Dr. Brent Morgan, MD

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55 y/o

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Dr. Brent Morgan, MD is a neurosurgery specialist in Spokane, WA and has been practicing for 24 years. He specializes in neurosurgery, neurological spine reconstructive surgery, and more.Read his story

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(509) 416-6913

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Rockwood Neurosurgery

801 W 5th Ave Ste 525

Spokane, WA 99204

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Aetna
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
Cigna
Commercial Insurance Company
First Health (Coventry Health Care)
Government Employees Health Association (GEHA)
Health Net
Humana
MultiPlan
Tricare
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Subdural Hemorrhage

very high

more than 98% of peers

Spine Fractures, Traumatic

very high

more than 98% of peers

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more than 98% of peers

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Dr. Morgan's bio

This content was provided by Dr. Morgan "Dr. Morgan was raised in Dallas and attended college at Baylor University. After receiving a Bachelor of Science degree, he attended and graduated from the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston. He was elected as a member of Alpha Omega Alpha, the medical honor society, and was recognized with an award for outstanding academic performance by the Department of Surgery. He began his residency in Neurological Surgery at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston. When the chairman of the program moved to the University of Maryland, he was invited to accompany him to complete his training under his guidance. He completed his residency training as Chief Resident in Neurological Surgery and Neurotrauma at the University of Maryland in Baltimore. After his residency, he served as an assistant professor in the Department of Neurological Surgery at the University of Maryland. He also had the privilege of being the director of the neurotrauma program at the Shock Trauma Center, one of the nation's most respected institutions for treatment of trauma related disorders of the brain and spine. Dr. Morgan also was the director of the Complex Spine Surgery Program at the University of Maryland. Dr. Morgan returned to Texas in 1996 to pursue a private practice in Neurological Surgery. He was certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery in 1997. He has been named as one of Dallas' best doctors by D Magazine for the last ten years. He was the only neurosurgeon in the Dallas area named as a "Super Doctor" by Texas Monthly for 2005 and 2006. These are both determined by the nomination of other physicians. He treats complex brain and spine conditions, specializing in the latest surgical techniques for brain and spine surgery, including image-guided techniques, minimally invasive surgical procedures and use of the BrainSuite for precise treatment of intracranial tumors. Dr. Morgan has recently been named the Director of Neurosurgery for The Medical Center of Plano and Medical Center of McKinney and is the founder of the Texas Institute of Spine and Neurosurgery. His reputation for excellence is recognized as his fellow neurosurgeons routinely refer patients to him when dealing with more difficult patient cases. His patient-centered approach to treatment begins with the most conservative treatments available. While surgical procedures are often needed, Dr. Morgan has maintained that conservative treatment of spinal disorders is always the treatment of choice and believes that all nonsurgical treatments such as physical therapy or pain management should be attempted before surgery is considered. He has found that most patients can delay or avoid surgery if these measures are undertaken. When surgical treatments are required Dr. Morgan has experience with the advance treatments for disorders of the brain and spine. He performs minimally invasive approaches for procedures when appropriate. These techniques result in shorter hospital stays, less pain and quicker recovery compared to the more invasive procedures. Also, computer guided approaches to both spine and brain disorders have improved the ability to treat these problems. Dr. Morgan currently is active in programs that serve to educate other physicians in performing the newer and more advanced procedures. He has served as a consultant to several corporations and teaches courses throughout the year in conjunction with these companies at various sites around the country. He has been involved in clinical studies involving cervical and lumbar fusions, cervical artificial discs and treatment of brain tumors with chemotherapy and radiation. Dr. Morgan has dedicated his time to participate in medical missions in Vietnam and Bulgaria. During these missions, lifesaving procedures were performed on several children. A significant need for neurosurgical expertise was identified there, and Dr. Morgan will be involved with future missions to Vietnam, Bulgaria and Serbia to help train neurosurgeons there."

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Care Philosophy

This content was provided by Dr. Morgan "Since returning to the Dallas area, he has maintained a balance in treating patients with both brain and spine related disorders. He has performed over 3,000 cervical and lumbar procedures during his career. These procedures include cervical and lumbar discectomies, laminectomies and fusions as well as removal of spinal cord tumors. He also has been active in treating brain tumors, intracranial vascular AVM's and aneurysms as well as other disorders of the brain.

Dr. Morgan is the Medical Director of Neurological Surgery at the Medical Center of Plano."

6 Specialties

Neurosurgery
Brain Aneurysms
Brain Injury Neurology
Minimally Invasive Neurological Spine Surgery
Neurological Spine Reconstructive Surgery
Neurological Spine Surgery

1 Board Certifications

Neurosurgery
Accredited by: American Board of Neurological Surgery*

116 Conditions Treated

Acoustic Neuroma
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Aneurysm
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Arthritis
Ataxia
Autoimmune Diseases
Autonomic Disorders
Back Pain
Bone Disorders
Brain and Nervous System Cancer (incl. Gliomas, Astrocytoma, Schwannoma, Medulloblastoma, Chordoma)
Brain Aneurysm
Brain Cancer
Brain Disorders
Broken Neck
Cancer
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Cerebral Hemorrhage
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cerebrovascular Disease
Cervical Disc Degeneration
Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Cervical Spondylitis
Cervical Spondylolisthesis
Cervical Sprain
Chiari's Deformity
Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuritis
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Concussion
Confusion
Cranial Trauma
Craniopharyngioma
Degenerative Disc Disease
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Difficulty With Walking
Dystonia
Ear Disorders
Essential Tremor
Fibromyalgia
Foot Conditions
Fracture
Gait Abnormality
Hand Conditions
Headache
Herniated Disc
Hydrocephalus
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Inflammatory and Toxic Neuropathy
Insomnia
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Meningiomas
Migraine
Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Myasthenia Gravis
Myelopathy
Myoclonus
Neck Injuries
Neck Pain
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome or Knee Pain
Pathological Spine Fracture
Peripheral Autonomic Neuropathy
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Polyneuropathy
Post-Concussion Syndrome
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Radiculopathy (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Restless Leg Syndrome
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Scoliosis
Secondary Malignancies
Sleep Apnea
Sleep Disorders
Spina Bifida
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Cord Tumor
Spinal Stenosis
Spine Deformities
Spine Disorders
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Spondylosis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Sternum Fracture
Stroke
Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Subdural Hemorrhage
Syncope
Temporal Arteritis
Thoracic Disc Disorders
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Thoracic Tumors
Thrombosis
Torticollis
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Traumatic Brain Injury
Tremor
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Upper Back Pain
Vascular Disease
Vertigo
Visual Field Defects

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34 Procedures

Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Brain Aneurysm Repair
Brain Biopsy
Brain Surgery
Brain Tumor Surgery
Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Shunt - Insertion, Repair or Removal
Complex Spine Surgery
Craniectomy, Craniotomy, Surgery of Skull Base, Neuroendoscopy
CyberKnife®, Cranial (Stereotactic Radiosurgery, Cranial) incl. Gamma Knife and LINAC Photon Beam
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
EMG (Electromyography)
Epidural Block, Facet Blocks
Herniated Disc Surgery
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Neuroplasty
Neurostimulation
Percutaneous Disc Decompression
Pituitary Gland Tumor Excision
Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
Spinal Cord Stimulation
Spinal Fusion
Spinal Injections
Spinal Nerve Block
Spine and Back Procedures
Spine Fracture Treatment
Spine Rehabilitation Exercises
Spine Surgery
Stereotactic Radiosurgery
Stereotactic Surgery
Transforaminal Epidural Block
Vascular Transcatheter Embolization
Vertebroplasty

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Background Check

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0 Sanctions

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0 Board Actions

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Education

Baylor University
Undergraduate School | Graduated 1985
University of Texas Medical Branch
Medical School | Graduated 1989
University of Texas Medical Branch
Internship Hospital | Completed
University Of Maryland Medical System
Residency Hospital | Completed 1994
University of Maryland Medical System R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center
Residency Hospital | Completed 1995
University of Texas Medical Branch
Fellowship Hospital | Completed

Awards & Recognition

Awards & Honors

Healthgrades Honor Roll

Media & Publications

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Languages Spoken

English

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Dr. Morgan's Reviews

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4.1

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5 Stars	75.75757575757575%	(25)
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2 Stars	3.0303030303030303%	(1)
1 Star	21.21212121212121%	(7)

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I had surgery by another dr. & went to dr. brent for a different option. I don't think he wanted me for a patient. his assistance suggested I use the dr I had used before. I was not really given any info, except I had a lot of hardware in my neck. they gave me a choice of injections in my back...Read More

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