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Gavin Britz, MD, Neurosurgery, Houston, TX

GavinBritzMD

Neurosurgery Houston, TX

Brain & Spinal Tumor, Cerebrovascular Neurosurgery, Skull Base

Professor and Chairman, Houston Methodist Hospital

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  • Office

    6560 Fannin St
    Ste 900
    Houston, TX 77030
    Phone+1 713-441-3800
    Fax+1 713-790-5122

Education & Training

  • University of Washington
    University of WashingtonFellowship, Neuroradiology, 2001 - 2003
  • University of Washington
    University of WashingtonResidency, Neurological Surgery, 1993 - 2001
  • Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
    Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineInternship, Transitional Year, 1992 - 1993
  • University of the Witwatersrand
    University of the WitwatersrandClass of 1987

Certifications & Licensure

  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 2013 - 2026
  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 2007 - 2014
  • WA State Medical License
    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

Journal Articles

  • Intracranial Venous Hypertension in Craniosynostosis: Mechanistic Underpinnings and Therapeutic Implications  
    Sandi Lam, Gavin Britz, World Neurosurgery
  • Augmented Reality with Virtual Cerebral Aneurysms: A Feasibility Study  
    Richard 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 Death
    ‘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-Analysis
    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-Analysis
    Letter: Clinical Outcomes of Stereotactic Radiosurgery for Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformations in Pediatric Patients: Systematic Review and Meta-AnalysisSeptember 11th, 2019
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