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Dr. Gavin Britz, MD
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Dr. Gavin Britz, MD
4.1 (29 Ratings)

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Dr. Gavin Britz, MD
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Dr. Gavin Britz, MD

Neurosurgery*
Houston, TX
Accepting new patients
38 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Gavin Britz, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Houston, TX.
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Dr. Britz graduated from University of Witwatersrand, Johannesburg in 1987 and completed a residency at University of Washington. Dr. Gavin Britz, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Houston, TX and has 38 years experience. Dr. Britz currently practices at Houston Methodist Department of Neurosurgery and are affiliated with Houston Methodist Hospital and Houston Methodist the Woodlands Hospital. Dr. Britz has experience treating conditions like Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Subdural Hemorrhage and Cerebral Edema among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Britz received an average rating of 4.1/5 from patients and has been reviewed 29 times. Dr. Britz's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Britz is board certified in Neurosurgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Locations

  1. 1 Scurlock Tower
    6560 Fannin St Ste 900, Houston, TX 77030

Experience and Background Check

Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Subdural Hemorrhage
Cerebral Edema
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Subdural Hemorrhage
Cerebral Edema
Benign Neoplasm of Brain
Brain Aneurysm
Brain Cancer
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cerebrovascular Disease
Chiari Malformation Type 1
Chiari's Deformity
Hydrocephalus
Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Obstructive Hydrocephalus
Traumatic Brain Injury
Brain Surgery
Destruction of Brain Tumor
Hypothalamus Cancer
Meningiomas
Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Shunt - Insertion, Repair or Removal
Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Cerebral Embolism
Cervical Stenosis
Cranial Nerve Cancer
Cranial Trauma
Degenerative Disc Disease
Epilepsy
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Herniated Disc
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Pituitary Tumor
Radiculopathy
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Stenosis
Spondylolisthesis
Stroke
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Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Craniectomy, Craniotomy, Surgery of Skull Base, Neuroendoscopy
Acoustic Neuroma
Aneurysm
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Astrocytoma
Back Pain
Bone Cancer
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Brain Abscess
Broken Neck
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chiari Malformation Type 2
Communicating Hydrocephalus
Compressed Spinal Cord
Congenital Brain Malformations
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Medulloblastoma
Moyamoya Disease
Myelitis
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Myelomalacia
Myelopathy
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Osteosarcoma
Pathological Spine Fracture
Permanent Vegetative State
Persistent Vegetative State
Pineal Region Tumors
Polyneuropathy
Post-Traumatic Coma
Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Schwannoma
Scoliosis
Secondary Malignancies
Spina Bifida
Spinal Cord Tumor
Spine Deformities
Syringomyelia
Tarlov Cyst
Tethered Cord Syndrome
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Thoracic Stenosis
Torticollis
Tuberous Sclerosis
Vertebral Column Tumors
Atherectomy
Carotid Artery Stent Placement
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Craniectomy
Craniotomy
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Intracranial Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM) Repair
Intracranial Vessel Angioplasty and Stenting
Intracranial Vessels Stenting
Laminoplasty
Pituitary Gland Tumor Excision
Reconstruction for Craniosynostosis
Repair Intracranial Aneurysm
Skull Base Surgery
Stereotactic Radiosurgery
Stereotaxis
Vascular Transcatheter Embolization

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4.1
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Jun 27, 2025
Dr. Britz did a surgery for me in 2012. He did a wonderful job.
— Jun 27, 2025
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About Me

Biography
  • Dr. Gavin Britz, MD is a neurosurgeon in Houston, TX and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Witwatersrand, Johannesburg in 1987. He specializes in Neurosurgery.
Biography
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Neurosurgery
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Education

Medical Education

Medical Education
  • University of Witwatersrand, Johannesburg
    1987
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Neurosurgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • John Hopkins Hospital|University of Witwatersrand
    1993
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of Washington
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University of Washington
    2000
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Gavin Britz, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Britz's profile.

Dr. Britz frequently treats the following conditions: Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Subdural Hemorrhage and Cerebral Edema. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Gavin Britz, MD is affiliated with Houston Methodist Hospital and Houston Methodist the Woodlands Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Gavin Britz, MD holds board certification in Neurosurgery.

Dr. Britz has over 38 years of healthcare experience.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Houston Methodist Hospital

    6565 Fannin St, Houston, TX

  • Houston Methodist the Woodlands Hospital

    17201 Interstate 45 S, The Woodlands, TX

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