AboutBrain and Spine Neuroscience Institute
17849 Hunting Bow Circle Suite 101
Lutz, FL 33558 - (813) 336-4461
Our mission is to serve our patients by creating a comfortable and respectful healing environment by offering minimally invasive neurosurgical procedures with personalized care and attention.
Our Neurosurgeons are board-certified in neurological surgery and specialize in minimally invasive spine and brain procedures. At the Brain and Spine Neuroscience Institute, you work with our physicians and staff to prescribe the best treatment strategy for your complaints. You will find that the goal is taking care of you as a whole and not just treating your complaints.
Our Physicians ensure that you have non-operative options, as surgery is usually the last resort.
Meet The Team
At the Brain and Spine Neuroscience Institute, we strive to provide patients a comfortable and respectful healing environment. We offer minimally invasive neurosurgical procedures with personalized care and attention to each patient’s needs. We understand how many of the health issues we treat can be difficult to diagnose and cause intense pain. Fortunately, members of our team specialize in diagnosing, managing and treating these issues.
We will help patients feel as comfortable as possible during appointments and will break down the entire treatment process as necessary. We understand how complex the process can seem and will ensure to explain the details. We will also help plan out the patient’s plan following treatment.
ERIC SINCOFF MD FAANS
Dr. Sincoff is a board-certified neurosurgeon with the Brain and Spine Neuroscience Institute. Dr Sincoff is a highly specialized neurosurgeon gifted in treating disorders of the brain and spine. Utilizing his advanced techniques, Dr Sincoff applies minimally invasive techniques for both brain and spine surgeries for quick patient recovery. Dr. Sincoff earned his medical degree from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey -- Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. He then completed training in both surgery and neurosurgery at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. He served as a clinical instructor of skull base surgery at Oregon Health Sciences University and as assistant professor of neurosurgery at the University of Oklahoma.
JOHN SOLIMAN DO, FACOS, Board Certified Neurosurgeon
Dr. Soliman is board-certified in Neurological Surgery and specializes in the treatment of disorders of the brain and spine. He was honored with his Fellow in the American Board of Osteopathic Surgeons, being recognized for his voluntary activities and services to advance osteopathic medicine and surgery while being recognized for adherence to the professional and ethical standards established by his profession. He offers care for all aspects of spine surgery as well as utilizes the latest technologies in spinal instrumentation and intraoperative neuronavigation for brain tumor treatment. In addition to his skill in the surgical suite, Dr. Soliman is a gifted teacher and researcher. After graduating from Midwestern University Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine, Dr. Soliman completed his internship and residency training at Advocate BroMenn Medical Center in Bloomington- Normal, Illinois. Dr. Soliman also received specialized training under 15 nationally recognized neurosurgeons at leading academic centers in Illinois, including Northwestern University Children’s Memorial Hospital in Chicago and University of Illinois College of Medicine in Peoria. He is published in leading neurosurgical and spine journals in the field of minimally invasive spine surgery and endovascular neurosurgery and received awards for research related to the treatment of complex intracranial aneurysms. Dr. Soliman and his team look forward to serving you at the Brain and Spine Neuroscience Institute.
APRIL K. SHOOK, D.C., DIBE, CNIM
Dr. Shook graduated from Florida State University with a degree in Human Sciences in 2005 and then went on to receive her doctorate from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 2010, where she graduated salutatorian of her class. She began post-graduate training in Electrodiagnostic Medicine during her internship and has since completed the required education and training in order to become board certified and is now a diplomate under the International Board of Electrodiagnosis. She has also completed additional education and training in order to become board certified in Neurophysiologic Interoperative Monitoring.
DR. AMANDA PILEGGI, D.C. DIBE
Dr. Pileggi is originally from Columbia, Maryland. She attended University of Maryland, Baltimore County for her undergraduate degree, followed by Palmer College of Chiropractic in Florida for her doctorate degree. Upon graduation, she completed the education necessary to receive her Diplomate through the International Board of Electrodiagnosis. Currently, she travels throughout the state of Florida performing electrodiagnostic testing.
SUZANNE NEWBY PA-C
Suzanne is a board-certified Physician Assistant who has worked alongside Dr. John Soliman since 2013 and has been with The Brain and Spine Neuroscience Institute since 2018. She received her undergraduate degree from Florida State University and her Master’s in Physician Assistant Studies from South University in Tampa, FL.
With a background in multiple surgical specialties, Suzanne found her passion in Neurosurgery, drawn to the complexity and impact of the specialty. She has assisted in hundreds—if not thousands—of surgical procedures and is committed to providing the highest level of patient care.
Originally from Sarasota, FL, Suzanne enjoys spending time with her husband, two sons, and their yellow labs. She stays busy with her boys’ activities and loves gathering with family and friends any chance she gets.
COURTNEY RIGBY, APRN
Courtney completed her undergraduate nursing degree from Rasmussen University in 2013 and her Master's degree at Chamberlain University in 2024. She is a board-certified Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner through the American Nurses Credentialing Center and is a member of the American Nurses Association as well as the Florida Nurses Association. Her background in nursing includes more than 10 years spent at the bedside in various roles such as electrophysiology, trauma ICU, medical/surgical ICU, and cardiovascular ICU.
Courtney is a Florida native who enjoys spending time with her husband, two children, and their pets. She loves fitness, kayaking, and tending to her houseplants. She has a passion for critical care medicine and enjoys educating patients regarding their medical conditions, as this helps patients to make the best-informed decisions surrounding their care. Courtney has found that neurosurgery is a rewarding field as there are so many patients affected by neurological issues. She states, "There is a lot of good to be done in this field, and I'm excited to be a part of it!"
Meet The Team
At the Brain and Spine Neuroscience Institute, we strive to provide patients a comfortable and respectful healing environment. We offer minimally invasive neurosurgical procedures with personalized care and attention to each patient’s needs. We understand how many of the health issues we treat can be difficult to diagnose and cause intense pain. Fortunately, members of our team specialize in diagnosing, managing and treating these issues.
We will help patients feel as comfortable as possible during appointments and will break down the entire treatment process as necessary. We understand how complex the process can seem and will ensure to explain the details. We will also help plan out the patient’s plan following treatment.
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