Inova Neurosurgery Team

Integrated Neurosurgical Care Team and Patient-Centered Approach Alongside our talented neurosurgeons, our highly specialized nurse practitioners and physician assistants assist with your care throughout diagnosis, treatment and recovery. Our patient-centered approach means we turn no case away, no matter how complex. The team at Inova Neurosurgery works together to deliver superior outcomes and experiences Neurosurgeons Our neurosurgeons are each fellowship-trained subspecialist with expertise in spine, vascular, functional, tumor, skull base and/or neurotrauma. Watch Video Nilesh A Vyas, MD A member of Inova Medical Group Close description about Inova Medical Group members The doctors of Inova Medical Group are Inova’s premier primary care and specialty physicians, offering top-notch medical expertise, full access to Inova facilities, and the convenience of integrated electronic medical records. Specialty: Neurological Surgery Close description about Inova Medical Group members Board-certified specialties granted by an ABMS Member Board. Learn more about board certification. Clinical Interests: Brain Cancer/Tumors, Carotid Artery Disease, Pituitary tumors, Spine Problems/Surgery and Treatments Close Areas of special interest identified by the physician or additional training completed. Years of Experience: 23 Save Watch Video Sidhartha Chandela, MD A member of Inova Medical Group Close description about Inova Medical Group members The doctors of Inova Medical Group are Inova’s premier primary care and specialty physicians, offering top-notch medical expertise, full access to Inova facilities, and the convenience of integrated electronic medical records. Specialty: Neurological Surgery Close description about Inova Medical Group members Board-certified specialties granted by an ABMS Member Board. Learn more about board certification. Clinical Interests: Brain Injury, Brain Problems and Treatment, Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery, Stroke Close Areas of special interest identified by the physician or additional training completed. Years of Experience: 21 Save Watch Video Leon E Moores, MD A member of Inova Medical Group Close description about Inova Medical Group members The doctors of Inova Medical Group are Inova’s premier primary care and specialty physicians, offering top-notch medical expertise, full access to Inova facilities, and the convenience of integrated electronic medical records. Specialty: Neurological Surgery Close description about Inova Medical Group members Board-certified specialties granted by an ABMS Member Board. Learn more about board certification. Clinical Interests: Children's Brain Cancer/Tumors, Children's Brain Problems and Treatment, Children's Craniofacial Deformities, Craniofacial Deformities, Pediatric Neurosurgery Close Areas of special interest identified by the physician or additional training completed. Years of Experience: 33 Save Mahesh Bhaskar Shenai, MD A member of Inova Medical Group Close description about Inova Medical Group members The doctors of Inova Medical Group are Inova’s premier primary care and specialty physicians, offering top-notch medical expertise, full access to Inova facilities, and the convenience of integrated electronic medical records. Specialty: Neurological Surgery Close description about Inova Medical Group members Board-certified specialties granted by an ABMS Member Board. Learn more about board certification. Clinical Interests: Brain Cancer/Tumors, Brain Injury, Functional Neurosurgery (Brain Stimulation), Spine Problems/Surgery and Treatments Close Areas of special interest identified by the physician or additional training completed. Years of Experience: 18 Save Kristopher G Hooten, MD A member of Inova Medical Group Close description about Inova Medical Group members The doctors of Inova Medical Group are Inova’s premier primary care and specialty physicians, offering top-notch medical expertise, full access to Inova facilities, and the convenience of integrated electronic medical records. Specialty: Neurological Surgery Close description about Inova Medical Group members Board-certified specialties granted by an ABMS Member Board. Learn more about board certification. Years of Experience: 14 Save Watch Video Mateo Ziu, MD A member of Inova Medical Group Close description about Inova Medical Group members The doctors of Inova Medical Group are Inova’s premier primary care and specialty physicians, offering top-notch medical expertise, full access to Inova facilities, and the convenience of integrated electronic medical records. Specialty: Neurological Surgery Close description about Inova Medical Group members Board-certified specialties granted by an ABMS Member Board. Learn more about board certification. Clinical Interests: Brain Cancer/Tumors, Brain Problems and Treatment, Pituitary tumors, Spine disease/tumor Close Areas of special interest identified by the physician or additional training completed. Years of Experience: 22 Save Gillian Harrison, MD A member of Inova Medical Group Close description about Inova Medical Group members The doctors of Inova Medical Group are Inova’s premier primary care and specialty physicians, offering top-notch medical expertise, full access to Inova facilities, and the convenience of integrated electronic medical records. Specialty: Neurological Surgery (Eligible) Close description about Inova Medical Group members Board-certified specialties granted by an ABMS Member Board. Learn more about board certification. Years of Experience: 10 Save Watch Video John F Hamilton, MD A member of Inova Medical Group Close description about Inova Medical Group members The doctors of Inova Medical Group are Inova’s premier primary care and specialty physicians, offering top-notch medical expertise, full access to Inova facilities, and the convenience of integrated electronic medical records. Specialty: Neurological Surgery Close description about Inova Medical Group members Board-certified specialties granted by an ABMS Member Board. Learn more about board certification. Clinical Interests: Brain Cancer/Tumors, Brain Injury, Peripheral Nerve, Spine Problems/Surgery and Treatments Close Areas of special interest identified by the physician or additional training completed. Years of Experience: 29 Save Watch Video Raqeeb Haque, MD A member of Inova Medical Group Close description about Inova Medical Group members The doctors of Inova Medical Group are Inova’s premier primary care and specialty physicians, offering top-notch medical expertise, full access to Inova facilities, and the convenience of integrated electronic medical records. Specialty: Neurological Surgery Close description about Inova Medical Group members Board-certified specialties granted by an ABMS Member Board. Learn more about board certification. Clinical Interests: Back Pain, Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery, Neck Problems/Surgery and Treatments, Robotic Surgery, Scoliosis Close Areas of special interest identified by the physician or additional training completed. Years of Experience: 18 Save Watch Video Andrew A Fanous, MD A member of Inova Medical Group Close description about Inova Medical Group members The doctors of Inova Medical Group are Inova’s premier primary care and specialty physicians, offering top-notch medical expertise, full access to Inova facilities, and the convenience of integrated electronic medical records. Specialty: Neurological Surgery Close description about Inova Medical Group members Board-certified specialties granted by an ABMS Member Board. Learn more about board certification. Clinical Interests: Back Pain, Brain Cancer/Tumors, Brain Injury, Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery, Spine Problems/Surgery and Treatments Close Areas of special interest identified by the physician or additional training completed. Years of Experience: 12 Save Watch Video Ameet V Chitale, MD A member of Inova Medical Group Close description about Inova Medical Group members The doctors of Inova Medical Group are Inova’s premier primary care and specialty physicians, offering top-notch medical expertise, full access to Inova facilities, and the convenience of integrated electronic medical records. Specialty: Neurological Surgery Close description about Inova Medical Group members Board-certified specialties granted by an ABMS Member Board. Learn more about board certification. Clinical Interests: Brain Problems and Treatment, Carotid Artery Disease, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Spine Problems/Surgery and Treatments, Stroke Close Areas of special interest identified by the physician or additional training completed. Years of Experience: 12 Save Watch Video James M Ecklund, MD A member of Inova Medical Group Close description about Inova Medical Group members The doctors of Inova Medical Group are Inova’s premier primary care and specialty physicians, offering top-notch medical expertise, full access to Inova facilities, and the convenience of integrated electronic medical records. Specialty: Neurological Surgery Close description about Inova Medical Group members Board-certified specialties granted by an ABMS Member Board. Learn more about board certification. Clinical Interests: Brain Cancer/Tumors, Brain Injury, Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery, Neck Problems/Surgery and Treatments, Spine Problems/Surgery and Treatments Close Areas of special interest identified by the physician or additional training completed. Years of Experience: 36 Save Watch Video James Warren Leiphart, MD A member of Inova Medical Group Close description about Inova Medical Group members The doctors of Inova Medical Group are Inova’s premier primary care and specialty physicians, offering top-notch medical expertise, full access to Inova facilities, and the convenience of integrated electronic medical records. Specialty: Neurological Surgery Close description about Inova Medical Group members Board-certified specialties granted by an ABMS Member Board. Learn more about board certification. Clinical Interests: Brain Cancer/Tumors, Brain Injury, Epileptic Conditions/Treatments, Spine Problems/Surgery and Treatments Close Areas of special interest identified by the physician or additional training completed. Years of Experience: 26 Save Meet our Staff Our highly specialized nurse practitioners, registered nurses, licensed practical nurses and physician access associates contribute to your care from diagnosis to treatment to recovery. Nurse Practitioners Jessica Balko, FNP A member of Inova Medical Group Close description about Inova Medical Group members The doctors of Inova Medical Group are Inova’s premier primary care and specialty physicians, offering top-notch medical expertise, full access to Inova facilities, and the convenience of integrated electronic medical records. Specialty: Family Nurse Practitioner Close description about Inova Medical Group members Board-certified specialties granted by an ABMS Member Board. Learn more about board certification. 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