Hilari L. Fleming, M.D., Ph.D.

Hilari L. Fleming, M.D., Ph.D.

Dr. Fleming did not take a direct route to become a neurosurgeon. She was doing genetic research after receiving her Ph.D., before deciding to become a physician. During her neurosurgery rotation, she found herself instantly fascinated with the intricate workings of the nervous system and decided on a career in neurosurgery.

Dr. Fleming has been with Sierra Neurosurgery Group since 1991. She is one of just a handful of female neurosurgeons in the West and specializes in the treatment of tumors that impact the brain, particularly pituitary tumors. Dr. Fleming is one of just three neurosurgeons in Northern Nevada trained to treat brain tumors with the non-invasive Cyberknife radiosurgery system. She is also one of the only surgeons in the region experienced with the use of vagal nerve stimulation to treat patients with seizures.

Dr. Fleming graduated with her medical degree from the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill where she was a member of Alpha Omega Alpha, Medical Honor Society. She received her doctorate degree in Genetics from the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia where she was an NIH Predoctoral Fellow.

Post-Graduate Experience:

North Carolina Memorial Hospital
Surgery Internship

University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill
Neuro-Oncology Fellowship

Certified by the National Board of Medical Examiners

Certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery

Professional Associations:

American Association of Neurological Surgeons

American College of Surgeons

Nevada State Medical Association

Washoe County Medical Society

Dr. Fleming in the press

April 13, 2010–Dr. Fleming and Saint Mary's Brain Tumor Center featured in Reno Gazette

Oct. 7, 2009–Dr. Fleming to lecture on Post-operative Care of Craniotomy Patients

Aug. 13, 2009–Diagnosis brain tumor: One patient's story

April 13, 2009–Dr. Fleming featured in RLife Magazine

Oct. 28, 2008–Dr. Fleming part of Reno's new Cyberknife team