Advanced care

UF Health Neurosurgery in Jacksonville is a regional referral center for evaluation, treatment and rehabilitation of complex issues of the spine, brain and nerves for adults and children.

Superior Outcomes Cranial Neurosurgery Excellence Award, UF Health Jacksonville (Healthgrades, 2021)

#48 Pediatric Neurology and Neurosurgery, Wolfson Children’s Hospital (U.S. News & World Report, 2019)

High Performing Adult Neurology and Neurosurgery Hospitals, UF Health Jacksonville (U.S. News & World Report, 2019)

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From Fight Ring to Surgical Suite

When professional fighter Ariane Carnelossi reinjured a herniated disc during an April 2021 bout, she was taken to the experts at the UF Health Comprehensive Spine Center in Jacksonville.

MMA fighter Ariane Carnelossi (middle) with her physicians, Daryoush Tavanaiepour, MD, and Kourosh Tavanaiepour, DO. Play Video

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Don’t let back pain control your life

Kourosh Tavanaiepour, DO, a UF neurosurgeon and director of the UF Health Comprehensive Spine Center, presented on treatment options for back pain at UF Health North's monthly women's health series.

Kourosh Tavanaiepour, DO, a neurosurgeon at UF Health Neurosurgery – Jacksonville and director of the UF Health Comprehensive Spine Center, presented on treatment options for back pain. Play Video

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Battling a spinal tumor

Category: Patient Care

Juan Sanchez is a restaurant manager who works long, busy hours. In late 2019, while at work, Sanchez began to experience weakness, tingling and…

Juan Sanchez and girlfriend