Dr. Ricardo Cortez is a board-certified neurosurgery specialist based in Mcallen, Texas, bringing 20 years of dedicated clinical experience to patient care. Dr. Cortez has performed over 12,458 procedures and published 91 peer-reviewed research papers, reflecting a deep commitment to advancing medical knowledge in neurosurgery.
With advanced training in neurological surgery, Dr. Ricardo Cortez combines clinical expertise with the latest evidence-based practices to deliver personalized treatment plans. Dr. Ricardo Cortez holds 8 medical patents, demonstrating innovation in surgical techniques and medical devices.
Dr. Ricardo Cortez maintains an active role in the medical community through ongoing research, peer collaboration, and continuing medical education. This commitment to staying at the forefront of neurosurgery ensures patients receive care informed by the latest advances in the field.
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Dr. Ricardo Cortez provides comprehensive diagnosis and treatment for the following conditions:
Trigeminal neuralgia causes severe facial pain and may be treated with microvascular decompression or stereotactic radiosurgery.
Learn more about Trigeminal Neuralgia treatmentEpilepsy is a neurological disorder causing recurrent seizures that may be treated with medication or surgical intervention.
Learn more about Epilepsy treatmentA brain aneurysm is a bulging blood vessel that can rupture, requiring emergency surgical clipping or endovascular coiling.
Learn more about Aneurysm treatmentBrain tumors require specialized neurosurgical approaches including craniotomy, stereotactic surgery, or minimally invasive techniques.
Learn more about Brain Tumor treatmentA herniated disc occurs when spinal disc material pushes through its outer ring, potentially requiring microdiscectomy or fusion surgery.
Learn more about Herniated Disc treatment