Dr. barber sean
neurosurgeon
houston, TX
Dr. Sean Barber hails from Spring, Texas, where his fascination with neuroscience took root. He embarked on his academic journey with a focus on neurobiology, earning his undergraduate degree from The University of Texas at Austin. This passion led him to pursue a Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree at The University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston. Subsequently, he completed a rigorous neurosurgery residency at Houston Methodist Hospital, followed by an enriching fellowship alongside Dr. Ziya Gokaslan, specializing in spinal oncology and spinal tumor surgery. Furthering his expertise, he immersed himself in the realm of endoscopic spinal surgery under the mentorship of Dr. Albert Telfeian at Brown University.
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Spine tumors
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Spine degenerative disease
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Spine trauma
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Dr. Barber is recognized for his proficiency in surgically addressing a spectrum of spinal column tumors, encompassing meningiomas, schwannomas, chordomas, sarcomas, and metastases. His repertoire also includes extensive experience in endoscopic spine surgery, robotic spine surgery, image-guided spine surgery, and various other minimally invasive techniques. Additionally, he excels in complex spinal reconstruction, instrumentation, and fusion procedures.
In the realm of basic science research, Dr. Barber's focus centers on neuroregeneration post-nervous system injury. Notably, he secured a grant from the Wings for Life spinal cord research foundation in 2016, dedicated to studying the impact of spinal cord stimulation and stem cell transplantation on recovery following spinal cord injury. His ongoing research collaborations include affiliations with Dr. Phil Horner's lab, where he delves into neuroregeneration and stem cell therapy for neurological injuries, as well as with Dimitry Sayenko's lab, exploring spinal cord stimulation as a means to restore function after spinal cord injury.
