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| Dr Imran Fayaz |
The Brain & Spine Institute of North Houston was established in 2009 by Dr. Imran Fayaz, originally from Ontario, Canada. Dr. Fayaz has been in practice for twenty years. Dr. Fayaz specializes in General neurosurgery, treatment of brain tumors, cerebral aneurysms, spinal disorders, surgical management of degenerative, neoplastic & traumatic disorders of the spine and fusion & instrumentation of the cervical, thoracic & lumbar spine.
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.
Education & Training
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.
During his residency, Dr. Fayaz completed research training in the Neurosciences as part of 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 spine, skull base and peripheral nerves.
Dr. Fayaz has authored many clinical and research publications in peer-reviewed journals.
Certifications & Memberships
Dr. Fayaz holds certifications with the following organizations:
Diplomate, American Board of Neurological Surgery
Fellow, The American College of Surgeons
Fellow, Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Canada
Dr. Fayaz is also a member of the following professional organizations:
Texas Medical Association
American Medical Association
Texas Association of Neurological Surgeons
Congress of Neurological Surgeons
American Association of Neurological Surgeons
North American Spine Society
North American Skull Base Society
Awards & Honors
1984 – Special Merit Award, Chemical Institute of Canada Ontario Scholar, Ministry of Education
1985 – Ann Shepard Memorial Scholarship, University College Dean’s List, Faculty Scholar, Faculty of Arts and Science
1986 – Dean’s List, Faculty Scholar, Faculty of Arts and Science Research Training Fellowship, Department of Pathology
1987 – Farquharson Research Scholarship, Medical Research Council of Canada
1988 – Farquharson Research Scholarship, Medical Research Council of Canada
1990 – Dr. Gabriel Leung Memorial Scholarship, Faculty of Medicine
1993 – University of Toronto Open Master’s Fellowship, School of Graduate Studies
1994 – Fellowship, Network of Centers of Excellence of Canada Neural Regeneration and Functional Recovery
1995 – Fellowship, Network of Centers of Excellence of Canada Neural Regeneration and Functional Recovery
1998 – Humanitarian Award, Hospital for Sick Children
2001 – Community Service Award, Think First, Kern County Chapter
Areas of Specialty
General microneurosurgery
Minimally invasive brain & spine surgery
Brain tumors, pituitary tumors, hydrocephalus & neuroendoscopy
Spinal artificial disc, total disc replacement & arthroplasty
Fusion & instrumentation of the cervical, thoracic & lumbar spine
Surgical management of degenerative, neoplastic & traumatic disorders of the spine
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