Dr. Andrea Douglas is a board-certified neurosurgeon with fellowship training and expertise in minimally invasive and complex spine surgery. She completed her neurosurgical residency and spine fellowship at New York University Medical Center and earned her medical degree from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. She is also a graduate of Harvard and Radcliffe Colleges. Throughout her career, she has cared for patients facing some of the most serious and life-altering neurological conditions.
Her approach has always extended beyond technical precision. Dr. Douglas understands that behind every diagnosis is a person, a family, and a future. She is known for her ability to translate complexity into clarity, to listen deeply, and to guide patients through difficult decisions with calm confidence.
In addition to her clinical and navigation work, Dr. Douglas is available for speaking engagements, panel discussions, and advisory roles. She speaks on neurological care, patient-centered decision-making, physician wellness, and innovative healthcare delivery models, bringing both clinical authority and practical insight to diverse audiences.
Compass Neuro reflects the way she has always practiced medicine: rigorous, thoughtful, and deeply human.
About Compass Neuro
Experienced neurosurgical care, grounded in clarity and partnership.
Compass Neuro was created to bring structure and steadiness to complex neurological care. Serious medical decisions rarely unfold in calm, predictable ways. They often develop under pressure, across multiple appointments, and with families carrying much of the emotional weight. Compass Neuro exists to meet that reality with clarity.
Meet Dr. Andrea F. Douglas
“Complex neurological care should never feel chaotic. With expertise, time, and steady guidance, there is always a way forward.”
- Dr. Andrea F. Douglas