Spinal Radiosurgery Program

The Mischer Neuroscience Institute (MNI) at Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center features a new spinal radiosurgery program, which can replace standard radiation treatment for tumors involving the spine and spinal cord. Treatment can be completed in one session, usually in a half-day, in an outpatient setting.

MNI at Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center is one of the few facilities in the nation to offer stereotactic spinal radiosurgery, delivered using a linear accelerator (LINAC).

Physicians affiliated with MNI are focused on collaboration between disciplines to provide the best possible patient experience. Led by neurosurgeon Dr. Scott Shepard, a team of affiliated experts in neurosurgery, medical oncology and radiation oncology work with referring physicians to provide patients with the most comprehensive and high-quality care. Depending on each patient’s individual case, stereotactic spinal radiosurgery can function as the primary form of treatment or be used to supplement other methods. MNI also offers the skills of its neurosurgeons for patients, when indicated.

For more information about the spinal radiosurgery program, call 713.704.7100.