There are 52 physician-owned neurological surgery practices in Alabama, vetted against the NPPES NPI Registry. Hospital-employed, government, and academic positions are excluded.
A vetted list of 62 neurological surgery practices in Alabama that are still owned by the physicians who built them. Useful when the recruiter says you have no other options.
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Athens, AL
A multi-provider neurological surgery practice in Athens, Alabama, Spine & Neuro Center: Stephen E. Sandwell, MD operates under physician ownership. Physicians interested in this practice can inquire by phone.
Medical Office Building, 101 Fitness Way Ste 1200, Athens, AL 35611
Birmingham, AL
A privately owned neurological surgery practice, Alabama Neurological Surgery & Spine is located in Birmingham, Alabama. Employment and partnership inquiries can be directed to the practice via their website.
3535 Grandview Pkwy # 150, Birmingham, AL 35243
Birmingham, AL
Andrew M. Erwood M.D. maintains a private neurological surgery practice in Birmingham, Alabama, where clinical decisions remain physician-led. Physicians exploring opportunities can reach out through the practice website or by phone.
513 Brookwood Blvd #101, Birmingham, AL 35209
Birmingham, AL
Birmingham Neurosurgery & Spine Group provides neurological surgery services to patients in the Birmingham, Alabama area as an independent medical practice. Additional capabilities include brain and nervous system care. Physicians exploring opportunities can reach out through the practice website or by phone.
806 St Vincents Dr #450, Birmingham, AL 35205
Birmingham, AL
Blake E. Pearson, MD, is a board-certified neurosurgeon at Alabama Neurological Surgery & Spine in Birmingham, Alabama. He joined the practice in 2011. Dr. Pearson studied at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia, for his undergraduate degree, graduating Summa Cum Laude in 2000. From there, he moved to Washington, DC, to attend Georgetown University’s School of Medicine. For his internship and residency, Dr. Pearson relocated to Birmingham to study under the skilled staff at the University of Ala
3535 Grandview Pkwy # 150, Birmingham, AL 35243
Birmingham, AL
Charles H. Clark III M.D. maintains a private neurological surgery practice in Birmingham, Alabama, where clinical decisions remain physician-led. Employment and partnership inquiries can be directed to the practice via their website.
800 St Vincents Dr #700, Birmingham, AL 35205
Birmingham, AL
Dr. Barton L. Guthrie, MD brings neurological surgery expertise to patients in Birmingham, Alabama through a physician-owned practice. Call the practice directly to ask about current physician openings or partnership opportunities.
Russell Wing Medical Educational Building, Spain Wallace Entrance, 1813 6th Ave S Fot1038, Birmingham, AL 35233
Birmingham, AL
Neurosurgical Associates, P.C. specializes in neurosurgical care for the communities of Birmingham, Hoover, Trussville, and Cullman in Alabama.
513 Brookwood Blvd #101, Birmingham, AL 35209
Birmingham, AL
Located in Birmingham, Alabama, Grandview Medical Group - Neurosurgery offers neurological surgery care outside of hospital system employment. Employment and partnership inquiries can be directed to the practice via their website.
3686 Grandview Pkwy #630, Birmingham, AL 35243
Birmingham, AL
Neurosurgeon and well-known researcher Dr. James Markert is the inaugural chair of the Department of Neurosurgery at University of Alabama at Birmingham, where he has been a faculty member since 1996. His clinical practice focuses on the treatment of benign and malignant brain tumors with a special interest in glioblastoma. Dr. Markert’s focus on excellence is evident in his comprehensive training, from his Harvard University undergraduate education, graduate and medical degree from Columbia
510 20th St S #720, Birmingham, AL 35294
Birmingham, AL
Joshua Y. Menendez M.D. sees patients at a private neurological surgery office in Birmingham, Alabama, emphasizing physician autonomy in clinical care. Employment and partnership inquiries can be directed to the practice via their website.
513 Brookwood Blvd #101, Birmingham, AL 35209
Birmingham, AL
In addition to seeing patients in the STV Birmingham location Dr. Erwood has a clinic every Thursday at St. Vincent's 119 Spa and Wellness in Hoover.
513 Brookwood Blvd #101, Birmingham, AL 35209
Birmingham, AL
Okor Mamerhi O MD operates a physician-owned neurological surgery practice in Birmingham, Alabama, offering personalized patient care in a private setting. Contact by phone to discuss potential employment or buy-in opportunities.
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Birmingham, AL
In Birmingham, Alabama, P. Colby Maher M.D. offers neurological surgery care as part of the region's private practice scene. Visit the practice website or call to discuss potential openings.
513 Brookwood Blvd #101, Birmingham, AL 35209
Birmingham, AL
Offering neurological surgery services in Birmingham, Alabama, Pediatric Neurosurgeons operates outside of hospital employment. Visit the practice website or call to discuss potential openings.
1600 7th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233
Birmingham, AL
Pediatric Neurosurgeons: Curtis J. Rozzelle MD provides neurological surgery services from a privately held practice in Birmingham, Alabama. Employment and partnership inquiries can be directed to the practice via their website.
1600 7th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35294
Birmingham, AL
Robert D. Robinson, MD operates a physician-owned neurological surgery practice in Birmingham, Alabama, offering personalized patient care in a private setting. Employment and partnership inquiries can be directed to the practice via their website.
3535 Grandview Pkwy # 150, Birmingham, AL 35243
Birmingham, AL
Practicing neurological surgery in Birmingham, Alabama, TUAN NGUYEN offers care through an owner-operated medical office. Visit the practice website or call to discuss potential openings.
516 Brookwood Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35209
Birmingham, AL
Located in Birmingham, Alabama, UAB Highlands: Guthrie Barton L MD delivers neurological surgery care through an independently managed medical practice. Physicians interested in this practice can inquire by phone.
1201 11th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35294
Birmingham, AL
Walter G. Haynes III, MD, is a skilled physician specializing in neurosurgery at Alabama Neurological Surgery & Spine in Birmingham, Alabama. He’s been a proud member of the practice since 1996. Dr. Haynes graduated from Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee, in 1985. Moving to Alabama, he attended the University of Alabama’s School of Medicine in Tuscaloosa before completing a rigorous internship and residency at Carraway Methodist Medical Center in Birmingham. Committed to the well-bei
3535 Grandview Pkwy # 150, Birmingham, AL 35243
Birmingham, AL
Based in Birmingham, Alabama, Zenko Hrynkiw, MD runs an independently owned neurological surgery practice focused on direct physician-patient relationships. Visit the practice website or call to discuss potential openings.
3686 Grandview Pkwy #630, Birmingham, AL 35243
Foley, AL
Based in Foley, Alabama, Juan F. Ronderos, M.D. runs an independently owned neurological surgery practice focused on direct physician-patient relationships. Visit the practice website or call to discuss potential openings.
1851 N McKenzie St Ste 101, Foley, AL 36535
Homewood, AL
Offering neurological surgery services in Homewood, Alabama, Winston Capel, MD operates outside of hospital employment. Reach out by phone for information about joining this practice.
513 Brookwood Blvd #260, Homewood, AL 35209
Huntsville, AL
Offering neurological surgery services in Huntsville, Alabama, Bhageeradh H. Mulpur, MD operates outside of hospital employment. The practice also provides brain and nervous system care. Visit the practice website or call to discuss potential openings.
201 Governors Dr SW First Floor, Huntsville, AL 35801
Huntsville, AL
Cheng W. Tao, MD, FACS operates a physician-owned neurological surgery practice in Huntsville, Alabama, offering personalized patient care in a private setting. Employment and partnership inquiries can be directed to the practice via their website.
201 Governors Dr SW First Floor, Huntsville, AL 35801
Huntsville, AL
Dr. Christopher Hargett is a board-certified neurosurgeon in Huntsville, Alabama. He is a member of the Huntsville Hospital Spine & Neuro Center physician team. Dr. Hargett's clinical specialties include degenerative spine conditions, minimally invasive spinal surgery, spine and brain trauma, brain tumors, complex spine surgery and normal pressure hydrocephalus.
201 Governors Dr SW First Floor, Huntsville, AL 35801
Huntsville, AL
Holly A. Zywicke sees patients at a private neurological surgery office in Huntsville, Alabama, emphasizing physician autonomy in clinical care. Physicians exploring opportunities can reach out through the practice website or by phone.
201 Governors Dr SW First Floor, Huntsville, AL 35801
Huntsville, AL
Practicing neurological surgery in Huntsville, Alabama, Jason T. Banks offers care through an owner-operated medical office. Visit the practice website or call to discuss potential openings.
201 Governors Dr SW First Floor, Huntsville, AL 35801
Huntsville, AL
Joel D. Pickett, MD, FACS brings neurological surgery expertise to patients in Huntsville, Alabama through a physician-owned practice. Employment and partnership inquiries can be directed to the practice via their website.
201 Governors Dr SW First Floor, Huntsville, AL 35801
Huntsville, AL
Offering neurological surgery services in Huntsville, Alabama, John D. Johnson, MD operates outside of hospital employment. Visit the practice website or call to discuss potential openings.
4715 Whitesburg Dr, Huntsville, AL 35802
Huntsville, AL
Dr. Rhett B. Murray is a neurosurgeon and is a member of the Huntsville Hospital Spine & Neuro Center physician team. Dr. Murray is board certified in neurological surgery. His clinical specialties include neuro spine surgery, brain tumors, complex spine and brain trauma.
201 Governors Dr SW First Floor, Huntsville, AL 35801
Huntsville, AL
Board-certified neurosurgeon Sanat Dixit, MD, MBA, offers comprehensive and customized therapies for the treatment of brain and spine disorders at the Huntsville, Madison, and Athens, Alabama, offices of SportsMED Orthopedic Surgery & Spine Center. Dr. Dixit has extensive training in the latest minimally invasive procedures for treating brain tumors, peripheral nerve damage, and degenerative joint disease.
4715 Whitesburg Dr, Huntsville, AL 35802
Huntsville, AL
Dr. Stephen E. Sandwell is a neurosurgeon and is a member of the Huntsville Hospital Spine & Neuro Center physician team. Dr. Sandwell's clinical specialties include spine surgery for cervical, thoracic and lumbar conditions, cranial and peripheral nerve treatments, trigeminal neuralgia and spine and brain trauma.
201 Governors Dr SW First Floor, Huntsville, AL 35801
Huntsville, AL
Thomas Ostergard sees patients at a private neurological surgery office in Huntsville, Alabama, emphasizing physician autonomy in clinical care. Physicians exploring opportunities can reach out through the practice website or by phone.
201 Governors Dr SW First Floor, Huntsville, AL 35801
Madison, AL
John D Johnson Jr, MD operates a physician-owned neurological surgery practice in Madison, Alabama, offering personalized patient care in a private setting. Employment and partnership inquiries can be directed to the practice via their website.
33 Hughes Rd First Floor, Madison, AL 35758
Mobile, AL
Practicing neurological surgery in Mobile, Alabama, Andrew Romeo MD offers care through an owner-operated medical office. Visit the practice website or call to discuss potential openings.
6701 Airport Blvd Suite A-203, Mobile, AL 36608
Mobile, AL
Patients in Mobile, Alabama can access neurological surgery services through Donald R. Tyler, MD | Coastal Neurological Institute, a physician-owned group. Employment and partnership inquiries can be directed to the practice via their website.
3280 Dauphin St Building A, Mobile, AL 36606
Mobile, AL
Edward Flotte, MD | Coastal Neurological Institute provides neurological surgery care in Mobile, Alabama as a multi-physician private practice. Reach the office through their website or direct phone line for career-related questions.
3280 Dauphin St # A101, Mobile, AL 36606
Mobile, AL
Jai Thakur MD maintains a private neurological surgery practice in Mobile, Alabama, where clinical decisions remain physician-led. Employment and partnership inquiries can be directed to the practice via their website.
6701 Airport Blvd Suite A-203, Mobile, AL 36608
Mobile, AL
John Amburgy MD provides neurological surgery services from a privately held practice in Mobile, Alabama. Additional capabilities include brain and nervous system care. Physicians exploring opportunities can reach out through the practice website or by phone.
6701 Airport Blvd Suite A-203, Mobile, AL 36608
Mobile, AL
A solo neurological surgery practitioner in Mobile, Alabama, Marc Manix provides care under an independent practice model. Visit the practice website or call to discuss potential openings.
6701 Airport Blvd Suite A-203, Mobile, AL 36608
Mobile, AL
Practicing neurological surgery in Mobile, Alabama, Matthew Pearson MD offers care through an owner-operated medical office. Visit the practice website or call to discuss potential openings.
6701 Airport Blvd Suite A-203, Mobile, AL 36608
Mobile, AL
Richard Menger MD MPA maintains a private neurological surgery practice in Mobile, Alabama, where clinical decisions remain physician-led. Employment and partnership inquiries can be directed to the practice via their website.
1601 Center St Suite 2D, Mobile, AL 36604
Mobile, AL
Troy H. Middleton, MD | Coastal Neurological Institute provides neurological surgery care in Mobile, Alabama as a multi-physician private practice. Reach the office through their website or direct phone line for career-related questions.
3280 Dauphin St # A101, Mobile, AL 36606
Mobile, AL
USA Health Neurosurgery Specialists is a Mobile-based neurological surgery practice serving patients across the Alabama region. Physicians exploring opportunities can reach out through the practice website or by phone.
6701 Airport Blvd Suite A-203, Mobile, AL 36608
Mobile, AL
Based in Mobile, Alabama, W. Brent Faircloth, MD | Coastal Neurological Institute offers neurological surgery care through a physician-led group structure. Employment and partnership inquiries can be directed to the practice via their website.
3280 Dauphin St BLDG. A, STE. 100, Mobile, AL 36606
Montgomery, AL
Bradley Robert H MD provides neurological surgery services from a privately held practice in Montgomery, Alabama. Contact by phone to discuss potential employment or buy-in opportunities.
2065 E South Blvd #204, Montgomery, AL 36116
Montgomery, AL
A solo neurological surgery practitioner in Montgomery, Alabama, Franklin Kendrick provides care under an independent practice model. Physicians interested in this practice can inquire by phone.
2065 E South Blvd #204, Montgomery, AL 36116
Montgomery, AL
A solo neurological surgery practitioner in Montgomery, Alabama, John Kast provides care under an independent practice model. Reach out by phone for information about joining this practice.
2065 E South Blvd #204, Montgomery, AL 36116
Pelham, AL
Winston Capel maintains a private neurological surgery practice in Pelham, Alabama, where clinical decisions remain physician-led. Additional capabilities include bone, joint, and musculoskeletal surgery. Physicians exploring opportunities can reach out through the practice website or by phone.
120 Cahaba Valley Pkwy Ste 100, Pelham, AL 35124
Spanish Fort, AL
Coastal Neurological Institute | Spanish Fort, AL is a Spanish Fort-based neurological surgery practice serving patients across the Alabama region. Additional capabilities include outpatient medical care. Physicians exploring opportunities can reach out through the practice website or by phone.
30762 State Hwy 181, Spanish Fort, AL 36527
Vestavia Hills, AL
Offering neurological surgery services in Vestavia Hills, Alabama, Swaid Clinic operates outside of hospital employment. Services extend to bone, joint, and musculoskeletal surgery. Reach the office through their website or direct phone line for career-related questions.
1021 Montgomery Hwy, Vestavia Hills, AL 35216
Then PGY-Final arrives. Suddenly there is no syllabus, no advisor telling you which clause to push back on, no upperclassman who has done this before. There is only a contract and a clock.
What this directory does is hand you the page you were missing. Every physician-owned neurological surgery group in Alabama, in one place, so the first contract you sign is not the only contract you ever saw.
There are 62 physician-owned neurological surgery practices in Alabama, spread across 11 cities. I pulled every one of them from the NPPES NPI Registry, which is the federal database that CMS maintains for active providers. Then I filtered out anything that isn't independently operated. Hospital-employed positions, academic faculty roles, locum agencies, government clinics, they're all excluded. What's left is a clean list of practices where physicians hold actual ownership and make their own clinical decisions.
If you're evaluating a move to private practice in Alabama, this is a starting point you won't find on a job board. Most boards mix employed positions with ownership opportunities, and they almost never tell you who actually owns the practice. Recruiters aren't much better. This page filters for physician ownership specifically, so you can focus on practices where clinical autonomy isn't just a talking point in an interview. It's built into the ownership structure.
Alabama's physician-owned neurological surgery directory lists 52 practice locations across 10 cities. The largest group is Winston Capel, MD (2 locations).
None of the neurological surgery practices listed in Alabama carry a PE-Backed or Corporate-Acquired flag. All listings in this directory are physician-owned independent practices verified through NPPES.
Practices span 10 cities including Athens, Birmingham, Foley, and Homewood.
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Daniel Aragón, MD, MBAThere are 52 physician-owned neurological surgery private practices in Alabama, verified against the NPPES NPI Registry. All are independently operated. Hospital-employed, government, corporate, and academic positions are excluded.
A physician-owned practice is one where licensed physicians hold controlling ownership of the business entity. This is distinct from hospital employment, corporate medical groups, or private equity-backed practices where non-physician entities control the business.
The Corporate-Acquired flag means the practice was historically physician-owned but has since been acquired by a corporate entity such as Optum. The MSO-Affiliated flag means the practice uses a Management Services Organization for billing and administration while physicians retain practice-level ownership.
Alabama's physician-owned neurological surgery practices include Alabama Neurosurgical Associates (Birmingham) and North Alabama Neurosurgical Specialists (Huntsville).
NPPES is the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System, a federal database maintained by CMS. Every practice in this directory has an active NPI record in NPPES, confirming it is a registered U.S. medical practice.
Yes, in markets with sufficient case volume and favorable payer mix. Neurosurgery private practice requires a group of sufficient size to share call and operating costs, direct commercial payer contracts above Medicare rates, and ideally ASC or spine surgery center ownership to capture facility fees. Malpractice premiums in neurosurgery are among the highest in medicine ($100,000-$300,000+ annually), confirm whether the practice covers this cost or whether it is deducted from physician compensation before evaluating the net income.
| Physician-Owned | Hospital-Employed | Corporate / PE-Backed | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Who controls the practice | Physicians | Health system | Non-physician entity |
| Non-compete scope | Narrower, negotiable | Broad | Very broad |
| Partnership / buy-in path | Common | Rare | Rare |
| Call schedule flexibility | Higher | Variable | Lower |
| Productivity bonus upside | High | Moderate | Moderate |
| Included in this directory | Yes | No | Flagged |
This directory is maintained by Daniel Aragón, MD, MBA, a physician who just walked this path. All listings are pulled from the NPPES NPI Registry (CMS.gov), the federal database of all U.S. medical providers. Hospital-employed, corporate, and government-operated positions are excluded. Last updated: .
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