Dr. Vyacheslav Makler is a board-certified neurosurgeon.  With over two decades of combined experience as a physician, neurosurgical resident, and physician assistant, Dr. Makler brings deep clinical expertise to complex neurological and spine care. He earned his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine, where he graduated in the top […]

Board certified: American Board of Neurological Surgeons Expertise: Dr. Jayarao has a clinical interest in endoscopic and minimally invasive spinal surgery. He is one of a few spine surgeons with the expertise to perform endoscopic spinal decompressions and fusions. Additionally, he has expertise in the treatment of scoliosis and spinal deformity. Dr. Jayarao started residency […]

Dr. Angela Spurgeon is a board certified Neurosurgeon affiliated with CoxHealth in Springfield, Missouri. Dr. Spurgeon is a native of Owensville, Missouri. She was awarded the Winston Churchill Academic Scholarship and attended Westminster College in Fulton, Missouri. Dr. Spurgeon was a member of the Tri Beta National Biological Honor Society and co-captain of the Westminster […]

Dr. Robert D. Strang is a board certified Neurosurgeon affiliated with CoxHealth in Springfield, MO. Dr. Robert Strang received both his undergraduate and medical degrees from the University of Kansas. Staying true to his Jayhawk roots, Dr. Strang remained at KU to complete his six year neurosurgery residency. Following residency, Dr. Strang attended the University of […]

Dr. Salim Rahman is a board-certified neurosurgeon with over 25 years of experience in the field of neurological surgery. He has been providing advanced brain and spine care in the region since joining Springfield Neurological and Spine Institute in 2001. Dr. Rahman earned both his undergraduate and medical degrees from the University of Arkansas in […]

Dr. Michael Mumert is a board certified Neurosurgeon affiliated with CoxHealth in Springfield, Missouri. Dr. Mumert is a a native of Topeka, Kansas. He attended Evangel University in Springfield, Missouri as a student athlete, studying biology and competing as member of the varsity baseball team. After finishing his bachelor’s degree in 2003, Dr. Mumert went on to […]

Dr. Chad J. Morgan is a board certified Neurosurgeon affiliated with CoxHealth in Springfield, MO. A native of Salina, KS, Dr. Chad Morgan received his undergraduate degree from Washburn University in 1995, magna cum laude, going on to earn his medical degree in 1999 from the University of Kansas School of Medicine. summa cum laude. Following his time […]

Dr. J. Charles Mace is a board certified Neurosurgeon affiliated with CoxHealth in Springfield, Missouri. A native of Springfield, Missouri, Dr. Charles Mace attended the University of Missouri where he earned his Undergraduate, Graduate and Medical degrees. Upon graduating from medical school with honors, Dr. Mace went on to complete his general surgery internship and neurosurgical […]

Dr. John F. Ferguson is a board certified neurosurgical specialist affiliated with CoxHealth in Springfield, Missouri. A native of Springfield, Missouri, Dr. John Ferguson received his undergraduate and medical degrees from Yale University and St. Louis University School of Medicine respectively. Upon completion of medical school, Dr. Ferguson returned to Yale, participating in both a […]

Dr. Edwin J. Cunningham is a board certified Neurosurgeon affiliated with CoxHealth in Springfield, Missouri. An undergraduate alumnus of the University of Notre Dame, Dr. Edwin Cunningham attended medical school at St. Louis University School of Medicine (1991-1996). Following his time at SLU, Dr. Cunningham went on to complete his neurosurgical residency at the Cleveland Clinic […]