About Profile

Alexa Bodman, MD, FAANS, is a board-certified neurosurgeon in Austin, TX, specializing in brain tumor surgery, neurosurgical oncology, and advanced spine care. She is recognized as a Top Doctor by Austin Monthly, a Rising Star by Texas Monthly, and consistently receives exceptional patient reviews for her compassionate, patient-centered approach.

Dr. Bodman graduated magna cum laude from the University of Rochester and earned her medical degree at SUNY Upstate Medical University, where she also completed her neurosurgery residency. She further specialized through a fellowship in neurosurgical oncology at Emory University, with advanced training in the treatment of complex brain and spinal tumors.

She provides comprehensive care for patients with brain tumors, skull base conditions, and other complex neurological disorders, as well as a wide range of spine conditions. Her surgical approach includes both traditional and minimally invasive techniques, with a focus on achieving the best possible outcomes while preserving function and quality of life.

Dr. Bodman is an active member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons and Congress of Neurological Surgeons and has contributed to research and publications in the field.

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Education

Education
SUNY Upstate Medical University in New York

Graduate School
SUNY Upstate Medical University in New York

Fellowship
Emory University

Affiliations

  • American Association of Neurological Surgeons
  • Congress of Neurological Surgeons
  • the Society of Neuro-Oncology

Gender

Female

Languages Spoken

English

Procedures & Conditions

  • Brain tumors
  • Gliomas
  • Meningiomas
  • Metastases
  • Pituitary adenomas
  • Skull tumors  
  • Traumatic brain injury (TBI)
  • Intracranial hemorrhage
  • Epidural hematoma
  • Subdural hematoma
  • Intracerebral hematoma
  • Hydrocephalus
  • Chiari malformations
  • Trigeminal neuralgia
  • Neurosurgery
  • Craniotomy  
  • Tumor resection   
  • Evacuation of hematomas  
  • Ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt placement
  • Hydrocephalus
  • Endoscopic brain surgery (minimally invasive)
  • Cervical myelopathy
  • Cervical stenosis
  • Cervical disc herniations
  • Thoracic disc herniations
  • Lumbar stenosis
  • Lumbar disc herniations
  • Lumbar spondylolisthesis
  • Spine tumors
  • Spinal oncology
  • Minimally invasive perifascicular surgery (MIPS)
  • Pituitary surgery
  • Micro vascular decompression
  • Lumbar and cervical fusions  
    • Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion (ACDF)
    • Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion (ALIF)
    • Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion (TLIF)
  • Motion preserving surgeries
    • Lumbar and cervical microdiscectomy
    • Posterior cervical foraminotomy
    • Laminotomy / laminectomy (without fusion)
    • Artificial disc replacement (cervical and lumbar)
    • Interspinous process devices (spacers)
    • Dynamic stabilization systems
    • Spinal tumor surgery
    • Minimally invasive spine surgery

Specialty

Neurological Surgery

Office Locations

Austin Brain & Spine
3000 N. IH 35
Suite 600
Austin, TX 78705
Phone: (512) 306-1323

Accepted Insurance

  • Medicare
  • Aetna
  • BCBS
  • United Health

Additional Locations

Austin Brain and Spine - South Austin

1221 West Ben White Blvd, Suite 250B
Austin, TX 78704
Phone: (512) 306-1323

Austin Brain and Spine - San Marcos

1251 Sadler Dr., Building J, Suite 2100
San Marcos, TX 78666