Ahmed Raza Shakir, MD Neurosurgeryin Arlington, TX
Texas Health Neurosurgery and Spine Specialists
1001 N Waldrop Dr, Ste 802 Arlington, TX 76012
About Me
Specialties
Neurosurgery
Spine Surgery
Hospital Affiliations
Texas Health Arlington Memorial
Texas Health Fort Worth
Texas Health HEB (Hurst/Euless/Bedford)
Gender
Male
Languages
English
Education
Vanderbilt University Medical Center - Neurological Surgery Dept - Fellowship - 2012
Medical College of Georgia Program - Residency - 2011
UTSW Medical School - Medical Education - 2005
Bio
Dr. Ahmed Shakir brings in-depth clinical and teaching experience in neurosurgery to Texas Health Neurosurgery and Spine Specialists. He is board-certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery and is fellowship-trained in spine surgery from Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville. Dr. Shakir received his medical degree from The University of Texas Southwestern Medical School at Dallas before going on to complete his neurological surgery residency training at Medical College of Georgia in Augusta, GA. He has also worked as a clinical assistant professor in the Department of Neurosurgery at The University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio.
Dr. Shakir's special interests include spinal trauma, spinal oncology and degenerative spine disorders. He is a member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons and Congress of Neurological Surgeons.
Dr. Shakir's special interests include spinal trauma, spinal oncology and degenerative spine disorders. He is a member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons and Congress of Neurological Surgeons.
Accepted Insurance
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6 Degrees-Fort Worth Firefighters
Aetna Better Health Chip Medicaid
Aetna Better Health Star Plans Medicaid
Aetna Commercial
Aetna MedAdv ESA PPO
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First Health (Formerly Coventry)
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Medicare Railroad
Medicare Rest Of Texas
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Texas Independence Health Plan (TIHP)
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UHC AARP Medicare Adv
UHC Commercial
USA Commercial PPO
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Reviews
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Comments
4.8 out of 5
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18 comments
5.0
May 08, 2026
Very excellent
5.0
May 08, 2026
Very excellent
5.0
Apr 30, 2026
Everything was excellent
5.0
Apr 25, 2026
Very informative
5.0
Apr 25, 2026
Staff pleasant and helpful
Map & Directions
Texas Health Neurosurgery and Spine Specialists
1001 N Waldrop Dr, Ste 802 Arlington, TX 76012
Fax
817-960-0002