Board-certified neurosurgeon Ilyas Munshi treats patients in Lafayette, Louisiana, with a range of conditions requiring spine, brain, or peripheral nerve surgery. He performs procedures that address epilepsy and seizures. Dr. Ilyas Munshi employs a minimally invasive approach to surgery, using advanced techniques such as neuronavigation (computer-assisted, image-guided surgery).
Dr. Munshi earned a computer science degree at the University of Illinois and completed his doctor of medicine at Chicago’s Rush Medical College. He gained insight into the surgical, clinical, and diagnostic aspects of neurosurgical practice during his residency at the University of Chicago. He authored several extensively researched articles in his field.
A respected voice in the medical community, Dr. Munshi has been selected by Newsweek as one of its top 15 neurosurgical leaders. He maintains a strong interest in leading-edge developments that offer pathways for overcoming limited mobility and chronic pain issues. Dr. Munshi holds privileges at local institutions, including Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center and Lafayette General Medical Center.