From Our President
Howell Allen Clinic is dedicated to excellence in patient care through the comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of disorders of the brain, spine, and peripheral nerves. We are committed to providing exceptional clinical care and service, utilizing the latest advances in neurological surgery.
Our patients benefit from minimally invasive procedures, smaller incisions, and accelerated recovery periods. Graduates of the nation’s best medical schools and neurological training programs, our surgeons are credentialed and board-certified at the highest level of professional achievement. This results in unparalleled expertise in the field of neurosurgery. The team at Howell Allen Clinic is honored to provide you, the patient, with superior care.
Sincerely,
Gregory B. Lanford, MD, FAANS
President, Howell Allen Clinic
Minimally Invasive Neck and Back Surgery
Our fellowship trained minimally invasive spine surgeons are able to perform most common procedures through incisions less than an inch long.
A Leader in Robotic Spine Surgery
The Howell Allen Clinic is proud to have the most experienced robotic spine surgeons in Tennessee. Using the cutting edge Mazor X robotic arm, patients are able to undergo spinal surgery through small incisions with minimal tissue disruption, allowing for a shorter hospital stay and a quicker return to your normal life.
The UNITY Brain Tumor Program
The UNITY brain tumor program at St Thomas Hospital draws on the expertise of Howell Allen neurosurgeons to treat complex brain tumors in the Brainsuite, an operating room designed specifically for the removal of brain tumors.
