Clinical Expertise and Special Interests
Dr. Hawkins is a general neurosurgeon with extensive expertise in surgical and nonsurgical treatment of brain and spinal cord disorders. He is accomplished in neuro-oncology, radiosurgery, cerebral vascular surgery, spinal surgery including minimally invasive and complex spinal surgery, functional neurosurgery and surgery for chronic pain conditions. He is also trained in minimally invasive spine surgery.
Educational Foundation
Chief Resident: Neurological Surgery, University of Louisville
Residency: Neurological Surgery, University of Louisville
Internship: Department of Surgery, University of Louisville
Neurosurgical Externship: Oregon Health & Science University
Doctor of Medicine: University of Illinois College of Medicine, Peoria, IL
Bachelor of Science: University of Illinois-Champaign
Certifications
American Board of Neurological Surgery
Recognition of Achievements
Dean’s List, University of Illinois-Urbana-Champaign
Alpha Lamda Delta, University of Illinois-Urbana-Champaign
Phi Eta Sigma, University of Illinois-Urbana-Champaign
Psi Chi, University of Illinois-Urbana-Champaign
Wa Na See, University of Illinois-Urbana-Champaign
Golden Key, University of Illinois-Urbana-Champaign
Phi Kappa Phi, University of Illinois-Urbana-Champaign
Condit Fellowship, Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana, IL
Affiliations
“I am happy…5 months out of surgery, so far so good! I think he is an amazing doctor and had a good experience overall with my followup appointments at Neuroscience Group!”
– Judy K.