Neurosurgeons are trained in brain and nervous system
surgery, including the which affect any portion of the nervous system
including the spinal cord, peripheral nerves, and extra-cranial
cerebrovascular system.
Neurosurgeons work with an integrated team of doctors trained in
brain and nervous system conditions (neurologists), tumors of the brain
and nervous system (neuro-oncologists), brain and nervous system imaging
(neuroradiologists), musculoskeletal conditions (orthopedic surgeons),
ear, nose and throat conditions (ear, nose and throat specialists),
endocrine gland conditions (endocrinologists), physical medicine and
rehabilitation, pain medicine, and other areas to provide the most
appropriate treatment for your condition.
Members of the Division of Neurosurgery at UTMB Health are committed
to excellence in the care of the neurosurgical patients in an optimal
and safe environment characterized by the highest ethical standards. We
offer a full range of services to our patients in an attempt to meet
their healthcare needs. The division prides itself on the incorporation
of new technologies into the surgical care of patients, resulting in
better outcomes, a safer environment, and improved quality of life for
our patients.
The list below is a partial outline of some of the services we offer: