About Dr. James Kaufman

Meet Dr. James Kevin Kaufman, an esteemed neurosurgeon whose dedication to excellence has made a profound impact on the field. With a distinguished career spanning both clinical practice and extensive medical research, Dr. Kaufman brings a wealth of expertise and a passion for improving lives from minimally invasive to complex neck and spine surgeries.

 

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Dr. James Kaufman, Neurosurgeon, Hurst, TX, for Lower Back Pain, Sciatica, Neck and Spine surgery.

Dr. James Kevin Kaufman

Neurosurgeon

In practice since 1980

Neurosurgery

As a neurosurgeon, Dr. James Kaufman is trained to perform highly technical surgeries to correct disorders of the central, autonomic or peripheral nervous systems. He may provide both invasive and minimally-invasive surgical treatment options, depending upon the patient’s condition. Neurosurgeons may treat spinal disorders, traumatic brain injuries, tumors, Parkinson’s disease, and more.

Dr. James Kaufman is a neurosurgeon practicing in the Dallas / FT Worth area for over 20 yrs. A native of Indianapolis, Indiana, James Kevin Kaufman, MD, attended Rose Hulman Institute of Technology, where he received his Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering. He then completed his graduate studies in Molecular Biology at West Virginia University in Morgantown, West Virginia.

Dr. Kaufman attended medical school at West Virginia University, where he was voted by his peers to serve as Medical School Class President in both the 1991-1992 & 1992-1993 academic years. He was also proud to have been selected as the West Virginia State Medical Association, Medical Student Section President, 1992-1993. After graduating with Medical School Academic Honors, and being inducted into Alpha Omega Alpha, Honor Medical Society, he completed his internship in general surgery at the Indiana University School of Medicine, followed by his residency in neurological surgery, also at the Indiana University School of Medicine, where he was named Chief Resident, July 1999 – June 2000. The American Medical Association (AMA) selected Dr. Kaufman as the AMA Annual Meeting Delegate, 1992, as well as the Alternate Delegate, 1993.

Dr. Kaufman has published numerous articles and abstracts, submitted manuscripts for publication, and delivered a number of presentations at local and national conferences, on various topics ranging from “Anterior Skull Base Resection for Carotid-Ophthalmic Artery Aneurysms”, to “Posterior Cervical Fusion with Lateral Mass Plates Versus Interspinous Wiring”, to “Basics of Brain Anatomy”. He is a brilliant neurosurgeon with excellent and consistent surgical outcomes, and he treats every single patient as if he would members of his own family.

Dr. Kaufman is married and is the proud father of three children. He very much enjoys spending any available time with his family.

Specialty – https://www.md.com/specialties/neurosurgery

Areas of Expertise

Dr. James Kevin Kaufman, Neurosurgeon in Hurst, TX

Minimally Invasive Surgery

Sciatica

Endoscopic Surgery

Scoliosis

Neck & Back Injuries

Spinal Revision Surgeries

Non-Surgical Treatments

Complex Neck & Spine Surgeries

Credentials & Experience

Dr. James Kevin Kaufman, Neurosurgeon in Hurst, TX

Work Experience

 

Dr. James Kaufman

  • Neurosurgeon
  • Jan 1980 – Present

Surgical Consultants of America

  • Neurosurgeon
  • 2018

Neurosurgical Associates, Incorporated

  • Assistant to Neurosurgical Staff/Photography
  • Jun 1987 – Jun 1988

Allison Gas Turbine, Division of General Motors

  • Engineering Intern
  • Summers 1984 and 1985

Practice History

 

ProHealth Management

  • Private Practice
  • Feb 2023 – Present

Trend Healthcare

  • Private Practice
  • Nov. 2017 – Feb. 2023

Neurological and Complex Spine Surgery

  • Private Practice
  • Jun 2011 – Nov 2017

Neurological Surgery

  • Private Practice
  • Jul 2000 – Jun 2011

Education

 

Rose Hulman Institute of Technology (College)

  • Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering
  • 1983-1987

West Virginia University (College)

  • Graduate Studies, Molecular Biology
  • 1989-1990

West Virginia University School of Medicine (Honors)

  • Doctor of Medicine
  • 1990-1994

Indiana University Medicine Center and Affiliated Hospitals

  • Internship, General Surgery
  • 1994-1995

Residency, Neurological Surgery

  • 1995-1999

Chief Resident, Neurological Surgery

  • 1999-2000

Licensure

 

License L0318

  • Texas
  • 2000 – Present

License 01044797

  • Indiana
  • 1994-  Jun 2001 (inactive)

Awards, Honors, and Leadership

 

West Virginia State Medical Association

  • Medical School Class President
  • 1991 – 1993

West Virginia State Medical Association

  • Medical Student Section President
  • 1992 – 1993

Medical School Academic Honors

  • AMA Annual Meeting Delegate
  • 1992

Alternate Delegate

  • 1993

Van Liere Memorial Research Fellowship

Alpha Omega Alpha, Honor Medical Society

Certifications

 

American Board of Neurological Surgery

  • Number 23135
  • Nov 13, 2003 – Dec 31, 2013
  • Board Recertification process engaged including Written Primary Examination with Oral Examination to follow after submission of required surgical case logs.
  • Mar 2023

American Board of Neurological Surgery

  • Nov 13, 2003- Dec 31, 2013

Midas Rex Certification

  • Sept 1997

Basic & Advanced Microvascular Surgery Techniques

  • May 1999

Professional Associates

Dr. James Kevin Kaufman, Back & Spine Surgeon

North American Spine Society
American Medical Association Dr. James Kevin Kaufman
North American Skull Base Society, Hurst Neurosurgeon
Congress of Neurological Surgeons Dr. James Kaufman Spine Surgeon for Lower back pain, sciatica, and next injuries
Texas Medical Association, Hurst Sciatica Doctor
American College of Surgeons, Fellow Dr. James Kevin Kaufman
Tarrant County Medical Society, Lower Back Pain Doctor in Bedford, Dallas, Fort Worth
American Association of Neurological Surgeons Dr. James Kaufman, Lower Back Pain doctor