Joshua Prickett, DO,FACOS
About
Joshua Prickett, DO, FACOS, is a board-certified neurosurgeon with expertise in neuro-oncology, spinal and skull base neurosurgery ─ including minimally invasive approaches and endoscopic skull base surgery with a special interest in pituitary pathology.
Dr. Prickett completed his residency training at Virginia Tech Carilion Clinic in Roanoke, Virginia, and his fellowship in skull-base, pituitary, and minimally invasive and endoscopic neurosurgery at Swedish Neuroscience Institute in Seattle, Washington in 2019. He joined Virginia Brain and Spine Center | Valley Health in July of 2022 and is a Fellow of the American College of Osteopathic Surgeons.
Dr. Prickett is from a small town outside of Houston, TX. In his free time, he and his wife enjoy spending time with their daughter at the lake or beach. He is a bit of a history buff and enjoys hiking, ultimate frisbee, and the guitar.
Dr. Prickett explains the benefit of Gleolan during brain surgery.
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Medical Interests
Areas of Interest:
- Endoscopic endonasal skull base and pituitary tumors
- Neuro-oncology
- Stereotactic radiosurgery
- Spinal decompressions, including minimally invasive spinal instrumentation/fusions
- Spinal and cranial trauma
- Peripheral nerve, including carpal tunnel
Education
- Board Certification
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American Osteopathic Board of Surgery in Neurological Surgery
- Fellowship
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Skull Base, Pituitary and Minimally Invasive Cranial Fellowship
Swedish Neuroscience
Seattle, WA
2019
- Residency
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Neurological Surgery Residency
Virginia Tech Carilion Clinic
Roanoke, VA
2018
- Internship
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General Surgery Internship
Virginia Tech Carilion Clinic
Roanoke, VA
2012
- Medical School
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School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona (SOMA)
A.T. Still University
Mesa, AZ
2011
