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Amir Malik, MD, is a board-certified neurosurgeon specializing in cranial, spinal, and peripheral neurology at North Texas Orthopaedic & Spine in Frisco, Texas. With a rich background in research, lectures, publications, and clinical work, Dr. Malik now brings his compassion and expertise to collaborate with his colleagues on providing top-notch neurological care.
Dr. Malik completed his undergraduate education at Pakistan Air Force Degree College in Peshawar, Pakistan. He remained in Pakistan for medical school at Punjab University Rawalpindi School of Medicine in Rawalpindi, where he also completed an internship in general surgery. He then completed an internship in internal medicine at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences in Islamabad, Pakistan.
After working for several years in Pakistan, Dr. Malik moved to the United States. He continued his training with rotations and an internal medicine internship at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in Lacrosse, Wisconsin. At the University of Washington School of Medicine in Seattle, Washington, he completed a general surgery internship and a fellowship in neurosurgery. He continued with a fellowship in skull base surgery at Inova Fairfax Hospital in Falls Church, Virginia, before completing a residency in neurosurgery at Temple University Hospital in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Throughout his years of training and the years since, Dr. Malik has held numerous clinical positions and has been an assistant professor in the department of neurosurgery at the University of Texas Medical Center in Houston, Texas. He is also active at multiple hospitals in the greater Houston, Texas, area.
Dr. Malik keeps up on the latest information in neurosurgery by maintaining memberships in the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, the American College of Surgeons, the Congress of Neurological Surgeons, the Joint Section of Neurotrauma, the North American Spine Society, and the Association of Pakistani Physicians of North America.
At North Texas Orthopaedic & Spine, Dr. Malik routinely treats sciatica, peripheral neuropathy, compressed nerves, and chronic pain. He primarily specializes in conditions of the spine and peripheral nerves. Schedule a visit with him by calling the Plano, Texas, office or by clicking the online booking tool today.
At Silver Spine & Neurological Center — Interventional Pain Management & Spine Surgery in Sherman, Greenville, and McKinney, Texas, spine fellowship-trained neurosurgeon M. Viktor Silver, MD, FACS, FRCS, specializes in minimally invasive and complex neurosurgical procedures for neck, back, arm, and leg pain.
The minimally invasive and complex spine neurosurgeon provides comprehensive back pain management, treating conditions like stenosis, herniated discs, and sciatica.
Dr. Silver uses his clinical and academic experience when treating patients, starting treatment with conservative care such as physical therapy and interventional pain management to minimize acute pain. He then considers long-term solutions like spinal cord stimulation, minimally invasive procedures, or advanced reconstructive spine surgery.
After completing his surgical rotation at the University of Tubingen, School of Medicine, Katharinen Hospital in Stuttgart, Germany, Dr. Silver relocated to Canada for his general surgery internship at McGill University in Montreal, Quebec.
Dr. Silver then completed his neurosurgery residency at the University of Toronto in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, before finishing his spine fellowship training at the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee.
A double-board certified neurosurgeon by the American Board of Neurological Surgery (ABNS) and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, Dr. Silver’s training included management of complex spinal diseases using minimally invasive spine surgery, disc replacement, and surgery for correction of deformities.
When it comes to patient care, Dr. Silver’s main objective is to understand symptoms, determine an accurate diagnosis, and develop realistic treatment and recovery plans.
For comprehensive care from a skilled and experienced minimally invasive and complex spine neurosurgeon, call Silver Spine & Neurological Center — Interventional Pain Management & Spine Surgery today or click the online booking button.
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Minimally Invasive Neurosurgeon, Dr. Anthony Lee is an American board certified, fellowship trained neurosurgeon who completed training in general neurosurgery, endovascular neurosurgery and spine surgery at Wayne State University. Prior to coming to the U.S. in 2002, he finished his six-year neurosurgery residency and is board certified in the Philippines, as well. Dr. Anthony Lee treats all aspects of brain and spine diseases in the least invasive way possible.
He treats all aspects of spinal disease, including degenerative, traumatic and neoplastic conditions affecting the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine. Through the many years of training both in the U.S. and abroad, he has developed a unique skill set that sets him apart as a true Minimally Invasive Brain and Spine Neurosurgeon.
To schedule an appointment with the doctor, for all locations, please contact the office at (817) 878-5333.
Dr. Brent Alford was born on the 7th of June, 1968 in Austin, Texas. After earning a major in Finance from the University of Texas, Dr. Alford went on to receive his Medical Degree from UT Southwestern. He then started his residency in June of 1995 at the Division of Neurosurgery in the Department of Surgery at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, Texas.
To schedule an appointment with the doctor, for all locations, please contact the office at (817) 878-5333.
After spending most of his childhood in Mississippi, Dr. Haque left to pursue a degree in biomedical engineering at Duke University. He returned to the University of Mississippi for medical school. He then completed a general surgery internship at UT Southwestern/Parkland Hospital in Dallas, followed by neurosurgery residency at the same facility. He also completed a dedicated spine fellowship while at UT Southwestern. Dr. Haque has been in practice at FWBSI since 2010. He is board certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgeons, as well as a fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He treats disorders of the nervous system with a focus on minimally-invasive or motion-preserving technologies whenever possible.
To schedule an appointment with the doctor, for all locations, please contact the office at (817) 878-5333.
After spending most of his childhood in Mississippi, Dr. Haque left to pursue a degree in biomedical engineering at Duke University. He returned to the University of Mississippi for medical school. He then completed a general surgery internship at UT Southwestern/Parkland Hospital in Dallas, followed by neurosurgery residency at the same facility. He also completed a dedicated spine fellowship while at UT Southwestern. Dr. Haque has been in practice at FWBSI since 2010. He is board certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgeons, as well as a fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He treats disorders of the nervous system with a focus on minimally-invasive or motion-preserving technologies whenever possible.
To schedule an appointment with the doctor, for all locations, please contact the office at (817) 878-5333.
Minimally Invasive Neurosurgeon, Dr. Anthony Lee is an American board certified, fellowship trained neurosurgeon who completed training in general neurosurgery, endovascular neurosurgery and spine surgery at Wayne State University. Prior to coming to the U.S. in 2002, he finished his six-year neurosurgery residency and is board certified in the Philippines, as well. Dr. Anthony Lee treats all aspects of brain and spine diseases in the least invasive way possible.
He treats all aspects of spinal disease, including degenerative, traumatic and neoplastic conditions affecting the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine. Through the many years of training both in the U.S. and abroad, he has developed a unique skill set that sets him apart as a true Minimally Invasive Brain and Spine Neurosurgeon.
To schedule an appointment with the doctor, for all locations, please contact the office at (817) 878-5333.
Dr. Brent Alford was born on the 7th of June, 1968 in Austin, Texas. After earning a major in Finance from the University of Texas, Dr. Alford went on to receive his Medical Degree from UT Southwestern. He then started his residency in June of 1995 at the Division of Neurosurgery in the Department of Surgery at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, Texas.
To schedule an appointment with the doctor, for all locations, please contact the office at (817) 878-5333.
Thomas S. Ellis, 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 Granbury, Cleburne, and Weatherford, Texas, so that patients can choose the nearest location.
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.
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 two offices in Fort Worth and additional offices in Granbury, Cleburne, and Weatherford, 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 Granbury, Cleburne, and 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.
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 Granbury, Cleburne, and Weatherford, 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.
Stephen Neece, MD, is a board-certified neurological surgeon dedicated to providing the best-quality neurological care and treatment available. At the Integrative Pain Institute in Dallas, Texas, Dr. Neece and his staff diagnose and treat a wide variety of neurological illnesses, injuries, and chronic pain conditions.
Dr. Neece specializes in neurosurgery, trauma, and critical care as well as minimally invasive spine surgery, pain management, and conservative care.
In addition to performing surgeries and developing appropriate treatment plans for patients with diverse neurological issues, Dr. Neece focuses on prevention by encouraging healthy habits for general neurological health. He firmly believes in educating patients about their conditions and providing the best medically-proven advice for maintaining peak health and protecting the spine and nervous system from damage.
With a personable, attentive attitude toward each patient’s needs, Dr. Neece keeps his patients well-informed and works to ensure their comfort throughout their treatment, surgery, and recovery.
Specialities
Neurosurgery
Trauma and critical care
Minimally invasive spine surgery
Pain management
Conservative care
Certifications
Board certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery
Education
Doctor of Medicine, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
University of Arkansas for the Medical Sciences, Neurosurgery Chief Resident
Affiliations
Professor, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
Centennial Medical Center (Frisco, Texas)
Dallas Medical Center
Baylor Scott & White All Saints Medical Center (Fort Worth, Texas)
Dr. Taub earned his undergraduate degree from Duke University and his medical degree from Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, GA, where he graduated in the top of his class. He went on to complete a residency in Neurological Surgery at Emory University, where he also served as Chief resident. During his residency, he was awarded a National Institute of Health (NIH)/National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) R25 Grant and worked as a post-doctoral research fellow studying biological neurorestoration and neuromodulation.
He then completed a combined neurosurgery and orthopaedic spine surgery fellowship at the renowned Cleveland Clinic, with focused training in minimally invasive and reconstructive techniques for the full spectrum of spinal disorders, including degenerative, tumor, trauma, rheumatologic, and infectious processes. He complements his comprehensive cranial and spinal oncologic practice with radiosurgical techniques, such as Gamma Knife.
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