Neurosurgery
Congratulations to Dr. David Jimenez for the front cover feature on The City Magazine’s February issue! At the Forefront of Pediatric Neurosurgery
Congratulations to Dr. David Jimenez for the front cover feature on The City Magazine’s February issue! At the Forefront of Pediatric Neurosurgery
Dr. David Jimenez

We’re excited to announce that Dr. David F. Jimenez, doubly Board Certified Pediatric and Adult Neurosurgeon has joined the El Paso Children’s Hospital team. Dr. Jimenez is internationally recognized for developing the Endoscopic-Assisted Craniectomy more than two decades ago and has been honored by America’s Top Doctors, Best Doctors in America, among many others. Dr. Jimenez’ list of medical honors and awards is quite extensive, reflecting his lifetime work as a thought leader, sought-after lecturer, well-funded researcher and prolific writer. He dedicates his career to the training of the next generation of neurosurgeons and has been caring for families locally and from around the world for more than 30 years!
About Dr. Jimenez
About Dr. Jimenez
- Brain and Spinal Cord Tumors
- Chiari Malformations
- Craniosynostosis (Minimally Invasive)
- Simple And Complex Hydrocephalus
- Spina Bifida (Open and Occult)
- Intracranial Cysts
- Arachnoid Cysts
- Intracranial Bleeds
- Skull Tumors, Defects, and Fractures
- Brain Herniations (Encephaloceles)
- Tethered Spinal Cord
- Dermoid Cysts
- Epilepsy/Seizures
- Surgical Tumors/Masses or Lesions
- Brain and Spine Trauma
- Spine Instability
- Congenital Brain and Spine Deformities
Temple University, Philadelphia, PA. (BA in Psychobiology)
Temple University School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA . (M.D.)
Temple University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA. (Neurosurgery Residency)
Montefiore Medical Center , New York, NY. (Pediatric Neurosurgery Fellowship)
American Board of Neurological Surgeons
American Board of Pediatric Neurological Surgeons
- San Antonio Best Doctors 2015: SA Scene Magazine, 2015
- The Best Doctors in San Antonio, San Antonio Magazine, San Antonio, TX, January 2015 (Featured on the Cover of San Antonio Magazine September 2015)
- Texas Super Doctors: Listed in the Texas Monthly Magazine, December 2015
- America’s Top Doctors: Castle Connolly Medical LTD., New York 2015
- Texas Medical Association: J.T. “Lamar” McNew Award: Texas Medical Association Resident and Fellow Section. Selected Mentor of the Year. Austin TX, 2015
- Metro Area Top Doctor, Castle Connolly Medical LTD. August 1, 2016
- The Best Doctors in San Antonio, San Antonio Magazine, San Antonio, TX, January 2016
- America’s Top Doctors: Castle Connolly Medical LTD., New York 2016
- Texas Super Doctors: Listed in the Texas Monthly Magazine, December 2016
- San Antonio Best Doctors 2016: SA Scene Magazine, 2016
- Vital’s Patient’s Choice Awards, Texas Favorite Physicians by Vitals, 2016
- Top Regional Doctor 2017: Castle Connoly Medical LTD, January 1, 2017
- San Antonio’s Best Doctor 2017:SA Scene Magazine, 2017
- America’s Top Doctor, Castle Connolly Medical LTD, 2017
- America’s Most Honored Professionals, Top 1%. American Registry. January 2017
- Top Doctors in Texas, Texas Monthly Magazine, December 2017
- America’s Top Doctor. Castle Connolly Medical LTD, February 1, 2018
San Antonio Best Doctors 2014: S.A. Scene Magazine
America’s Top Doctors 10 Years: Castle Connolly Medical
Texas Super Doctors: Listed in the Texas Monthly Magazine in Texas Super Doctors
Best Doctors: San Antonio Magazine
San Antonio’s Best Doctors 2013: S.A. Scene Magazine
Best Doctors in America: Central Region – Pediatric Neurosurgery
America’s Top Doctors: Castle Connolly Medical LTD., New York
Top Doctors – US News and World Report: Top 1% in the nation in Neurosurgery
San Antonio’s Best Doctors 2012: SA Magazine
San Antonio’s Best Doctors 2012: Scene in SA Magazine
Best Doctors in America 2011-2012: The Best Doctors in America: The Best Doctors in America, Best Doctors, Inc., Aiken SC, 2010
San Antonio‘s Best Doctors 2011-2012: SA Magazine
Who’s Who Among Executives and Professionals in the field of Research: Cambridge Who’s Who Among Executives and Professionals in the field of Research, Medicine and Healthcare, Uniondale, NY
San Antonio’s Best Doctors 2010: Scene in SA
Second Place Award, History Poster Section: Second Place Award, History Poster Section. “Historical Review of Autogenous Fat Graft Use to Prevent Latrogenic CSF Rhinorrhea after Transsphenoidal Approaches.” American Association of Neurological Surgeons, Annual Meeting, Philadelphia, PA
Who’s Who Among Executives and Professionals Throughout the World: Who’s Who Among Executives and Professionals Throughout the World, Long Island City, NY, 2010
The Best Doctors in America: The Best Doctors in America, Best Doctors, Inc., Aiken SC, 2010
America‘s Top Doctors: America‘s Top Doctors, Castle Connolly Medical LTD., New York NY, 2010
The Best Doctors in San Antonio: The Best Doctors in San Antonio by Scene in SA Magazine
University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio, Presidential Award: University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio, Presidential Award for Excellence in Clinical Service, San Antonio, TX, 2009
The Best Doctors in America: The Best Doctors in America, Best Doctors, Inc., Aiken SC, 2009
America’s Top Surgeon: America’s Top Surgeon, SLD Industries, Woodland Hills, CA, 2009
Endoscopic/Assisted Craniectomy Patient Experience Guide
Testimonials
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