25 of the Best Neurosurgeons Near Me

Speaks: English. Her clinical expertise encompasses Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, Hypertensive Heart Disease, and Pediatric Myocarditis. Dr. Price is board certified in American Academy Of Nurse Practitioners: Family. Dr. Price is currently accepting new patients.

Health for a Better World. His clinical expertise encompasses Brain Aneurysm, Chiari Malformation Type 2, Syringobulbia, and Syringomyelia. Dr. Gupta is board certified in National Commission On Certification Of Physician Assistants. Dr. Gupta is currently accepting new patients.

Michael Dirks, MD, is a board-certified specialist in neurosurgery. He treats complex brain tumors, pituitary tumors and complex spine tumors. Dr. Dirks is a retired United States Army Colonel with 31 years of military service, including multiple combat deployments at field hospitals and with Special Operations Surgical Teams. Speaks: English. His clinical expertise encompasses Subdural Hematoma, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Cervical Spondylosis, and Tissue Biopsy. Dr. Dirks is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Dirks is currently accepting new patients.

Hayley Heimes is a certified nurse practitioner at Avera Brain and Spine Institute in Sioux Falls. Her clinical expertise encompasses Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Stroke, and Delirium. Dr. Heimes is board certified in AANP American Academy Of Nurse Practitioners ANCC Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner. Dr. Heimes is currently accepting new patients.

Jaclyn Baloga is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Coral Gables, Florida. She has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Her clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Herniated Disk, and Cervical Spondylosis. Dr. Baloga is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Leon Moores is a specialty care physician board certified in pediatric neurological surgery at Inova Health System. He has spent much of his career serving in combined clinical and leadership roles: infantry lieutenant at 82nd Airborne Division; Chief of Neurosurgery at Walter Reed; Chair, Department of Surgery at Walter Reed; Deputy Commander for Integration at National Naval Medical Center; Commander (CEO) of Fort Meade Medical Activity; and CEO of Pediatric Specialists of Virginia. He has twice deployed to combat zones to care for our service members in harm’s way. Dr. Moores is a graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point (BS), the Uniformed Services University (MD), the Industrial College of the Armed Forces (MS, strategy and resource management), and the School of Health Professions at University of Alabama, Birmingham (DSc, healthcare leadership). He is a Professor of Neurosurgery at Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine, Inova campus and a Professor of Surgery and Pediatrics at the Uniformed Services University F. Edward Hebert School of Medicine. He has received numerous recognitions from West Point, Army Infantry Officer Basic Course, Uniformed Services University and the Industrial College of the Armed Forces. He also coauthored the U.S. Army’s physician leadership development program. He was the Army Surgeon General’s Physician Leader of the Year as a lieutenant colonel in 2005 and again as a colonel in 2012. Dr. Moores cares deeply about the children and adults he is privileged to care for, believes professionalism demands treating all people with dignity and respect, and hopes to constantly inspire his colleagues to celebrate the honorable mission of taking care of patients. His clinical expertise encompasses Sunken Fontanelles, Bulging Fontanelles, Encephalocele, Pica, and Laminectomy. Dr. Moores is currently accepting new patients.

Shelly Gupta is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Her clinical expertise encompasses Epidural Abscess and Spinal Cord Abscess. Dr. Gupta is board certified in Internal Medicine.

Shelly Truhe is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Greensboro, North Carolina. Her clinical expertise encompasses Invertebral Disc Disease, Cervical Spondylosis, and Spinal Stenosis. Dr. Truhe is board certified in Family Nurse Practitioner. Dr. Truhe is currently accepting new patients.

Joseph Domino is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Kansas City, Kansas. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. His clinical expertise encompasses Glioma, Hydrocephalus, Gliomatosis Cerebri, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Spinal Fusion. Dr. Domino is currently accepting new patients.

Shawn Adams is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Shelbyville, Kentucky. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, and Kyphosis. Dr. Adams is currently accepting new patients.

Luis Aponte is a certified physician assistant (PA-C) with the Orlando Health Neuroscience Institute specializing in neurosurgery. He assists with a variety of procedures including: Complex and traumatic spine surgeries Spinal reconstruction surgeries Brain and spine trauma Cervical and lumbar fusion Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion Laminectomy Laminotomy Ventriculoperitoneal shunt Craniotomy Tumor resection Epidural, subdural and intracranial hemorrhage Luis believes in treating all patients with the respect and dignity that every human being deserves. Luis' Training He received his bachelor's degree in biomedical science and his master's degree in physician assistant studies from AdventHealth University in Orlando. About Luis Luis is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants and licensed as a PA with prescribing qualifications by the Florida Department of Health. His professional memberships include the American Academy of Physician Assistants, Florida Academy of Physician Assistants and PAs for Tomorrow. Luis also teaches at a local physician assistant program. He also is a peer mentor and has helped students achieve acceptance into PA schools. Outside of work, Luis enjoys spending time with family and friends, trying new restaurants and working on home improvement projects. He is fluent in English and Spanish. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hydrocephalus. Dr. Aponte is currently accepting new patients.

Kellen Nold, PA-C, has expertise in brain tumors, cerebrovascular accidents and subarachnoid hemorrhage.Outside of work, Kellen enjoys reading, camping, snowboarding and exploring Seattle. His clinical expertise encompasses Scoliosis, Posterior Fossa Tumor, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), and Metastatic Brain Tumor. Dr. Nold is board certified in National Commission On Certification Of Physician Assistants. Dr. Nold is currently accepting new patients.

A strong desire to serve my country and others led me to join the military and become a physician. I separated from active service after serving eight years at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center caring for our nation’s heroes, family members, and retirees. Compassionate, honest, evidence-based care of the whole patient with a commitment to quality is my top priority. It is important to me that you understand your condition as well as the risks and benefits of all the non-surgical and surgical treatment options available to you. As a well-informed patient, we will make a decision together about what is right for you and your unique situation. My goal is to help you improve your symptoms without surgery whenever possible. If surgical intervention is needed, my focus is providing this as safely as possible via a multi-disciplinary approach to achieve your best results. His clinical expertise encompasses Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, and Stroke. Dr. Severson-Iii is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery, Neurological Surgery. Dr. Severson-Iii is currently accepting new patients.

Rachel Creech is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Norfolk, Virginia. Her clinical expertise encompasses Brain Aneurysm, Scoliosis, Cervical Spondylosis, and Sciatica. Dr. Creech is board certified in National Commission On Certification Of Physician Assistants - Neurosurgery - 2026. Dr. Creech is currently accepting new patients.

Caitlin J. Van Why, PA-C, is a physician assistant specializing in neurosurgery at Ascension Sacred Heart in Pensacola, FL. She starts by listening to better understand your health concerns. Then, Caitlin works with you to create a surgical care plan that supports your brain, spine and nerve health. From your first consultation to surgery and occupational and physical therapy, we'll connect you to specialists to support your recovery. Her clinical expertise encompasses Subdural Hematoma, Spinal Stenosis, Cervical Spondylosis, and Chronic Subdural Hematoma. Dr. Van Why is board certified in National Commission On Certification Of Physician Assistants - Physician Assistant - Certified (PA-C). Dr. Van Why is currently accepting new patients.

Jeremy Holman is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Owensboro, Kentucky. His clinical expertise encompasses Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET), Brain Stem Cancer, Spinal Stenosis, and Hydrocephalus. Dr. Holman is board certified in National Commission On Certification Of Physician Assistants - Physician Assistant - Certified (PA-C). Dr. Holman is currently accepting new patients.

Caitlyn Evans is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Newport News, Virginia. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly and Hydrocephalus. Dr. Evans is board certified in National Commission On Certification Of Physician Assistants - Certified Physician Assistant. Dr. Evans is currently accepting new patients.

Ms. Miller earned a Bachelor of Professional Studies in Health Care Management at University System of New Hampshire, her undergraduate Physician Assistant degree from Kettering College of Medical Arts in Kettering, Ohio and a Master of Science for Practicing Physician Assistants from Finch University of Health Sciences/The Chicago Medical School. She has been a board-certified physician assistant since 1983. Ms. Miller has over 30 years of clinical experience, with the last 15 years of her career devoted to the care of neurosurgical patients. She holds a particular interest in assisting with neurological surgeries and providing pre- and post-operative care within the hospital setting. Ms. Miller has enjoyed spending time on the water as a competitive adult rower and a US Rowing Referee. She and her husband have two children. Her clinical expertise encompasses Spondylolisthesis, Cervical Spondylosis, and Spinal Stenosis. Dr. Miller is board certified in National Commission On Certification Of Physician Assistants - Certified Physician Assistant.

Justin Murray is a Neurosurgery specialist and a Neurologist practicing medicine in Orlando, Florida. His clinical expertise encompasses Hydrocephalus, Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly, Apoplexy, and Subdural Hematoma. Dr. Murray is currently accepting new patients.

I am a physician assistant in the neurosurgery department. I work with neurosurgeons to treat spine and brain conditions. I enjoy educating patients on their diagnoses and treatments. I believe patient education and shared decision making produce a better understanding of the patient's condition and increases their comfort with treatment. His clinical expertise encompasses Invertebral Disc Disease. Dr. Rasmussen is board certified in NCCPA-National Committee On Certification Of Physician Assistants. Dr. Rasmussen is currently accepting new patients.

Lydia J. Cote, PA-C, is a neurosurgical physician assistant specializing in caring for cranial and spinal surgery patients, degenerative spine disease, traumatic brain injury and spine injury. She uses research-backed techniques to help patients heal, recover and return to an active life. Lydia earned her master’s degree in physician assistant studies and her Bachelor of Science in biology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. She is board certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. Prior to her time in Virginia, she worked as a physician assistant in South Carolina. Providing comprehensive and compassionate care is important to Lydia. Her philosophy is to treat patients as if they are her own family. When she’s not at work, Lydia enjoys staying active and spending time with her family. She is originally from India and grew up in Alabama. She is looking forward to discovering all the activities our community has to offer. Her clinical expertise encompasses Subdural Hematoma, Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, and Hydrocephalus. Dr. Cote is board certified in National Commission On Certification Of Physician Assistants - Certified Physician Assistant. Dr. Cote is currently accepting new patients.

Michael Monterey is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Miami, Florida. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. His clinical expertise encompasses Fractured Spine. Dr. Monterey is currently accepting new patients.

Nicholas Eley, PA-C, specializes in scoliosis and reconstructive surgery; spinal tumor resection and reconstruction; routine spinal degenerative conditions; malignant and benign neoplasm of the brain and peripheral nerves; functional neurosurgery; stroke; and neurocritical care.Nicholas strives to develop a partnership with each patient, using informative, honest communication to facilitate shared decision-making. His goal is to help patients and families navigate their health through a variety of conditions, often during very stressful times.In his free time, Nicholas is most often hiking, playing guitar, gardening or enjoying one of the many fine restaurants Seattle has to offer. His clinical expertise encompasses Hydrocephalus, Stroke, and Epidural Abscess. Dr. Eley is board certified in National Commission On Certification Of Physician Assistants. Dr. Eley is currently accepting new patients.

Briccio Guillermo, PA-C specializes in Neurosurgery and works closely with Dr. Peter Nora. His clinical expertise encompasses Spondylolisthesis, Spinal Stenosis, Movement Disorders, and Parkinson's Disease. Dr. Guillermo is board certified in National Commission On Certification Of Physician Assistants. Dr. Guillermo is currently accepting new patients.

Emmanuel Okelola is a certified physician assistant (PA-C) with the Orlando Health Neuroscience Institute specializing in neurosurgery. He assists with a variety of surgeries including spinal and brain and also has experience treating: Seizures Brain tumors Neurosurgery Back pain Cranial and spinal trauma Peripheral nerve injuries Emmanuel joined Orlando Health as a neurosurgical PA in 2019. He has been the first assist for a group of 11 neurosurgeons on more than 250 surgeries annually. He believes in treating patients as if they were family and strives to communicate in an easy-to-understand manner. Emmanuel's Training Emmanuel received his bachelor's degree in biology from the University of North Texas in Denton. He earned his master's in physician assistant studies from Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. About Emmanuel Emmanuel is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants and licensed as a PA with prescribing qualifications by the Florida Department of Health. His professional memberships include the Florida Academy of Physician Assistants, American Academy of Physician Associates and American Association of Neurological Surgeons. Outside of work, Emmanuel enjoys exercising, playing sports, woodworking, visiting museums, watching movies, traveling and attending concerts. His clinical expertise encompasses Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Subdural Hematoma, Stroke, and Apoplexy. Dr. Okelola is currently accepting new patients.