Our staff of Board Certified doctors, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners possess extraordinary knowledge in back and neck pain conditions. MBSP is a leading authority on pain management and minimally invasive surgical treatment of brain and spine conditions. We are looking forward to meeting you, listening to how you feel about your unique situation, and stopping the pain.

Our extensive experience brings you peace of mind; our expertise and skill bring you relief of pain.

It’s who we are.

Dr. Sullivan - MBSP
BRIAN J. SULLIVAN, M.D.

Neurosurgeon

Board Certified, American Board of Neurological Surgery
Clinical Professor of Neurosurgery, George Washington University Medical Center

Training:

  • Medical Degree (M.D.), Georgetown University Medical Center
  • Neurosurgery Residency, George Washington University Medical Center
  • M.B.A., The George Washington University School of Business
  • M.S., Physiology and Doctor of Medicine, Georgetown University
  • B.S., Dickinson College

Specialty:

  • Outpatient/Same Day Spine Surgery
  • Complex Spine Surgery
  • Coflex® Interlaminar Stabilization
  • Cervical Disc Replacement (Arthroplasty)
  • General Neurosurgery (including brain and spine tumors)

“The first question is: ‘How can we put you at ease?’ What guides me is asking what I would do if you were a member of my family. I want to be able to sleep at night with my decisions.This practice was founded on integrity and exceptional surgical skills, and although it’s an exciting time to be a spine surgeon with so many replacement and biological solutions available, I am always looking for options that help me avoid the operating room. I really believe there is a dedication at MBSP unlike anywhere else; we’re a family and a growing hospital system.”

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Dr. Sullivan - MBSP
BRIAN J. SULLIVAN, M.D.

Neurosurgeon

Board Certified, American Board of Neurological Surgery
Clinical Professor of Neurosurgery, George Washington University Medical Center

“The first question is: ‘How can we put you at ease?’ What guides me is asking what I would do if you were a member of my family. I want to be able to sleep at night with my decisions.This practice was founded on integrity and exceptional surgical skills, and although it’s an exciting time to be a spine surgeon with so many replacement and biological solutions available, I am always looking for options that help me avoid the operating room. I really believe there is a dedication at MBSP unlike anywhere else; we’re a family and a growing hospital system.”

View Dr. Sullivan's introduction

Training:

  • Medical Degree (M.D.), Georgetown University Medical Center
  • Neurosurgery Residency, George Washington University Medical Center
  • M.B.A., The George Washington University School of Business
  • M.S., Physiology and Doctor of Medicine, Georgetown University
  • B.S., Dickinson College

Specialty:

  • Outpatient/Same Day Spine Surgery
  • Complex Spine Surgery
  • Coflex® Interlaminar Stabilization
  • Cervical Disc Replacement (Arthroplasty)
  • General Neurosurgery (including brain and spine tumors)
Dr Dix - MBSP
GARY A. DIX, M.D.

Neurosurgical Consulting

Board Certified, American Board of Neurological Surgery
Clinical Professor of Neurosurgery, George Washington University Medical Center

Training:

  • Medical Degree (M.D.), University of Stellenbosch
  • Neurosurgery Residency, University of Calgary
  • M.B.A., The George Washington University School of Business
  • Surgery Fellowship, Foothills Hospital
  • Internship, Baragwaneth Hospital

Specialties:

“Innovation around spine treatment and ways to preserve motion without surgery is at an all-time high. MBSP is committed to sending patients to physical therapy and pain management as a first recourse. My MBSP colleagues are the most dedicated and professional group of healthcare givers I have ever worked with. Together we deliver excellent judgment, compassionate care, and outstanding results. We truly are specialists in peace of mind and relief of pain."

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Watch Dr. Dix's Video on Sacroiliac (SI) Pain and SI Fusion

Dr Dix - MBSP
GARY A. DIX, M.D.

Neurosurgical Consulting

Board Certified, American Board of Neurological Surgery
Clinical Professor of Neurosurgery, George Washington University Medical Center

“Innovation around spine treatment and ways to preserve motion without surgery is at an all-time high. MBSP is committed to sending patients to physical therapy and pain management as a first recourse. My MBSP colleagues are the most dedicated and professional group of healthcare givers I have ever worked with. Together we deliver excellent judgment, compassionate care, and outstanding results. We truly are specialists in peace of mind and relief of pain."

View Dr. Dix's Introduction

Watch Dr. Dix's Video on Sacroiliac (SI) Pain and SI Fusion

Training:

  • Medical Degree (M.D.), University of Stellenbosch
  • Neurosurgery Residency, University of Calgary
  • M.B.A., The George Washington University School of Business
  • Surgery Fellowship, Foothills Hospital
  • Internship, Baragwaneth Hospital

Specialties:

DANA COTHAM, PA-C

Dana earned her Bachelors of Science in exercise physiology from the University of South Carolina and her Masters of Science in Physician Assistant Studies in 2008 from The Medical University of South Carolina. Prior to joining Maryland Brain, Spine, and Pain in 2020, she worked in interventional pain management, neurology, and ER/urgent care.

DANA COTHAM, PA-C

Dana earned her Bachelors of Science in exercise physiology from the University of South Carolina and her Masters of Science in Physician Assistant Studies in 2008 from The Medical University of South Carolina. Prior to joining Maryland Brain, Spine, and Pain in 2020, she worked in interventional pain management, neurology, and ER/urgent care.

Frank Hepfer - MBSP
FRANK HEPFER, PA-C

Frank earned is Bachelors of Science degree at Salisbury State University, completing his Physician Assistant training at Anne Arundel Community College in 2000. Bringing experience in Pain Management, Orthopedic and Neurosurgery, Frank joined the practice in January 2006. He specializes in  disorders of the Brain, Cervical, Lumbar Spine and Sacroiliac Joints.

Frank Hepfer - MBSP
FRANK HEPFER, PA-C

Frank earned is Bachelors of Science degree at Salisbury State University, completing his Physician Assistant training at Anne Arundel Community College in 2000. Bringing experience in Pain Management, Orthopedic and Neurosurgery, Frank joined the practice in January 2006. He specializes in  disorders of the Brain, Cervical, Lumbar Spine and Sacroiliac Joints.

KEVIN SLAYTON, PA-C

Kevin holds a Bachelor’s of Science degree from the University of Maryland, College Park. He earned his physician assistant professional certificate from the Community College of Baltimore County, and Master’s of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from Towson University in 2017. Kevin joined the practice in November 2017.

KEVIN SLAYTON, PA-C

Kevin holds a Bachelor’s of Science degree from the University of Maryland, College Park. He earned his physician assistant professional certificate from the Community College of Baltimore County, and Master’s of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from Towson University in 2017. Kevin joined the practice in November 2017.

KEVIN ASONGLEFAC, CRNP

Kevin earned his Bachelor of Science from the University of Maryland at College Park. He later earned his Nursing degree from Montgomery Community College. He further completed an RN-BSN-MSN Family Nurse Practitioner program track through Chamberlain University in 2019 to earn his Master of Science in Nursing degree. Prior to joining the practice in November 2019, Kevin worked with the neurosurgery team in the operating room at Anne Arundel Medical Center.

KEVIN ASONGLEFAC, CRNP

Kevin earned his Bachelor of Science from the University of Maryland at College Park. He later earned his Nursing degree from Montgomery Community College. He further completed an RN-BSN-MSN Family Nurse Practitioner program track through Chamberlain University in 2019 to earn his Master of Science in Nursing degree. Prior to joining the practice in November 2019, Kevin worked with the neurosurgery team in the operating room at Anne Arundel Medical Center.

JASON WOROBEY, CRNP

Jason earned his Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Misericordia University and his Masters of Science in Nursing at Drexel University. He specializes in pain management with a focus on headache prevention and management. He joined our group in August 2022 after 10 years in pain management.

JASON WOROBEY, CRNP

Jason earned his Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Misericordia University and his Masters of Science in Nursing at Drexel University. He specializes in pain management with a focus on headache prevention and management. He joined our group in August 2022 after 10 years in pain management.

KERRIE SULLIVAN, CFNP

Kerrie earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Rhode Island; and her M.S.N., Family Nurse Practitioner degree from The Catholic University of America.

KERRIE SULLIVAN, CFNP

Kerrie earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Rhode Island; and her M.S.N., Family Nurse Practitioner degree from The Catholic University of America.

Dr. Ducker - MBSP
THOMAS B. DUCKER, M.D.

Founder (Retired), Maryland Brain and Spine; Partner Emeritus

Training:

  • Doctor of Medicine University of Virginia School of Medicine, Residency at University of Michigan

Specialties:

  • Neurosurgery
  • Bone Transplantation
  • Brain Cancer
  • Brain Injuries
  • Editor, Journal of Spinal Disorders
  • Professor of Neurosurgery at University of Maryland and Johns Hopkins Hospital

I created Maryland Brain and Spine because I wanted patients to experience a sense of trust, expertise, strength and well-being when seeking medical care for brain and spine disorders. Medical care for these conditions can be quite complex, but treating a patient should come down to three things: top-notch experience, respect and compassion."

Dr. Ducker - MBSP
THOMAS B. DUCKER, M.D.

Founder (Retired), Maryland Brain and Spine; Partner Emeritus

I created Maryland Brain and Spine because I wanted patients to experience a sense of trust, expertise, strength and well-being when seeking medical care for brain and spine disorders. Medical care for these conditions can be quite complex, but treating a patient should come down to three things: top-notch experience, respect and compassion."

Training:

  • Doctor of Medicine University of Virginia School of Medicine, Residency at University of Michigan

Specialties:

  • Neurosurgery
  • Bone Transplantation
  • Brain Cancer
  • Brain Injuries
  • Editor, Journal of Spinal Disorders
  • Professor of Neurosurgery at University of Maryland and Johns Hopkins Hospital