Dr. Fayaz is an experienced, double board-certified neurosurgeon who specializes in relieving back and neck pain through surgical treatments of herniated discs, spinal stenosis, degenerative disc disease, spinal deformities, trauma and infections, spinal tumors and other spine conditions. He also specializes in the surgical treatment of brain tumors, bleeding and trauma. Dr. Fayaz established The Brain and Spine Institute of North Houston located on the HCA Conroe Medical Center campus. Dr. Imran Fayaz performs surgery on the nervous system. His focus is on the diagnosis, surgical treatment and recommendations for nonsurgical treatment and rehabilitation for disorders of the brain, spinal cord, spinal column, and peripheral nerves. He is fellowship-trained and board-certified in neurological surgery in the United States and Canada. Dr. Fayaz established The Brain & Spine Institute of North Houston in 2009 and has provided neurological surgical care for thousands of patients. His practice covers all aspects of general neurosurgery and spine surgery and serves the North Houston area communities of The Woodlands, Conroe, Tomball, Spring, Willowbrook and Kingwood; however, Dr. Fayaz sees patients seeking relief from all over the country. Education Dr. Fayaz completed his undergraduate education at University College and obtained his medical degree with honors from the Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto. He went on to complete residency training at the renowned University of Toronto Neurosurgical Training Program, including training in Pediatric Neurosurgery at the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, Canada. During his residency, Dr. Fayaz completed research training in the Surgical Scientist Program, obtaining a Master of Science degree from the University of Toronto. This was followed by fellowship training in Neurosurgery at St. Michael's Hospital in Toronto, with a special emphasis on disorders of the skull base, spine and peripheral nerves. Dr. Fayaz has authored clinical and research publications in peer-reviewed journals. Dr. Fayaz has authored many clinical and research publications in peer-reviewed journals. Care Philosophy Dr. Fayaz is a communicator, both with his patients and with the referring physicians. He believes that his patients deserve an accurate diagnosis and a realistic treatment and recovery plan. The majority of patients presenting to a neurosurgeon can be managed conservatively and non-surgically. For this to be determined accurately, however, a thorough clinical and diagnostic assessment must be performed. The primary objective is to understand the patient's symptoms and signs in the context of a comprehensive diagnosis, to then lay the groundwork for treatment. The patient needs to know all the options for treatment, both surgically and non-surgically. This requires a partnership with a team of other healthcare providers, including Neurologists, Pain Management Specialists, Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine Specialists and Therapists.