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Return to the activities you love.

Innovative neurosurgical treatments offer new possibilities.

Return to the activities you love.

Innovative neurosurgical treatments offer new possibilities.

Living with back pain or a brain or nerve condition? You’re not alone. The neurosurgery team at Banner Brain & Spine can help. Our board-eligible neurosurgeons use the latest tools and techniques to provide expert care.

We’ll build a care plan just for you—whether you need physical therapy, medication or surgery—to help you feel better and move more easily.

Conditions we treat and services we offer

We treat many brain, spine and nerve conditions, from simple to complex. We offer a range of treatment options, from conservative approaches and minimally invasive surgery, based on each patient's individual needs. Some conditions may improve with lifestyle changes or physical therapy, while others may need advanced treatment or surgery.

Spine and nerve conditions

We care for people with:

Degenerative disk disease
Herniated disk
Adult scoliosis
Spinal stenosis (narrowing of the spine in the neck, mid-back or lower back)
Spinal cord injuries, including those from sports or trauma
Spine and nerve tumors
Prior fusions or new or progressive symptoms

Treatments may include:

Physical therapy
Exercise and lifestyle changes
Tailored injections such as steroid shots or nerve blocks
Medications
Surgery (including minimally invasive options and motion-preservation spine surgery)

Brain and nervous system conditions

We also treat:

Brain tumors (gliomas, meningiomas, schwannomas and more)
Chiari malformations (when brain tissue extends into the spinal canal)
Epilepsy, including patients with vagus nerve stimulator
Hydrocephalus (fluid buildup in the brain)
Traumatic brain injury (TBI)
Trigeminal neuralgia and other nerve pain in the head and face

Meet our neurosurgery experts

Sam Haider, MD, MBA

Dr. Haider treats brain tumors and spine conditions. He uses minimally invasive techniques to help patients recover faster. He also works with Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center to give cancer patients expert care.

William McKay, MD

Dr. McKay specializes in trauma care, spinal tumors and complex spine problems. He uses both minimally invasive and traditional surgery based on what’s best for each patient. He believes in building trust and choosing care together.

Jacob Bernstein, DO

Dr. Bernstein cares for patients with brain, spine and nerve issues. He’s been with Banner since 2023 and serves the Greeley community. He focuses on listening to his patients and creating a care plan that meets their needs.

Start your care journey today.

Whether you are looking for a diagnosis, second opinion or treatment plan, we’re here to help. Call us to make an appointment at our Greeley clinic.

Banner North Colorado Medical Center
1800 15th St., Ste. 100B
Greeley, CO 80631
(970) 810-5996

Hours:
Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.