
No matter what stage you’re in—newly diagnosed, searching for a second opinion, or finding treatment—our mission is to get you back to the moments that matter the most.
Our team understands that time is precious when you’re looking for answers. For this reason, we make sure that you are seen within one week of requesting an appointment.
Leaders in Innovation
For more than 50 years, Kettering Health has brought the most innovative physicians and brain treatments to the area so that you can find the best treatment here, close to home.
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Laser Interstitial Thermal Therapy
We can target hard-to-reach tumors in critical structures of the brain with an MRI-guided laser. We’re a nationwide leader in this procedure.
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Gamma Knife Radiosurgery
We deliver a powerful dose of radiation directly to the brain tumor while minimizing damage to the surrounding tissues. We have the second-largest Gamma Knife center in Ohio.
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Molecular Brain Tumor Imaging
We’re the only medical center in Ohio offering molecular brain tumor imaging, which means we can find and remove tumors with the highest level of accuracy.
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Craniotomy
Our neurosurgeons will carefully review your imaging to determine the most suitable treatment options and discuss them with you in detail. Advances in surgical techniques and technology, including computer-assisted planning and intraoperative imaging, have significantly enhanced the safety and outcomes of craniotomies.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, seeking a second opinion allows a physician to confirm a previous diagnosis and explore alternative treatment options. Sometimes, a less invasive approach may be available for you to consider.
Yes, our experts have been leaders in brain tumor care for over twenty years. Using innovative technology, we identify and treat brain tumors with incredible accuracy.
Yes, we offer a variety of clinical trials. Our clinical trials provide patients with brain tumors an alternative path for advancing their treatment. Discover more about the variety of trials we offer.
Call your insurance provider to see if you are covered. If you qualify, patients can apply for financial support through HCAP (Hospital Care Assurance Program).
After you submit a request for an appointment, our team get you scheduled with one of our specialists within one week.
Clinical Trials
Our brain tumor clinical trials aim to advance innovative treatments and improve outcomes for patients facing these challenging diagnoses. If you qualify, you’ll gain access to cutting-edge therapies and contribute to critical research shaping the future of brain tumor care. Explore our current trials to see if one may be right for you or your loved one.
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Our Support
No one should have to go through this alone. That’s why, for nearly 30 years, we’ve built a community through the Southwest Ohio Brain Tumor Support Group. At Kettering Health Main Campus, you can meet with and receive support from fellow patients and their families.
We also offer the CLIMB program, a support group designed for children with a parent going through cancer.
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Janice's Story
After Janice Brackman learned of her brain tumor, our experts were quick to get her the treatment she needed.
She now lives worry-free, with check-ins on her tumor and community from our Brain Tumor Support Group.
“Pretty much anything I have done,” Janice shared, “I try to go to Kettering Health because I know the standard of care I’m going to get.”

Common Tumors We Treat
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- Astrocytoma
- Craniopharyngioma
- Glioblastoma Multiforme
- Meningioma
- Medulloblastoma
- Metastatic Brain Tumor
- Pituitary Tumors
- Primary Central Nervous System (CNS) Lymphoma
Our Location
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Kettering Health Medical Group Brain & Spine
3700 Southern Blvd, Suite 300
Kettering, OH 45429
Our Team
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Mark R.
Hoeprich, MDNeurological Surgery
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Bouz, MDNeurological Surgery
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Taha, MDNeurological Surgery
Kettering, OH 45429
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Garrett, MD, PhDNeurological Surgery
Kettering, OH 45429
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Paravati, MDRadiation Oncology
Kettering, OH 45429
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Knecht, MDRadiation Oncology
Beavercreek, OH 45431
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Michelle F.
Barrord, MDRadiation Oncology
Kettering, OH 45429
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Lewis, MDRadiation Oncology
Kettering, OH 45429
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Patel, DONeurological Surgery
Dayton, OH 45405
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