Neurosurgery of West Alabama

Comprehensive brain and spine surgery with a team focused on your safety, recovery, and long‑term function.

Address: 701 University Blvd E, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401

At DCH Health System, Neurosurgery of West Alabama provides specialized surgical care for conditions of the brain, spine, and peripheral nerves. Located at DCH Regional Medical Center in Tuscaloosa, our team uses modern imaging, precise surgical techniques, and coordinated rehabilitation to help patients across West Alabama receive expert neurosurgical care without leaving the region.

What Is Neurosurgery of West Alabama?

Neurosurgery of West Alabama is a neurosurgical practice based at DCH Regional Medical Center, focused on diagnosing and treating a wide range of neurological and spine conditions that may require surgery.
Our neurosurgeons evaluate each patient individually, often working with neurology, pain management, rehabilitation, and oncology to create a plan that balances surgery with non‑surgical options whenever possible.

Conditions We Treat & Procedures We Offer

We provide comprehensive neurosurgical care for many conditions affecting the brain, spine, and nerves, including:
Degenerative Spine Disorders
• Herniated discs
• Spinal stenosis
• Spondylolisthesis
• Degenerative scoliosis
Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
• Tubular retractor techniques
• Endoscopic decompressions
• Percutaneous instrumentation
Functional & Peripheral Nerve Conditions
• Peripheral nerve decompression (e.g., carpal tunnel and cubital tunnel release)
• Select functional neurosurgery evaluations, including deep brain stimulation consultations
Cranial (Brain) Procedures
• Craniotomy for brain tumor removal
• Subdural hematoma evacuation
• Stereotactic biopsy
• Selected aneurysm procedures (such as clipping, in appropriate cases)
Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Shunt Procedures
• Ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt placement and revision
• Intracranial pressure monitoring
Tumor & Complex Lesion Care
• Coordination of care for brain and spinal tumors, including work with radiation and medical oncology
• Resection of primary and metastatic spinal tumors with stabilization as needed

Your neurosurgeon will review imaging, symptoms, and other treatments you’ve already tried to determine whether surgery—or continued conservative care—will best meet your needs.

Our Comprehensive Neurosurgical Services

Neurosurgery of West Alabama provides coordinated brain and spine care using advanced diagnostics such as MRI, CT, and image‑guided surgical technology. Our team reviews each case, offers second opinions when needed, and works closely with other specialties like pain management, rehabilitation, and oncology to build the right plan for each patient. Before surgery, we focus on clear education about the procedure and recovery; after surgery, we provide in‑person and, when appropriate, telemedicine follow‑up and coordinate therapy or rehabilitation to support a safe return to daily life.

To learn more about neurosurgical treatment options or to discuss whether surgery might be right for you, talk with your primary care provider or specialist about a referral to Neurosurgery of West Alabama at DCH Regional Medical Center. Once a referral is made, our team will review your information and contact you to schedule a visit and explain next steps.