25 of the Best Neurosurgeons Near Me

Dr. Richard Bucholz surgically treats neurological disorders, with special interest in brain tumors and epilepsy. Other specialties include deep-brain stimulators and vagal nerve stimulators, glioma surgery, neuro-oncology, stereotactic radiosurgery, and Parkinson's disease. Dr. Bucholz applies the latest technology to his work, including the use of image-guided surgery. His research interests include traumatic brain injury, brain tumors, surgery for epilepsy, and DBS (deep brain stimulation) for functional disease. Dr. Bucholz is a professor in the Department of Surgery, Division of Neurosurgery at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. He is a diplomate of the American Board of Neurological Surgery and is a member of numerous professional organizations, including: American Association of Neurological Surgeons; North American Skull Base Society; International Society for Computer-Aided Surgery; and the Society for Minimally Invasive Therapy. He is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a past treasurer of the Intraoperative Imaging Society. Dr. Bucholz is highly rated in 25 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET), Brain Stem Cancer, Parkinson's Disease, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Awake Craniotomy. Dr. Bucholz is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery , Drug Enforcement Administration , Illinois Department Of Financial & Professional Regulation , Missouri Dept Of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs , and Missouri State Board Of Registration.

Bharat Guthikonda is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Guthikonda is highly rated in 74 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Meningioma, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Subdural Hematoma, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Laminectomy.

Dr. Mateo Ziu is board certified in neurological surgery. He joined Inova Medical Group with more than 12 years of clinical experience and serves as the medical director of Inova Brain and Spine Tumor Program and medical director of neuro-oncology at Inova Schar Cancer Institute. He has completed a fellowship and gained advance training in the surgical management of brain, spine and pituitary tumors. He has a keen interest in the delivery of multidisciplinary evidence-based care for patients with benign and malignant nervous system tumors. He collaborates with world-wide clinical investigators in multiple clinical trials for patients with these tumors. Before joining Inova Medical Group Neurosurgery, Dr. Ziu practiced in Austin, TX where he was the Medical Director of the Brain and Spine Tumor Program and Pituitary Care Center of Seton Brain and Spine Institute. He was an Assistant Professor at the Dell. Dr. Ziu is highly rated in 24 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Metastatic Brain Tumor, Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Awake Craniotomy, and Laminectomy.

Mark Linskey is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Linskey is highly rated in 24 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Trigeminal Neuralgia, Meningioma, Metastatic Brain Tumor, Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery, and Awake Craniotomy. Dr. Linskey is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery - Neurological Surgery.

Gregory Olavarria is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Orlando, Florida. Dr. Olavarria is highly rated in 24 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chiari Malformation, Syringomyelia, Chiari Malformation Type 1, Chiari Malformation Type 2, and Posterior Fossa Decompression. Dr. Olavarria is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery.

Dr. Nalin Gupta, chief of pediatric neurological surgery at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital, is an expert in the evaluation and surgical management of neurological disorders in children, including epilepsy, brain tumors, hydrocephalus, and cranial and spinal birth defects. Gupta's primary research focuses on the role of inflammation in brain tumor progression. He is a principal investigator of the Brain Tumor Research Center at UCSF. He also is involved in national clinical studies of brain tumors and the effectiveness of fetal surgery for spina bifida. Gupta earned his medical degree and completed residency training in neurological surgery at the University of Toronto. He completed fellowship training in pediatric neurosurgery at the Hospital for Sick Children. He also has a doctorate in biophysics from UCSF. He served as an attending neurosurgeon at the University of Chicago before coming to UCSF. Dr. Gupta is highly rated in 23 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glioma, Gliomatosis Cerebri, Brain Tumor, Osteotomy, and Craniectomy. Dr. Gupta is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery, Neurological Surgery. Dr. Gupta is currently accepting new patients.

Aaron Cohen-Gadol, MD, MSc, (Dr. Cohen) is one of the world’s most preeminent neurosurgeons at ATLAS Institute of Brain & Spine in Los Angeles. He specializes in the treatment of complex brain and spine tumors, including meningiomas, pituitary adenomas, gliomas and acoustic neuromas, as well as arteriovenous and cavernous malformations, hemifacial spasm and trigeminal neuralgia. Neurosurgeons and patients both frequently seek his expert second opinion. Throughout his career, he has demonstrated a profound commitment and passion for pushing the boundaries of uncompromising excellence for his patients.Dr. Cohen has performed more than 7400 complex brain surgeries in his career, more than any other performed by a single surgeon in the United States. These 7400 surgeries have been documented in the Neurosurgical Atlas collection, which Dr. Cohen founded and which is considered throughout the world as the “bible of neurosurgery” and used by more than 70,000 physicians for the care of their patients. He has introduced over 40 novel surgical techniques that have inspired thousands of neurosurgeons to achieve technical excellence and peak performance in the operating room.The Scandinavian Neurosurgical Society awarded Dr. Cohen its prestigious Vilhelm Magnus Medal — referred to as the Nobel Prize in Neurosurgery, and one of only 11 medals ever awarded — for his preeminent contributions. Dr. Cohen is highly rated in 23 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Meningioma, Brain Tumor, Trigeminal Neuralgia, Balloon Sinuplasty, and Awake Craniotomy. Dr. Cohen is board certified in Neurological Surgery.

Dr. Bhangoo enjoys helping those with conditions related to neurosurgery. He enjoys making an impact in their lives. Dr. Bhangoo is highly rated in 23 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Stenosis, Kyphosis, Spondylolisthesis, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery. Dr. Bhangoo is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Bhangoo is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Mandy Binning is a fellowship-trained neurosurgeon specializing in open and endovascular neurosurgery. Inspired by the loss of her mother to cancer at a young age, Dr. Binning decided early on that she wanted to become a physician to help patients and families through some of their most difficult moments. She was drawn to neurosurgery during medical school after witnessing the profound impact that neurosurgeons can have — taking on some of the most complex, life-threatening conditions and offering patients the chance at meaningful recovery. Dr. Binning’s expertise includes: Aneurysm & AVM treatment Carotid artery disease management Stroke intervention Brain and cranial tumor surgery Her practice spans both clinic and operative settings, with a focus on patient-centered care and quick, coordinated response for emergent cases. Dr. Binning is passionate about achieving the best outcomes possible and finds her greatest reward in seeing her patients recovering well after surgery. She completed fellowship training in both open and endovascular neurosurgery, equipping her with a comprehensive approach to treating cerebrovascular disease. Philosophy of Care “Whether I’m in the clinic or the operating room, my focus is always on achieving the best possible outcome for each patient. Dr. Binning is highly rated in 22 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement. Dr. Binning is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery, 2013.

Peter Warnke is a Pediatrics specialist and a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Warnke is highly rated in 22 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hydrocephalus, Epilepsy, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.

Christopher Bogaev is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in San Antonio, Texas. Dr. Bogaev is highly rated in 72 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Schizencephaly, Porencephaly, Radiation Induced Meningioma, Awake Craniotomy, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery. Dr. Bogaev is currently accepting new patients.

Narasimha Jatavallabhula is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Longview, Texas. Dr. Jatavallabhula is highly rated in 22 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hydrocephalus, Meningioma, Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt, Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft. Dr. Jatavallabhula is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery.

Matthew Hunt is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Hunt is highly rated in 21 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Posterior Fossa Tumor, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Metastatic Brain Tumor, Awake Craniotomy, and Osteotomy. Dr. Hunt is board certified in Neurological Surgery: American Board Of Neurological Surgery, 2012. Dr. Hunt is currently accepting new patients.

David Fusco is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Chandler, Arizona. Dr. Fusco is highly rated in 21 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Subdural Hematoma, Spinal Stenosis, Cervical Myelopathy, Laminectomy, and Sacral Nerve Stimulation. Dr. Fusco is currently accepting new patients.

Ratnesh Mehra is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Royal Oak, Michigan. He has been practicing medicine for over 14 years. Dr. Mehra is highly rated in 21 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Herniated Disk, Osteotomy, and Thrombectomy. Dr. Mehra is board certified in American Osteopathic Board Of Surgery. Dr. Mehra is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Connolly serves as the Byron Stookey Professor and Chair of the Department of Neurological Surgery at the Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons of Columbia University and the Surgeon-in-Chief of the New York Neurological Institute and the New York Presbyterian Hospital - Columbia Irving Medical Center. He is also the Surgical Director of the Neuro-Intensive Care Unit, caring for patients suffering from the acute effects of both hemorrhagic as well as ischemic stroke.Working as part of an extremely experienced and world-renowned team of critical care and stroke neurologists, as well as interventional radiologists, endovascular neurosurgeons, neuroanesthesiologists, and specialized nurse practitioners, he provides highly personalized, state of the art care for patients with brain aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations, spontaneous hemorrhages, as well as for those patients with carotid stenosis, moyamoya disease, and cerebral ischemia due to atherosclerosis and other vasculopathies. In addition, he serves as the Director of the Cerebrovascular Research laboratory which continues to be at the forefront of biomedical science, bringing the latest discoveries to the operating room and the patient bedside to not only treat but also prevent stroke.Dr. Connolly's special interests include Brain Aneurysms, Arteriovenous Malformations, Carotid Stenosis, EC-IC Bypass for Atheroocclusive disease and moyamoya, and Surgical management of acute cerebrovascular emergencies. Dr. Connolly is highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Subdural Hematoma, Brain Aneurysm, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Craniectomy. Dr. Connolly is board certified in Neurological Surgery. Dr. Connolly is currently accepting new patients.

Bjorn Lobo is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Valencia, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 19 years. Dr. Lobo is highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Subdural Hematoma, Meningioma, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Lobo is board certified in American Board Neurological Surgery.

Dr. Jacob R. Joseph is a neurosurgeon specializing in the treatment and management of traumatic brain and spine injuries. He grew up in Plano, Texas and attended the University of Texas at Austin, where he graduated with Highest Honors. He then earned his Doctor of Medicine from Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. He went on to complete a seven-year residency in Neurological Surgery at the University of Michigan. Dr. Joseph then accepted an additional fellowship in Neurotrauma and Complex Spine Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh under the tutelage of Dr. David Okonkwo and Dr. Adam Kanter.Dr. Joseph’s clinical interests are in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of traumatic brain injury (TBI), concussion, and spinal cord injury. He is also dedicated to the treatment of patients with spinal disorders requiring complex spinal reconstructive surgery or minimally invasive spinal surgery. His research focuses on understanding the biomechanics of traumatic brain injury in sports, diagnosing concussion using novel biomarkers and imaging techniques, and developing new therapeutics for victims of TBI and spinal cord injury. Dr. Joseph serves as an Unaffiliated Neurotrauma Consultant for the National Football League and is committed to the prevention of brain and spine injuries in athletes.Dr. Joseph has extensively published in peer-reviewed journals and has written multiple books chapters on spinal disorders as well as TBI. He is an active member of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons, American Association of Neurological Surgeons, AANS/CNS Section on Disorders of the Spine and Peripheral Nerves, and AANS/CNS Section on Neurotrauma and Critical Care. At the University of Michigan, he is a member of the UM Concussion Center, UM Injury Prevention Center, and UM Center for Integrative Research in Critical Care (MCIRCC). Dr. Joseph is highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spondylocarpotarsal Synostosis Syndrome, Caudal Regression Syndrome, Epidural Hematoma, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery. Dr. Joseph is board certified in Neurological Surgery.

Dr. Mark J. Dannenbaum is a fellowship-trained neurosurgeon with expertise in vascular and endovascular surgery. Dr. Dannenbaum received his medical degree from McGovern Medical School at UTHealth and completed his neurosurgery residency at the Baylor College of Medicine. After receiving his neurosurgery fellowship training at Harvard Medical School, he completed a second fellowship in vascular and endovascular neurosurgery at Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta. He is a member of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons and the American Association of Neurological Surgeons. Prior to joining Mischer Neuroscience Associates, Dr. Dannenbaum served as a clinical instructor and senior associate for the department of Neurosurgery at Emory University School of Medicine. He has presented research at several national conferences, and among the journals in which his work has been published are the Journal of Neurosurgery and Neurosurgery. Dr. Dannenbaum is committed to providing exceptional clinical care in order to ensure the highest quality outcomes for his patients. Throughout the evaluation and treatment process, referring physicians are kept informed about patient progress, and the clinic team encourages continued communication about each referred patient. Dr. Dannenbaum is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Stroke, Thrombectomy, and Transmyocardial Revascularization.

Melvin Field is a Neurologist and a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Orlando, Florida. Dr. Field is highly rated in 69 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Meningoencephalocele, Encephalocele, Trigeminal Neuralgia, Septoplasty, and Awake Craniotomy. Dr. Field is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery.

Willard Thompson is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Savannah, Georgia. Dr. Thompson is highly rated in 69 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Morgagni-Stewart-Morel Syndrome, Craniodiaphyseal Dysplasia, SOST-Related Sclerosing Bone Dysplasia, Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Thompson is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Aaron Clark is a neurosurgeon specializing in minimally invasive outpatient procedures for lumbar and cervical herniated discs and stenosis, as well as minimally invasive lumbar fusion surgery. These procedures are associated with shorter recovery times and less postoperative pain than standard surgeries, and almost all patients can return home the same day. Clark earned his medical and postdoctoral degrees from Virginia Commonwealth University. He completed his neurosurgery residency at UCSF, where he developed his interest in spine surgery and began publishing research on spinal oncology, spine biomechanics, spinal deformities and neurophysiological monitoring during spine surgery. In 2014, he completed a fellowship in minimally invasive spine surgery at the Semmes Murphey Neurologic and Spine Institute in Memphis, Tennessee, under the mentorship of Dr. Kevin Foley, a pioneer of minimally invasive spine surgery. Dr. Clark is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Stenosis, Scoliosis, Epidural Abscess, Spinal Fusion, and Osteotomy. Dr. Clark is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery, Neurological Surgery. Dr. Clark is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. James K. Liu is the Director of Skull Base Institute of New Jersey, with the Neurosurgeons of New Jersey, and the Department of Neurosurgery at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center, RWJ Barnabas Health. Dr. Liu is an international leader in skull base surgery, advancing treatments for complex tumors in the brain, skull base, and spinal cord, including pituitary tumors, acoustic neuromas, meningiomas, chordomas, and paragangliomas. His expertise extends to cerebrovascular microsurgery, addressing conditions like brain aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations, cavernous malformations, moyamoya, and neurovascular compression syndromes (trigeminal neuralgia, hemifacial spasm). Dr. Liu utilizes advanced technology and innovative cutting-edge techniques, including minimally invasive endoscopic endonasal surgery (“EEA”), keyhole microneurosurgery, and awake craniotomy with brain mapping, to treat complex tumors and neurovascular diseases. Dr. Liu is an international expert and highly sought-after Visiting Professor, with over 500 invited lectures worldwide. As the creator of the “The Art of Brain Surgery: Masterclass” Youtube series and a prolific author of over 300 published journal articles and 30 textbook chapters, Dr. Liu is dedicated to advancing the field of neurosurgery through education and research. Dr. Liu is actively involved in teaching hands-on cadaver dissection courses in skull base surgery and has delivered lectures worldwide.He is a member of the World Academy of Neurological Surgery, Society of University Neurosurgeons, and founding member of the Yaşargil Microneurosurgery Academy and currently holds the position of Secretary-Treasurer of the International Meningioma Society and is on the Medical Advisory Board for the Acoustic Neuroma Association of New Jersey. Dr. Liu is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glomus Tympanum Tumor, Glomus Jugulare Tumor, Pituitary Tumor, Awake Craniotomy, and Extracranial-Intracranial Bypass Surgery. Dr. Liu is currently accepting new patients.

Todd Hollon is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Hollon is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Prolactinoma, Pituitary Tumor, Brain Tumor, Awake Craniotomy, and Septoplasty.

Daniel J. Boedeker, MD, is an independent neurosurgeon at Ascension St. John in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Dr. Boedeker 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. Boedeker is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Awake Craniotomy, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Boedeker is board certified in The American Board Of Neurological Surgery - Neurological Surgery. Dr. Boedeker is currently accepting new patients.