Ascension Sacred Heart in Pensacola, Florida. He provides advanced surgical care for conditions affecting the brain, spine, and nervous system. Dr. Spurgas has expertise in treating degenerative disorders of the spine, including spondylosis, spondylolisthesis, and radiculopathy, as well as scoliosis and spinal tumors. He also specializes in advanced minimally invasive techniques using spinal navigation. His clinical expertise encompasses Cervical Myelopathy and Complex Regional Pain Syndrome. Dr. Spurgas is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Terence Verla 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 is fellowship-trained in spinal surgery and specializes in minimally invasive approaches for complex deformities of the spine. His expertise also includes: Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Spinal Deformity Scoliosis Spine Trauma Spine Oncology Brain tumor surgery And a full range of neurosurgical services Dr. Verla's Training Dr. Verla earned his bachelor's degree in biomedical engineering from Duke University in Durham, North Carolina. He received his master's of public health (MPH) with a certificate in global health from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Dr. Verla then earned his medical degree from the Duke University School of Medicine in Durham and completed a residency in neurological surgery at the Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. He also completed a fellowship in minimally invasive and complex deformity spine surgery at Baylor College of Medicine. About Dr. Verla Dr. Verla's professional memberships include the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, Congress of Neurological Surgeons, American Medical Association and the Association of Cameroonian Physicians in the Americas. He has presented at national meetings on various aspects of neurosurgery, particularly in spinal surgery. He also has completed several research studies and been published in peer-reviewed journals. His clinical expertise encompasses Lordosis, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Spinal Stenosis, and Meningocele. Dr. Verla is currently accepting new patients.

Michael Ignasiak, Jr, PA-C, specializes in Neurosurgery at MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa. His clinical expertise encompasses Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, and Radiation Induced Meningioma. Dr. Ignasiak is currently accepting new patients.

Marek Rozek is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Waterloo, Iowa. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, and Subdural Hematoma. Dr. Rozek is board certified in National Commission On Certification Of Physician Assistants. Dr. Rozek is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Joel Martin is a fellowship-trained neurosurgeon with the Orlando Health Spine Center, a multidisciplinary collaboration between Orlando Health Jewett Orthopedic Institute and Orlando Health Neuroscience Institute. He surgically treats diseases and injuries to the brain, spine and spinal cord, and peripheral nerves. He has a keen interest in neurosurgical spine surgery, including minimally-invasive surgery, robotic spine surgery, revision spine surgery, spinal tumors, and scoliosis surgery. His specialties include: A full range of neurosurgical services Cerebrovascular surgery Brain tumor surgery Spine and spinal cord surgery Dr. Martin also is a noted researcher in the development and implantation of electronic interfaces with the nervous system and stem cell transplantation for patients with spinal cord injuries and other central nervous system disorders. Dr. Martin's Training Dr. Martin earned a master's degree in electrical engineering from Columbia University in New York and received his medical degree from Duke University School of Medicine in Durham, North Carolina. He completed a residency in neurosurgery at the University of California San Diego and performed a fellowship in complex and minimally invasive spine surgery at the University of Miami. About Dr. Martin Dr. Martin is a member of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons, American Association of Neurological Surgeons and the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers. His work has appeared in medical publications and peer-reviewed medical journals. His clinical expertise encompasses Delirium, Hydrocephalus, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty. Dr. Martin is currently accepting new patients.

Tonya Ellingson, CNP provides care at Avera Medical Group neurosurgery in Sioux Falls. Her clinical expertise encompasses Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Stroke, and Spinal Stenosis. Dr. Ellingson is board certified in American Academy Of Family Nurse Practitioners. Dr. Ellingson is currently accepting new patients.

Ryan N. Pafford, PA-C, is a neurological physician assistant at Ascension Medical Group St. Vincent's Spine & Brain Neurosurgery - Riverside in Jacksonville, Florida. He 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. Ryan provides patient education before and after brain or spine surgery, prescribes medication and monitors your recovery after surgery. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, and Spinal Fusion. Dr. Pafford is board certified in National Commission On Certification Of Physician Assistants - Physician Assistant - Certified (PA-C). Dr. Pafford is currently accepting new patients.

Speaks: English. Her clinical expertise encompasses Meningioma, Invertebral Disc Disease, Spinal Stenosis, and Pituitary Tumor. Dr. Weston is board certified in American Academy Of Nurse Practitioners: Family. Dr. Weston is currently accepting new patients.

Anna Ernst is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Norfolk, Virginia. Her clinical expertise encompasses Meningioma, Scoliosis, Sciatica, and Fractured Spine. Dr. Ernst is board certified in National Commission On Certification Of Physician Assistants - 2026.

Haley Fitzgerald is a Neurosurgery specialist and a Neurologist practicing medicine in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Her clinical expertise encompasses Brain Aneurysm, Chiari Malformation Type 1, Brain Herniation, and Chiari Malformation. Dr. Fitzgerald is board certified in Physician Assistants, National Commission On Certification Of and NCCPA: National Commission On Certification Of Physician Assistants, Physician Assistant, 2020.