J. Brett Fleming grew up in Delaware, Ohio - just north of Columbus. Dr. Fleming received his undergraduate degree at Denison University and subsequently attended medical school at Case Western Reserve University. While in medical school, he developed a strong interest in neurosciences and applied to the neurosurgery program at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. While at UAB, Dr. Fleming developed a keen interest in cerebrovascular neurosurgery, including open and endovascular techniques. Dr. Fleming is currently practicing neurosurgery in Columbus, Ohio. He is married and has one daughter.
Robert Naftel, a native of Birmingham, Alabama received his undergraduate degree from Washington and Lee University. Returning home, Dr. Naftel completed his Doctor of Medicine degree at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Focusing his surgical training on neurosurgery, he completed his residency at UAB. He continued his training at the University of Pittsburgh, completing a Pediatric Neurosurgery Fellowship.