Dr. Shelby Burks – Neurosurgeon Coral Gables, Florida

Dr. Stephen Shelby Burks is widely renowned as the leading neurosurgeon in Coral Gables, Florida, serving patients with diseases and disorders of the brain, spine, and nervous system. His expertise lies in performing advanced and minimally-invasive neurosurgeries.

The Burks Spine Surgery Institute specializes in conducting all types of neurosurgeries by offering comprehensive and personalized treatment options to patients. Traditional spine surgery is performed by the team after assessing the condition. Dr. Burks also adopts the latest radiosurgery techniques if needed.

Neurosurgery has proven to be an effective treatment option for a wide range of neurological conditions. However, as experienced medical professionals who have performed hundreds of surgeries, Dr. Burks understands the risks involved with these procedures, which is also the reason he explores all possible treatment options before finally suggesting surgery. Surgery in the majority of neurological cases is considered to be helpful in relieving symptoms and improving the patient’s overall health and well-being.

Types of Neurosurgery Performed at Burk Spine Surgery Institute

Dr. Stephen Shelby Burks holds a specialization in the field of neurosurgery and has received additional training in areas beyond general neurosurgery.

We offer the following neurosurgery services:

• Brain tumor surgery
• Endoscopic or endonasal neurosurgery
• Peripheral nerve surgery
• Functional neurosurgery (high-intensity focused ultrasound deep brain stimulation)
• Skull-base tumor surgery
• Back, neck, and spine surgery
• Cerebrovascular neurosurgery (thrombectomy, coiling, and Woven EndoBridge (WEB) device placement)
• Radio surgery

Neurosurgery, under the guidance of Dr. Burks, is performed by using interoperative MRIs and CT scans, which help track accurate brain and spine status during neurosurgery. This advanced technology plays a crucial role in offering more precise treatment, ensuring patient safety, and improving outcomes.

Why Prefer Dr. Burks for Neurosurgery?

If you have been diagnosed with a condition of the brain or nerve, it is important to get the best care under the guidance of experienced specialists. Dr. Burks, being a specialist in this area, has experience treating over 150 neurological disorders. He keeps himself upgraded in the field of neurosurgery through groundbreaking research, introducing the best treatment, and creating new hope for patients and their families. The facility owned by Dr. Burks is fully equipped with the advanced tools and equipment needed to conduct surgeries and treatments. Other reasons to get treated by Dr. Burks include:

• A team of top board-certified neurosurgeons working for Dr. Burks
• International patients are flowing into Florida for treatment.
• Multiple Insurances Accepted
• Advanced Technologies
• State-of-the-Art Facility