Neck Surgery in Dallas, TX
Neck pain that spreads into your shoulder, arm or hand often comes from a disc or bone spur pressing on a nerve. When conservative care hasn't helped, neck surgery can take that pressure off. Dr. Shaad Bidiwala, a board-certified neurosurgeon at Mockingbird Station in Dallas, performs neck surgery with the least invasive approach that fits your case.
When Is Neck Surgery the Right Choice?
Surgery is rarely the first step for neck pain. Dr. Bidiwala may recommend it if:
- Arm pain, numbness or tingling hasn't improved after several weeks of conservative care
- You have weakness in your arm or hand, or trouble with grip
- You notice balance problems or clumsy hands, which can be a sign of pressure on the spinal cord
- Imaging shows a herniated disc, bone spurs or cervical stenosis that matches your symptoms
Conditions Treated
Benefits of Neck Surgery in Dallas, TX
Advanced techniques designed to optimize your recovery and outcomes.
Minimally Invasive Options
Smaller Incisions
Less Postoperative Pain
Faster Return to Daily Life
High Success Rates
Outpatient Procedures
Types of Neck Surgery We Offer
ACDF (Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion)
Removes a damaged disc through a small incision in the front of the neck, relieves pressure on the nerves and fuses the segment for stability. It's the most common neck surgery for herniated discs and bone spurs.
Learn moreCervical Spinal Decompression
Creates more room for the spinal cord and nerve roots in the neck when stenosis or bone spurs are pinching them.
Learn moreCervical Spinal Fusion
Stabilizes one or more segments of the neck when there's instability or after decompression.
Learn moreWho is a Candidate?
Neck surgery may be the right choice if conservative treatments like physical therapy, medication and injections haven't relieved your symptoms after several weeks, and your imaging shows a clear, treatable problem. Dr. Bidiwala reviews your MRI and symptoms together to confirm surgery makes sense before you decide anything.
What Recovery Looks Like
Most ACDF patients go home the same day or the next morning, and arm pain often improves quickly. Many people return to desk work within a few weeks, while the fusion itself continues to heal over several months. You'll get a recovery plan that fits your job and activity level.
Procedure Overview
Consultation
Dr. Bidiwala reviews your history, symptoms and imaging at our Mockingbird Station office.
Imaging Review
We go over your MRI together so you understand exactly what's causing your pain.
Surgical Planning
If surgery is the right next step, Dr. Bidiwala recommends the least invasive option that fits your case.
Procedure
Surgery is performed at Baylor, Medical City Dallas or Methodist Hospital for Surgery in Addison.
Recovery
Most minimally invasive patients walk the same day and begin a guided recovery plan.
Why Dallas Patients Choose Dr. Shaad Bidiwala?
Dr. Bidiwala is a board-certified, fellowship-trained neurosurgeon who has treated Dallas patients since 2004. His peers have named him a D Magazine Best Doctor more than 15 times, and consumer group MPIRICA listed him as the only surgeon in Dallas with “Excellent” outcomes for both cervical and non-cervical spinal fusion.
- Board-Certified Neurosurgeon
- Minimally Invasive Specialist
- Thousands of Successful Procedures
- Patient-First Philosophy
Frequently Asked Questions
Related Conditions
Conditions This Treats
Herniated Disc
A herniated disc occurs when the soft inner core pushes through a tear in the tougher outer ring, irritating nearby nerves. We offer both conservative and minimally invasive surgical options to relieve the resulting pain, numbness, and weakness.
Learn MorePinched Nerve
A pinched nerve occurs when too much pressure from surrounding tissues disrupts the nerve's function, causing pain, tingling, numbness, or weakness. We relieve the compression to restore normal function.
Learn MoreRadiculopathy
Radiculopathy is caused by a compressed nerve root in the spine, producing sharp pain, numbness, tingling, or weakness along the nerve's path. Accurate diagnosis guides effective decompression treatment.
Learn MoreSpinal Stenosis
Spinal stenosis is a narrowing of the spaces within the spine that puts pressure on the nerves traveling through it. Treatment relieves the pain, numbness, and walking difficulty caused by this compression.
Learn MoreCervical Spine Conditions
The cervical spine (neck) is highly flexible but vulnerable to injury and degeneration. We provide specialized care for the full spectrum of cervical conditions, from herniated discs to stenosis and radiculopathy.
Learn MoreNeck Pain
Neck pain can range from a minor annoyance to a debilitating condition, often caused by muscle strain or nerve compression in the cervical spine. We identify the underlying cause to relieve pain and restore mobility.
Learn MoreNeck Pain
Neck pain can range from a minor annoyance to a debilitating condition, often caused by muscle strain or nerve compression in the cervical spine. We identify the underlying cause to relieve pain and restore mobility.
Learn MoreNeck Surgery Near Highland Park and Preston Hollow
Dr. Bidiwala sees neck surgery patients at his office at Mockingbird Station, 6080 N Central Expy, Suite 150, minutes from Highland Park and Preston Hollow. The office is just off US-75 across from SMU and easy to reach on the DART Red, Orange and Blue lines.
Ready to Find Relief?
Take the first step toward a pain-free life. Schedule your consultation with Dr. Bidiwala to discuss your treatment options.