Dr. Richard Murray, MD, Alexandria, VA

About Dr. Richard Murray

Dr. Richard D. Murray MD is a board-certified neurological surgeon with advanced training and specific expertise in the management of complex cranial and skull base disorders. Dr. Murray treats all intracranial conditions, such as primary and metastatic brain tumors, low grade and malignant gliomas, benign brain tumors (e.g. meningiomas, acoustic neuromas, and pituitary adenomas), intracranial vascular disorders (e.g. aneurysms and arteriovenous malformations), hydrocephalus, trigeminal neuralgia and other cranial nerve compression disorders, and encephaloceles. He employs a combination of traditional cranial approaches, minimally invasive neuro-endoscopy, and stereotactic radiosurgery to provide his patients with multi-faceted treatment options. Dr. Murray has received comprehensive subspecialty training in endoscopic techniques to provide “scarless” removal of certain brain tumors. He leverages this sub-specialty training in minimally-invasive techniques towards spine surgery, incorporating both traditional and motion-preserving applications, including artificial disc replacement. He provides general neurosurgical care including treatment of common spinal disorders, brain and spine trauma, and other conditions. Dr. Murray was born in Arizona, USA and raised in South Africa, where he obtained a medical degree from the University of Stellenbosch. He began his post-graduate medical training as a registrar in South Africa, and upon his return to the U.S., completed his neurosurgery residency at the University of Vermont. Dr. Murray pursued extensive subspecialty fellowship training in skull base and micro-neurosurgery at Louisiana State University under the guidance of Dr. Anil Nanda, MD and endoscopic brain and skull base surgery at Weill Cornell Medical College in New York City under the guidance of Dr. Theodore Schwartz, MD. Dr. Murray serves as Chairman of the Department of Neurosurgery at Virginia Hospital Center in Arlington, VA. He has co-authored a numb

Areas of expertise

This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.

Neck pain and spine problems

Spinal fusion

Lower back pain

Craniotomy

Neck pain and spine problems

Spinal fusion

Lower back pain

Craniotomy

Office locations

Dr. Richard Murray, MD also offers online video visits for patients

Virginia Neurosurgeons (1 of 2)

1625 N George Mason Dr, Ste 445, Arlington, VA 22205

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Virginia Neurosurgeons (2 of 2)

6285 Franconia Rd, Alexandria, VA 22310

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Education and background

Practice names

Virginia Neurosurgeons

Board certifications

American Board of Neurological Surgery

Education and training

Medical School - University of Stellenbosch Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery
University of Vermont, Residency in Neurosurgery
Louisiana State University, Fellowship in Skull Base and Micro-Neurosurgery
Cornell University, Weill Medical College, Fellowship in Endoscopic Brain and Skull Base Surgery

Awards and publications

Washingtonian Magazine – Top Doctor
Northern Virginia Magazine – Top Doctor
Virginia Living Magazine – Top Doctor

Languages spoken

English

Provider's gender

Male

NPI number

1356515738

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What practice does Dr. Richard Murray work with?

Dr. Richard Murray works with Virginia Neurosurgeons.

Where is Dr. Richard Murray's office located?

Dr. Richard Murray has 3 office locations, including in Alexandria, Arlington, and Bobtown, view full addresses on Dr. Murray's profile.

Which board certifications does Dr. Richard Murray have?

Dr. Richard Murray is certified by American Board of Neurological Surgery.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Richard Murray?

Dr. Richard Murray frequently sees patients for Back Pain, Neurology Consultation, Neurosurgery Consultation, Pain Management Consultation, and Spine Deformation / Scoliosis . You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Richard Murray on their profile.