Dr. Gavin Britz, MD
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Dr. Gavin Britz, MD
Neurosurgery
Dr. Gavin Britz, MD is a neurosurgeon in Houston, TX and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Britz has extensive experience in Nervous System Neoplasms and Neurocritical Care Disorders. He graduated from University of Witwatersrand, Johannesburg in 1987. He is affiliated with medical facilities Houston Methodist Hospital and Houston Methodist the Woodlands Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
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Houston Methodist Department of Neurosurgery
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Dr. Britz is affiliated with Houston Methodist Hospital Houston, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for neurosurgery.
Dr. Britz is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery
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- Above average experience
- Good hospital quality
- Good patient ratings
- No healthcare sanctions
- Area of Expertise • Dr. Britz specializes in the area of Neurosurgery. See board certifications
- Explains Conditions Well • Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
- Offers Telehealth • This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
- Practices at Top Hospital • Cranial Neurosurgery Excellence Award™ See hospitals
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Dr. Britz's Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Britz
4.1
| 5 Star | 75% | 75% |
| 4 Star | 4% | 4% |
| 3 Star | 0% | 0% |
| 2 Star | 0% | 0% |
| 1 Star | 21% | 21% |
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Gavin W. Britz is Director of the Houston Methodist Neurological Institute, chairman of the Department of Neurosurgery and the Candy and Tom Knudson Centennial Chair in Neurosurgery at Houston Methodist Hospital. He also is Professor of Neurological...read moreNeurosurgery
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University Of Washington
Residency HospitalUniversity Of Washington
Fellowship Hospital, 2000John Hopkins Hospital|university Of Witwatersrand
Internship Hospital, 1993University Of Witwatersrand, Johannesburg
Medical School, 1987
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Learn more about medical license public record checkAffiliated Hospitals
- Recipient of 67
hospital awardsAmerica's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in cranial neurosurgery
View all awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in cranial neurosurgery
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
86%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% higher than the national average
80%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well4% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 24
hospital awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
86%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% higher than the national average
82%Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family17% higher than the national average
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