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A native Texan, Dr. Denning graduated with honors from Howard Payne University and attended medical school at The University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston, graduating first in his class. In medical school, he was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society and was awarded “Most Outstanding Student” in Anatomy, Biochemistry, Physiology, Microbiology, Immunology, Pathology and Laboratory Medicine.
Dr. Denning is Board Certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgeons. He completed his internship in General Surgery and residency in Neurosurgery at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. His neurosurgical training included chief resident positions at The Methodist Hospital, M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Ben Taub General Hospital, Texas Children’s Hospital and the Michael E. DeBakey Veteran’s Affairs Hospital.
Following his residency, was a fellowship in complex and minimally invasive spine surgery and a preceptorship in cerebrovascular surgery.
Dr. Taub earned his undergraduate degree from Duke University and his medical degree from Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, GA, where he graduated in the top of his class. He went on to complete a residency in Neurological Surgery at Emory University, where he also served as Chief resident. During his residency, he was awarded a National Institute of Health (NIH)/National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) R25 Grant and worked as a post-doctoral research fellow studying biological neurorestoration and neuromodulation.
He then completed a combined neurosurgery and orthopaedic spine surgery fellowship at the renowned Cleveland Clinic, with focused training in minimally invasive and reconstructive techniques for the full spectrum of spinal disorders, including degenerative, tumor, trauma, rheumatologic, and infectious processes. He complements his comprehensive cranial and spinal oncologic practice with radiosurgical techniques, such as Gamma Knife.
Dr. Desaloms graduated from the University of Texas at Austin in 1988 Summa Cum Laude. He then graduated from Baylor College of Medicine in 1992. He completed a residency in Neurosurgery in 1998 after an internship in General Surgery at Baylor in 1993. He was Chief Resident in Neurosurgery from 1997-1998.
Dr. Desaloms has been performing Deep Brain Stimulation for 20 years. It is being used in novel ways to treat a whole host of brain dysfunctions, dramatically increasing the quality of life for his patients.
A native Texan, Dr. Denning graduated with honors from Howard Payne University and attended medical school at The University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston, graduating first in his class. In medical school, he was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society and was awarded “Most Outstanding Student” in Anatomy, Biochemistry, Physiology, Microbiology, Immunology, Pathology and Laboratory Medicine.
Dr. Denning is Board Certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgeons. He completed his internship in General Surgery and residency in Neurosurgery at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. His neurosurgical training included chief resident positions at The Methodist Hospital, M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Ben Taub General Hospital, Texas Children’s Hospital and the Michael E. DeBakey Veteran’s Affairs Hospital.
Following his residency, was a fellowship in complex and minimally invasive spine surgery and a preceptorship in cerebrovascular surgery.
Dr. Taub earned his undergraduate degree from Duke University and his medical degree from Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, GA, where he graduated in the top of his class. He went on to complete a residency in Neurological Surgery at Emory University, where he also served as Chief resident. During his residency, he was awarded a National Institute of Health (NIH)/National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) R25 Grant and worked as a post-doctoral research fellow studying biological neurorestoration and neuromodulation.
He then completed a combined neurosurgery and orthopaedic spine surgery fellowship at the renowned Cleveland Clinic, with focused training in minimally invasive and reconstructive techniques for the full spectrum of spinal disorders, including degenerative, tumor, trauma, rheumatologic, and infectious processes. He complements his comprehensive cranial and spinal oncologic practice with radiosurgical techniques, such as Gamma Knife.
A native Texan, Dr. Denning graduated with honors from Howard Payne University and attended medical school at The University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston, graduating first in his class. In medical school, he was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society and was awarded “Most Outstanding Student” in Anatomy, Biochemistry, Physiology, Microbiology, Immunology, Pathology and Laboratory Medicine.
Dr. Denning is Board Certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgeons. He completed his internship in General Surgery and residency in Neurosurgery at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. His neurosurgical training included chief resident positions at The Methodist Hospital, M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Ben Taub General Hospital, Texas Children’s Hospital and the Michael E. DeBakey Veteran’s Affairs Hospital.
Following his residency, was a fellowship in complex and minimally invasive spine surgery and a preceptorship in cerebrovascular surgery.
Dr. Zachary Johnson holds a bachelor’s degree in biology from Mississippi College, where he graduated with honors in 2011. After that, he completed medical school at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, earning his MD in 2016. During his time in medical school, he was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha and Phi Kappa Phi Honor Societies, was selected by his peers for induction into the Gold Humanism Honor Society, and received the UMMC Neurosurgery Merit Award.
Following medical school, Dr. Johnson completed both his residency in neurosurgery and a spine surgery fellowship at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas. His fellowship focused on surgical treatment for the full spectrum of spine pathology, from minimally invasive techniques, including spinal surgical robotics, to complex spine pathologies, including spinal deformity and spinal oncology.
Samir B. Lapsiwala, MD, FAANS, FACS, is an experienced Neurosurgeon at Fort Worth Brain & Spine Institute, where patients are treated like family. The practice has offices in Fort Worth and additional offices in Granbury, and Lake Worth, Texas, so that patients can choose the nearest location.
Dr. Lapsiwala graduated Magma Cum Lauded from the University of California at San Diego with a degree in neuroscience. He then pursued his medical degree at Pennsylvania State University, followed by a seven-year neurosurgery residency at the University of Wisconsin at Madison.
During residency, Dr. Lapsiwala received many awards and grants, published numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals, and wrote chapters in textbooks.
After residency, he was privileged to complete a complex spine surgery fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic under the guidance of Dr. Edward Benzel. He was also granted the unique opportunity to train with spine surgery leaders in both orthopedics and neurosurgery fields.
Dr. Lapsiwala has a large amount of experience dealing with Herniated Discs, Spinal Stenosis, and Spinal Fusion.
His treatment philosophy is, first and foremost, to care for his patients as if they were his family or friends. He strongly believes in exhausting all conservative treatment measures first, then taking the most minimally invasive approach if surgery is needed.
Each patient has a unique story, complete with their own problems; therefore, their treatment plan must be equally unique. Dr. Lapsiwala’s goal for his patients is to create the proper treatment plan to get them back to enjoying their lives as quickly as possible.
Voted on by his medical peers, Dr. Lapsiwala has been selected as a “Top Doc” in Neurosurgery by Southlake Style Magazine in 2017.
Dr. Lapsiwala grew up in Los Angeles, California, but has called Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) home since 2009. He and his wife have two children. When he is not working, Dr. Lapsiwala enjoys fishing, watching sports, and traveling.
Minimally Invasive Neurosurgeon, Dr. Anthony Lee is an American board certified, fellowship trained neurosurgeon who completed training in general neurosurgery, endovascular neurosurgery and spine surgery at Wayne State University. Prior to coming to the U.S. in 2002, he finished his six-year neurosurgery residency and is board certified in the Philippines, as well. Dr. Anthony Lee treats all aspects of brain and spine diseases in the least invasive way possible.
He treats all aspects of spinal disease, including degenerative, traumatic and neoplastic conditions affecting the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine. Through the many years of training both in the U.S. and abroad, he has developed a unique skill set that sets him apart as a true Minimally Invasive Brain and Spine Neurosurgeon.
To schedule an appointment with the doctor, for all locations, please contact the office at (817) 878-5333.
After spending most of his childhood in Mississippi, Dr. Haque left to pursue a degree in biomedical engineering at Duke University. He returned to the University of Mississippi for medical school. He then completed a general surgery internship at UT Southwestern/Parkland Hospital in Dallas, followed by neurosurgery residency at the same facility. He also completed a dedicated spine fellowship while at UT Southwestern. Dr. Haque has been in practice at FWBSI since 2010. He is board certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgeons, as well as a fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He treats disorders of the nervous system with a focus on minimally-invasive or motion-preserving technologies whenever possible.
To schedule an appointment with the doctor, for all locations, please contact the office at (817) 878-5333.
Dr. Brent Alford was born on the 7th of June, 1968 in Austin, Texas. After earning a major in Finance from the University of Texas, Dr. Alford went on to receive his Medical Degree from UT Southwestern. He then started his residency in June of 1995 at the Division of Neurosurgery in the Department of Surgery at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, Texas.
To schedule an appointment with the doctor, for all locations, please contact the office at (817) 878-5333.
After spending most of his childhood in Mississippi, Dr. Haque left to pursue a degree in biomedical engineering at Duke University. He returned to the University of Mississippi for medical school. He then completed a general surgery internship at UT Southwestern/Parkland Hospital in Dallas, followed by neurosurgery residency at the same facility. He also completed a dedicated spine fellowship while at UT Southwestern. Dr. Haque has been in practice at FWBSI since 2010. He is board certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgeons, as well as a fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He treats disorders of the nervous system with a focus on minimally-invasive or motion-preserving technologies whenever possible.
To schedule an appointment with the doctor, for all locations, please contact the office at (817) 878-5333.
Anthony W. Lee, MD, FAANS, FACS, is an experienced Neurosurgeon at Fort Worth Brain & Spine Institute, where patients are treated like family. The practice has two offices in Fort Worth and additional offices in Cleburne, Texas, so that patients can choose the nearest location.
Dr. Lee received his undergraduate degree and his doctorate of medicine and completed his internship at the University of the Philippines. He then attended Wayne State University in Michigan to complete his residency and spine and neuro-endovascular fellowship. Dr. Lee has special advanced training in neurovascular, endoscopic, and keyhole approaches.
His practice focuses on conditions in the brain and spine, specifically: brain tumors, pituitary tumors, brain aneurysms, brain arteriovenous malformation, Chiari malformation, trigeminal neuralgia, hemifacial spasms, spine tumors, cervical, lumbar and thoracic stenosis, lumbar spondylolisthesis and lumbar disc herniations.
Dr. Lee believes in providing compassionate care, understanding each patient’s story, and treating every patient as if they were a member of his own family. Dr. Lee also believes in being actively involved in the education of students and fellow physicians in the community concerning neurosurgical conditions.
Voted on by his medical peers, Dr. Lee has consistently been selected as a “Top Doc” in Neurosurgery by Fort Worth Magazine since its inception.
Dr. Lee was born in Manila, Philippines, and came to the United States in 2002. He enjoys spending time with his wife and their five children in his spare time.
Ab Siadati, MD, FAANS, FACS, is an experienced Neurosurgeon at Fort Worth Brain & Spine Institute, where patients are treated like family. The practice has two offices in Fort Worth and additional offices in Weatherford, Texas, so that patients can choose the nearest location.
Dr. Siadati completed his internship in general surgery and residency in neurosurgery at Baylor College of Medicine (BCM), with enfolded complex spine and neuro-oncology-focused study at MD Anderson.
Dr. Siadati uses cutting-edge technology and advanced minimally invasive techniques to ensure optimal outcomes and quick recovery. His practice focuses on adult degenerative spine (cervical spine being his favorite), Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) for movement disorders, nervous system tumors, trigeminal neuralgia, and Chiari malformation.
Patient care and patient education are his top priority. Whether it be a pre-operative or post-operative appointment, Dr. Siadati believes in providing compassionate care to patients and their families and will take the time needed to ease any worries and answer any questions the patient may have.
For this, he has been chosen for Compassionate Doctor Award and Patient’s Choice Award multiple times. His expertise, innovation, and dedication have resulted in many patients with critical cases seeking his care and advice.
Voted on by his medical peers, Dr. Siadati has consistently been selected as a “Top Doc” in Neurosurgery by Fort Worth Magazine since its inception.
He is a current member of several professional organizations, including AANS, CNS, FACS, and TMA.
Dr. Siadati has lived most of his life in Texas, graduating from John Marshall High School in San Antonio in 1990. He and his wife, Maryam, have lived in the Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) area since 2004, with all three of his children being born in Grapevine.
