Gaynor specializes in adult neurosurgery and has a strong clinical interest in minimally invasive spine surgery, brain tumors and neurosurgical trauma. He is also the author of 15 peer-reviewed scientific articles. Gaynor is a board-certified neurosurgeon who graduated from the combined six-year bachelor’s/master’s program at the University of Missouri in Kansas City. He completed his residency in neurological surgery and is a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha medical honor society.

Personal motto:

“Give the care you wish to receive.”

On my bucket list:

Space travel

How I inspire my team:

I let them pick the music in the operating room.

Cause or charity I’m passionate about:

Our family enthusiastically supports Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Hospital. We’ve been involved as sponsors and committee members of The Big Bash since we moved to Baton Rouge. A well-supported local hospital for children is vital to our community.

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