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Shaan Raza, MD, Neurosurgery, Houston, TX, University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

ShaanRazaMD

Neurosurgery Houston, TX

Brain & Spinal Tumor, Cerebrovascular Neurosurgery, Pituitary Surgery, Skull Base

The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas

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Summary

  • Dr. Shaan Raza is a neurosurgeon in Houston, TX and is affiliated with University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center. He received his medical degree from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. He specializes in skull base, pituitary and brain tumor surgery, and is experienced in chondrosarcoma, chordomas, meningiomas, craniopharyngiomas, pituitary tumors, sinonasal cancers and sarcomas.

Clinical Expertise

  • Craniopharyngioma, Chondrosarcoma, Chordomas, Meningiomas, Craniotomy, Neurosurgical oncology, Skull base surgery, Pituitary surgery, Sarcomas, Nasal cavity and paranasal sinus cancer, Skull base neoplasms, Pituitary Neoplasms

Education & Training

  • New York Presbyterian Hospital
    New York Presbyterian HospitalFellowship, Cerebrovascular & Skull Base Surgery, 2014 - 2014
  • University of Texas M D Anderson Cancer Center
    University of Texas M D Anderson Cancer CenterFellowship, Cerebrovascular & Skull Base Surgery, 2013 - 2014
  • Johns Hopkins University
    Johns Hopkins UniversityResidency, Neurological Surgery, 2007 - 2013
  • Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
    Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineInternship, Transitional Year, 2006 - 2007
  • Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
    Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineClass of 2006
  • Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
    Rensselaer Polytechnic InstituteB.S., Major: Biology; Minor: Social Psychology, Summa Cum Laude, 2002

Certifications & Licensure

  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2021 - Present
  • AZ State Medical License
    AZ State Medical License 2023 - 2026
  • TN State Medical License
    TN State Medical License 2023 - 2025
  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 2013 - 2025
  • MS State Medical License
    MS State Medical License 2023 - 2024
  • WA State Medical License
    WA State Medical License 2023 - 2024
  • LA State Medical License
    LA State Medical License 2023 - 2024
  • American Board of Neurological Surgery Neurological Surgery
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Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Named as Top Doctor Castle Connolly, 2023
  • Honor Appointed to Medical Advisory Board Chondrosarcoma Foundation, 2023
  • Top 1% Provider Physician Referral Service, The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, 2021
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Prognostic Factors and Survival in Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma of the Sinonasal Cavity  
    Steven J Frank, Michael E Kupferman, Diana Bell, Clifton D Fuller, Shaan M Raza, Ehab Y Hanna, Shirley Y Su, Jack Phan, Head & Neck
  • Establishing percent resection and residual volume thresholds affecting survival and recurrence for patients with newly diagnosed intracranial glioblastoma  
    Chaichana KL, Jusue-Torres I, Navarro-Ramirez R, Raza SM, Pascual-Gallego M, Ibrahim A, Hernandez-Hermann M, Gomez L, Ye X, Weingart JD, Olivi A, Blakeley J, Gallia GL..., Neuro Oncol, 1/1/2014
  • Tuberculum Sellae Meningiomas: Evolving Surgical Strategies  
    Raza SM, Effendi ST, DeMonte F, Curr Surg Rep, 1/1/2014
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Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • Temporal Bone Chondrosarcomas: Site Specific Surgical Strategies.
    Raza SM, Gidley PW, Hanna EY, Kupferman ME, Su SY, DeMonte F, World Federation of Skull Base Societies 7th Annual Meeting, 1/1/2016
  • The Role of Multimodality Therapy in the Management of Skull Base Chondrosarcomas.
    Raza SM, Gidley PW, DeMonte F, North American Skull Base Society Annual Meeting, 1/1/2015
  • Early Stage Esthesioneuroblastoma: Is Resection of the Bony Skull Base, Dura and Olfactory Bulb Necessary?
    Su SY, Bell D, Kupferman ME, Roberts D, Raza SM, DeMonte F, Hanna EY, Annual Meeting of the American Head and Neck Society, 1/1/2014
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Lectures

  • Pretemporal Transcavernous 
    Tampa, FL - 2/17/2023
  • Transcavernous Approach for Skull Base Malignancies 
    Tampa, FL - 2/17/2023
  • Has Mortality Improved for Recurrent Clival Chordoma in the Era of Proton Beam and Endoscopic Surgery? 
    Tampa, Florida - 2/2/2023
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Authored Content

  • Journal of Neurosurgical Sciences 2018 June;62(3):339-46September 2018
  • Stereotactic Radiosurgery for Trigeminal Pain Secondary to Recurrent Malignant Skull Base Tumors RelatedApril 2018
  • Stereotactic Radiosurgery for Trigeminal Pain Secondary to Recurrent Malignant Skull Base Tumors RelatedApril 2018

Press Mentions

  • Caregiver: Skull Base Tumor Expertise Saved My Husband’s My Life
    Caregiver: Skull Base Tumor Expertise Saved My Husband’s My LifeNovember 20th, 2019
  • Skull Base Tumor Survivor: MD Anderson’s Expertise Saved My Life
    Skull Base Tumor Survivor: MD Anderson’s Expertise Saved My LifeSeptember 5th, 2019

Committees

  • Co-Chair, Research Committee, North American Skull Base Society 2014 - Present

Professional Memberships

Hospital Affiliations