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  4. Healthgrades Recognition for Brain Surgery

An award-winning, innovative approach to brain surgery.

UAMS Health is recognized as one of the Top 5% in the Nation for Cranial Neurosurgery by Healthgrades.

Leading the State in Neurosurgery

Don’t trust your brain surgery to just anyone. Our team of brain tumor experts, neurosurgeons, and radiation oncologists are utilizing the latest, innovative technology to create personalized treatment plans.

2023 Cranial Neurosurgery Excellence Award

UAMS Health is recognized as one of the Top 5% in the Nation for Cranial Neurosurgery by Healthgrades. This achievement reflects UAMS’s commitment to exceptional healthcare and distinguishes UAMS as one of the nation’s leading hospitals for brain surgery.

Neurosurgery Area of Expertise

Providing State-of-the-Art Surgical Care

“Achieving this award validates our efforts to make sure that Arkansans have access to the most up-to-date surgical technology and surgical options available for treatment of brain tumors, brain aneurysms, movement disorders and epilepsy.”

John D. Day, M.D., Chair of the UAMS Health Department of Neurosurgery

Our Neurosurgery Team of Experts

UAMS Health is the center of innovative neurosurgery in Arkansas. Our neurosurgeons perform research, multiple clinical trials and are the leaders for simple and complex surgeries not available at other centers in Arkansas.

Gregory W. Albert, M.D.

Gregory W. Albert, M.D. Neurosurgeon

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Eylem Öcal, M.D.

Eylem Öcal, M.D. Neurosurgeon

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T. Glenn Pait, M.D.

T. Glenn Pait, M.D. Neurosurgeon

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Viktoras Palys, M.D.

Viktoras Palys, M.D. Neurosurgeon

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Erika A. Petersen, M.D.

Erika A. Petersen, M.D. Neurosurgeon

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Analiz Rodriguez, M.D., Ph.D.

Analiz Rodriguez, M.D., Ph.D. Neurosurgeon

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Deanna M. Sasaki-Adams, M.D.

Deanna M. Sasaki-Adams, M.D. Neurosurgeon

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Hector E. Soriano Baron, M.D.

Hector E. Soriano Baron, M.D. Neurosurgeon

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Tomoko Tanaka, M.D.

Tomoko Tanaka, M.D. Neurosurgeon

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Neurosurgery Clinical Locations

Providing an exceptional patient experience begins with access. Find a provider at the UAMS Health orthopaedic clinic that works best for you.

Arkansas Children's Hospital

Arkansas Children’s Hospital

1 Children’s Way
Little Rock, AR 72202

Appointment Phone Numbers
501-263-2644
Primary Care
501-222-4596
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Neurosurgery Clinic

Neurosurgery Clinic

501 Jack Stephens Drive
UAMS Jackson T. Stephens Spine and Neuroscience Institute
Little Rock, AR 72205

Appointment Phone Number
501-686-5270
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UAMS Medical Center exterior

UAMS Medical Center

4301 W. Markham St.
Little Rock, AR 72205

Appointment Phone Number
501-686-8000
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Make an Appointment Today

When it comes to brain and stroke care, you only want the best. Look no further than the talented team of neurosurgeons at UAMS Health.

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