The Brain & Spine Center of Santa Clarita is the region’s premier neurosurgery provider, serving the Santa Clarita, San Fernando, Bakersfield and Greater Los Angeles areas. Mark A. Liker, M.D., Sherwin E. Hua, M.D. and Brian R. Gantwerker are the leading neurosurgeons at the Brain & Spine Center, consistently providing high-quality surgical treatment for brain and spine disorders. This comprehensive practice also provides non-surgical pain management. John V. Watkins, M.D., is a Spine Specialist & Pain Management Physician that treats pain from all angles. Each physician brings extensive training, expertise, and state of the art techniques to their practice, optimizing each patient’s care.
This practice is fully staffed to care for patients in a timely and professional manner. Three physician assistants support and accommodate this growing practice. Anne Sung, PA-C, Lisa Mendez, PA-C and Kavita Saggar, PA-C are all neurosurgically trained and efficient at providing quality patient care.
Treatments include Revision Spine Surgery, Failed Back Syndrome, Degenerative Spine Disorders, Traumatic Spine Disorders, Brain & Spine Tumors (Malignant & Benign), Parkinson’s Disease & Movement Disorders, Pain Management, Neck and Back Pain, Spine Related Arm or Leg Pain.
Surgical techniques include; Minimally Invasive Surgery, Complex Spinal Fusion, Non-Fusion Spinal Surgery, Disc Replacement, Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, Stereotactic Brain & Spinal Cord Surgery and Deep Brain & Spinal Cord Stimulation.
Mark A. Liker, M.D. created the Brain & Spine Center in order to introduce state-of-the-art treatments for brain and spine disorders to the Santa Clarita Valley. Dr. Liker was asked what he liked best about being a neurosurgeon. He replied, “The best part about neurosurgery is being able to directly help people using my own hands. I derive a tremendous satisfaction in saving people’s lives and improving their quality of life. It’s the one to one care that I enjoy.” This is quality care close to home.
Patients are very pleased with the services at The Brain & Spine Center. Patient, Ryan Arklin stated, “Thanks to Dr. Hua’s impressive surgical skills, I am able to walk again after my accident.” Another satisfied patient, Crystal Mance stated, “Dr. Liker’s excellent patient care has put me at ease before and after my surgeries.”
The Brain & Spine Center of Santa Clarita is conveniently located at 25751 McBean Parkway, Suite 305 in Valencia. Office hours are Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m.
For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 661-799-2542 or visit www.brain-spinecenter.com .