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.

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

R. Scott Graham, M.D.

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

Bruce E. Mathern, M.D.

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

John Reavey-Cantwell, M.S., M.D.

John Reavey-Cantwell, M.S., M.D.
Neurosurgery
Reynolds Professor, Department of Neurosurgery
Director, Endovascular/Interventional Neurosurgery

Dennis J. Rivet II, M.D.

Dennis J. Rivet II, M.D.
Neurosurgery
Associate Professor, Department of Neurosurgery
Email: dennis.rivet@vcuhealth.org

John Greer, M.D., Ph.D.

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

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

John D. Ward, M.D., M.S.H.A.
Neurosurgery
Hirschler Professor, Department of Neurosurgery
President and Chief Medical Officer, VCU Medical Center/MCV Physicians