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Thomas Luerssen, MD, Neurosurgery, Houston, TX

ThomasG.LuerssenMD

Neurosurgery • Houston, TX

Professor, Neurosurgery, Baylor College of Medicine

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  • Office

    6621 Fannin St
    123001
    Houston, TX 77030
    Phone+1 832-822-3950
    Fax+1 713-796-9636

Education & Training

  • University of Pennsylvania Health System
    University of Pennsylvania Health SystemResidency, Neurological Surgery, 1983 - 1984
  • Indiana University School of Medicine
    Indiana University School of MedicineResidency, Neurological Surgery, 1977 - 1981
  • Indiana University School of Medicine/Methodist Hospital
    Indiana University School of Medicine/Methodist HospitalInternship, Transitional Year, 1976 - 1977
  • Indiana University School of Medicine
    Indiana University School of MedicineClass of 1976

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1984 - 2026
  • IN State Medical License
    IN State Medical License 1976 - 2025
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 1982 - 2024
  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 2008 - 2024
  • NV State Medical License
    NV State Medical License 1985 - 2023
  • American Board of Neurological Surgery Neurological Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • America's Top Doctors Castle Connolly, 2002-2014
  • Top Doctors:SE Texas Castle Connolly, 2013
  • Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • In Memoriam: John Edward Kalsbeck, MD (1928–2017)  
    Andrew Jea, Thomas G Luerssen, Daniel H Fulkerson, Neurosurgery

Authored Content

  • Ventricular Catheter Entry Site and Not Catheter Tip Location Predicts Shunt Survival: A Secondary Analysis of 3 Large Pediatric Hydrocephalus Studies RelatedApril 2018
  • Ventricular Catheter Entry Site and Not Catheter Tip Location Predicts Shunt Survival: A Secondary Analysis of 3 Large Pediatric Hydrocephalus StudiesApril 2018

Press Mentions

  • In Memoriam: John Edward Kalsbeck, MD (1928–2017)
    In Memoriam: John Edward Kalsbeck, MD (1928–2017)July 19th, 2017
  • Best of the Best in Care: Meet Houston's Top Doctors 2016
    Best of the Best in Care: Meet Houston's Top Doctors 2016October 21st, 2016

Professional Memberships

Dr. Thomas Luerssen, Dr. Thomas Luerssen, MD, Dr. T Luerssen, Dr. Thomas G. Luerssen