Gavin Britz MD
Brain & Spinal Tumor, Cerebrovascular Neurosurgery, Skull Base
Professor and Chairman, Houston Methodist Hospital
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Overview of Dr. Britz
Dr. Gavin Britz is a neurosurgeon in Houston, TX and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital, and Texas Children's. He received his medical degree from University of the Witwatersrand and has been in practice 39 years. He is one of 59 doctors at Houston Methodist Hospital and one of 15 doctors at Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital who specialize in Neurosurgery. He has more than 100 publications and over 500 citings.
Education & Training
University of WashingtonFellowship, Neuroradiology, 2001 - 2003- University of WashingtonResidency, Neurological Surgery, 1993 - 2001
Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineInternship, Transitional Year, 1992 - 1993
University of the WitwatersrandClass of 1987
Certifications & Licensure
TX State Medical License 2013 - 2028
NC State Medical License 2007 - 2014
WA State Medical License 1999 - 2009
American Board of Neurological Surgery Neurological Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Most Compassionate Doctor American Registry
- Fellow (FAANS) American Association of Neurological Surgeons
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Medical Device Recalls in Neurosurgery: A United States Regulatory Analysis.Lokeshwar S Bhenderu, Paras Gupta, Andrew Schindler, Shourya Kumar, Jesus G Cruz-Garza
Neurosurgery Practice. 2026-10-01 - Utilization of the PK Papyrus Covered Stent for the Treatment of Direct Carotid Cavernous Fistulas: A Case Series.Lindsey M Schwartz, Paras Gupta, Shourya Kumar, Jaime R Guerrero, Marcus S Wong
Neurosurgery Practice. 2026-10-01 - Ventral Epidural Stimulation Restores Forelimb Function and Reduces Microglial Activation after Subacute Cervical Spinal Cord Injury.Matthew K Hogan, Allison M Frazier, Daisy Delgado, Ana G Gutierrez, Cinzia Stigliano
Journal of Neurotrauma. 2026-08-04
Journal Articles
- Augmented Reality with Virtual Cerebral Aneurysms: A Feasibility StudyRichard Klucznik, Gavin W Britz, World Neurosurgery
Authored Content
- Augmented Reality with Virtual Cerebral Aneurysms: A Feasibility StudyAugust 2018
- A Comparison of Cerebellar Retraction Pressures in Posterior Fossa Surgery: Extended Retrosigmoid Versus Traditional Retrosigmoid ApproachFebruary 2018
Press Mentions
‘Don’t Write It off’: Advice from Brain Injury Experts After Bob Saget’s DeathFebruary 10th, 2022
Letter: Clinical Outcomes of Stereotactic Radiosurgery for Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformations in Pediatric Patients: Systematic Review and Meta-AnalysisDecember 1st, 2019- Letter: Clinical Outcomes of Stereotactic Radiosurgery for Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformations in Pediatric Patients: Systematic Review and Meta-AnalysisSeptember 11th, 2019
Grant Support
- Methods and devices to assist and improve cerebrospinal fluid drainageMETHODIST HOSPITAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE2022–2025
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
- Member
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