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Ganesh Rao, MD, Neurosurgery, Houston, TX

GaneshRaoMD

Neurosurgery Houston, TX

Brain & Spinal Tumor

Marc J. Shapiro Chair of Neurosurgery Baylor College of Medicine

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  • Office

    7200 Cambridge Street
    Suite 9A
    Houston, TX 77030
    Phone+1 713-798-4696

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 - 2026
  • 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

  • Human Brain Cancers Fire Electrical Impulses
    Human Brain Cancers Fire Electrical ImpulsesSeptember 6th, 2024
  • Brain Tumors’ Spiking Electrical Signals Reveal Overlooked Neuron-Glia Hybrids
    Brain Tumors’ Spiking Electrical Signals Reveal Overlooked Neuron-Glia HybridsSeptember 5th, 2024
  • Human Brain Cancers Fire Electrical Impulses -- Researchers Reveal Unexpected Hybrid Cell Spiking the Signals
    Human Brain Cancers Fire Electrical Impulses -- Researchers Reveal Unexpected Hybrid Cell Spiking the SignalsSeptember 5th, 2024
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