25 of the Best Neurosurgeons Near Me

Thomas M. Wascher, MD, is an independent neurosurgeon at Ascension Wisconsin in Appleton, Wisconsin. Dr. Wascher 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. Dr. Wascher is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cervical Myelopathy, Astrocytoma, Oligodendroglioma, Glioma, and Laminectomy. Dr. Wascher is board certified in The American Board Of Neurological Surgery - Neurological Surgery. Dr. Wascher is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Anthony D’Ambrosio is a fellowship-trained skull base neurosurgeon whose practice is defined by scientific rigor, technical mastery, and an absolute focus on achieving the finest outcomes for patients in need of complex brain surgery.Dr. D’Ambrosio’s work is specifically focused on patients with hemifacial spasm who are seeking a definitive surgical solution- Microvascular Decompression (MVD)- after conservative therapies have been explored and continue to fail. Every potential surgical candidate of Dr. D’Ambrosio’s undergoes a careful review of their clinical and imaging history. When MVD surgery is recommended, it is performed personally by Dr. D’Ambrosio, from start to finish, without residents or fellows in training. Meticulous microsurgical precision and strict attention to anatomical detail, grounded in disciplined preparation and exacting microsurgical technique, is how Dr. D’Ambrosio achieves the best outcomes for his patients.Dr. D’Ambrosio completed advanced fellowship training in skull base and cerebrovascular surgery, where mastery of delicate cranial nerve anatomy is foundational. This training directly informs his approach to Microvascular Decompression surgery (MVD). Dr. D Ambrosio is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. Dr. D Ambrosio is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgeons. Dr. D Ambrosio is currently accepting new patients.

Oguz Cataltepe is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Worcester, Massachusetts. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Cataltepe is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly, Hydrocephalus, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Gastrostomy, and Tissue Biopsy.

Timothy R. Monroe, MD, FAANS, is an independent nephrologist at Ascension Sacred Heart in Destin, Florida. Dr. Monroe focuses on treating spinal and intracranial conditions, injuries and disorders utilizing the newest non-operative and operative treatments available today. After receiving his undergraduate degree from the University of Notre Dame and his medical degree from Georgetown University, Dr. Monroe completed neurosurgery residency at the Medical University of South Carolina. Dr. Monroe is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cervical Myelopathy, Cervical Spondylosis, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery. Dr. Monroe is board certified in The American Board Of Neurological Surgery - Neurological Surgery. Dr. Monroe is currently accepting new patients.

Avery Buchholz is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Sanford, Florida. Dr. Buchholz is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Scoliosis, Cervical Myelopathy, Cervical Spondylosis, Laminectomy, and Osteotomy. Dr. Buchholz is board certified in American Board Of Neurologic Surgery - Neurologic Surgery.

Andrew Gard is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Gard is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hydrocephalus, Apoplexy, Meningioma, Stent Placement, and Transmyocardial Revascularization.

Dr. Devon Haydon serves the Clearwater, Florida area as part of BayCare Medical Group, where he sees patients age 18 and older. He received his undergraduate degree in biology at Georgetown University in Washington, DC. Dr. Haydon went on to receive his Doctor of Medicine from at the University of Florida, College of Medicine in Gainesville, Florida. He then completed a general surgery internship and neurosurgical residency at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. His residency training also included six months in Dublin, Ireland, where he worked as a senior registrar of neurological surgery at Beaumont Hospital. Dr. Haydon completed subspecialty training with a clinical fellowship in skull base and cerebrovascular neurosurgery at the University of Washington in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Haydon, an experienced lecturer and presenter, has written a number of articles in multiple peer-reviewed journals, such as Neurosurgery, Journal of Neurosurgery, Neuro-Oncology and Journal of Cell Science, among others. He is also a contributing author to several neurosurgical textbooks. Dr. Haydon is a member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, the Congress of Neurological Surgeons, the Joint Section on Cerebrovascular Surgery and the Joint Section on Tumors. Dr. Haydon’s clinical interests include benign and malignant tumors of the brain and spine, skull base neurosurgery, cerebrovascular surgery (brain aneurysms), pituitary tumors, trigeminal neuralgia, spine surgery, Chiari malformations, head injury and general adult neurosurgery. Dr. Haydon is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Apoplexy, Posterior Fossa Tumor, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Awake Craniotomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Haydon is board certified in AB Neurological Surgery - Neurological Surgery.

Nathaniel Brooks, MD, is a UW Health neurosurgeon. He specializes in the care and surgical treatment of people with spine disorders. These include herniated or slipped disks, tumors and spinal stenosis. Stenosis happens when the spinal canal narrows and pinches the nerves and spinal cord. He also treats scoliosis, an abnormal sideways spinal curvature.As a spine specialist, Dr. Brooks performs advanced surgical techniques, including minimally invasive and traditional open surgery. He uses the least invasive surgical method possible to treat his patients safely and effectively.During office visits, Dr. Brooks works to learn as much as possible about his patients’ symptoms to make an accurate diagnosis. He believes that listening to his patient’s goals and concerns is critical and takes this information into account when he creates a treatment plan.In addition to patient care, Dr. Brooks serves as an associate professor at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Neurological Surgery. He researches issues surrounding traumatic spinal cord injuries and minimally invasive spine surgery.When not treating patients, Dr. Brooks enjoys spending time with his family.I work to correct my patients’ spine problems so they can feel better and live a happy, functional life. Dr. Brooks is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Scoliosis, Epidural Abscess, Spinal Stenosis, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Brooks is board certified in Neurological Surgery.

Thomas F. Rapacki, MD, is a board-certified neurosurgeon at Ascension St. John in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He uses minimally invasive procedures to repair spine injuries, arthritic spinal conditions and remove spine and brain tumors. Dr. Rapacki 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. Dr. Rapacki is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Apoplexy, Delirium, Subdural Hematoma, Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Rapacki is board certified in The American Board Of Neurological Surgery - Neurological Surgery. Dr. Rapacki is currently accepting new patients.

David Hersh is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Hartford, Connecticut. He has been practicing medicine for over 15 years. Dr. Hersh is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Craniosynostosis, Plagiocephaly, Spinal Tumor, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Craniectomy. Dr. Hersh is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Hersh is currently accepting new patients.

Richard Anderson is a General Surgeon and a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Paterson, New Jersey. Dr. Anderson is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Baller-Gerold Syndrome, Lambdoid Synostosis, Craniosynostosis, Metopic Ridge, and Laminectomy. Dr. Anderson is currently accepting new patients.

Megan Jack is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. She has been practicing medicine for over 20 years. Dr. Jack is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Brachial Plexopathy, Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, Hereditary Neuralgic Amyotrophy, Gastrostomy, and Tissue Biopsy. Dr. Jack is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery.

Kimberly Hoang is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Hoang is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Posterior Fossa Tumor, Brain Tumor, Glioma, Awake Craniotomy, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

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

Tejpaul Pannu is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Dearborn, Michigan. He has been practicing medicine for over 26 years. Dr. Pannu is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Klippel-Feil Syndrome, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty. Dr. Pannu is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Pannu is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. James A. Tiesi was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois. He attended medical school at the University of Illinois and completed his residency in Neurosurgery at the University of Illinois, Michael Reese and Cook County Hospitals in Chicago. He has extensive training and experience in neurotrauma. Dr. Tiesi joined Neurospinal Associates in 1996. Dr. Tiesi’s interests include endurance sports and the study of eastern philosophies. He is the proud father of 2 accomplished sons, Christopher and Alexander. He is also a member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (FAANS). Dr. Tiesi is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Hydrocephalus, Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft. Dr. Tiesi is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Tiesi is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Nicholas Slimack was born and raised in Illinois. He went to Swarthmore College in Philadelphia, then went on to medical school at Loyola University  and completed his  residency training at Northwestern University. He received his Fellowship training at Spine Center at Cedars Sinai Medical Center and is Board Certified in Neurosurgery. He has resided on the Central Coast with his family since 2013. Dr. Slimack’s care philosophy is  to provide effective, quality care to the people of the Central Coast. Dr. Slimack is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Smoldering Multiple Myeloma, Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty. Dr. Slimack is board certified in Neurological Surgery. Dr. Slimack is currently accepting new patients.

"Ronit Gilad, MD, serves as chair of neurosurgery at Staten Island University Hospital (SIUH), assistant professor of neurosurgery at Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, member of the Katz Institute of Women's Health, and member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons and the Congress of Neurological Surgeons.Dr. Gilad has a surgical focus in treating patients with brain and skull base tumors, including meningioma and pituitary masses. She also has special interests in spine surgery and motion preservation in people with degenerative disc conditions and spinal stenosis.She specializes in minimally invasive procedures, including tubular retractation system surgery for deep brain tumors, which involves making a single a small incision in the skull and inserting a narrow tube-like surgical tool through delicate healthy brain tissue to remove the tumor. Tubular retraction can also be used to remove spinal tumors. To improve the accuracy of surgery, Dr. Gilad routinely uses state-of-the-art equipment such as the exoscope, which projects high-definition, three-dimensional images onto a large screen in the operating room.While she has extensive training and experience as a surgeon and loves the hands-on approach to care that surgery provides, she also helps patients explore non-surgical treatment options, including medication and radiation therapy. ""There is no one formula. I take patient preferences into consideration and think outside the box to make sure people's needs are met.""Dr. Gilad emphasizes the importance of a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach to patient care and will collaborate with imaging specialists, interventional radiologists, medical oncologists, and other surgeons to ensure patients receive the safest and most effective treatment options.Dr. Gilad is committed to teaching and engaging with physician assistants and physician colleagues in an environment of shared collaboration. As a frequent presenter at SIUH's neurosurgery lecture series, grand rounds, and conferences, she helps provide a framework and guide for the advancing field of neurosurgery.Dr. Gilad, who always knew she wanted to be a physician, earned her medical degree at NYU Grossman School of Medicine. She completed a neurosurgery residency and an enfolded fellowship in neuroradiology at Mount Sinai Hospital. Before joining Northwell in 2017, she was a lieutenant commander in the United States Navy and a staff neurosurgeon at the Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, Virginia.Above all, having a positive impact on patients' lives is the best part of Dr. Gilad's job. ""I love making a difference,"" she says. ""Providing a good outcome for people who need brain or spine surgery is amazing. Some days, I can't believe I get to do this for a living.""". Dr. Gilad is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hydrocephalus, Cervical Spondylosis, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty. Dr. Gilad is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery.

I’ve wanted to be a doctor for as long as I can remember. I grew up in a suburb of Washington, DC, came to Duke for medical school in 1998, and have been here ever since. I chose neuroscience as my undergraduate major at Amherst University in MA, and stayed with neurosurgery because I was fascinated with the brain and its functions. I enjoy caring for my patients and seeing someone experience a good outcome that positively changed their life. When I’m not working, I enjoy spending time with my wife, who is also a doctor, and our two young daughters. I play golf when I can, which is not often, and really enjoy cooking. If I hadn’t chosen neurosurgery for my career, I would have gone to culinary school. Dr. Grossi is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hydrocephalus, Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery. Dr. Grossi is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery, Neurological Surgery.

Matthew Tutt is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Tutt is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spondylolisthesis, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt, Cervical Disc Surgery, and Herniated Disc Surgery. Dr. Tutt is currently accepting new patients.

Adam Khan is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Dearborn, Michigan. He has been practicing medicine for over 12 years. Dr. Khan is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Brain Aneurysm, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft. Dr. Khan is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Khan is currently accepting new patients.

Michael J. Lang, MD, joined the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in 2019 as a vascular and endovascular neurosurgeon who specializes in treatment of vessel diseases of the brain, including: aneurysms, stroke, carotid artery stenosis, arteriovenous malformations and fistulas, cavernomas, and intracerebral hemorrhage. He performs both minimally invasive endovascular and traditional open and skull base surgery, allowing a comprehensive approach in the treatment of cerebrovascular disease. He also has subspecialty training in functional and epilepsy neurosurgery. Dr. Lang is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Brain Aneurysm, Stroke, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Stent Placement, and Transmyocardial Revascularization. Dr. Lang is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Lang is currently accepting new patients.

Shaun Rodgers is a General Surgeon and a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Lake Success, New York. Dr. Rodgers is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly, Plagiocephaly, Tethered Cord Syndrome, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery. Dr. Rodgers is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery and American Board Of Pediatrics, Pediatric Neurology.

Robert Owen is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Owen is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spondylolisthesis, Hydrocephalus, Cervical Spondylosis, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty. Dr. Owen is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Timothy G. White, MD, is a distinguished and highly skilled neurosurgeon with a passion for advancing the field of neurovascular surgery. His expertise in interventional neuroradiology and complex neurovascular procedures enables him to provide life-changing care to patients facing challenging cerebrovascular conditions. As a dedicated member of Northwell Health, he employs state-of-the-art, minimally invasive endovascular techniques to deliver precision-driven, patient-centered treatment for aneurysms, stroke, and other neurovascular disorders.Dr. White earned his medical degree from the esteemed Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. He then completed his residency in neurosurgery at Northwell Health, where he served as Chief Resident at both Lenox Hill Hospital and North Shore University Hospital. His pursuit of excellence led him to complete an advanced CAST fellowship in Interventional Neuroradiology at Northwell Health, where he honed his expertise in cutting-edge neurovascular interventions.Beyond his clinical practice, Dr. White is deeply committed to medical education and research. As a faculty member at the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, he mentors the next generation of neurosurgeons, fostering innovation and advancing the field of neurovascular surgery. His research focuses on groundbreaking stroke treatments, refining cerebral aneurysm risk assessment, and pioneering novel neurointerventional techniques. Additionally, he is involved in multiple clinical trials aimed at improving the efficacy and safety of neurovascular interventions, ensuring that his patients benefit from the latest medical advancements. With his aptitude for pioneering advancements within the field, Dr. White has earned him accolades such as the Scientific Excellence in Mentorship Award and the President's Award for Innovation at Northwell Health.An active member of esteemed professional organizations, including the Congress of Neurological Surgeons, the Society of NeuroInterventional Surgery, and the American Academy of Neurological Surgery, Dr. White is committed to advancing the field through collaboration and innovation. He brings fresh expertise and a dynamic approach to neurovascular care, ensuring that patients receive the highest level of treatment tailored to their unique needs. Dr. White is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Pseudotumor Cerebri Syndrome, Increased Intracranial Pressure, Stent Placement, and Craniectomy.