As the practice of surgery involving the central nervous system continues to evolve with the development of new technology and techniques, we treat patients using the following modalities:
- Complex, restorative spine surgery, including deformity correction and revision procedures
- Computer-assisted neuronavigation using the O-Arm intraoperative imaging system
- Disc replacement surgery
- Minimally invasive spine surgery
We treat patients with a broad range of diseases and conditions, including:
- Degenerative spine disease
- Ruptured discs
- Primary and metastatic spinal tumors
- Traumatic spine injury
- Congenital disorders
Education
In addition to the extensive training built into the neurosurgery residency program, we’re proud to offer an accredited enfolded fellowship to senior residents interested in pursuing spine surgery as a specialty.
Learn more about our neurosurgery training opportunitiesFaculty

Brian M. Cameron, M.D.
Assistant Professor

Brian M. Cameron, M.D.
Assistant Professor
Neurosurgery
Assistant Professor, Department of Neurosurgery

John Reavey-Cantwell, M.S., M.D.
Professor and Richard Roland Reynolds Chair in Neurosurgery

John Reavey-Cantwell, M.S., M.D.
Professor and Richard Roland Reynolds Chair in Neurosurgery
Neurosurgery
Director, Endovascular/Interventional Neurosurgery

R. Scott Graham, M.D.
Professor, and Director, Neurosurgery Residency Program

R. Scott Graham, M.D.
Professor, and Director, Neurosurgery Residency Program
Neurosurgery
Professor

John Greer, M.D., Ph.D.
Assistant Professor

John Greer, M.D., Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Neurosurgery
Assistant Professor, Department of Neurosurgery

Bruce E. Mathern, M.D.
Professor

Bruce E. Mathern, M.D.
Professor
Neurosurgery
Professor and Executive Vice Chair, Department of Neurosurgery
Medical Director, VCU Health System Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit
Director, Neurosurgery Ambulatory Operations

Dennis J. Rivet II, M.D.
Professor and Harold I. Nemuth Chair in Neurological Disorders

Dennis J. Rivet II, M.D.
Professor and Harold I. Nemuth Chair in Neurological Disorders
Neurosurgery
Email: dennis.rivet@vcuhealth.org

Anil Roy, M.D.


Ket Verma, M.D.
Assistant Professor


John D. Ward, M.D., M.S.H.A.
Professor

John D. Ward, M.D., M.S.H.A.
Professor
Neurosurgery
Edward S. and Elizabeth W. Hirschler Endowed Professorship in Neurosurgery
President and Chief Medical Officer, VCU Medical Center/MCV Physicians