Dr. Alim M. Ladha, MD

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Get to know Neurosurgeon Dr. Alim M. Ladha, who serves patients in the Permian Basin, Texas.

Dr. Ladha is a board certified neurosurgeon and fellowship trained spine surgeon at Basin Neurosurgical and Spine Associates in the Permian Basin.

Dr. Ladha’s expertise encompasses a wide range of spine-related issues, including back pain, neck pain, sciatica, pinched nerves, spondylolisthesis, spinal stenosis, herniated disks, and adult degenerative scoliosis. Dr. Ladha is also adept at performing complex spine surgeries and revision spine procedures.

When it comes to treating neurological conditions and conducting brain and spine surgeries, Dr. Ladha utilizes advanced surgical tools and cutting-edge techniques. He employs stereotactic navigation and neuro-navigation, employing minimally invasive approaches with small incisions, guided imagery, and state-of the-art technology.

Renowned for his patient-centric approach, Dr. Ladha dedicates ample time to thoroughly explain diagnoses and treatment options, fostering a sense of ease and understanding among his patients. 

Beyond his neurosurgical practice, he holds the Chair of Surgery position at Midland Memorial Hospital and actively participates in its medical executive committee, further demonstrating his commitment to enhancing healthcare in the community.

After earning a Bachelor of Science Degree in Microbiology and Immunology from the University of Miami in Coral Gables, Florida, Dr. Ladha then participated in a research fellowship with the American Cancer Society at the University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine. Dr. Ladha relocated to St. Louis, Missouri, completing his Doctor of Medicine at Washington University School of Medicine. Subsequently, he continued his general surgery internship and neurological surgery residency at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC) serving as chief resident during his final year before completing a fellowship in adult spinal surgery at Duke University in Durham, North Carolina.

With years of experience in the medical field, the doctor holds the esteemed position of Diplomate of the American Board of Neurological Surgery (ABNS). The broad aim of the ABNS is to encourage the study, improve the practice, elevate the standards and advance the science of neurological surgery and thereby serve the cause of public health.

Neurosurgery is the medical specialty concerned with the prevention, diagnosis, surgical treatment, and rehabilitation of disorders which affect any portion of the nervous system including the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, and extra-cranial cerebrovascular system. Neurosurgeons are doctors who diagnose and treat problems with the nervous system, often by performing surgery on the brain or spine. They treat strokes, tumors, cervical and lumbar disc disease, infections, and head or spinal cord injuries.

With unwavering dedication to his profession, Dr. Ladha actively contributes to the field by co-authoring articles in peer-reviewed journals and medical textbooks. His commitment to patient care has garnered him prestigious accolades, including the Medical Center Health System Trauma Care Champion Award and the UNC Health Care Plus People Award, recognizing his outstanding contributions to healthcare.

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