# Neurosurgery One: South Denver Neurosurgery and Denver DBS Center > Get personalized treatment from top\-ranked neurosurgeons or back pain specialists at Neurosurgery One\. Visit our brain and spine centers in Denver\. Generated by Yoast SEO v27.2, this is an llms.txt file, meant for consumption by LLMs. ## Pages - [Dr\. Woodworth: Appointment Request](https://www.neurosurgeryone.com/dr-woodworth-appointment-request/) - [Advanced Practice Providers](https://www.neurosurgeryone.com/advanced-practice-providers/) - [Apply](https://www.neurosurgeryone.com/apply/) - [Careers](https://www.neurosurgeryone.com/careers/) - [Graham Test Page](https://www.neurosurgeryone.com/graham-test-page/) ## Posts - [5 Types of Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery for Chronic Low Back Pain](https://www.neurosurgeryone.com/blog/minimally-invasive-spine-surgery-types/) - [Bulging disc vs\. herniated disc: Does it matter?](https://www.neurosurgeryone.com/blog/bulging-disc-vs-herniated-disc/) - [Seizures Caused by Brain Tumors: Recognition \& Treatment](https://www.neurosurgeryone.com/blog/seizures-caused-by-brain-tumors/) - [What is the best painkiller for spinal stenosis?](https://www.neurosurgeryone.com/blog/best-painkiller-for-spinal-stenosis/): Spinal stenosis can cause significant back, neck, and leg pain, often referred to as sciatica\. So what is the best painkiller for spinal stenosis? Learn which medications provide the most effective short\-term relief and when additional treatment may be needed\. - [Neurosurgery One Physicians Named Among the Best Interventional Pain Management Doctors in Denver — Castle Connolly 2026 Top Doctors](https://www.neurosurgeryone.com/blog/best-interventional-pain-management-doctors-denver-castle-connolly-2026-top-doctors/): Three Neurosurgery One interventional pain management physicians have been named Top Doctors for offering the most advanced non\-surgical spine pain treatments in Littleton and Parker, Colorado\. ## Careers - [Neurosurgery Physician Assistant](https://www.neurosurgeryone.com/careers/neurosurgery-physician-assistant-denver/): Neurosurgery One \| Denver, Colorado ## Conditions - [Chiari Malformation Type 1](https://www.neurosurgeryone.com/condition/chiari-malformation-type-1/) - [Parkinson's Disease](https://www.neurosurgeryone.com/condition/parkinsons/) - [Stroke](https://www.neurosurgeryone.com/condition/stroke/) - [Traumatic Spine Injury](https://www.neurosurgeryone.com/condition/traumatic-spine-injury/) - [Spine Tumors](https://www.neurosurgeryone.com/condition/spine-tumors/) ## Locations - [Get Expert Care From a Trusted Neurosurgeon in Littleton, CO](https://www.neurosurgeryone.com/location/littleton-neurosurgeons/): Board\-certified Littleton neurosurgeons, spine surgeons, and back pain specialists providing expert diagnosis and customized treatments for over 30 years\. - [Neurosurgery Care and Spine Center in Parker, Colorado](https://www.neurosurgeryone.com/location/parker-neurosurgeon/): We are a Denver neurosurgeon practice located in Parker, Colo\., specializing in comprehensive treatment for back and neck pain, minimally invasive spine surgery, brain tumors, and movement disorders\. - [Expert Denver Spine Surgery and Neurosurgery](https://www.neurosurgeryone.com/location/denver/): Receive expert spine and brain cancer surgery from Denver spine surgeon and neurosurgeon at Neurosurgery One’s Denver location near AdventHealth Porter Hospital\. - [Quality Care From Expert Neurosurgeons in Lakewood, CO](https://www.neurosurgeryone.com/location/lakewood/): Our expert Lakewood neurosurgeons and Lakewood spine surgeons offer extensive spine and brain care from neurotrauma to non\-emergent back pain\. - [An Experienced Neurosurgeon in Lone Tree, Colorado](https://www.neurosurgeryone.com/location/lone-tree-park-meadows/): Lone Tree neurosurgeons offer exceptional spine and brain care including DBS and stereotactic radiosurgery\. ## Physicians - [Dr\. Abhijeet Gummadavelli: Fellowship\-Trained Neurosurgeon](https://www.neurosurgeryone.com/physician/dr-abhijeet-gummadavelli-md/): Specializes in epilepsy surgery, spine surgery, brain tumor surgery and movement disorders\. - [Dr\. Zain Allison: Neurosurgeon and Spine Surgeon in Denver](https://www.neurosurgeryone.com/physician/dr-zain-allison-md/): Specializes in neurotrauma, spine surgery, neuro\-oncology, and neurovascular surgery\. - [Dr\. Beth A\. Gibbons: Castle Rock Spine Surgeon](https://www.neurosurgeryone.com/physician/dr-beth-gibbons-castle-rock-spine-surgeon/): Castle Rock spine surgeon specializing in minimally invasive surgery to help patients get back to full health as quickly as possible\. - [Dr\. Clayton Adams](https://www.neurosurgeryone.com/physician/clayton-adams-md/): Pain management anesthesiologist specializing in non\-surgical procedures\. - [Dr\. Tyler T\. Woodworth: Fellowship\-Trained Interventional Pain Management Physician in Parker](https://www.neurosurgeryone.com/physician/tyler-woodworth-md/): Dr\. Tyler Woodworth is a fellowship\-trained interventional pain management physician in Parker, CO\. He specializes in non\-surgical treatments, including spinal injections, radiofrequency ablation, and other image\-guided procedures to relieve back, neck, joint, and nerve pain\. ## Provider Blog - [When Fusion Is \(and Isn't\) the Right Call: A Practical Framework for Patient Selection](https://www.neurosurgeryone.com/provider-blog/when-fusion-is-and-isnt-the-right-call/): Lumbar fusion isn’t the right answer for every patient with chronic back pain\. The decision depends on identifying a specific structural problem, understanding what surgery can realistically improve, and optimizing the patient before surgery\. - [Drug\-Resistant Epilepsy Patients Face 20\-Year Delay in Surgery Referral](https://www.neurosurgeryone.com/provider-blog/drug-resistant-epilepsy-patient-surgery-criteria/): Epilepsy patients should be referred for surgical evaluation without delay since evidence proves additional medications have higher failure rates\. - [Deep Brain Stimulation Becomes More Convenient and Accurate for Patients](https://www.neurosurgeryone.com/provider-blog/deep-brain-stimulation-becomes-more-convenient-and-accurate-for-patients/): Patients may be eligible for DBS but are not referred for evaluation due to unawareness of improved accuracy and convenience\. Providers should learn more about the procedure to ease patient fear and help them find success with their movement disorders\. - [Spinal Cord Stimulation Reduces Up to 80% of Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy Pain](https://www.neurosurgeryone.com/provider-blog/spinal-cord-stimulation-for-diabetic-neuropathy/): For patients with medically refractory diabetic neuropathy, spinal cord stimulation is an effective pain relief treatment\. ## Related Pages - [About the Denver DBS Center](https://www.neurosurgeryone.com/related/about-the-denver-dbs-center/) - [Enhanced Recovery After Spine Surgery](https://www.neurosurgeryone.com/related/eras/) - [Denver DBS Center News and Events](https://www.neurosurgeryone.com/related/denver-dbs-center-news-and-events/): Sign up to learn about upcoming events for the Denver DBS Center\. - [DBS Research and Resources](https://www.neurosurgeryone.com/related/dbs-research/) - [Trigeminal Neuralgia Research](https://www.neurosurgeryone.com/related/trigeminal-neuralgia-research/) ## Resources - [Spinal Cord Stimulation to Treat Diabetic Neuropathy](https://www.neurosurgeryone.com/resource/discuss-diabetic-neuropathy-with-your-provider/) - [Meet Dr\. Beth Gibbons Video](https://www.neurosurgeryone.com/resource/meet-dr-gibbons-video/): In this video, Dr\. Gibbons shares what inspired her to pursue neurosurgery and what she finds most rewarding about helping patients with complex brain and spine conditions\. - [Intracept Procedure with Dr\. Gibbons: Long\-Lasting Relief for Chronic Low Back Pain](https://www.neurosurgeryone.com/resource/dr-gibbons-intracept-procedure-video/): Dr\. Beth Gibbons, a board\-certified neurosurgeon at Neurosurgery One, explains how the Intracept Procedure \(basivertebral nerve ablation\) can provide lasting relief in this video\. - [Interventional Pain Management Procedures Guide](https://www.neurosurgeryone.com/resource/interventional-pain-management-procedures-guide/): Interventional pain management procedures include a variety of non\-invasive or minimally invasive procedures to treat back and neck pain without the use of opioids\. - [Courtney Opem: Spine Surgery Patient Testimonial](https://www.neurosurgeryone.com/resource/tops-surgery-patient-testimonial/): TOPS surgery can be an alternative to spinal fusion for qualifying patients\. Hear from one patient who received TOPS surgery in this testimonial\. ## Specialties - [Head \& Skull Conditions](https://www.neurosurgeryone.com/specialty/head-and-skull-conditions/) - [Pain Management](https://www.neurosurgeryone.com/specialty/pain-management/): Interventional pain management physiatrists use nonsurgical or minimally invasive procedures to reduce or eliminate back, neck and joint pain\. - [Other Specialties](https://www.neurosurgeryone.com/specialty/other-specialties/) - [Brain Conditions](https://www.neurosurgeryone.com/specialty/brain-conditions/) - [Stroke \& Neurovascular Conditions](https://www.neurosurgeryone.com/specialty/stroke-and-neurovascular-conditions/) ## Staff Members - [Michael Cundiff](https://www.neurosurgeryone.com/staff/michael-cundiff-aanp/): Michael Cundiff is a certified nurse practitioner providing specialty care in the Neurosurgery One bone health, spine fracture and adult concussion clinics\. - [Nicole Tucker](https://www.neurosurgeryone.com/staff/nicole-tucker/): Nicole supports Dr\. Hudson's neurosurgical patients in surgery and clinic\. - [Deja Mosley](https://www.neurosurgeryone.com/staff/deja-mosley/): Deja is an experienced Physician Assistant in Parker, CO providing personalized care for neurosurgical patients\. - [Cate McGraw](https://www.neurosurgeryone.com/staff/cate-mcgraw-ms-apn-anp-c/): Cate evaluates and navigates patients to get the care they need as efficiently as possible\. - [Jenna Almond](https://www.neurosurgeryone.com/staff/jenna-almond-pa-c/): Jenna is a physician assistant supporting surgical patients at Porter Hospital and Littleton\. ## Testimonials - [Marylin Cunningham](https://www.neurosurgeryone.com/testimonial/marylin-cunningham/) - [Lisa Cone](https://www.neurosurgeryone.com/testimonial/lisa-cone/) - [Amanda](https://www.neurosurgeryone.com/testimonial/amanda/) - [Art Nixon](https://www.neurosurgeryone.com/testimonial/art-nixon/) - [Katie Strittmatter](https://www.neurosurgeryone.com/testimonial/katie-strittmatter/) ## Treatments - [Spine Fusion](https://www.neurosurgeryone.com/treatment/spine-fusion/) - [Adult Concussion Clinic](https://www.neurosurgeryone.com/treatment/adult-concussion-clinic/): Treating concussions in adults can restore cognitive, mood, sleep and appetite changes\. Learn symptoms and how our Adult Concussion Clinic can help\. - [Bone Health \& Spine Fracture Clinic](https://www.neurosurgeryone.com/treatment/osteoporosis-treatment/): Prevent spine fractures and improve spine surgery outcomes in as little as six weeks with medical osteoporosis treatment in Littleton and Lakewood, Colo\. - [ALIF Surgery](https://www.neurosurgeryone.com/treatment/alif-surgery/) - [Spinal Cord Stimulation](https://www.neurosurgeryone.com/treatment/spinal-cord-stimulation/): Used to treat chronic neuropathic, back, neck, leg and arm pain, spinal cord stimulation uses electrical impulses to stop pain signals from getting to the brain\. ## Authors - [Neurosurgery One](https://www.neurosurgeryone.com/written-by/neurosurgery-one/) - [Dr\. David VanSickle, MD, PHD, FAANS](https://www.neurosurgeryone.com/written-by/dr-david-vansickle/) - [Dr\. Zain Allison, MD, FAANS](https://www.neurosurgeryone.com/written-by/dr-zain-allison/) - [Dr\. Joshua Beckman, MD, FAANS](https://www.neurosurgeryone.com/written-by/dr-joshua-beckman/) - [Dr\. J\. Adair Prall, MD, FACS, FAANS](https://www.neurosurgeryone.com/written-by/dr-j-adair-prall/) ## Featured Providers - [Dr\. VanSickle](https://www.neurosurgeryone.com/featured_providers/dr-vansickle/) - [Dr\. Gummadavelli](https://www.neurosurgeryone.com/featured_providers/dr-gummadavelli/) - [Dr\. Asfahani](https://www.neurosurgeryone.com/featured_providers/dr-asfahani/) - [Dr\. Beckman](https://www.neurosurgeryone.com/featured_providers/dr-beckman/) - [Dr\. Prall](https://www.neurosurgeryone.com/featured_providers/dr-prall/) ## Tag - [Spine Surgery Patients](https://www.neurosurgeryone.com/testimonial_taxonomy/spine-surgery/) - [Brain Tumor Patients](https://www.neurosurgeryone.com/testimonial_taxonomy/brain-tumors/) - [Movement Disorder Patients](https://www.neurosurgeryone.com/testimonial_taxonomy/movement-disorders/) - [DBS Patients](https://www.neurosurgeryone.com/testimonial_taxonomy/dbs/) - [Pain Management Patients](https://www.neurosurgeryone.com/testimonial_taxonomy/pain-management/) ## Topics - [Spine Surgery](https://www.neurosurgeryone.com/topic/spine-surgery/) - [Back Pain](https://www.neurosurgeryone.com/topic/back-pain/) - [Pain Management](https://www.neurosurgeryone.com/topic/pain-management/) - [Denver Neurosurgeons](https://www.neurosurgeryone.com/topic/denver-neurosurgeons/) - [Deep Brain Stimulation](https://www.neurosurgeryone.com/topic/deep-brain-stimulation/) ## Optional - [Sitemap index](https://www.neurosurgeryone.com/sitemap_index.xml)