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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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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 Hospital. He received his medical degree from University of the Witwatersrand and has been in practice 29 years. He is one of 48 doctors at Houston Methodist Hospital and one of 14 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 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
  • Neurological Surgery
    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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Professional Memberships

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