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Inova Brain and Spine Tumor Program
Our purpose is to treat the full range of brain, spine, and pituitary tumors and provide our patients with the best possible outcomes and quality of life.
Expert diagnosis and treatment of brain and spinal cord tumors
A diagnosis of a tumor is frightening, but there is comfort in knowing that Inova’s Brain and Spine Tumor Program provides you with access to expertise, leading-edge technologies, and national clinical trials for the diagnosis and treatment of benign and malignant tumors of the brain, spine, and pituitary gland. Learn about symptoms, diagnosis and tumor treatments 
Led by Dr. Mateo Ziu, a specialist in neurosurgical oncology, our team includes experts with advanced training in neurosurgical, neurological, and radiation treatment of tumors. We combine the most advanced medical techniques and technology with compassionate and personalized care. We look at each case uniquely and are committed to collaborating closely with the patient, family, the primary care physician, and each other to deliver the best care available with the dignity and respect that everyone deserves. Meet our team
Hear from our physicians
Meet Dr. Nilesh A. Vyas, Inova Medical Group Neurosurgery
Meet Dr. Leon E. Moores, Pediatric Neurosurgery, Inova Medical Group Neurosurgery
Hear from some of our tumor patients
Bob Schell has Shares His Gratitude for Lifesaving Treatment for Brain Tumor
Amy Thanks Dr. James Ecklund for Compassionate Care
Contact the Inova Brain and Spine Tumor Program
Physicians:
If you have questions, would like to refer a patient to our program or require a second opinion, please call 703-970-2670. Our office staff will connect you with our brain and spine tumor specialists.
You can send a referral through our EPIC electronic medical platform. Or, you can fax a referral to our office at 703-970-0240.
Patients:
Call us at 703-776-4700.