Neurosurgical and Spine Associates of Oklahoma
Our Team
Our medical staff specializes in adult neurological and spinal disorders. We appreciate the opportunity to participate in your medical care. At our facility, we strive to provide the latest treatment options and will care for you and your family as we would our own.
As independent practitioners, we offer comprehensive non-surgical and surgical options. Most spinal conditions can be managed conservatively. For the small percentage of patients requiring surgery, we provide the resources necessary to make well-informed decisions. You will remain an integral part of the decision-making process, and we work diligently with your primary care or referring physicians to ensure continuity of care.
Again, we thank you for the opportunity to care for you and your family.
Patient-Centered Philosophy
We believe that healing starts with listening. Our practice is dedicated to understanding each patient’s unique symptoms and goals, ensuring that every treatment plan is tailored to improve quality of life with compassion and technical precision.
Clinical Excellence.
Compassionate Spine Care.
Specialized Excellence
Specializing in advanced neurosurgical and spine procedures, we combine years of surgical expertise with the latest minimally invasive approaches. We are committed to achieving optimal clinical outcomes for complex neurological conditions.
Dr. Qualls E. J. Stevens, DO, MBA –
Board-Certified Neurosurgeon
Fellowship-Trained Spine Surgeon
Meet Dr. Qualls E. J. Stevens
Dr. Stevens has been practicing in Oklahoma City since 2008. A native of Liberia, West Africa, he completed his undergraduate studies at Texas Christian University and earned his medical degree from the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed his neurosurgery residency at Bromenn Medical Center / Midwestern University Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine, where he served as Chief Resident. His training included rotations with surgeons from prestigious institutions such as the Mayo Clinic, Allegheny General, MD Anderson Cancer Center, and Johns Hopkins Hospital. Fellowship-trained in complex spine surgery, Dr. Stevens' clinical interests include novel delivery methodologies for super-selective brain tumor therapies, radiation and chemotherapy for cranial and spinal lesions, radical surgical techniques for spinal tumors, spinal cord injury rehabilitation, and advanced neuronal restructuring applications.
Recipient of several scholarly awards in neurosurgery, Dr. Stevens has published numerous peer-reviewed articles on various neurological disorders and spinal surgery techniques.
Dr. Stevens treats a wide range of spinal conditions, including herniated discs, degenerative disc disease, spinal stenosis, spinal instability, spinal tumors, spinal trauma and fractures, scoliosis, and oncology of the spine. He performs advanced procedures such as discectomies, spinal fusions (cervical, thoracic, and lumbar), artificial disc replacements, carpal tunnel releases, and vertebral augmentation for spinal fractures.
Outside of his practice, Dr. Stevens enjoys traveling, soccer, and spending time with his family. He frequently participates in medical mission trips to Africa and remains a dedicated supporter of social justice initiatives and scholarship programs for underprivileged students.