What makes us unique
Gulf Coast Brain & Spine Institute offers
Minimally Invasive Brain & Spine Surgery
As one of the pioneers of Minimally Invasive Brain and Spine Surgery, Dr. Peter J. Yeh is uniquely qualified to offer his patients a less intrusive and more accurate alternative to “open” surgery. By pinpointing the exact area to be affected by the procedure, Minimally Invasive Surgery targets the problem area, sparing surrounding non-affected tissue from damage.
Our philosophy is that preserving the patient’s normal anatomy during surgery leads to a faster recovery. The Minimally Invasive Surgery technique allows us to achieve this by utilizing the latest technologies, similar to the ones used in global positioning systems.
Minimal access spinal technologies offer the advantages of a smaller scar, faster recovery, and shorter hospital stays – which translate to improved surgical outcomes and greater patient comfort.
Minimally invasive surgeries have been performed on thousands of patients by Dr. Yeh and Gulf Coast Brain & Spine Institute. A proven surgical method, minimally invasive techniques have provided our patients an alternative to uncomfortable recoveries and lengthy hospital stays.
Peter J. Yeh, MD, FACS, FAANS
Dr. Yeh is a compassionate neurosurgeon, distinguished in the highest level of care for his patients. He is board-certified and a fellow of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, a fellow of the American College of Surgeons, and a member of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons, American Medical Association, Texas Medical Association, Houston Neurological Society, Harris County Medical Society, and Singleton Surgical Society. Dr. Yeh also serves on the board of trustees of the Texas Chiropractic College. He has journal publications in penetrating brain injuries and pituitary tumors. For over a decade, Dr. Yeh was a faculty of The Goodman Oral Board Preparation Course.
After graduating from Northwestern University with an honors degree in Chemistry, Dr. Yeh obtained a medical degree from the Feinberg School of Medicine at Northwestern University in 1994. Since then, Dr. Yeh has been practicing medicine in Texas, completing a general surgery internship and neurosurgery residency training at the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston. Since 1998, he has been licensed to practice medicine by the Texas Medical Board. He currently practices in the Texas Medical Center and southwest Houston, primarily at Houston Methodist, CHI St. Luke’s, and Memorial Hermann Hospitals.
Complimenting his numerous awards and honors for research, teaching, and scholarship, Dr. Yeh’s strong commitment to community services is untiring and exemplary. For many years, he has volunteered his time to various youth groups, appearing regularly as a guest lecturer. Dr. Yeh proudly participates in the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo scholarship program.