Cara M. Rogers, DO
Neurosurgical Oncology
VTC Faculty
"I strive to provide the highest quality, comprehensive care that is compassionate and individualized to the patient while utilizing the most innovative technologies and techniques."
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Neurosurgical Excellence Close to Home
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Carilion Clinic Neurosurgeon, Cara Rogers, D.O., completed her residency at Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine in Roanoke and fellowship at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas. She specializes in neurosurgical oncology with more than 11 years of experience. Using Carilion’s state-of-the-art technology, Dr. Rogers offers treatments such as craniotomy, endoscopic endonasal surgery, minimally invasive mini-craniotomies, minimally invasive ventricular endoscopy, MRI-guided laser ablation, chemotherapy and radiation therapy, stereotactic radiosurgery and other targeted therapies. Learn more about our team of experts, services and locations near you. https://www.CarilionClinic.org/neurosurgery Audio described version: https://youtu.be/pMJOJaUWXgo
Locations
Background
Medical School
- University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey at Camden
Fellowships
- The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Specialties or Medical Focus
- Neurosurgical Oncology
- Hydrocephalus
- Neurosurgery
- Trauma/Surgical Critical Care
- Brain, Spine, and Neurology Care
NPI
- 1477893691
Residencies
- Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine
Services
Conditions Treated
- Brain tumors - benign and malignant
- Complex and degenerative spine
- Pediatric tumors
- Peripheral nerve tumors
- Pituitary tumors
- Skull base neurosurgery
- Spinal cord injuries and disorders
- Spine tumors - benign and malignant
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Traumatic spine injuries
- Trigeminal neuralgia
Treatments Offered
- Awake surgery
- Brain tumor resection
- Laser interstitial thermal therapy (LITT)
- Microvascular decompression
- Minimally invasive spine surgery
- Neuro mapping
- Pain procedures - dorsal column stimulators
- Pain procedures - pain pumps
- Peripheral nerve surgery
- Spine decompression and fusions
- Spine tumor resection
- Stereotactic navigation
- Stereotactic radiosurgery
Ratings and Reviews
Accepted Insurance
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Dr. Rogers went over my MRI, explained each point with clarity. She is very kind, knowledgeable and really cared about me and my situation. I immediately felt at ease with her and felt heard about my concerns!