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Dr. Gavin Britz, MD

Neurosurgery*
3.9 (18)
Map Pin Small Houston, TX
Accepting new patients
37 years of experience

Offers telehealth

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Overview of Dr. Gavin Britz, MD

Dr. Gavin Britz, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Houston, TX. They specialize in Neurosurgery, has 37 years of experience, and is board certified in Neurosurgery. They graduated from University of Witwatersrand, Johannesburg and is affiliated with Houston Methodist Hospital and Houston Methodist the Woodlands Hospital. Dr. Britz, completed a residency at University of Washington. Patients rated Dr. Britz an average 3.9 star rating.

Dr. Britz works at Houston Methodist Department of Neurosurgery in Houston, TX. They frequently treat conditions like Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Subdural Hemorrhage and Chiari's Deformity along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

Dr. Britz's Office Locations

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    Scurlock Tower
    6560 Fannin St Ste 900, Houston, TX 77030 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (713) 574-8275

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Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Subdural Hemorrhage
Chiari's Deformity
Brain Aneurysm
Cerebral Edema
Chiari Malformation Type 1
Hydrocephalus
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Traumatic Brain Injury
Brain Surgery
Cerebrovascular Disease
Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Obstructive Hydrocephalus
Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Shunt - Insertion, Repair or Removal
Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Benign Neoplasm of Brain
Brain Cancer
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Cervical Stenosis
Cranial Nerve Cancer
Degenerative Disc Disease
Epilepsy
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Herniated Disc
Hypothalamus Cancer
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Meningiomas
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Radiculopathy
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Stenosis
Stroke
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Craniectomy, Craniotomy, Surgery of Skull Base, Neuroendoscopy
Destruction of Brain Tumor
Acoustic Neuroma
Aneurysm
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Astrocytoma
Back Pain
Bone Cancer
Brain Abscess
Broken Neck
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Cerebral Embolism
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chiari Malformation Type 2
Communicating Hydrocephalus
Cranial Trauma
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Medulloblastoma
Moyamoya Disease
Myelitis
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Myelomalacia
Myelopathy
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Osteosarcoma
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pineal Region Tumors
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Pituitary Tumor
Polyneuropathy
Post-Traumatic Coma
Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Schwannoma
Scoliosis
Secondary Malignancies
Spina Bifida
Spinal Cord Tumor
Spine Deformities
Spondylolisthesis
Syringomyelia
Tarlov Cyst
Tethered Cord Syndrome
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Thoracic Stenosis
Torticollis
Vertebral Column Tumors
Atherectomy
Carotid Artery Stent Placement
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Craniectomy
Craniotomy
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Intracranial Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM) Repair
Intracranial Vessel Angioplasty and Stenting
Intracranial Vessels Stenting
Laminoplasty
Pituitary Gland Tumor Resection
Reconstruction for Craniosynostosis
Repair Intracranial Aneurysm
Skull Base Surgery
Stereotactic Radiosurgery
Stereotaxis
Vascular Transcatheter Embolization
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    About Dr. Gavin Britz, MD

    Specialties*
    • Neurosurgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 37 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    Gender
    • Male
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    NPI Number
    • 1376686840
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • University of Washington
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • University of Washington
    Residency
    Internship
    • John Hopkins Hospital|University of Witwatersrand
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • University of Witwatersrand, Johannesburg
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Neurosurgery
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    Hospital Affiliations

    • Houston Methodist Hospital
    • Houston Methodist the Woodlands Hospital

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. Gavin Britz, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Britz is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Britz has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Britz works at Houston Methodist Department of Neurosurgery in Houston, TX. View the full address on Dr. Britz’s profile.

    Dr. Britz has seen patients for Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Subdural Hemorrhage and Chiari's Deformity, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Britz on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    18 patients have reviewed Dr. Britz. The overall rating for this provider is 3.9. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Britz.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Britz, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Britz appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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