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Ganesh Rao, MD, Neurosurgery, Houston, TX, St. Luke's Health - Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center

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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 M D Anderson Cancer Center
    University of Texas M D Anderson Cancer CenterFellowship, Neurosurgical Oncology, 2005 - 2006
  • University of Utah Health
    University of Utah HealthResidency, Neurological Surgery, 1999 - 2005
  • University of Utah Health
    University of Utah HealthInternship, Transitional Year, 1998 - 1999
  • University of Arizona College of Medicine
    University of Arizona College of MedicineClass of 1998

Certifications & Licensure

  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 2006 - 2024
  • OK State Medical License
    OK State Medical License 2020 - 2021
  • 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

  • Glioma-Related Epilepsy Insights Revealed
    Glioma-Related Epilepsy Insights RevealedFebruary 15th, 2023
  • The Long Game: The CNS’ Investment in the NINDS/CNS Getch K12 Scholar Award
    The Long Game: The CNS’ Investment in the NINDS/CNS Getch K12 Scholar AwardMay 6th, 2022
  • Monteris Medical Announces Health Care Service Corporation Policy Coverage for Its NeuroBlate® System Laser Interstitial Thermotherapy for Brain Tumors and Epilepsy
    Monteris Medical Announces Health Care Service Corporation Policy Coverage for Its NeuroBlate® System Laser Interstitial Thermotherapy for Brain Tumors and EpilepsyJanuary 6th, 2021
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