Procedure

Brain Surgery

Surgery that opens the skull to treat a problem in the brain, such as a tumor, bleeding or aneurysm.

Also called: craniotomy, brain tumor surgery

Who Can Help with Brain Surgery?

• Neurosurgeons

  A surgeon who operates on the brain, spine and nerves, including treatment of tumors, herniated discs and spinal injuries.

Find Neurosurgeons Near You

Where Practices List Brain Surgery

Cities where practice websites say they offer it.

• Syracuse, NY (448)
• Littleton, CO (180)
• Scottsdale, AZ (115)
• Lakewood, CO (37)
• Lone Tree, CO (11)
• Atlanta, GA (7)
• San Jose, CA (5)

Related

• Artificial Disc Replacement
• Back Pain
• Brain Aneurysm
• Brain Tumor
• Chiari Malformation
• Deep Brain Stimulation
• Degenerative Disc Disease
• Discectomy
• Dystonia
• Epilepsy
• Epilepsy Surgery
• Essential Tremor
• Head Injury
• Herniated Disc
• Hydrocephalus
• Intrathecal Pain Pump