Summary

Steven N. Roper, MD, received his undergraduate degree from Texas A and M in 1981, summa cum laude. He then attended medical school at the University of Texas Medical Branch until 1985. He performed his internship and neurosurgical residency at the UCLA School of Medicine, where he also obtained special training in epilepsy surgery. He has received numerous honors, including National Merit Scholar, and Alpha Omega Alpha. He joined the faculty of the UF department of neurosurgery in 1992. He currently serves as the surgical director of the University of Florida Comprehensive Epilepsy Program and has performed over 1,000 surgeries for the treatment of epilepsy. He is also the surgical director of the University of Florida Neuroendocrine Program and frequently performs surgeries for pituitary tumors using minimally invasive approaches. Dr. Roper has received numerous grants, including funding from the Epilepsy Foundation of America, the National Institutes of Health, and the McKnight Foundation. These funds support ongoing research in his laboratory, where he and his colleagues are investigating the neurophysiological basis of epilepsy.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3.6
  • 41 years of experience
  • 17 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Ucla Medical Center
  • 9 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 16 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 7 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Locations

Dr. Steven Neal Roper has 7 locations

Shands Healthcare

1600 Sw Archer RdGainesville, FL 32610

Mcknight Brain Institute

1149 S Newell DrGainesville, FL 32611
Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

UF Health

1600 SW Archer Rd 1st Floor, Stop #12Gainesville, FL 32608

UF Health

1505 Sw Archer RdGainesville, FL 32608

Malcom Randall Va Medical Center

1601 Sw Archer RdGainesville, FL 32608

Hca Florida North Florida Hospital

6500 W Newberry RdGainesville, FL 32605

Uf Health Surgical Specialists

1600 SW ARCHER RD STE 14GAINESVILLE, FL 32610
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Neurological SurgeryNurse PractitionerCritical Care MedicineAnesthesiology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
3.6 
41 Years of Experience 6 Years of Experience 7 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish
Gainesville , FLGainesville , FLGAINESVILLE , FLGainesville , FL
Med School: University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston Med School: University Of Illinois At Chicago College Of Medicine Med School: University Of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Steven Neal Roper

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Capital Health Plan
  • Cigna
  • Florida Blue: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida
  • Florida Health Care Plans
  • Freedom Health
  • Humana
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Steven Neal Roper has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Steven Neal Roper has the following 16 areas of expertise

  • Aneurysm
  • Brain Disorder
  • Brain Injuries
  • Brain Surgery
  • Brain Tumor
  • Cancer
  • Craniotomy
  • Epilepsy
  • Frontal Lobe Epilepsy
  • Glioblastoma
  • Laminectomy
  • Neurosurgery
  • Neurosurgical Procedures
  • Stereotaxic Techniques
  • Stroke
  • Surgery

Certifications, License, & Education

41 Years Experience

Dr. Steven Neal Roper holds an expired medical license in the state of Florida.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Florida that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Ucla Medical Center.

Medical School

Graduated from University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston in 1985.

NPI Number

Dr. Roper's NPI number is 1679500342.

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Dr. Steven Roper is affiliated with Shands Healthcare.
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Dr. Steven Roper's office is located at 1600 Sw Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL, 32610.

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