OU Neurosurgery

OU Neurosurgery Oklahoma's premier destination for comprehensive neurosurgical care for all ages.

Dedicated to treating all neurological conditions with cutting-edge techniques and compassionate care, located in Oklahoma City.

Dr. Nicholas Sader joined KOCO 5 to address the rise in ATV-related head injuries and share practical steps families can...
11/21/2025

Dr. Nicholas Sader joined KOCO 5 to address the rise in ATV-related head injuries and share practical steps families can take to protect their children.

During National Injury Prevention Week, we’re echoing his reminder: a helmet can make all the difference.

View the full interview to learn how to keep your family safe—link below.


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🧠 Meet the Insular Cortex, your brain’s hidden hub!This tiny but mighty region helps you feel your body from the inside ...
11/18/2025

🧠 Meet the Insular Cortex, your brain’s hidden hub!

This tiny but mighty region helps you feel your body from the inside out, links emotions with physical sensations, and plays a key role in pain perception, empathy, and decision-making.

Keeping your insula healthy supports emotional balance, stress regulation, and overall brain-body wellness.

Swipe through to learn more about your insula!

Join us Monday at 9AM CST as Dr. Nicholas Sader, Pediatric Neurosurgeon at OU Neurosurgery, appears on KOCO 5 News to di...
11/14/2025

Join us Monday at 9AM CST as Dr. Nicholas Sader, Pediatric Neurosurgeon at OU Neurosurgery, appears on KOCO 5 News to discuss ATV & UTV safety for . 📺

Every year, hundreds of children and adults suffer preventable head and spine injuries from ATV accidents.

Dr. Sader will share practical safety tips and ways families can stay safe.

Tune in!

Deep Brain Stimulation, or DBS, is changing the way we treat movement disorders. Through precise, targeted electrical st...
11/14/2025

Deep Brain Stimulation, or DBS, is changing the way we treat movement disorders.

Through precise, targeted electrical stimulation, patients living with Parkinson’s disease, essential tremor, and other neurological conditions can experience life-changing results.

Our team, led by experts like Dr. Andrew Conner, continues to expand access to advanced DBS therapy and improve outcomes for patients across Oklahoma.

“DBS provides a great avenue for patients to regain control of their life when faced with the progressive symptoms of movement disorders such as Parkinson’s Disease.” - Dr. Andrew Conner

Neurosurgeons in the wild! 🥾🌲OU Neurosurgery residents and Dr. Andrew Jea tackled Elk Mountain for a team outing to conn...
11/08/2025

Neurosurgeons in the wild! 🥾🌲

OU Neurosurgery residents and Dr. Andrew Jea tackled Elk Mountain for a team outing to connect, recharge, and tackle new heights together.

Swipe through to check some of the highlights!

Behind every surgery at OU Neurosurgery is a team united by purpose. It’s not just our surgeons. It’s nurses, residents,...
11/06/2025

Behind every surgery at OU Neurosurgery is a team united by purpose. It’s not just our surgeons.

It’s nurses, residents, physician assistants, technologists, administrative staff, and support teams all working together to deliver exceptional care.

Our neurosurgical department provides the full spectrum of advanced treatment, from brain and spine surgery to endovascular procedures and complex trauma care.

As Oklahoma’s only academic neurosurgery team within a Level I Trauma Center, collaboration is at the core of everything we do.

We’re proud of the passion, teamwork, and expertise that drive our department forward and make a difference in every patient’s journey.

Meet Dr. Erika Horta, Neuro-Oncologist at OU Health Neurosurgery 🌟Born and raised in Brazil, Dr. Horta was inspired to p...
10/30/2025

Meet Dr. Erika Horta, Neuro-Oncologist at OU Health Neurosurgery 🌟

Born and raised in Brazil, Dr. Horta was inspired to pursue medicine after seeing firsthand the power of treatment to change lives. She followed that passion around the world—earning her medical degree and completing her first residency and fellowship at the University of São Paulo, then continuing advanced training in Neurology, Neuro-Immunology, and Neuro-Oncology at the University of Minnesota, Mayo Clinic, and Henry Ford Hospital. 🌎

At OU Neurosurgery, Dr. Horta specializes in treating brain and spinal cord tumors, neurofibromatosis, schwannomatosis, tuberous sclerosis, and VHL. She doesn’t perform surgery, instead, she focuses on using medications and emerging therapies to help patients live fuller, healthier lives.

She chose OU for its state-of-the-art facilities and the genuine teamwork among colleagues who “have good work ethics and want to do the best for everyone.” Outside of work, she’s ambidextrous, loves the movie Airplane!, and calls Oklahoma City “a city full of opportunities.”

“Come to OU for the best experience. This is a team that will do the best.” ❤️

Did you know every 6 seconds, someone loses their life to a stroke? With over 12 million new strokes occurring worldwide...
10/29/2025

Did you know every 6 seconds, someone loses their life to a stroke?

With over 12 million new strokes occurring worldwide each year, it's a leading cause of death and disability. (Source: World Stroke Organization)

This World Stroke Day, join us in raising awareness about stroke prevention and treatment.

Early recognition and timely intervention can make all the difference. ⚠️

Learn more about stroke prevention, symptoms, and treatment at OU Neurosurgery. Link below.

https://www.ouhealth.com/health-services/neurosciences/stroke-care/?utm_content=sked_68e71b85001ae1161b92aaea&utm_medium=social&utm_name=sked&utm_source=facebook

Meet John Burke, M.D., PhD, an OU neurosurgeon focusing on spinal surgery with sub-specialty training in scoliosis, defo...
10/23/2025

Meet John Burke, M.D., PhD, an OU neurosurgeon focusing on spinal surgery with sub-specialty training in scoliosis, deformities, revision spine surgery, and spinal tumors.

Dr. Burke is fellowship-trained in Spinal Oncology, Adult Spinal Deformity, and Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery, bringing advanced expertise to the OU Health spinal program.

🧠 Training & Expertise
Medical School: University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA
Graduate School: Neuroscience Graduate Group, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
Residency: Neurological Surgery, University of California, San Francisco, CA
Fellowship: Spinal Deformity and Spinal Oncology, University of California, San Francisco, CA

👨‍⚕️ Medical Interests
General Spinal Surgery
Adult Spinal Deformity Surgery
Spinal Tumor Surgery and Spinal Oncology
Scoliosis
Revision Spinal Surgery

💡 Research & Clinical Focus
Dr. Burke's research centers on how scoliosis and abnormal positions of the spine influence walking ability, and the OU spinal clinic has specialty equipment to assess walking ability for both clinical and research purposes.

Link in bio to learn more.

https://www.ouhealth.com/find-a-doctor/john-burke-md-phd/?utm_content=sked_68e82736dcfbe3980a282a46&utm_medium=social&utm_name=sked&utm_source=facebook

Even a small fall or hit to the head can sometimes cause a traumatic brain injury (TBI) in kids. The signs aren’t always...
10/22/2025

Even a small fall or hit to the head can sometimes cause a traumatic brain injury (TBI) in kids. The signs aren’t always obvious, here's what we suggest that you keep an eye out for:

✅ Headache or dizziness
✅ Trouble concentrating or acting “off”
✅ Extra tiredness or changes in sleep
✅ Unusual mood swings or irritability

If your child loses consciousness, vomits repeatedly, or seems confused, seek care immediately.

When it comes to head injuries, it’s always best to get checked by a specialist.

Learn more about pediatric brain injury care.

Link below:


https://www.ouhealth.com/health-services/?utm_content=sked_68f7fa30f8b19c43f3d33331&utm_medium=social&utm_name=sked&utm_source=facebook

Kari O’Toole, DNP, APRN-CNP, RNFA, joined OU Health Neurosurgery to expand her experience in a new specialty while embra...
10/19/2025

Kari O’Toole, DNP, APRN-CNP, RNFA, joined OU Health Neurosurgery to expand her experience in a new specialty while embracing the challenge of complex problem solving in tumors, spinal deformities, cerebrovascular conditions, and other neurologic diseases.

She finds neurosurgery rewarding because it allows her to guide patients through some of the most difficult times in their lives. She helps them understand and prepare for their surgical journey while making a meaningful impact on their recovery and well-being.

As a former emergency department nurse, Kari will always have a passion for the fast-paced environment of emergency medicine and the ability to make immediate impacts in care when patients need it most.

Kari’s philosophy:

“Care for every patient the way you'd want your own loved one to be cared for.” ♥️

10/17/2025

We’re still feeling the energy from . ⚡

Over 30 presentations, new collaborations, and a renewed passion for pushing the field of neurosurgery forward.

🎥 Catch just a few of the highlights in our recap.

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1000 N. Lincoln Boulevard , Suite 4000
Oklahoma City, OK
73104

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Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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