Neurosurgery

Advanced Techniques, Nationally Recognized Expertise in Spine and Brain Neurosurgery

 David Herzig, MD 
Medical Director, Neuroscience 
Medical Director, Neurosurgery 
Holy Cross Health 

The comprehensive neuroscience program at Holy Cross Health includes a team of highly skilled neurosurgeons under the leadership of David Herzig, MD — a nationally respected innovator of cutting-edge neurosurgical techniques.

Team of Experts

Dr. Herzig runs one of the area’s most distinguished program with a team of top surgeons, who are supported by a cadre of specially trained neuroscience experts. Together they deliver critical diagnostic, medical and supportive care to help patients prepare and recover from neurosurgery treatment. 

Patients benefit from a depth of training and expertise that is unique for a community hospital and comparable to the quality and sophistication of any academic medical center. The team includes:

The team works hand-in-hand, employing the most current techniques available to accurately diagnose and treat disorders of the spine and brain that require surgical treatment.

A Range of Diagnoses

While non-surgical options are always the first choice for therapy, there is a range of more complex problems of the brain or spine that are best addressed with neurosurgery treatment, including:

  • Neurologic diseases, such as Parkinson’s disease, essential tremor and dystonia
  • Epilepsy and other seizure disorders
  • Aneurysm and AVM repair
  • Benign and malignant tumors of the spine and brain
  • Vascular brain disorders, brain injury and structural brain conditions
  • Diseases, fractures and conditions of the spine
  • Stroke and other neurological emergencies

Precise Diagnosis Enhances Outcomes

To help ensure the best possible outcomes for patients, neurosurgeons at Holy Cross Health use sophisticated imaging tools to pinpoint abnormalities—“brain mapping” that produces real-time images to guide the surgeon during the procedure and minimize damage to surrounding tissue.

An array of Treatment Options Emphasize Less Invasive Techniques

Today increasing numbers of patients are candidates for minimally invasive neurosurgery techniques—procedures that increase safety, speed recovery—and improve outcomes.

Dr. Herzig and his team have special expertise in some of the most advanced neurosurgical techniques including:

For more information about Holy Cross Health's Neurosciences services, please fill out our brief contact form, email neuroscience@holycrosshealth.org or call 301-754-8266.

To find a physician or to make an appointment, search the physician directory or call 301-754-8800.