Raul Cardenas, MD, FAANS, MBA

Dr. Raul J. Cardenas is an accomplished third generation neurosurgeon specializing in minimally-invasive techniques for complex spine issues, having spent much of his career in Memphis, TN. His academic career includes positions as a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston, a Gratis Assistant Professor at the Louisiana State University Health Science Center and an Assistant Professor at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center.

After graduating from Christian Brothers University in 1997, Dr. Cardenas earned his M.D. at Meharry Medical College in Nashville, followed by a surgical internship at Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, SC. He then went on to complete his neurological surgery residency at Louisiana State University Health Science Center (2007), and served as Chief Resident for the Neurological Surgery Service from 2007-2010. He completed his Minimally-Invasive/Complex Spine fellowship with UT / Semmes-Murphey Clinic in 2011.

Born in Memphis, TN and raised in Merida, Yucatan, MX, Dr. Cardenas is fluent in written and spoken Spanish.