ImranFayazMDMSc FRCSC FACS

Neurosurgery • Conroe, TX

Brain & Spinal Tumor, Neurosurgical Spine Surgery, Neurotrauma

Neurosurgeon

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Office
500 Medical Center Blvd.
Suite 222
Conroe, TX 77304
Phone(281) 880-0700
Fax(281) 419-9997
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Summary

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.

Dr. Fayaz Introduction Video

A brief video about The Brain & Spine Institute of North Houston and Dr. Imran Fayaz.

Education & Training

St. Michael’s Hospital, University of TorontoClinical Fellow, Neurosurgery, 1999 - 1999
University of TorontoResidency, Neurosurgery, 1991 - 1998
University of TorontoResearch Fellow, Neuroscience, 1993 - 1995
Wellesley Hospital, University of TorontoInternship, 1990 - 1991
University of Toronto Faculty of MedicineClass of 1990

Certifications & Licensure

TX State Medical License 2005 - 2022
CA State Medical License 1999 - 2022
American Board of Neurological Surgery Neurological Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Community Service Award 2001
Humanitarian Award Hospital for Sick Children, 1998
Fellowship Network of Centers of Excellence of Canada Neural Regeneration and Functional Recovery, 1994, 1995
University of Toronto Open Master’s Fellowship School of Graduate Studies 1993
Dr. Gabriel Leung Memorial Scholarship, Faculty of Medicine 1990
Farquharson Research Scholarship Medical Research Council of Canada, 1987, 1988
Dean’s List, Faculty Scholar, Faculty of Arts and Science 1985, 1986
Research Training Fellowship, Department of Pathology 1986
Ann Shepard Memorial Scholarship University College, 1985
Special Merit Award Special Merit Award, 1984
Ontario Scholar Ministry of Education, 1984
Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons
Fellow (FAANS) American Association of Neurological Surgeons
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Publications & Presentations

Journal Articles

Voltage-Sensitive Calcium Channels Mediate Calcium Entry Into Cultured Mammalian Sympathetic Neurons Following Neurite Transection.
Sattler R, Tymianski M, Fayaz I, Hafner M, and Tator CH, Brain Research
Modeling Axonal Injury In Vitro: Injury and Regeneration Following Acute Neuritic Trauma.
Fayaz I and Tator CH, Journal of Neuroscience Methods
Optic Nerve Sheath Meningioma.
Fayaz I, Gentili F, and Mackenzie IRA, Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Psychiatry
Factitious Clock Drawing and Constructional Apraxia.
Khan I, Fayaz I, Ridgley J, and Wennberg R, Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Psychiatry
Combined Pleomorphic Xanthoastrocytoma-Ganglioglioma of the Cerebellum.
Evans AJ, Fayaz I, Cusimano MD, Laperriere N, and Bilbao JM, Archives of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
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Abstracts/Posters

Management of Cervical Instability with Lateral Mass Plates: Early Results in a Prospective Series of 18 Patients.
Fayaz I and Fehlings MG, Canadian Journal of Neurological Sciences
Assessing Traumatic Injury to Axons in an In Vitro Cell Culture System: Preliminary Results.
Fayaz I and Tator CH, Canadian Journal of Neurological Sciences
Delineating the Nature of Traumatic Axonal Injury in an In Vitro Cell Culture System: Preliminary Findings.
Fayaz I and Tator CH, Journal of Neurotrauma
Regeneration and Dieback Following Acute Neuritic Trauma in an In Vitro Cell Culture Model.
Fayaz I and Tator CH, Journal of Neurotrauma
Central Neurocytoma: Histologic Atypia, Proliferation Potential, and Clinical Outcome.
Mackenzie IRA and Fayaz I, Journal of Neuropathology and Experimental Neurology
Perforating Tuberculous Osteitis of the Skull.
Hodaie M, Fayaz I, Bilbao J, Muller M, and Muller PJ, Canadian Journal of Neurological Sciences
Concurrent Extradural and Intradural Meningioma: A Rare Presentation of Acute Spinal Cord Compression.
Fayaz I, Hodaie M, and Muller PJ, Canadian Journal of Neurological Sciences
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Lectures

Neuroscience Forum.
Mercy Hospital Bakersfield, California, 1999, 2000
Spinal Neuro-Ortho Surgical Forum.
Mercy Hospital Bakersfield, California, 2000
What You Need to Know About Prevention and Treatment.
Women’s Health Conference Bakersfield, California
Osteoporotic Vertebral Compression Fractures: New Options for Treatment.
Women’s Health Conference Bakersfield, California
Integrated Tumor Board.
Bakersfield Memorial Hospital, 2000; Mercy Hospital, Bakersfield, California 1999, 2000
Tumor Board Conference.
Multiple locations, 2005, 2007-2009
Diagnosis, Management and Treatment Options for Osteoporotic Vertebral Compression Fractures.
Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Hospital Neurosciences Lecture Series The Woodlands, Texas
Vertebral Compression Fractures and their Treatment.
Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Hospital The Woodlands, Texas
Spine Injuries.
IIIrd Annual EMS and Trauma Care Conference Conroe, Texas
Pituitary Tumors.
Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Hospital Neurosciences Lecture Series The Woodlands, Texas, 2006
C1, C2 Fractures and their Management.
Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Hospital Neurosciences Lecture Series The Woodlands, Texas
Peri-Operative Nursing Issues in the Care of Neurosurgical Patients.
Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Hospital The Woodlands, Texas
Brain Mapping: Advances in Anatomical and Functional Localization.
California Cancer Registrar’s Association Meeting Bakersfield, California
Neurological Assessment.
Community Critical Care Course Bakersfield, California, 2000. 2001
Vertebral Body Compression Fractures: The Problem, and Treatment Options.
Kyphon Inflatable Bone Tamp Technology Presentation Bakersfield, California
Neurological Assessment: From Bedside to Monitor.
Nursing Symposium, San Joaquin Community Hospital Bakersfield, California
Future Directions for Neurosurgery in Kern County.
Neuroscience Nursing Symposium, San Joaquin Community Hospital Bakersfield, California
Potential Complications of Neurological Surgery: Recognition, Intervention, and Treatment.
Nursing Symposium, San Joaquin Community Hospital Bakersfield, California
Intracranial Pressure (ICP) Monitoring.
Nursing ‘Education on the Run’, San Joaquin Community Hospital Bakersfield, California
Recent Advances in the Management of Neurotrauma and Stroke.
Nursing Symposium, San Joaquin Community Hospital Bakersfield, California
New Directions for Spinal Cord Injury Research.
Canadian Paraplegic Association Meeting Alliston, Ontario
A Prospective Analysis of Results of Lateral Mass Plating of the Cervical Spine: Long Term Follow-Up.
University of Toronto Trauma Research Day Toronto, Ontario
Modeling Axonal Injury In Vitro: Injury, Regeneration, and Calcium Dynamics Following Acute Neuritic Trauma.
William S. Keith Professorship in Neurosurgery Toronto, Ontario
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