Brain and Spinal Cord
The brain and spinal cord (neurology) clinic at Ellis Fischel Cancer Center offers an interdisciplinary approach to the treatment of tumors in the brain and spine, both malignant and benign. Our clinical team consists of surgeons; medical, surgical and radiation oncologists; social workers; administrative assistants; nurses and a dietician who work together to provide comprehensive treatment for both primary and metastatic tumors.
Diseases treated at Ellis Fischel
Malignant brain tumors
Benign brain tumors
Pituitary tumors
Meningioma
Acoustic neuroma
Metastatic brain tumors
Spinal cord tumors
Services provided
- Neurosurgery
- Radiation therapy
- Stereotactic radiosurgery
- Chemotherapy/biotherapy
- Clinical trials
The clinical team
Tamara Hopkins, MD - medical oncologist
Scott Litofsky, MD - neurosurgeon
Steve Westgate, MD - radiation oncologist
For more information on the clinical team or to make an appointment, please call (573) 882-4908
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