Ganesh Rao, MD, Neurosurgery, Houston, TX

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Neurosurgery • Houston, TX

Brain & Spinal Tumor

Marc J. Shapiro Chair of Neurosurgery Baylor College of Medicine

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Summary

  • Dr. Ganesh Rao is the Marc J. Shapiro Chair of Neurosurgery at Baylor College of Medicine. He received his medical degree from University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson and has been in practice 19 years. He practiced at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center for 15 years prior to moving to Baylor College of Medicine. He specializes in brain & spinal tumor and is experienced in neurosurgical oncology.

Education & Training

  • University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
    University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer CenterFellowship, Neurosurgical Oncology, 2005 - 2006
  • University of Utah
    University of UtahResidency, Neurological Surgery, 1999 - 2005
  • University of Utah
    University of UtahInternship, Transitional Year, 1998 - 1999
  • University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson
    University of Arizona College of Medicine - TucsonClass of 1998

Certifications & Licensure

  • OK State Medical License
    OK State Medical License 2020 - 2021
  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 2006 - 2022
  • UT State Medical License
    UT State Medical License 1999 - 2006
  • American Board of Neurological Surgery Neurological Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellow (FAANS) American Association of Neurological Surgeons

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Joint Section on Disorders of the Spine and Peripheral Nerves Approves $300,000 Gift to the Congress of Neurological Surgeons Foundation
    Joint Section on Disorders of the Spine and Peripheral Nerves Approves $300,000 Gift to the Congress of Neurological Surgeons FoundationSeptember 3rd, 2019
  • The Congress of Neurological Surgeons Announces NEUROSURGERY® Publications 2019 Papers of the Year
    The Congress of Neurological Surgeons Announces NEUROSURGERY® Publications 2019 Papers of the YearJuly 30th, 2019
  • The Congress of Neurological Surgeons Announces NEUROSURGERY® Publications 2019 Top Paper of the Year
    The Congress of Neurological Surgeons Announces NEUROSURGERY® Publications 2019 Top Paper of the YearJuly 22nd, 2019
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Professional Memberships

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