Ripul Panchal
Neurosurgeon
4001 West 15th Street Suite 445 Plano TX, 75093About
Dr. Ripul Panchal practices Neurological Surgery in Plano, TX. As a Neurological Surgeon, Dr. Panchal prevents, diagnoses, evaluates, and treats disorders of the autonomic, peripheral, and central nervous systems. Neurological Surgeons are trained to treat such disorders as spinal canal stenosis, herniated discs, tumors, fractures, and spinal deformities, among many others.
Education and Training
Des Moines University DO 2005
Board Certification
American Osteopathic Board of Surgery
Provider Details
Ripul Panchal's Expert Contributions
Recovery from craniotomy?
It is common for patients to have trouble concentrating this early on after a craniotomy. Depending on the extent of the injury and the surgery performed, the duration may vary. I would encourage you to follow up with your surgeon for evaluation for possible cognitive therapy. READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Associate Professor TCU & UNTHSC School of Medicine, Fort Worth, TX 2018 - 2018
- Assistant Professor University of California, Davis School of Medicine, Sacramento, CA 2012 - 2017
Awards
- GME High Value Competition 2017 UC Davis
- GME High Value Competition 2016 UC Davis
- Excellence in Quality 2015 UC Davis
- Teaching in Excellence Award 2015 UC Davis
- George W. Northup, DO Medical Writing Award 2011 AOA
Professional Memberships
- Congress of Neurological Surgeons
- American College of Osteopathic Surgeons
- AO Spine
- North American Spine Society
- American Osteopathic Association
- Scoliosis Research Society
Areas of research
Dr. Panchals major research focus is spinal biomechanics, robotic spinal surgery, trauma and clinical outcomes. He has conducted and participated in a number of national and international clinical trials and research projects including spinal cord injury, Minimally Invasive surgery (MIS) techniques, innovative interbody spacers and corpectomy cages, image guidance and robotic surgery. He has been invited to present his work and lecture nationally and internationally on cutting-edge techniques.Ripul Panchal's Practice location
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