Spring Excellence Surgical Hospital has built a reputation for compassionate care and technical surgical expertise in everything we do from general and trauma surgery to complex surgical procedures involving the brain and spine.
Our surgeons have been ranked among America’s Top Surgeons. Our specialists are fellowship-trained and educated in the most innovative technologies in their respective fields. When specialized care is needed, it is important to put your trust in the hands of an experienced surgical specialist.
Dr. Mirza Baig
Neurosurgeon
Introduction
Dr. Baig is excited to have the opportunity to serve our great community. His medical training, research background and clinical practice has led him to take bold steps into the challenging waters of private practice and community based medicine which he finds both thrilling and exciting. His experience, knowledge, and training translate into great stories that he will share with you on this website. We will be updating this site periodically with current news articles regarding the care of neurological patients and invite you to share your knowledge and experiences.
Training & Education
- Undergraduate: University of Maryland College Park, MD
- Medical school: Howard University College of Medicine, Washington, DC
- Graduate research: National Institutes of Health, NINDS, Bethesda MD
- Graduate school: PhD in Molecular Genetics with emphasis in neuroimmunology
- Neurosurgery training: The Ohio State University, Columbus OH
Additional Detail
- Authored 26 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters
- Over 17 oral and poster presentations at National and International Conferences of Neurosurgical Societies and Associations
- 1996-2001 Medical Student Training Scholarship at Howard University
- 1997 Outstanding Student Research Award at Howard University
- 1997 M.D./Ph.D. Fellow Scholarship Rhone Poulenc Rorer
- 1998-2001 Pre-Doctoral Intramural Research Fellow at National Institutes of Health
- 1998 Medical Student Scholarship Award from the American Medical Association Education & Research Foundation
- 1998 Recognition for Research Excellence from Eastern Student Research Forum
- 2001 Excellence in Graduate Research from the National Institutes of Health and the 2001 Scientist Training Award from American Society of Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics
Dr. Nelson Bond
General Anesthesiology, Critical Care Medicine, Pain Medicine
Introduction
His vision of pain is that there is always an identifiable cause and effective treatment for all pain. Intervention is the primary therapeutic modality and its success is dependent on the quality and accuracy of the physician’s evaluation and identification of the pain generators. Pain medications should be used for short-term palliation during the evaluation process only, as a rule. Of course there will be exceptions but pain medications should never be your primary treatment modality for chronic pain.
Training & Education
- Undergraduate: Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia.
- Medical school: Howard University College of Medicine, MD.
- Critical Care Medicine: University of California San Francisco
- Internal Medicine: University of Texas at Houston
- Anesthesia: George Washington University
Additional Detail
Dr. Bond began a private practice job in Atlanta, Georgia in 1995 with a large multi-disciplinary group. It is there that he began to practice pain management. Given his previous training in Internal Medicine, Critical Care and Trauma he is uniquely qualified to practice pain management.
Dr. Gregory Elders
Orthopedic Surgeon
Introduction
Dr. Elders is a board-certified and fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon. When it comes to serving the community, Dr. Elders focuses on a comprehensive, team approach to patient care that puts patients first. His commitment to providing compassionate care means that he, and the entire team, considers your pain and disability a priority. Dr. Elders will work with you to find the least-invasive and most comfortable treatment plan to suit your needs.
Training & Education
- Undergraduate: University of Michigan
- Medical school: University of Michigan medical school, with honors
- Orthopedic training: chief resident in the Henry Ford Hospital’s department of orthopedic surgery
- Spinal Surgery training: spinal surgery fellowship at the Texas Back Institute.
Additional Detail
Dr. Elders offers the most innovative and least invasive techniques available. He continues to actively engage with global industry leaders in the development of minimally invasive surgical techniques and instrumentation.
Dr. Bonaventure Ngu
Orthopedic surgeon
Introduction
Dr. Ngu is committed to helping back pain sufferers regain mobility. Dr. Ngu has advanced training and proven expertise in the non-surgical and surgical treatment of a wide range of spinal conditions. The delicate and complex composition of the spine requires the expertise of a specialist. Dr. Ngu, a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with fellowship training in spinal surgery, is highly qualified to diagnose and treat a multitude of disorders affecting the cervical (neck) and lumbar spine (lower back). He specializes in relieving back and neck pain resulting from degenerative conditions, deformity, and injuries.
Training & Education
- Undergraduate: University of Maryland
- Medical school: University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD
- Orthopedic training: University of Maryland Medical Center Shock Trauma Center, Baltimore, MD.
- Spinal Surgery training: Leatherman Spine Institute, Louisville, KY.
Additional Detail
A member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, North American Spine Society, and Texas Orthopaedic Association. Specialist in Less Exposure Surgery (LES) of the spine.
Dr. Shah Siddiqui
Neurosurgeon
Introduction
Dr. Siddiqi is a member of the medical staff at Spring Excellence Surgical Hospital, Methodist Willowbrook Hospital, Methodist Sugarland Hospital, Cypress Fairbanks Medical Center, Tomball Regional Hospital, and Memorial Hermann Memorial City Hospital.
Training & Education
- Undergraduate: BS with Honors in medical sciences and psychology from University College, University of London
- Medical school: University of Cambridge
- Neurosurgery training: Neurosurgery Residency at the University of Toronto
- Spinal Surgery training: Fellowship at Sunnybrook Health Science Center, University of Toronto.
Additional Detail
Dr. Siddiqui is a board-certified neurosurgeon, a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons (Canada) in Neurosurgery, and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He is a member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, North American Spine Society, and Texas Medical Association.
Dr. Ifeolumipo Sofola
Introduction
Dr. Ifepo Sofola has been with Spring Excellence Surgical Hospital since 2016. He is board-certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery and the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
Training & Education
- Medical school: Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia.
- ENT Surgery training: Internship in general surgery and residency in otolaryngology at the National Naval Medical Center, Bethesda, Maryland.
- Facial plastic & Reconstructive surgery: Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, Maryland.
Additional Detail
In addition to numerous military and academic awards, Dr. Sofola received recognition by his peers and mentors with a prestigious achievement award presented by the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery for service to humanity and the advancement of the specialty.
Dr. Irfan Wadiwala
General Surgery
Introduction
Currently, Dr. Wadiwala is the Director of Bariatric surgery at Spring Excellence Surgical Hospital which happens to be a “Center of Excellence” for weight loss surgery.
Training & Education
- Undergraduate: Western University in Pomona, California
- Medical school: Martin Luther King and Arrowhead Regional Medical center near Los Angeles
- Bariatric training: Specialized in laparoscopic bariatric surgery training/fellowship at Penn State Milton Hershey Medical Center in Pennsylvania
Additional Detail
He has actively participated in various scientific articles and attended several conferences related to morbid obesity surgery and outcomes during his extensive training, and is a member of organizations such as ASMBS, SAGES, ACOS, HCMS, and TMA.
As a board-certified general surgeon who specializes in the surgical treatment of morbid obesity, he’s been in practice for more than five years and has performed more than 1,500 weight loss related operations with excellent outcomes.
