Dr. Hawkins is a general neurosurgeon with extensive expertise in surgical and nonsurgical treatment of brain and spinal cord disorders. He is accomplished in neuro-oncology, radiosurgery, cerebral vascular surgery, spinal surgery including minimally invasive and complex spinal surgery, functional neurosurgery and surgery for chronic pain conditions. He is also trained in minimally invasive spine surgery.
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Neurosurgery Meet Billie
“I am happy…5 months out of surgery, so far so good! I think he is an amazing doctor and had a good experience overall with my followup appointments at Neuroscience Group!”
– Judy K.
Chief Resident: Neurological Surgery, University of Louisville
Residency: Neurological Surgery, University of Louisville
Internship: Department of Surgery, University of Louisville
Neurosurgical Externship: Oregon Health & Science University
Doctor of Medicine: University of Illinois College of Medicine, Peoria, IL
Bachelor of Science: University of Illinois-Champaign
American Board of Neurological Surgery
Dean’s List, University of Illinois-Urbana-Champaign
Alpha Lamda Delta, University of Illinois-Urbana-Champaign
Phi Eta Sigma, University of Illinois-Urbana-Champaign
Psi Chi, University of Illinois-Urbana-Champaign
Wa Na See, University of Illinois-Urbana-Champaign
Golden Key, University of Illinois-Urbana-Champaign
Phi Kappa Phi, University of Illinois-Urbana-Champaign
Condit Fellowship, Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana, IL
“Neurosurgery is a fascinating, at times challenging, and rewarding profession. It is a humbling privilege to help people with serious neurologic and spinal problems.” – Dr. Hawkins