Ali Chahlavi, MDNeurosurgery in Jacksonville, FL

Ali Chahlavi, MD, FAANS, is a board-certified neurosurgeon with over 20 years experience at Ascension St. Vincent's Hospital in Jacksonville, Florida. He is the Director of Neuroscience and Chief of Surgery.

Dr. Chahlavi specializes in minimally invasive spine surgery, robotic-assisted and navigation spine surgery, dynamic stabilization spine surgery, brain tumor surgery, epilepsy surgery and stereotactic radiation spine and brain procedures.

Dr. Chahlavi received his medical education at Georgetown University School of Medicine, graduating with honors in research. He then went on to Cleveland Clinic for his neurosurgery residency.

Dr. Chahlavi was fellowship-trained at the prestigious Cleveland Clinic under the mentorship of world leaders in spine such as Dr. Ed Benzel, Dr. Ian Kalfas and Dr. Isador Lieberman. Dr. Chahlavi has done a fellowship in brain tumor research while at the Cleveland Clinic.

Dr. Chahlavi is a fellow of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, Fellow of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons and Fellow of American College of Surgeons.

Dr. Chahlavi speaks English, French, Farsi and understands Spanish.

When not caring for patients, Dr. Chahlavi enjoys traveling, scuba diving, swimming, and spending time with family.