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Biography: Carlos Palacio, MD, is a board-certified neurosurgeon with Coastal New Hampshire Neurosurgeons and sees patients in Portsmouth as well as at Advanced Spine and Orthopedics in Gilford, New Hampshire. Dr. Palacio earned his medical degree at Northwestern University Medical Center and completed his residency in general neurosurgery at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. He then completed specialized training in pediatric neurosurgery at Children's Memorial Hospital, in Chicago, where he served as chief resident. Prior to medical school, Dr. Palacio earned his undergraduate degree at the College of the Holy Cross. He is a veteran of the United States Air Force and has more than 40 years of experience in the field of neurosurgery. Dr. Palacio is board certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery. In 1987, he co-founded Coastal New Hampshire Neurosurgeons, the first comprehensive neurosurgical program of its kind in the region. Dr. Palacio provides advanced neurosurgical diagnoses, individualized treatment options, and recovery plans related to conditions of the brain, spine, and peripheral nervous system. Dr. Palacio is fluent in English and Spanish.

Care Philosophy: I consider myself a general Neurosurgeon. I enjoy all aspects of Neurosurgery including Brain Tumors, Complex Spinal Disorders and Peripheral Nerve Surgery.

Care Philosophy: I believe that I have a true heart for my patients caring for each one the way I would my own family.

Care Philosophy: ISM is dedicated in helping people live a higher quality of life by relieving their pain and suffering and improving their ability to function. Our team of accomplished and credentialed Providers ans staff offer comprehensive and innovative treatment options and exceptional patient care. ISM Physicians are not only Board Certified in Anesthesiology, but also Pain Management. It is our one and only specialty.

Care Philosophy: Dr. Welch treats patients from all walks of life and considers each patient's lifestyle when formulating a treatment plan for each patient. Many patients often respond well to non-surgical treatment, which may include a dedicated physical therapy program. In those patients who require surgery, Dr. Welch tailors his surgical plan to each patient's goals.

Biography: Gareth Davies, MD, is a board-certified and fellowship-trained neurosurgeon with Coastal New Hampshire Neurosurgeons in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Dr. Davies earned his medical degree at Dartmouth Geisel School of Medicine and completed his residency training in neurosurgery at Penn State Hershey Medical Center. While there, he served as Neurosurgery Chief Resident and completed a fellowship in functional neurosurgery. Prior to medical school, Dr. Davies earned a Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience, graduating with highest honors from Middlebury College. Dr. Davies is board certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery. He provides advanced surgical care for a wide range of conditions affecting the brain and spine, with specialized expertise in deep brain stimulation for movement disorders such as tremors, dystonia, and Parkinson's disease. Dr. Davies has published and presented extensive research in the field of neurosurgery, and is the recipient of New Hampshire Magazine's "Top Doc" in neurosurgery award.

Care Philosophy: I believe in educating people so they can make informed decisions about their care. Combining their knowledge with state of the art surgical techniques typically results in excellent outcomes.

Care Philosophy: My mission is to deliver patient care with integrity and compassion. Helping patients recapture their quality of life is why I chose Orthopaedic Surgery.

Biography: Ken Maynard, III, MD, is a fellowship-trained neurosurgeon with Coastal New Hampshire Neurosurgeons in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. He earned his Doctor of Medicine from Marshall University in Huntington, West Virginia. He then completed an internship at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville in the Department of General Surgery and residency training at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston in the Department of Neurological Surgery. Following his residency, he fulfilled a fellowship in complex spine at Brown University in the Department of Neurosurgical Surgery in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Maynard also earned a Bachelor of Arts in both Philosophy as well as Neuroscience from Vanderbilt University.Dr. Maynard has extensive training in complex spine surgery, providing patients with the most advanced surgical techniques available. He is a resident member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, Congress of Neurological Surgeons, and Texas Association of Neurological Surgeons. He is the author of numerous peer-reviewed journal publications and has presented award-winning research related to the field of neurosurgery.When not seeing patients, Dr. Maynard enjoys traveling with his wife. He also enjoys cooking and going on long walks with his wife and their golden retriever.