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Duncan Carpenter, MD, is a board-certified neurosurgeon at North Jersey Neurosurgical Associates in Ridgewood, New Jersey. 

Dr. Carpenter received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Bowdoin College in Brunswick, Maine, and his Doctor of Medicine degree from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. He completed his neurosurgical residency at Columbia University under the mentorship of Dr. Bennett Stein. He has been in practice at North Jersey Neurosurgical Associates in Ridgewood, New Jersey, since 1984. 

Dr. Carpenter has performed over 10,000 neurosurgical operations, including 200 intracerebral aneurysm clippings, 600 carotid endarterectomies, and 5,000 spine surgeries. Dr. Carpenter’s practice is currently focused on the treatment of the spine. Dr. Carpenter treats degenerative conditions of the spine, neck and lower back pain, sciatica, herniated discs, spinal stenosis, spondylolisthesis, spine fractures, and spine tumors. 

Dr. Carpenter utilizes all non-surgical treatment options before considering whether an operation is necessary. Dr. Carpenter utilizes his extensive experience and compassionate care to find the best possible treatment courses for his patients. His goal is to relieve his patients’ pain, resolve neurologic deficits, and improve his patients’ quality of life. When surgery is the best option, Dr. Carpenter utilizes state-of-the-art technologies to maximize safety and efficiency and to minimize post-operative pain. Dr. Carpenter operates at The Valley Hospital, where he has served as past associate chair of the Department of Neurosciences. 

Dr. Carpenter is a diplomate of the American Board of Neurological Surgery, a fellow of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, and has been identified by Castle & Connolly as a Top Doctor in the New York Metro Area for over 15 years. Dr. Carpenter has won countless awards for his patient care throughout his career. 

Dr. Carpenter has lived in Saddle River, New Jersey, for over 25 years and remains active in the local community, having served on the health commission and as a councilman for the Borough of Saddle River. Outside of work, Dr. Carpenter enjoys cooking, golf, and travel.

Amanda Carpenter, MD, is a skilled neurosurgeon practicing at North Jersey Neurosurgical Associates in Ridgewood, New Jersey. 

Dr. Carpenter completed her neurosurgical residency at Rutgers University, with additional training in orthopedic spine surgery at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital. Her practice is focused on diseases of the brain and spine. 

Dr. Carpenter’s expertise covers a broad spectrum of neurosurgery, including primary brain tumors, metastatic brain tumors, meningiomas, trigeminal neuralgia, degenerative spine disease, herniated discs, radiculopathy, spinal stenosis, spine fractures, spine tumors, scoliosis, chiari malformation, and carpal tunnel syndrome. Dr. Carpenter has advanced training in robotic-assisted spine surgery, minimally invasive spine surgery, laser interstitial thermal therapy, and stereotactic radiosurgery. 

Dr. Carpenter’s philosophy emphasizes creating a highly individualized treatment plan for each patient. Dr. Carpenter’s research has been published in over twenty journal articles. She has presented her research at national neurosurgical meetings and authored dozens of research abstracts and three book chapters. 

Outside of work, Dr. Carpenter enjoys spending time with her husband and two sons. 

Max Steuer, M.D. is an experienced board certified neurosurgeon practicing in Atlanta, GA. Dr. Steuer uses modern technology to provide safer and more effective treatment options in order to restore quality of life for patients suffering from back and neck problems. Dr. Steuer takes pride in helping patients get back to doing what they love by using the most advanced and least invasive treatment  options available. He takes a conservative nonsurgical approach to recovery whenever possible. Patients are in good hands with Dr. Steuer.

Education and learning have always been of great value to Dr. Steuer. He achieved an undergraduate degree in Biology with honors from Harvard College in Cambridge, Massachusetts. 

Next, he attended Baylor College of Medicine (BCM) in Houston, Texas, where he obtained his MD and completed an internship in General Surgery under the renowned Dr. Michael Debakey.

Shortly after, he fulfilled his Residency in Neurosurgery at Baylor College of Medicine Affiliated Hospitals, including M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Methodist Hospital, Harris County Public Hospital (Ben Taub), Michael E. Debakey VA Medical Center, and Texas Children's Hospital. 

Dr. Steuer has served as Chief of Surgery at Northside Hospital as well as section head of Neurosurgery at Northside Hospital and St. Joseph’s Hospital. He routinely participates in continuing education courses and training to further his knowledge and provide his patients with the most cutting-edge technologies and treatments. 

Certifications include National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME) Diplomat, American Board of Neurological Surgeons (ABNS), and Georgia Board of Medical Examiners.

Dr. Steuer has been recognized by Castle Connoly and Atlanta Magazine as a Top Doctor since 2007. He has also been chosen as the Kaiser Permanente Community Physician of the Year.

Deeply involved in the community, he served as Co-Founder of Healthcare Careers Exploration and Immersion Program for Atlanta High School Students from 2013 to present.  He has also been a, Continuing Education Instructor for a Course on ACDF Surgery for Worker's Compensation Attorneys Case Managers and Adjusters.  He served on the Mag Mutual Physicians Claims Committee 2015-2021.

Dr. Steuer is a renowned neurosurgeon who specializes in treating disorders of the spine. He is extremely skilled at performing surgeries such as artificial disc replacement, spinal fusion, and microdiscectomy. He has served as an investigator in artificial disc replacement studies.

He warmly welcomes all patients and looks forward to caring for them. Call the office at 404-303-8280 to schedule a consultation with Dr. Steuer today.

Hoan P. Tran, MD, is a board-certified neurosurgeon practicing at Seattle Spine Institute, located in Seattle, Washington. 

A native of Miami, Dr. Tran did his undergraduate work at University of Miami. He completed medical school at Ross University School of Medicine in Dominica. He attended the University of New Mexico for his neurosurgery residency. He then served as an Assistant Professor at the University of New Mexico upon graduating in 2009, teaching residents and students before moving to Washington in 2012. 

Dr. Tran is driven to provide patients with individualized and dignified neurosurgical care with a holistic and compassionate approach. He is trained in innovative techniques, including minimally invasive surgical techniques, motion-sparing techniques, and medical management alternatives to surgery. 

Having authored peer-reviewed articles and patents, Dr. Tran stays current on the latest technologies and treatment algorithms by attending yearly conferences, consulting for Fortune 500 companies, and engaging with other clinicians. Dr. Tran is also a member of the American Board of Neurological Surgeons, the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, the Congress of Neurological Surgeons, the American Medical Association, and the Washington State Medical Association. 

Dr. Tran specializes in cervical spine surgery, including total disc arthroplasty, anterior cervical discectomy and fusion, posterior decompression and fusion, occipital-atlanto-axial conditions. He treats low back pain and sciatica with anterior lumbar interbody fusion, posterior lumbar interbody fusion, transforaminal interbody fusion, fractures of the spine, and sacroiliac fusion. Dr. Tran also consults and treats patients with brain tumors, hydrocephalus, Chiari malformation, tether cord syndrome, spinal or cranial nerve stimulation, and failed spinal fusion. 

Dr. Tran is committed to treating patients with his “complete approach” method, which covers surgical and non-surgical options to help patients with their symptoms. When not working, he enjoys spending time outdoors with his family.

Richard Bellon, MD, is one of the board-certified neurointerventional surgeons practicing at RIA Neurovascular, in Englewood, Colorado. In addition to his board certification by the American Board of Radiology, he also has a certificate of added qualifications in neuroradiology. 

Dr. Bellon earned his Doctor of Medicine at the renowned Case Western Reserve School of Medicine, in Cleveland. He served his internship at MetroHealth Medical Center in Cleveland before completing his diagnostic radiology residency at the University of Arizona, in Tucson. Dr. Bellon also completed prestigious fellowship programs in diagnostic neuroradiology at Stanford University in Palo Alto, California, and interventional neuroradiology at Massachusetts General Hospital, in Boston. 

Dr. Bellon has also contributed to many articles in peer-reviewed journals and publications. He is a senior member of the Society of Neurointerventional Surgery and the American Society of Neuroradiology. 

Dr. Bellon focuses on minimally invasive endovascular treatments for cerebral aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations (AVMs), dural fistula, and stroke. He offers a patient-focused approach and takes time to answer questions and ensure his patients understand their conditions and treatment options. 

Benjamin Atchie, DO, one of the gifted neurointerventional surgeons at RIA Neurovascular in Englewood, Colorado. He is board-certified in diagnostic radiology with a certificate of added qualification in neuroradiology. 

Dr. Atchie completed his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine, in Westbury, New York. He went on to serve his internship at New York University Langone Hospital, in Brooklyn, New York, and a residency in diagnostic radiology at the Robert Wood Johnson Barnabas Health, Saint Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston, New Jersey. 

Dr. Atchie has also participated in several prestigious fellowship programs, including interventional radiology, interventional neuroradiology, and diagnostic neuroradiology at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas. He has contributed to several publications in peer-reviewed journals. 

Dr. Atchie is committed to helping his patients improve their overall health. He provides highly specialized neurointerventional procedures to address issues, including stroke, aneurysm, and carotid stenosis. His compassionate, patient-focused approach helps him to educate and empower patients to understand their health and treatment options. 

Medical School:  University of Cincinnati College of Medicine – Cincinnati, OH

Internal Medicine: Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke’s Medical Center – Chicago, IL

Diagnostic Radiology: Tulane University Medical Center – New Orleans, LA

Neuroradiology/Endovascular Surgical Neuroradiology: Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology,

Washington University – St. Louis, MO

American Board of Radiology 1994

Certificate of Added Qualifications in Neuroradiology 1996

Donald Frei, MD, is one of the board-certified neurointerventional surgeons at RIA Neurovascular in Englewood, Colorado. 

Dr. Frei earned his Doctor of Medicine at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, in Cincinnati, Ohio. He served his internship at Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Center in Chicago, before continuing his training with a diagnostic radiology residency at Tulane University Medical Center in New Orleans. 

Dr. Frei went on to complete rigorous fellowship training in neuroradiology / endovascular surgical neuroradiology at Washington University's Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology in St. Louis. Dr. Frei has also contributed to several articles in peer-reviewed journals. In addition to his certification through the American Board of Radiology, he also has a certificate of added qualifications in neuroradiology.

He provides a wide range of neurointerventional services and has specific interest in the endovascular treatment of acute stroke, intracranial aneurysms, and extracranial revascularization techniques. He also offers minimally invasive procedures, including catheter-directed stroke intervention, angioplasty, stent revascularization, and treatments for cerebral aneurysms and arteriovenous malformations (AVMs).

Ramin AmirNovin, MD, FAANS, FCNS (“Dr. A”) is an accomplished neurosurgeon and spinal surgeon at Inland Neurosurgery Institute (INI) in Pomona, California. Dr. AmirNovin has wanted to be a neurological surgeon since the age of thirteen. While volunteering at the Scripps Memorial Hospital in La Jolla, California, he witnessed a life-saving craniotomy (brain surgery) on a trauma patient, and this inspired him immensely. He double-majored in chemistry and biochemistry and graduated with the highest distinction of summa cum laude from the University of California, San Diego, where he was part of the Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society.

He continued his education in New York City, where he obtained his medical degree with the highest honors (Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society and Lucien Rubinstein Award) from New York University Medical School. He completed his general surgery and neurological surgery training at the prestigious Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH). He also completed a two-year fellowship program for specialty training in functional/stereotactic neurosurgery at MGH.

Dr. AmirNovin has written several book chapters, numerous articles for peer-reviewed publications, and performed cutting-edge research on brain tumors, movement disorders, pain syndromes, and epilepsy.

Dr. AmirNovin practiced complex general neurosurgery at MGH before moving back to the West Coast to be near his family in 2007. As a board-certified, fellowship-trained neurosurgeon, he has extensive experience in the treatment of complex spine problems and tumors, brain tumors, cranial-spinal trauma, stroke, movement disorders, complex pain syndromes, Parkinson’s, and peripheral nerve diseases.

Dr. AmirNovin believes that the most important service he provides his patients is a “no-hype, no-gimmick, no-pressure approach to neurosurgery.”   He is highly regarded by his patients and the local physicians for doing the least invasive surgery necessary to restore the patient’s health and functional status. He takes the time to explain the disease process to the patient and explains all of the risks and benefits of their various options for treating them.  Dr. AmirNovin is the Senior Partner at INI.

His patient-centered approach to neurological surgery has gained him numerous clinical recognitions based on patient and colleague reviews. He is rated as a Castle Connolly top doctor for multiple years and is routinely a '5-star' medicare participant.  

In his free time, Dr. AmirNovin enjoys spending time with his family, computer programming, skiing, and dabbling in digital photography.

EDUCATION

• 1996: Bachelor of Science in Chemistry / Biochemistry (Summa Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa, Highest Honors)
• 2000: Medical Doctorate (MD) from New york University (NYU) Medical School (Alpha Omega Alpha Honors Society)
• 2000: General Surgery Internship – Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), Boston, MA
• 2001-2006: Neurosurgery Residency at Harvard’s Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH)
• 2005-2006: Fellowship training in Functional Neurosurgery at Harvard Medical School Center for CNS Regeneration (includes Surgery for Parkinsons, Complex pain, Image-Guided Surgery,
• Movement Disorders, and Seizure disorders)
• GAMMA Knife trained and certified 2008.
• Board Certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgeons, 2010

ASSOCIATIONS & MEMBERSHIPS

• American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS)
• Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS)
• American Society for Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery (ASSFN)

ARTICLES & JOURNALS

• Article: Trigeminal Neuralgia (TN)
• Article: Deep Brain Stimulation Surgery for Parkinson’s Disease
• Article: PubMed.gov Articles

Richard M. Young, MD, is a highly trained neurosurgeon with the team at Inland Neurosurgery Institute (INI) in Pomona and Arcadia, California. 

Dr. Young was born in Taiwan and came to the United States at an early age. His grandmother always predicted that he would be a doctor. Since the age of 3, he would hold her head when she had a migraine and would say, “When I get older, I will take care of you.”

Excelling in science and math, he went to college as an electrical engineering major at UC San Diego. However, his calling into medicine resulted in him graduating cum laude in biochemistry and cell biology. He continued his journey into medical school at New York Medical College in Valhalla, New York, where he discovered his passion for neurosurgery.

This passion derived from a pivotal case during medical school, where a patient was in a coma from a ruptured brain aneurysm. That same patient recovered weeks later from the brain bleed and surgery. “To have the ability to save a person’s life…that’s what I want to do.”

He completed his neurosurgical training at The George Washington University (GWU) in Washington, DC. During his training, he also spent a year as a research fellow at the National Institute of Health (NIH) – NINDS – Medical Division. After completing his residency at GWU, he came back to the west coast to UCLA for a two-year neurointerventional/neuroendovascular surgery CAST certified fellowship.

Not only has he written many articles, book chapters, poster presentations, and a journal cover for JNS-Spine, but he was also awarded the Bannister Award both for the fastest treatment time of removing a blood clot in the brain during his fellowship at UCLA. 

“Everyone knows how important the brain is, and if damage occurs to the brain, it can be devastating to that person and their family. To me, I do not see a patient but rather another human being that I am trying to help get better, like my grandmother. The reason I joined the group of neurosurgeons at Inland Neurosurgery Institute is that my colleagues share the same vision for helping people.”

During his free time, Dr. Young enjoys spending time with his family, cooking, running, and swimming.

EDUCATION

• 2016 – 2018: Interventional Neuroradiology Fellowship, University of California, Los Angeles Medical Center
• – 2016: Resident – Neurological Surgery, George Washington University Hospital
• 2013 – 2014: Research Fellow, National Institute of Health – NINDS
• 2009 – 2010: Intern – Neurological Surgery, George Washington University Hospital
• 2005 – 2009: Doctor of Medicine, New York Medical College
• 2001 – 2005: Bachelor of Science, University of California, San Diego – Revelle College

ASSOCIATIONS & MEMBERSHIPS

• American Association of Neurological Surgeons – Resident/Fellow member
• Congress of Neurological Surgeons – Resident/Fellow member
• North American Spine Society – Resident/Fellow member
• Phi Delta Epsilon Omicron Chapter – Colony Coordinator/Founder 2005-2006
• New York Medical College Student Senate – 1st year senator 2005-2006
• American Medical Association – Chapter Vice-President 2006-2007
• American Medical Students Association – Chapter Treasurer 2006-2007
• Gold Humanism Honor Society – Member – 2013-current

ARTICLES & JOURNALS

• Young RM, Leiphart JW, Shields DC, Caputy AJ. “Anterior cervical fusion versus minimally invasive posterior keyhole decompression for cervical radiculopathy.” Interdisciplinary Neurosurgery: Advanced Techniques and Case Management 2(4):169-176. Dec 2015. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.inat.2015.08.002
• Young RM, Shafa J, Myseros JS. “The Chiari 3 malformation and Systematic Review of Literature.” Pediatr Neurosurg 50(5):235-242, Oct 2015. DOI: 10.1159/000438487
• Young RM, Sherman JH. “Necessity for Intra-operative Magnetic Resonance Imaging for Glioma Resection.” World Neurosurg. Jul 2015. DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2015.07.023
• Young RM, Jamshidi A, Davis G, Sherman JH. “Current Trends in the Surgical Management and Treatment of Adult Glioblastoma.” Ann Transl Med 3(9):121. June 2015. DOI: 10.3978/j.issn.2305-5839.2015.05.10
• Young RM, Vyas N. “Extracranial-Intracranial Bypass for Takayasu’s Arteritis: A Case report.” Interdisciplinary Neurosurgery. Interdisciplinary Neurosurgery 1(4), 112-114. Dec 2014. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.inat.2014.10.001
• Young RM, Sherman J, Wind JJ, Litvack Z, Obrien J. “Treatment of Craniocervical Instability from a Posterior-Only Approach.” J Neurosurg Spine 21(2): 239-248. Aug 2014. DOI: 10.3171/2014.3.SPINE13684
• Young RM, Prasad V, Wind JJ, Olan W, Caputy AJ. “Novel Technique for Preoperative Pedicle Localization in Spinal Surgery with Challenging Anatomy: Technical Note.” J Neurosurg Spine 20(4): 400-403. Apr 2014. DOI: 10.3171/2013.12.SPINE13477.
• Leiphart, JW, Young RM, Shields, DC. “A Historical Perspective: Stereotactic Lesions for the Treatment of Epilepsy.” Seizure 23(1): 1-5. Jan 2014. DOI: 10.1016/j.seizure.2013.10.006
• Wind JJ, Young R, Saini A, Sherman JH. “The role of adjuvant radiation therapy in the management of high-grade gliomas.” Neurosurgery Clinics of North America. 23(2):247-58. April 2012. DOI: 10.1016/j.nec.2012.01.001
• Krishnan US, Taneja I, Gewitz M, Young R, Stewart J. “Peripheral Vascular Adaptation and Orthostatic Tolerance in Fontan Physiology.” Circulation. 2009 Nov 3;120(18):1775-83. DOI: 10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.109.854331

About The Practice

David Chang, MD-PhD, DABNS, is a board-certified neurosurgeon specializing in treating Minnesotans with complex brain and spine conditions in Roseville, Minnesota.

After earning both his MD and PhD from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Dr. Chang completed his neurosurgical residency at Mount Sinai Hospital. He then completed his neurosurgical fellowship at the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.

Dr. Chang has been in practice for over twenty years joined Midwest Spine and Brain institute in 2015, where he continues to provide exceptional neurosurgical care.

Dr. Chang treats a range of conditions that affect the brain and spine. He routinely sees patients who are living with conditions such as spinal stenosis, herniated discs, spine tumors, and adult spine deformity. He also performs spinal fusion, artificial disc replacement, revision spine surgery, and complex spine surgery.

To stay current with the latest advances in his field, Dr. Chang maintains his certification with the American Board of Neurological Surgery.

Dr. Chang is currently accepting new patients and looks forward to partnering with them.

Brent T. Alford, MD, FAANS, FACS, is a highly skilled and accomplished Neurosurgeon at Fort Worth Brain & Spine Institute, where patients are treated like family. 

Dr. Alford received his undergraduate degree in Finance from the University of Texas at Austin. He received his medical degree from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. He completed his residency at the Division of Neurosurgery in the Department of Surgery at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston.

His residency focused on neuro-oncology, complex spine surgery, and epilepsy surgery. Dr. Alford specializes in the nonoperative and surgical treatment of disorders of the brain, spine, and peripheral nerves. He provides comprehensive care for spinal disorders, from minimally invasive decompressions to extensive spinal reconstructions for deformity.

He also treats patients with neuro-oncology, epilepsy disorders, neuromodulation, and various other brain and spine disorders.

Dr. Alford believes in individualized care for each of his patients, and by taking adequate time to learn each person’s story, he can provide the very best care possible. Voted on by his medical peers, Dr. Alford has consistently been selected as a “Top Doc” in Neurosurgery by Fort Worth Magazine since its inception.

He was born and raised in Austin. He and his wife have three children. When he is not working, Dr. Alford enjoys hunting, fishing, sailing, and, most importantly, spending time with his family and attending his children’s extracurricular activities.

Anthony W. Lee, MD, FAANS, FACS, is an experienced Neurosurgeon at Fort Worth Brain & Spine Institute, where patients are treated like family. The practice has two offices in Fort Worth and additional offices in Cleburne, Texas, so that patients can choose the nearest location.

Dr. Lee received his undergraduate degree and his doctorate of medicine and completed his internship at the University of the Philippines. He then attended Wayne State University in Michigan to complete his residency and spine and neuro-endovascular fellowship. Dr. Lee has special advanced training in neurovascular, endoscopic, and keyhole approaches.

His practice focuses on conditions in the brain and spine, specifically: brain tumors, pituitary tumors, brain aneurysms, brain arteriovenous malformation, Chiari malformation, trigeminal neuralgia, hemifacial spasms, spine tumors, cervical, lumbar and thoracic stenosis, lumbar spondylolisthesis and lumbar disc herniations.

Dr. Lee believes in providing compassionate care, understanding each patient’s story, and treating every patient as if they were a member of his own family. Dr. Lee also believes in being actively involved in the education of students and fellow physicians in the community concerning neurosurgical conditions.

Voted on by his medical peers, Dr. Lee has consistently been selected as a “Top Doc” in Neurosurgery by Fort Worth Magazine since its inception.

Dr. Lee was born in Manila, Philippines, and came to the United States in 2002. He enjoys spending time with his wife and their five children in his spare time.

Samir B. Lapsiwala, MD, FAANS, FACS, is an experienced Neurosurgeon at Fort Worth Brain & Spine Institute, where patients are treated like family. The practice has offices in Fort Worth and additional offices in Granbury, and Lake Worth, Texas, so that patients can choose the nearest location.

Dr. Lapsiwala graduated Magma Cum Lauded from the University of California at San Diego with a degree in neuroscience. He then pursued his medical degree at Pennsylvania State University, followed by a seven-year neurosurgery residency at the University of Wisconsin at Madison.

During residency, Dr. Lapsiwala received many awards and grants, published numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals, and wrote chapters in textbooks.

After residency, he was privileged to complete a complex spine surgery fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic under the guidance of Dr. Edward Benzel. He was also granted the unique opportunity to train with spine surgery leaders in both orthopedics and neurosurgery fields. 

Dr. Lapsiwala has a large amount of experience dealing with Herniated Discs, Spinal Stenosis, and Spinal Fusion.

His treatment philosophy is, first and foremost, to care for his patients as if they were his family or friends. He strongly believes in exhausting all conservative treatment measures first, then taking the most minimally invasive approach if surgery is needed. 

Each patient has a unique story, complete with their own problems; therefore, their treatment plan must be equally unique. Dr. Lapsiwala’s goal for his patients is to create the proper treatment plan to get them back to enjoying their lives as quickly as possible.

Voted on by his medical peers, Dr. Lapsiwala has been selected as a “Top Doc” in Neurosurgery by Southlake Style Magazine in 2017.

Dr. Lapsiwala grew up in Los Angeles, California, but has called Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) home since 2009. He and his wife have two children. When he is not working, Dr. Lapsiwala enjoys fishing, watching sports, and traveling.

Ab Siadati, MD, FAANS, FACS, is an experienced Neurosurgeon at Fort Worth Brain & Spine Institute, where patients are treated like family. The practice has two offices in Fort Worth and additional offices in Weatherford, Texas, so that patients can choose the nearest location.

Dr. Siadati completed his internship in general surgery and residency in neurosurgery at Baylor College of Medicine (BCM), with enfolded complex spine and neuro-oncology-focused study at MD Anderson.

Dr. Siadati uses cutting-edge technology and advanced minimally invasive techniques to ensure optimal outcomes and quick recovery. His practice focuses on adult degenerative spine (cervical spine being his favorite), Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) for movement disorders, nervous system tumors, trigeminal neuralgia, and Chiari malformation.

Patient care and patient education are his top priority. Whether it be a pre-operative or post-operative appointment, Dr. Siadati believes in providing compassionate care to patients and their families and will take the time needed to ease any worries and answer any questions the patient may have. 

For this, he has been chosen for Compassionate Doctor Award and Patient’s Choice Award multiple times. His expertise, innovation, and dedication have resulted in many patients with critical cases seeking his care and advice.

Voted on by his medical peers, Dr. Siadati has consistently been selected as a “Top Doc” in Neurosurgery by Fort Worth Magazine since its inception.

He is a current member of several professional organizations, including AANS, CNS, FACS, and TMA.

Dr. Siadati has lived most of his life in Texas, graduating from John Marshall High School in San Antonio in 1990. He and his wife, Maryam, have lived in the Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) area since 2004, with all three of his children being born in Grapevine.

Thomas S. Ellis, MD, FAANS, FACS, is an experienced Neurosurgeon at Fort Worth Brain & Spine Institute, where patients are treated like family. 

Dr. Ellis has practiced Cranial Base, Vascular, and General Neurosurgery in Fort Worth since 1997. He founded Fort Worth Brain & Spine Institute, LLP, in 2003, collaborating with Dr. Philip C. Bechtel, Dr. Richard O. Hubbard, and Dr. Andrea Halliday.

With over twenty years of continuous practice in Fort Worth, Dr. Ellis specializes in the surgical and non-surgical, multi-modality management of cranial base/skull base tumors and vascular lesions, along with the full spectrum of general neurosurgical disorders, including general and complex spine disease.

Dr. Ellis trained under the world’s foremost expert in Pituitary Surgery, Edward R. Laws, MD, and one of the originators of Skull Base Neurosurgery, Dr. Laligham Sekhar, during his residency at The George Washington University, Washington, D.C. 

He completed his fellowship in Skull Base Neurosurgery and Endovascular Neurosurgery there, as well as his fellowship in NeuroPathology at the Armed Forces Institute of Pathology at Walter Reed Hospital in Washington, D.C.  

Dr. Ellis trained United States and International Fellows in Skull Base Neurosurgery and was the Founding Director and Investigator at the Ammerman Cranial Base and Vascular Neurosurgical Laboratory at George Washington University.

He had the outstanding privilege of being the last resident to train and operate with Dr. Hugo V. Rizzoli – Dr. Walter Dandy’s last resident and originator of the “lumbar discectomy” and the first Neurosurgeon to perform and describe the clipping of a posterior circulation aneurysms.

Dr. Ellis was awarded the prestigious “Outstanding Resident in Neurosurgical Training Award” by the Neurosurgical Faculty at George Washington University and received the highest score to date on The American Board of Neurological Surgeons Written Board Exam during his ABNS Board Certification Process.

He also received the highest score recorded on his Maintenance of Certification Recertification Exam.

Dr. Ellis has been the Chief of the Division of Neurosurgery at Texas Health Harris Methodist Fort Worth for over 12 years. 

He has made innumerable advancements to the Neurosurgical Community over the past 20+ years in Tarrant County. He has been selected as a “Top Doc” in Neurosurgery by Fort Worth Magazine and other community publications each year since such local physician polls started in 2002.

Dr. Ellis is a fifth-generation native Texan, born and raised in Dallas and his mother is a Daughter of the Republic of Texas. One of the accomplishments he is most proud of is being an Eagle Scout with Troop 72 since 1979. 

When he isn’t working, Dr. Ellis focuses on his wife and four children. He enjoys hunting, camping, kitesurfing, and beach activities with his family.

RIA Neurovascular is the leading neurointerventional surgery center in the Denver area, with locations in Englewood, Aurora, Lone Tree, Littleton and Golden, Colorado. The highly experienced team of neurovascular specialists offer state-of-the-art, minimally invasive treatments for a wide range of conditions, including arteriovenous malformations (AVMs), brain aneurysms, subdural hemorrhage, carotid stenosis, and stroke.

The team at RIA Neurovascular only uses evidence-based, cutting-edge therapies to diagnose and treat neurovascular health problems. All surgeons are fellowship-trained, board-certified leaders in the field. They’re supported by equally well-trained nurse practitioners and clinical staff. 

The team is responsive and patient-focused. They take time to explain patients’ health issues and treatment options. The team wants to educate patients, so they feel empowered to make the best decisions about their health care. 

RIA Neurovascular actively participates in clinical research. They investigate and support emerging best practices and technologies to ensure they offer the best possible procedures. 

RIA accepts most insurance plans. The practice welcomes new patients and offers appointments via the phone or the online scheduling tool. 

Eric Arias, MD, is one of the gifted neurointerventional surgeons practicing at RIA Neurovascular in Englewood, Colorado. Dr. Arias has a combined background as a neurosurgeon and endovascular neuroradiologist, which allows him to provide a comprehensive and unbiased perspective to his patients. 

Dr. Arias earned his Doctor of Medicine at the prestigious Columbia University in New York City. He went on to serve his neurological surgery residency at Washington University / Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. 

He also completed rigorous fellowship training in endovascular surgical neuroradiology at Washington University's Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology in St. Louis. Dr. Arias has also contributed to dozens of articles published in peer-reviewed journals. 

Dr. Arias provides both surgical and minimally invasive endovascular procedures to address health issues, including aneurysms, stroke, and carotid stenosis. His other areas of particular interest include meningiomas, cervical spine disease, and minimally invasive spinal surgeries. He offers a compassionate, customized approach to patient care, combined with a meticulous surgical ability. 

Board-certified in both diagnostic radiology and neuroradiology, Ian Kaminsky, MD, MS, is one of the leading neurointerventional surgeons practicing at RIA Neurovascular, in Englewood, Colorado. He offers state-of-the-art procedures to address a wide range of health conditions ranging from ischemic stroke to cerebral aneurysms.

Dr. Kaminsky earned his Doctor of Medicine and Master of Science with honors at the American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine, in St. Maarten, Netherland Antilles. He served his internship and his radiology residency at William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak, Michigan.

Dr. Kaminsky went on to complete rigorous fellowship training in diagnostic neuroradiology at Weill Cornell Medical Center, New York-Presbyterian Hospital and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, in New York. He participated in an additional prestigious fellowship program in endovascular surgical neuroradiology at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore.

Dr. Kaminsky shares his knowledge and expertise by presenting at seminars and conferences around the country. He has also contributed to publications in peer-reviewed medical journals.