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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.
A native Texan, Dr. Denning graduated with honors from Howard Payne University and attended medical school at The University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston, graduating first in his class. In medical school, he was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society and was awarded “Most Outstanding Student” in Anatomy, Biochemistry, Physiology, Microbiology, Immunology, Pathology and Laboratory Medicine.
Dr. Denning is Board Certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgeons. He completed his internship in General Surgery and residency in Neurosurgery at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. His neurosurgical training included chief resident positions at The Methodist Hospital, M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Ben Taub General Hospital, Texas Children’s Hospital and the Michael E. DeBakey Veteran’s Affairs Hospital.
Following his residency, was a fellowship in complex and minimally invasive spine surgery and a preceptorship in cerebrovascular surgery.
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.
A native Texan, Dr. Denning graduated with honors from Howard Payne University and attended medical school at The University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston, graduating first in his class. In medical school, he was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society and was awarded “Most Outstanding Student” in Anatomy, Biochemistry, Physiology, Microbiology, Immunology, Pathology and Laboratory Medicine.
Dr. Denning is Board Certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgeons. He completed his internship in General Surgery and residency in Neurosurgery at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. His neurosurgical training included chief resident positions at The Methodist Hospital, M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Ben Taub General Hospital, Texas Children’s Hospital and the Michael E. DeBakey Veteran’s Affairs Hospital.
Following his residency, was a fellowship in complex and minimally invasive spine surgery and a preceptorship in cerebrovascular surgery.
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.
Dr. Zachary Johnson holds a bachelor’s degree in biology from Mississippi College, where he graduated with honors in 2011. After that, he completed medical school at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, earning his MD in 2016. During his time in medical school, he was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha and Phi Kappa Phi Honor Societies, was selected by his peers for induction into the Gold Humanism Honor Society, and received the UMMC Neurosurgery Merit Award.
Following medical school, Dr. Johnson completed both his residency in neurosurgery and a spine surgery fellowship at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas. His fellowship focused on surgical treatment for the full spectrum of spine pathology, from minimally invasive techniques, including spinal surgical robotics, to complex spine pathologies, including spinal deformity and spinal oncology.
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.
North Texas Brain and Spine Center has an unwavering commitment to helping people in Frisco and Prosper, Texas, live physically active, pain-free lives. Board-certified neurosurgeon Jeffrey Kachmann, MD, and our team take a patient-centered approach to diagnosing and treating a range of chronic pain conditions, including herniated discs, pinched nerves, and degenerative disc disease.
Our physicians prioritize the patient experience — from the initial consultation to postoperative follow-up care. We offer no-rush appointments to make sure people feel heard, respected, and supported so they can make the most informed decisions about their medical care.
North Texas Brain and Spine Center’s offices feature advanced technologies to accurately diagnose the root cause of pain and other symptoms. The state-of-the-art equipment also enables minimally invasive spine surgery for better surgical outcomes and more efficient recoveries.
In addition to back and neck surgery, North Texas Brain and Spine Center offers specialized procedures like disc replacement surgery and treatments for arm and leg pain. Many treatments are available on an outpatient basis, so people can start their recovery at home on the same day.
The experienced medical team collaborates with local specialists and offers referrals for physical therapy, rehabilitative care, and pain management. They also network with experts to support each patient’s emotional, psychological, and functional recovery from neurological trauma and disease.
Our accessible educational resources empower people to stay in control of their health. Our team is passionate about improving each person’s quality of life and encourage open, honest communication at each visit. Staff maintain a welcoming, healing environment and strive to provide the highest quality of care.
Call North Texas Brain and Spine Center in Frisco or Prosper, Texas, today to schedule a consultation. Providers and Facilities can fax referrals to 469-519-5592.
“Dr KACHMANN took the time to go over all of the details regarding my upcoming surgery. He was extremely thorough, answering all of my questions. His staff was polite and considerate. I would recommend Dr KACHMANN’s services to anyone possibly needing back surgery.”
A native Texan, Dr. Denning graduated with honors from Howard Payne University and attended medical school at The University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston, graduating first in his class. In medical school, he was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society and was awarded “Most Outstanding Student” in Anatomy, Biochemistry, Physiology, Microbiology, Immunology, Pathology and Laboratory Medicine.
Dr. Denning is Board Certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgeons. He completed his internship in General Surgery and residency in Neurosurgery at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. His neurosurgical training included chief resident positions at The Methodist Hospital, M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Ben Taub General Hospital, Texas Children’s Hospital and the Michael E. DeBakey Veteran’s Affairs Hospital.
Following his residency, was a fellowship in complex and minimally invasive spine surgery and a preceptorship in cerebrovascular surgery.
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.
Dr. Desaloms graduated from the University of Texas at Austin in 1988 Summa Cum Laude. He then graduated from Baylor College of Medicine in 1992. He completed a residency in Neurosurgery in 1998 after an internship in General Surgery at Baylor in 1993. He was Chief Resident in Neurosurgery from 1997-1998.
Dr. Desaloms has been performing Deep Brain Stimulation for 20 years. It is being used in novel ways to treat a whole host of brain dysfunctions, dramatically increasing the quality of life for his patients.
“I cannot speak highly enough about neurosurgeon Dr. Desaloms and his staff. From the moment you walk in, they truly treat you like family. You feel confident that you are going to be well taken care of, and it’s clear that they consistently prioritize what is best for you as a patient—not just the bottom line of the practice. That level of genuine care and integrity is something you don’t find very often these days, and it makes a meaningful difference.”
John Desaloms, MD
Neurosurgeon
6800 Scenic Drive
Rowlett, TX 75088
4.99(499)
4.9
(149)
Jean Louis Benae, MD
Neurosurgeon 38.2 mi
4.9(149)
8000 Eldorado Parkway
Building E, Suite A
McKinney, TX 75070
Born in Cameroon, and raised in Paris, France, Dr. Jean Louis Benae came to the United States at the age of 20 to attend the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). He pursued a degree in Physiological Sciences and graduated with honors. He continued his education at the David Geffen UCLA School of Medicine, where he obtained his Doctorate in Medicine.
During his graduate medical education, his fascination for neuroscience led him to a neurotrauma research fellowship with the UCLA Brain Injury Research Center. After completing his research fellowship, Dr. Benae began his neurosurgery specialty training at the Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals in Milwaukee.
Throughout his extensive training and professional experience, Dr. Benae has accrued remarkable versatility with complex spine and minimally invasive spine surgery.
His unique approach to spine care involves a comprehensive care model. “In our clinic, we have a comprehensive approach to spine care. From educating you about your disease process to assisting with choices of effective non-surgical treatment modalities, and when indicated you will be offered the latest in minimally invasive spine surgery.”
Dr. Benae is committed to sharing his knowledge and helping those in need. He has organized multiple medical missions to various developing countries, and strives to be active in his local community through participation in health fairs and free educational seminars.
He is Board-Certified and a member of various distinguished national and international neurosurgical societies such as the Congress of Neurological Surgeons, American Association of Neurological Surgeons, North American Spine Society, and AO Spine.
Don’t live in pain. Contact Dr. Benae today and explore your options. Let his experience work for you.
“Dr. Benae and staff are excellent and they treat you with decency and respect.
I believe he is the best surgeon in the area. Had a complex back surgery and he did the work. Much better. Before, some nights, there were tears and max pain. Now there is little. Just needs to heal.”
Jean Louis Benae, MD
Neurosurgeon
8000 Eldorado Parkway
Building E, Suite A
McKinney, TX 75070
4.9(149)
5.0
(7)
North Texas Brain And Spine Center
Neurosurgeon 39.8 mi
North Texas Brain and Spine Center has an unwavering commitment to helping people in Frisco and Prosper, Texas, live physically active, pain-free lives. Board-certified neurosurgeon Jeffrey Kachmann, MD, and our team take a patient-centered approach to diagnosing and treating a range of chronic pain conditions, including herniated discs, pinched nerves, and degenerative disc disease.
Our physicians prioritize the patient experience — from the initial consultation to postoperative follow-up care. We offer no-rush appointments to make sure people feel heard, respected, and supported so they can make the most informed decisions about their medical care.
North Texas Brain and Spine Center’s offices feature advanced technologies to accurately diagnose the root cause of pain and other symptoms. The state-of-the-art equipment also enables minimally invasive spine surgery for better surgical outcomes and more efficient recoveries.
In addition to back and neck surgery, North Texas Brain and Spine Center offers specialized procedures like disc replacement surgery and treatments for arm and leg pain. Many treatments are available on an outpatient basis, so people can start their recovery at home on the same day.
The experienced medical team collaborates with local specialists and offers referrals for physical therapy, rehabilitative care, and pain management. They also network with experts to support each patient’s emotional, psychological, and functional recovery from neurological trauma and disease.
Our accessible educational resources empower people to stay in control of their health. Our team is passionate about improving each person’s quality of life and encourage open, honest communication at each visit. Staff maintain a welcoming, healing environment and strive to provide the highest quality of care.
Call North Texas Brain and Spine Center in Frisco or Prosper, Texas, today to schedule a consultation. Providers and Facilities can fax referrals to 469-519-5592.
“Dr KACHMANN took the time to go over all of the details regarding my upcoming surgery. He was extremely thorough, answering all of my questions. His staff was polite and considerate. I would recommend Dr KACHMANN’s services to anyone possibly needing back surgery.”
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.
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.
