Vivian L Smith Department of Neurosurgery

Message from the Chair

The Vivian L. Smith Department of Neurosurgery at McGovern Medical School is committed to advancing neurosurgical care, education, and research. As part of UTHealth Houston Neurosciences, we deliver exceptional patient care, drive innovative research, and provide premier training for future neurosurgeons.

We are expanding our clinical services to become a national and international leader in neuroscience, establishing Centers of Excellence in areas such as brain, skull base and pituitary tumors, cerebrovascular conditions, degenerative and deformity disorders of the spine, functional neurosurgery, neurotrauma, and others. Whether it is through unique multidisciplinary programs, such as the Texas Institute for Restorative Neurotechnologies (TIRN) or the planned Center for Neuroscience Innovation and Education (CINE) and other advanced programs, we will continue to uphold our commitment to academic excellence, multidisciplinary collaboration, and compassion for those who matter most – our patients.

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Neurosurgery Leadership

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  Jacques Morcos, MD
  

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  Professor and John P. and Kathrine G. McGovern Distinguished Chair in Neuroscience

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  Nitin Tandon, MD

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  Vice President, Strategy & Development

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  Spiros Blackburn, MD

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  Residency Program Director

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  Peng R. Chen, MD

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  Director, Endovascular Neurosurgery
  Director, Endovascular Fellowship Program

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  Huimahn A. Choi, MD
  

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  Director, Neurocritical Care

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  Arthur L. Day, MD

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  Education Director, Residency Program

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  Reza Sadeghi, MD

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  Director, Community Neurology

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  Nadya Dhanani, MD

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  Division Chief, Pain Management