What we specialize in at The Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center is compassionate care – we take care of our patients. It’s complete care. The patients don’t have to go out and find a radiologist. We have the radiation oncologist, the chemotherapy, the surgery, the radiology, we have all kinds of nursing people as well as help getting physical therapy and getting in-the-home assistance. Patients also can expect cutting-edge care because we run such a terrific science program here. I really like working with the patients. No question about it. It’s not that I’m doing some trivial procedure six times a day. When someone comes in with a brain tumor, there’s usually some bonding, and instead of running away from that, I really enjoy it. Dr. Friedman is highly rated in 44 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Glioma, Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, Awake Craniotomy, and Laminectomy.

I am a neurosurgeon and researcher who focuses on surgical solutions for movement disorders and pain due to cancer, prior nerve injury, stroke, failed back surgery, limb amputation, trigeminal neuralgia and other causes. I have always been fascinated by how the brain and spinal cord works, converting a thought in your mind to a physical action or feeling. As a neurosurgeon, I get to treat people who have problems with this process. Every day, I get to help patients make dramatic improvements in their quality of life, which is greatly rewarding. At Duke, we’re lucky to have access to the latest technologies and world-class research. Our technology allows us to perform surgeries in the least invasive, most precise ways possible. When I am not working, I enjoy spending time with my wife and three young boys. Dr. Lad is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Chronic Pain, Parkinson's Disease, Laminectomy, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

I am an academic adult and pediatric neuro-oncologist who helps lead The Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center at Duke. I am the author of more than 500 peer-reviewed articles, reviews, and book chapters, and I have presented extensively at both international and national meetings. I am a committed educator who is a member of the executive and super-executive committees of the Duke University School of Medicine, which are responsible for the recruitment, screening and selection of medical students. I have reviewed grants for the National Institutes of Health for over 15 years, in a spectrum of different study sections. I am the senior editor of CNS Oncology and a reviewer for over 25 academic journals. I serve on the advisory board of a number of organizations, including Voices Against Brain Cancer, the Tug McGraw Foundation, Pinnacle Care, the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation, the National Children’s Cancer Society, and the American Brain Tumor Association. Dr. Friedman is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Glioma, Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, and Brain Tumor.

Demetrius Lopes is a Neurosurgery provider in Park Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Lopes is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Brain Aneurysm, Stroke, Arteriovenous Malformation, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement.

I specialize in the surgical management of all complex cervical, thoracic, lumbar, or sacral spinal diseases by using minimally invasive as well as standard approaches for arthritis or degenerative disease, deformity, tumors, and trauma. I have a special interest in the treatment of thoracolumbar deformities, occipital-cervical problems, and in helping patients with complex spinal issues from previously unsuccessful surgery or recurrent disease. I aim to improve surgical outcomes for my patients and care of all spine patients with active research evaluating clinical and radiological results after spine surgery with multiple prospective databases. I listen to my patients to understand their symptoms and experiences so I can provide them with the information and education they need to manage their disease. I make sure my patients understand their treatment options, and what will work best for their individual condition. I treat all my patients with care and concern – just as I would treat my family. I am available to address my patients' concerns before and after surgery. Dr. Gottfried is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Myelopathy, Spondylolisthesis, Cervical Spondylosis, Laminectomy, and Spinal Fusion.

Anthony Asher is a Neurosurgery provider in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Asher is highly rated in 29 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Radiation Induced Meningioma, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Posterior Fossa Tumor, Awake Craniotomy, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery. Dr. Asher is currently accepting new patients.

I specialize in skull base tumors, certain vascular tumors that affect the brain, brain aneurysms, and strokes. Skull base tumors usually occur in a hard-to-reach area where there are a lot of sensitive structures. I have devoted many hours to perfecting my technical skills and my surgical approaches. Skull base tumors tend not to be malignant, so if you can remove the tumor cleanly, you can cure the patient. It's thrilling to be able to reassure the patient and family that they don't have to worry about this disease anymore. Having these conditions can be a scary time in patients’ lives, and I have committed myself to helping them through the process. It's also important to be able to perform surgery in a setting where the patient has the best likelihood of a good outcome. That's what makes Duke stand out: We do rare things frequently and, as a result, we're quite good at them. Dr. Zomorodi is highly rated in 25 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Brain Aneurysm, Acoustic Neuroma, Schwannoma, Cerebral Artery Bypass Surgery, and Extracranial-Intracranial Bypass Surgery.

Juan Tejada is a Neurosurgery provider in Libertyville, Illinois. Dr. Tejada is highly rated in 23 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Posterior Fossa Tumor, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Apoplexy, Awake Craniotomy, and Microdiscectomy.

Jonathan Citow is a Neurosurgery provider in Libertyville, Illinois. Dr. Citow is highly rated in 22 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Cervical Spondylosis, Spondylolisthesis, Cervical Disc Surgery, and Herniated Disc Surgery.

David Straus is a Neurosurgery provider in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Dr. Straus is highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Meningioma, Pituitary Tumor, Subdural Hematoma, Gastrostomy, and Awake Craniotomy.

Hamad Farhat is a Neurosurgery provider in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Dr. Farhat is highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Posterior Fossa Tumor, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Brain Aneurysm, Transmyocardial Revascularization, and Stent Placement.

Bradley Bagan is a Neurosurgery provider in Libertyville, Illinois. Dr. Bagan is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Apoplexy, Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery.

Dr. Okonkwo is professor of neurological surgery as well as clinical director of the Brain Trauma Research Center and director of the neurotrauma program. He also serves as director of the scoliosis and spinal deformity program at UPMC Presbyterian. Dr. Okonkwo is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Scoliosis, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Gastrostomy, and Microdiscectomy.

I was inspired to be a doctor by my grandfather, a classic “black bag” physician, who practiced family medicine with grace, compassion, and enthusiasm I strive to emulate. I became interested in the treatment of neurologic illness in college, and I pursued a specialization in the minimally invasive treatment of brain tumors and skull base tumors. When a patient has a brain disorder, they bring to me not just an organ to be fixed, but also their senses, perceptions, and mechanisms that allow them to interact with their world. My goal is to help my patients understand these frightening and disorienting problems and to create with them a custom treatment strategy to overcome the difficulties. I use the latest advances in minimally invasive neurosurgery to hopefully return them to the activities they most enjoy. Through my research, I hope to devise even better ways to approach these problems in the future. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my amazing daughter and son, as well as my two miniature schnauzers. Dr. Codd is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Prolactinoma, Pituitary Tumor, Encephalocele, Awake Craniotomy, and Mastoidectomy.

Joe Bernard is a Neurosurgery provider in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Bernard is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Brain Aneurysm, Stroke, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Thrombectomy, and Sacral Nerve Stimulation. Dr. Bernard is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Albert Telfeian is a board-certified neurosurgeon and a pioneer in endoscopic spine surgery. He is the most published surgeon in the Western hemisphere in the field of endoscopic spine surgery and internationally recognized for performing the world’s first awake endoscopic spine tumor surgery.Dr. Telfeian is responsible for countless advances in the field of minimally invasive spine surgery.Dr. Telfeian received his undergraduate degree from Columbia University and his M.D. and Ph.D. Degrees from the Warren Alpert School of Medicine at Brown University. He completed his neurosurgery training at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania and his spine fellowship in Switzerland at the Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Vaudois. Dr. Telfeian was an Assistant Professor at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania and a Full Professor, Vice Chairman and Director of Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery at Brown University prior to founding the Endoscopic Spine Institute of New York. Dr. Telfeian currently serves on the clinical faculty in the Neurosurgery Department at Columbia Presbyterian.Dr. Telfeian is best known for his groundbreaking work in awake endoscopic surgery and for expanding access to ultra-minimally invasive procedures globally.Clinical ExpertiseBoard-certified neurosurgeon with expertise in both pediatric and adult spine surgery.Performs awake endoscopic lumbar procedures, a field he helped pioneer globally.Special clinical focus on lumbar forami. Dr. Telfeian is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Herniated Disk, Spondylolisthesis, Foot Drop, Laminectomy, and Endoscopy.

Ryan Trombly is a Neurosurgery provider in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Dr. Trombly is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Myelopathy, Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly, Spinal Cord Abscess, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery.

My research and clinical focus is cerebrovascular disease, specifically the treatment of brain aneurysms, brain arteriovenous malformations, carotid disease, Moya-moya and stroke. I also treat patients with brain tumors and spine issues. In general, I like to analyze complex problems and propose simple solutions. In neurosurgery, typically, the simplest solution is the safest. Your safety and best possible treatment is my number one priority. More often than not, you may be surprised to learn that after thorough analysis of all the information, you may not need treatment, but instead careful observation. If treatment is indicated, I provide a comprehensive spectrum of care including radiosurgery, minimally invasive treatment in the cathlab, and open surgery. At Duke, I love to be able to offer these services as a member of a friendly and fabulous team. In addition, I am proud to be able to provide the newest clinical treatment options available. My ultimate goal is to further improve patient experience and outcomes. My hobbies are playing the piano, hiking, skiing and gardening, which I enjoy together with my wife and four children. Dr. Hauck is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Brain Aneurysm, Arteriovenous Malformation, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Stent Placement, and Transmyocardial Revascularization.

Bradley Bohnstedt is a Neurosurgery provider in Indianapolis, Indiana. Dr. Bohnstedt is highly rated in 58 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Brain Aneurysm, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Stroke, Extracranial-Intracranial Bypass Surgery, and Cerebral Artery Bypass Surgery. Dr. Bohnstedt is currently accepting new patients.

I treat spine and movement disorders. My favorite part of my job is seeing my patients benefit from procedures that improve their quality of life. I also enjoy the integration of research into clinical practice and learning how research can benefit future generations. I spent seven years at the University of Minnesota before coming to Duke. I’ve been at Duke now for more than 25 years. Duke offers a number of things from performing ordinary, common procedures very well to successfully taking on very complex procedures all in the same day. Outside of work, I enjoy cycling and traveling with my wife. Dr. Turner is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Essential Tremor, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Vagotomy.

Vikram Prabhu is a Neurosurgery provider in Maywood, Illinois. Dr. Prabhu is highly rated in 48 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Meningioma, Familial Porencephaly, Hydrocephalus, Awake Craniotomy, and Osteotomy. Dr. Prabhu is currently accepting new patients.

Jeffrey Bruce is a Neurosurgery provider in New York, New York. Dr. Bruce is highly rated in 37 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Glioma, Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, and Awake Craniotomy.

Adrian Laxton is a Neurosurgery provider in Winston Salem, North Carolina. Dr. Laxton is highly rated in 35 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Trigeminal Neuralgia, Meningioma, Radiation Induced Meningioma, Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, and Deep Brain Stimulation. Dr. Laxton is currently accepting new patients.

Andrew Sloan is a Neurosurgery provider in Dayton, Ohio. Dr. Sloan is highly rated in 30 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Glioma, Awake Craniotomy, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery. Dr. Sloan is currently accepting new patients.

Behnam Badie is a Neurosurgery provider in Duarte, California. Dr. Badie is highly rated in 30 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Glioma, Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Awake Craniotomy, and Gastrostomy.