Methodist Moody Brain and Spine Institute

Proudly born and raised in DFW, Stephen Katzen, MD, is a board-certified neurosurgeon who practices at the Methodist Moody Brain and Spine Institute at both the Mansfield and Dallas locations. Dr. Katzen completed his undergraduate degree in Spanish from Tulane University in New Orleans and his medical degree from Texas Tech University Health Science Center in Lubbock. Following graduation, Dr. Katzen completed his residency in neurological surgery from the University of Texas Health Science
Center Houston.

Dr. Katzen has a special interest in treating degenerative conditions of the spine and tumors of the brain and spine. When he sees a patient suffering with such a condition, they’ve often come to him as a last resort feeling discouraged—even hopeless. His first goal is to give them an understanding of their condition. The second it to offer them HOPE. To do this, he spends time explaining neurosurgical conditions such as trigeminal neuralgia, Chiari malformations, hydrocephalus, and cranial and spine trauma which can rob an individual—and a family—of their quality of life. It’s his blessing to do whatever he can to help restore that quality.

Honestly, nobody plans to need a neurosurgeon. When they do, it’s because they’ve encountered injury to, or diseases/disorders of the brain, spinal cord, spinal column, or peripheral nerves throughout their body. The first thing they need—and want—is someone who will truly listen, who will reassure them and educate them, someone with the experience and training to take what is a devastating time of life and make it better. Stephen Katzen is just such a doctor. He’s a highly skilled expert who deeply cares about restoring his patients’ health and quality of life.

Many grateful patients have taken to the internet to praise his gentle care and his prowess as a surgeon. When Michael drug himself to Dr. Katzen’s office, he’d already been shuffled from doctor to doctor and truly felt like none of them really listened or cared. Just a few minutes into his time with Dr. Katzen, he knew he’d found his surgeon. “He was patient, kind, and understanding. He took time to explain the issues in words we could understand,” Michael’s wife wrote in a five-star review. “He made sure every one of our questions was answered and gave us peace of mind, for the first time, since my husband started having issues. We felt like he was on our team and everything he did was for my husband’s good.”

Another patient had resigned himself to a life of daily pain and limited mobility. He wrote this in a five-star online review. “Dr. Katzen’s mannerism was warm and friendly, which put me at ease. He has excellent communication skills. What a blessing he and his staff have been to me.” If daily pain is affecting your quality of life, surgery may be your best option. Find out more and schedule an appointment with Dr. Stephen Katzen at MethodistBrainandSpine.com

Methodist Moody Brain and Spine is owned and operated by MedHealth/Methodist Medical Group and staffed by independently practicing physicians who are employees of MedHealth/Methodist Medical Group. The physicians and staff who provide services at this site are not employees or agents of Methodist Health System or any of its affiliated hospitals.