Comprehensive Care

We are committed to working with you to determine the best care plan for each individual condition. Call 919-784-7550 today to make an appointment.

Nikhil R. Nayak, MD, MHS, FAANS
North Carolina Neurosciences & Spine Care welcomes Nikhil R. Nayak, MD, MHS, FAANS, a board-certified neurosurgeon serving patients in Raleigh and across North Carolina. Dr. Nayak specializes in minimally invasive spine surgery, complex spine conditions, and brain tumor surgery, offering advanced treatment options to relieve pain, restore function, and improve quality of life. Trained at Yale and the University of Pennsylvania, with leadership experience as Chief of Neurosurgery and Director of Neurotrauma, he combines surgical expertise with a patient-centered approach to care.

Neurosciences & Spine Center

About Us

At Neurosciences & Spine Center, we leverage advanced technologies to maximize stroke treatment outcomes and rely on an expert team to ensure the highest quality of care- collaborating with neurohospitalists, neuroendovascular surgery, neurosurgery, and rehabilitation medicine to treat patients.

Our highly skilled team relies on digital imaging technologies (CT, MR, and X-ray) as communication tools, increasing precision and accuracy in diagnoses and treatment options. We ensure safe, efficient, and effective outpatient and office care for all our patients, and pride ourselves on effective communication, not only within our treatment teams, but also with patients and families.

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Back problems are common among us but the severity is different from person to person. Learn more on what to look for in our conversation with Dan Ingram from the Neurosciences and Spine Center. Find more information at UNCHealthTalk.org. #StrengthInThePack | UNC Health Rex

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Care + Treatment

Our primary goal at Neurosciences & Spine Center is to provide the highest quality of care for our patients every step of the way. We maximize patient satisfaction by offering the most up to date technologies, treatments, and analysis, to make sure that each patient receives the time and attention they require.

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Back Pain Care

North Carolina Neurosurgery & Spine Specialists provide specialized care for individuals dealing with back pain, tailoring treatment solutions to suit each patient’s unique needs.

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Brain and Pituitary Tumors

A brain tumor refers to an abnormal mass of cells within the brain that undergo uncontrolled growth and multiplication.

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Nerve Disorders & Injuries

Nerve disorders and injuries encompass disruptions in the transmission of signals between the brain and spinal cord to the muscles and skin.

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Spinal Injuries

Spinal injury arises from accidents, injuries, or conditions affecting the spinal cord’s surrounding bones, tissues, or blood vessels.