Amir
Malik,
MD
MEDICINESHOULDRESTOREWHAT TIMETAKES.
I became a neurosurgeon because I wanted to give people back what pain, injury, and complex spine and brain conditions tried to take. Every decompression, every disc replacement, every careful operation is a chance to return someone to the life they remember — to walking without pain, to working, to being present.
Spine
Surgery
Minimally invasive decompression, cervical disc replacement, and complex spinal reconstruction — preserving motion and restoring function with the smallest possible footprint.
- Cervical Disc ReplacementModern alternative to fusion that preserves natural neck motion.
- Minimally Invasive Spine SurgeryTargeted decompression and stabilization with less tissue disruption.
- Spinal Cord DecompressionRelief of pressure on the spinal cord for stenosis, myelopathy, and trauma.
Brain &
Complex Cases
Advanced cranial neurosurgery, revision operations, and cases deemed inoperable by other specialists — backed by 35+ years and 10,000+ procedures.
- Complex Brain SurgeryAdvanced treatment of brain conditions requiring surgical intervention.
- Revision & Inoperable CasesExperienced care for cases other specialists have declined.
- Spinal Trauma & InjurySurgical management of spinal cord and traumatic spine injuries.
The operating room is not where I begin. I begin by listening — to the patient, to the imaging, to the body. Surgery is the answer only when it is the right answer.
Cervical Disc
Replacement
& Decompression
For decades, cervical spine problems meant spinal fusion — trading pain relief for permanent loss of motion at the treated level.
Modern cervical disc replacement has changed that. An artificial disc restores normal disc height and preserves natural neck motion, with minimally invasive technique and faster recovery.
The result is precise decompression that relieves pressure on the spinal cord and nerves — without sacrificing the motion patients depend on.
More than ten thousand brain and spine procedures over 35+ years — experience that shows up in every operating room.
Complex Brain Surgery
Advanced treatment of brain conditions requiring surgical intervention.
Revision & Inoperable Cases
Experienced care for cases other specialists have declined.
Spinal Trauma & Injury
Surgical management of spinal cord and traumatic spine injuries.
Spine Procedures
Cervical Disc Replacement
Motion-preservingModern alternative to fusion that preserves natural neck motion.
Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
Small incisionTargeted decompression and stabilization with less tissue disruption.
Spinal Cord Decompression
Complex spineRelief of pressure on the spinal cord for stenosis, myelopathy, and trauma.
Training &
Credentials
- CertificationBoard CertifiedAmerican Board of Neurological Surgery
- FellowshipFellowAmerican College of Surgeons (FACS)
- FacultyFormer Assistant Professor of NeurosurgeryUniversity of Texas, Houston
Education & Training
- MD — Punjab University Rawalpindi School of Medicine
- Residency — Neurosurgery, Temple University Hospital, Philadelphia
- Faculty — Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery, University of Texas Houston (6+ years)
Professional Societies
- American College of Surgeons (FACS)
- American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS)
- Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS)
- American Medical Association (AMA)
Frequently
Asked Questions
- Dr. Malik is a board-certified neurosurgeon and Fellow of the American College of Surgeons with more than 35 years of experience and over 10,000 procedures. He focuses on minimally invasive spine surgery, cervical disc replacement, spinal cord decompression, and complex brain surgery — including cases other specialists have declined.
These answers are general medical information about Dr. Malik's practice and procedures, not personalized medical advice. For guidance on your specific situation, schedule a consultation:(214) 592-9955.
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