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Comprehensive Brain Tumor Center

Brain Tumor Specialists

Treatment for patients with brain tumors is best developed by a team that includes tumor physicians from various medical specialties. Our brain tumor doctors include some of the best neurosurgeons, neuro-oncologists, radiation oncologists, pathologists and other specialists. We combine the latest imaging and monitoring methods to offer patients an unparalleled variety of treatment approaches. And our strong support staff assists patients and families in coping with these difficult diagnoses.

Meet Our Team: Neurosurgeons | Neuro-Oncologists | Otolaryngologists | Radiation Oncologists | Pediatric Specialists

Neurosurgeons

  • Chetan Bettegowda, M.D., Ph.D.

    Expertise: Brain Tumors, CyberKnife and Stereotactic Radiosurgery, Gliomas, Meningiomas, Metastatic Brain Tumors

  • Henry Brem, M.D.

    Expertise: Acoustic Neuromas, Brain Cancer, Brain Tumors, Glioblastoma, Gliomas

  • Youssef G Comair, M.D.

    Expertise: Acoustic Neuromas, Amygdalohippocampectomy, Brain Tumors, Deep Brain Stimulation, Degenerative Disc Disease

  • Gary Gallia, M.D., Ph.D.

    Expertise: Brain Cancer, Brain Tumors, Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Leaks, Cholesterol Granuloma, Chordomas

  • Judy Huang, M.D.

    Expertise: Acute Stroke Care, Aneurysm Repair, Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage (ASH), Arteriovenous Malformations (AVM), Brain Cancer

  • Christopher Jackson, M.D.

    Expertise: Acoustic Neuromas, Arteriovenous Malformations (AVM), Brain Tumors, Cerebral Aneurysms, Cerebrovascular Neurosurgery

  • David Lin, M.D., Ph.D.

    Expertise: Brain Metastases, Brain Tumors, Cervical Spine Disease, Endoscopic Brain Neurosurgery, Glioblastoma

  • Raj Mukherjee, M.D., M.P.H.

    Expertise: Acoustic Neuromas, Brain Cancer, Brain Metastases, Brain Stem Tumors, Brain Tumors

  • Jordina Rincon Torroella, M.D.

    Expertise: Acoustic Neuromas, Brain Cancer, Brain Metastases, Brain Tumors, Endoscopic Brain Neurosurgery

  • Rafael Tamargo, M.D.

    Expertise: Acoustic Neuromas, Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage (ASH), Aneurysms, Arteriovenous Fistulas (AVF), Arteriovenous Malformations (AVM)

  • Jon Weingart, M.D.

    Expertise: Acoustic Neuromas, Brain Cancer, Brain Tumors, Cervical Degenerative Disc Disease, Chiari Malformations

  • Risheng Xu, M.D., Ph.D., A.M.

    Expertise: Acoustic Neuromas, Arteriovenous Malformations (AVM), Cerebral Aneurysms, CyberKnife and Stereotactic Radiosurgery, Dural Arteriovenous Fistulas

Neurosurgery Advanced Practice Providers

Christie Adams, PA-C

Specialties: brain tumors, meningioma, glioma, metastatic brain tumors, and pituitary tumors, and trigeminal neuralgia

Christie Adams

Jill Anderson, PA-C

Specialties: brain tumors, meningioma, vestibular schwannoma, gliomas, metastatic brain tumors, pituitary tumors

Jill Anderson

Ashley Kang, PA-C

Specialties: brain tumors, meningioma, glioma, metastatic brain tumor, skull-based tumor, pituitary adenoma, Rathke's cleft cyst, and craniopharyngioma

Ashley Kang

Carla Scott, PA-C

Specialties: brain tumors, meningioma, glioma, pituitary adenoma, vestibular schwannoma, subependymoma, trigeminal neuralgia, Chiari malformation, cerebral aneurysms, and cerebral vascular malformations

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Neuro-Oncologists

Neuro-Oncology Advanced Practice Providers

Lindsay Blair, MSN, CRNP

Specialties: gliomas, brain tumors, spine tumors, meningiomas, vestibular schwannoma, pituitary adenoma, tumor imaging

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Otolaryngologists

  • Kofi Boahene, M.D.

    Expertise: Acoustic Neuromas, Bell's Palsy, Blepharoplasty, Botulinum Toxin Injections, Buccal Fat Removal

  • Francis Xavier Creighton JR, M.D.

    Expertise: Acoustic Neuromas, Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Leaks, Cholesteatoma, Cochlear Implantation, Neurofibromatosis

  • Shaun C. Desai, M.D.

    Expertise: Bell's Palsy, Blepharoplasty, Botulinum Toxin Injections, Brow Lift, Buccal Fat Removal

  • Deepa Galaiya, M.D.

    Expertise: Acoustic Neuromas, Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Leaks, Cholesteatoma, Cochlear Implantation, Conductive Hearing Loss

  • Masaru Ishii, M.D., Ph.D.

    Expertise: Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Leaks, Cholesterol Granuloma, Chordomas, Chrondrosarcoma, Chronic Sinonasal Infection and Ear Disease

  • Wayne Koch, M.D.

    Expertise: Basal Cell Cancer of the Head and Neck, Head and Neck Cancers, Head and Neck Surgery, Head and Neck Tumors, HPV- Related Head and Neck Cancer

  • Nyall London JR, M.D., Ph.D.

    Expertise: Basal Cell Cancer of the Head and Neck, Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Leaks, Chronic Sinusitis, Encephalocele, Endoscopic Frontal Sinus Surgery

  • Wojtek Mydlarz, M.D.

    Expertise: Aerodigestive Disorders, Basal Cell Cancer of the Head and Neck, Carcinoma of the Tongue, Head and Neck Cancers, Head and Neck Conditions

  • Murray Ramanathan Jr., M.D.

    Expertise: Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Leaks, Chronic Sinusitis with Polyps, Complex Skull Reconstruction, Endoscopic Frontal Sinus Surgery, Esthesioneuroblastoma

  • Nicholas Rowan, M.D.

    Expertise: Chronic Sinusitis, Endoscopic Frontal Sinus Surgery, Endoscopic Orbital Decompression, Endoscopic Sinus Surgery, Endoscopic Tear Duct Surgery

  • Matthew Stewart, M.D., Ph.D.

    Expertise: Acoustic Neuromas, Cochlear Implantation, Hearing Disorders, Hearing Loss, Hearing Restoration

  • Bryan Kevin Ward, M.D.

    Expertise: Acoustic Neuromas, Bilateral Loss of Vestibular Sensation, Bone Anchored Hearing Devices, Cholesteatoma, Chronic Otitis Media

Radiation Oncologists

Radiation Oncology Advanced Practice Providers

Christy Brewer, MS

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Lisa Katulis, MSN, MHA, MBA

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