UTHealth Houston Neurosciences
UTHealth Houston Neurosciences is a large, comprehensive clinical, academic and research-based program that provides the full continuum of neuroscience care. Our group consists of over 150 care providers who are committed to quality outcomes and to each patient’s experience. We are nationally recognized leaders in the treatment of all areas of neurological conditions, offering neurology, neurosurgery, neuroradiology, neuro‑oncology, neurocritical care and pain-management services.
MyUTHealth Patient Portal
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Conditions & Treatments
Find information about how we help treat brain tumors, face pain, cerebrovascular disease and aneurysms, stroke, spine disorders, movement disorders, neuromuscular disorders, back pain, neuro trauma.
Our Specialty Centers
At UTHealth Houston Neurosciences, we bring together highly-trained physicians from many different neuroscience disciplines into focused teams with one goal in mind – helping you with your specific condition.
Patient Education
We know needing to see a neuroscience specialist can be a stressful time. Our aim is to help ease your patient journey. Find forms, clinic and patient portal FAQs, transfer procedures and insurance information.
OUR LEADERSHIP
Louise McCullough, MD, PhD
Professor and Roy M. and Phyllis Gough Huffington Distinguished Chair, Department of Neurology
Nitin Tandon, MD
Professor and Chair ad interim, Vivian L. Smith Department of Neurosurgery
Neurosurgeon and Director of Epilepsy Surgery
Director, Texas Institute for Restorative Neurotechnologies
Arthur Day, MD
Professor and Neurosurgeon
Professor, Vivian L. Smith Department of Neurosurgery
Spiros Blackburn, MD
Associate Professor and Neurosurgeon, Vivian L. Smith Department of Neurosurgery
Residency Program Director
Sean Savitz, MD
Neurologist and Frank M. Yatsu, MD, Chair in Neurology
Director, UTHealth Institute for Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases
Professor, Department of Neurology
Samden Lhatoo, MD
Director, Texas Comprehensive Epilepsy Program
Co-Director, Texas Institute for Restorative Neurotechnologies
Professor, McGovern Distinguished Chair in Neurology, Department of Neurology
Alex Choi, MD
Critical Care Physician and Director, Neurocritical Care
Associate Professor, Vivian L. Smith Department of Neurosurgery
David Sandberg, MD
Neurosurgeon and Director of Pediatric Neurosurgery
Professor, Department of Pediatric Surgery and Vivian L. Smith Department of Neurosurgery
LOCATIONS
News & Events
Learn more about our upcoming events for patients, physicians, and students, and read our recent media stories.
Research
Our physicians are at the forefront of innovation, offering patients who qualify access to the latest clinical trials.
CONTACT US
At UTHealth Houston Neurosciences, we offer patients access to specialized neurological care at clinics across the greater Houston area. To ask us a question, schedule an appointment, or learn more about us, please call (713) 486-8000 or click below to send us a message. If you would like to send a request to be contacted for a clinic appointment, please click the Request an Appointment link. In the event of an emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest Emergency Room.