Finding a Neurosurgeon

The American Association of Neurological Surgeons, a professional organization representing this medical specialty, now offers an online program that helps users locate a board-certified neurosurgeon in their area.

You can use the tool to see if the neurosurgeon suggested to you is board-certified, or you can create a list of board-certified neurosurgeons in your city, state or country, worldwide. This easy-to-use, free program can be found at www.neurosurgerytoday.org/findaneuro

If you are not sure of the importance of “board certification” the site offers an explanation, as well. Active members of this list may also be certified by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCS) or the Mexican Council of Neurosurgical Surgery (MCNS). International members are certified by the certifying board in their country.

If you do not have access to the internet, their office may also be reached by telephone or paper mail:

The American Board of Neurological Surgery.
6550 Fannin Street, Suite 2139
Houston, TX 77030
Phone: +1 (713) 441-6015
Fax: +1 (713) 794-0207
Email: abns@tmh.tmc.edu

If you have a physician you are happy with, who has done a good job for you, please share the name and contact information with the office. We will keep your doctor on our newsletter list, and will be able to supply the name to another patient in your geographic area. Thank you!

As printed in the VHL Family Forum 13:1, April 2005. For permission to reprint, please contact VHL Family Alliance, editor@vhl.org. Further information is available from the VHL Family Alliance, info@vhl.org.