John Honeycutt, MD

Medical Director, Neurosurgery; Co-director, Jane and John Justin Neurosciences Center at Cook Children's

John Honeycutt, MD

Medical Director, Neurosurgery; Co-director, Jane and John Justin Neurosciences Center at Cook Children's

Jane and John Justin Neurosciences Center

1500 Cooper St., Fourth floor
Fort Worth, TX 76104

Main Phone Number Icon 682-885-7840

Fax Number Icon 682-885-2510

4.7 out of 5

Read 31 Verified Patient Reviews

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Meet Dr. John Honeycutt

I've always known I wanted to be a physician, but at first, I didn't really know what kind. Then, in medical school, I was presented with many options and started to realize that I loved using my hands and that the operating room felt like home. I was immediately comfortable in its unique environment.

I also loved neuroscience, so I was naturally drawn to neurosurgery. I clearly remember when I realized this subspecialty was for me. I was on call with a neurosurgery resident, and as we were examining a patient, he explained to me what was wrong on the exam and then said the lesion should be in a certain location in the brain. We then went to the MRI scan and the lesion was exactly in the location he said it would be. I thought that was the coolest thing I had ever seen. Then, having the opportunity to do surgery to help the patient was the "icing on the cake". I was hooked!

It also helps that I suffered a broken neck in high school (no worries, I'm fine) that required surgery. It was a fascinating and frightening experience that has shaped how I practice medicine.

Finally, I've always enjoyed taking care of kids. During residency, all of my mentors who practiced adult neurosurgery would tell me that everyone loves pediatrics until you have your own kids. Well, it was the opposite for me. Once I had a family, it just solidified my desire to be a pediatric neurosurgeon. I could now appreciate parents' concerns. It made it much easier to take care of the kids and to relate to the parents.

Over time, I realized that I also enjoyed the new technologies that were being integrated into neurosurgery. So my current passions in pediatric neurosurgery are the use of intraoperative MRI and surgical treatment of pediatric movement disorders. I'm so proud of our iMRI program with now over 1,000 cases completed, as well as our Deep Brain Stimulation program for treatment of dystonia. Both of these programs are among the largest in the world.

When not working, I love hanging with the family. My three girls are into eventing, a form of competitive English horse riding. I never imagined I would be involved with horses, but have become completely hooked. To keep my sanity, I also love reading and keeping fit.

Services

Pediatric neurosurgery
Deep brain stimulation

Reviews

Average rating:

4.7

Questions were addressed	4.7 4.7 (75)
Provider explained things clearly	4.7 4.7 (75)
Likelihood of recommending this provider	4.7 4.7 (75)
Trust/confidence in physicians	4.7 4.7 (75)

What our families say

October 22, 2024

everything was very good, all very friendly and thank God everything we had to ask the doctor answered all our concerns that we had
October 20, 2024

Very informative, friendly, explained things to which you could understand. You got as much time as you needed with the doctor. Didn't feel rushed at all. Would highly recommend Dr. Honeycutt to anyone I know.
October 03, 2024

Everyone we interacted with, was kind, attentive and put my child at ease.
September 27, 2024

Good as always
September 27, 2024

Dr Honeycutt is amazing .
September 25, 2024

High recommend coming here! Very nice people and they took care of my son very nicely and patient they explained the details of what was going on with my son! Loved it!
September 24, 2024

Very thorough in describing my child's condition and options. Did not rush through the appointment.
August 28, 2024

Zero complaints. Dr Honeycutt was in the exam room before we even had a chance to sit down. Very friendly and had a great bedside manner. Explained things thoroughly and put our fears and concerns to rest.
August 15, 2024

Everything was good
August 14, 2024

From our previous visit to the visit, each time has been a breeze. We felt very confident in the care and attention we were given for our child. Thank from us to the registration to checkin at the desk to the nurse doing his vitals and to Dr Honeycutt, we really appreciate everyone making us feel welcomed and all of our questions addressed. Thank you again.
August 02, 2024

Dr. Honeycutt is amazing.
August 02, 2024

Absolutely love Dr. Honeycutt and all of his staff! This doctor truly saved my son's life. I had a horrible experience the day before with a different provider and he helped me understand my sons diagnosis.
August 02, 2024

Dr Honeycut and [...] were so attentive, respectful and knowledgeable. Despite the unfortunate circumstances that brought us together, I'm so grateful for their expertise and thankful for the best outcome we could have imagined.
July 31, 2024

Dr. Honeycutt is absolutely amazing. He is so good with my son. Also, [...] the MRI technician. She was the best we've ever had. She was helpful and very nice.
July 25, 2024

Great experiences
July 25, 2024

Great visit
July 23, 2024

Everyone we came in contact went above and beyond and was so incredibly nice. From entering the building and asking where to go, to registering, to checking in and out. Staff, nurses, doctors were all so welcoming and thoughtful.
July 18, 2024

Dr. Honeycutt and [...] are wonderful caring people who have taken wonderful care of our son. I could not be happier with their attention, skill and support of our situation.
July 05, 2024

Dr. Honeycutt is amazing and we are so lucky to have him as our child's dr!
June 28, 2024

We really like Dr Honeycutt. He was informative, patient and invested.
June 15, 2024

Everyone has been super sweet, informative and I've enjoyed everyone that has been involved in my daughters care.
June 14, 2024

We walked into Cook Children's and were immediately awed. Everyone we encountered was happy and helpful. I specifically loved how the staff spoke TO my child instead of over my child. They addressed every one of her concerns as well as mine and had us in and out with breathtaking speed. Dr. Honeycutt was very direct, no muss, and greatly alleviated our fears. I would recommend this facility again and again.
May 24, 2024

Dr Honeycutt is awesome!
April 13, 2024

Hands down best medical staff for our child! Thank you for all you did/do! We wouldn't have it any other way. God Bless you all!
March 20, 2024

Dr Honeycutt always goes above and beyond! Breaks everything down to where we can understand and we truly appreciate it.
March 08, 2024

Dr Honeycutt is always wonderful to see.
February 25, 2024

Dr. Honeycutt is truly one of the best doctors our family has every encountered. He is kind, listens to our son (and us), answers questions, is incredibly knowledgeable and skilled. We could not wish for anyone better to care for our sweet boy. He is in the very best hands!
February 01, 2024

Dr.Marks and neurosurgeon were both very kind , understanding,took time to explain the procedure
January 16, 2024

Dr Honeycutt and his staff are always a pleasure to see. Every visit has been a great experience.
January 09, 2024

Dr Honeycutt is so awesome!
December 26, 2023

We love Dr Honeycutt!

Publications

Publications:

Marks, W. A., Honeycutt, J., Acosta, F., & Reed, M. (2009). Deep brain stimulation for pediatric movement disorders. Seminars in pediatric neurology, 16(2), 90-98. (PubMed ID 19501337)
Donahue, D. J., Sanchez, R., Hernandez, A., Malik, S., Black, C. T., & Honeycutt, J. (2007). Preservation of a subcutaneous pocket for vagus nerve stimulation pulse generator during magnetoencephalography. technical note. Journal of neurosurgery, 107(6 Suppl), 519-520. (PubMed ID 18154026)

Abstracts:

Donahue, D.J., Honeycutt, J., Roberts, R.R., & Anderson, C. (2010). iMRI for surgery of pediatric brain tumors: Cook Children's experience. Texas Surgical Society Annual Meeting. Fort Worth, TX, April 2010.
Marks, W.A., Honeycutt, J., Acosta Jr., F., Reed, MA. (2010). Pediatric Deep Brain Stimulation at Cook Children's Medical Center: 22 Consecutive Cases. American Academy of Neurology. Toronto, CA, April 10-17, 2010.
Hicks, P., Marks, W.A., Honeycutt, J. (2010). Intrathecal Baclofen and Deep Brain Stimulation therapy for Pediatric Dystonic Cerebral Palsy. 35th Annual Southern Pediatric Neurology Society. New Orleans, LA, March 2010.
Marks, W. A., Honeycutt, J., Acosta, F., & Reed, M. (2009). Deep brain stimulation for secondary dystonias. 38th Annual Meeting of the Child Neurology Society. Louisville, KY, October 14-17, 2009.
Marks, W. A., Honeycutt, J., Acosta, F., & Reed, M. (2009). Pediatric deep brain stimulation for dystonic cerebral palsy: early experience. 13th International Congress of Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders. Paris, France, July 7-11, 2009.
Honeycutt, J., Roberts, R., Guajardo, C., & Donahue, D. J. (2009). Use of 1.5 tesla intraoperative MRI for determining need for duraplasty in pediatric Chiari 1 malformation surgery. 2nd Meeting of the International Intraoperative Imaging Society. Istanbul, Turkey, June 14-17, 2009.
Marks, W. A., Honeycutt, J., Acosta, F., & Reed, M. (2009). Deep brain stimulation for dystonic cerebral palsy: Experience from cook children's medical center. 61st Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Neurology. Seattle, WA., April 25 - May2, 2009.
Marks, W. A., Honeycutt, J., Acosta, F., & Reed, M. (2009). 18 consecutive deep brain stimulation surgeries at Cook Children's medical center. 34th Annual Meeting of the Sourthern Child Neurology Society. New Orleans, LA, March 21, 2009.
Honeycutt, J., Roberts, R., Macomber, D., Guajardo, C., Shivers, R., & Donahue, D. J. (2009). 100 consecutive pediatric intraoperative high-field MRI cases. Annual Meeting of the American Society of Pediatric Neurosurgeons. Kona, HI, January 25-30, 2009.
Honeycutt, J., Darrow, E., Acosta, F., & Marks, W. A. (2009). Deep brain stimulation placement for childhood movement disorders: Cook Children's hospital experience. Annual Meeting of the American Society of Pediatric Neurosurgeons, Kona, HI, January, 2009.
Marks, W. A., Darrow, E., Acosta, F., & Honeycutt, J. (2008). Deep brain stimulation for childhood onset dystonias: Experience with "awake anesthesia.". 12th Annual Meeting of the North American Neruomodulation Society. Las Vegas, NV, December 4-7, 2008.
Marks, W. A., Honeycutt, J., Acosta, F., Reed, M., & Macomber, D. (2008). Tyrosine hydroxylase deficiency induced juvenile parkinson's syndrome: Treatment with deep brain stimulation. 37th Annual Meeting of the Child Neurology Society. Santa Clara, CA, November 5-8, 2008.
Marks, W. A., Honeycutt, J., Acosta, F., Reed, M., & Macomber, D. (2008). Deep brain stimulation for childhood onset dystonias at Cook Children's Medical Center, a community-based pediatric hosptial. 37th Annual Meeting of the Child Neurology Society. Santa Clara, CA, November 5-8, 2008.
Honeycutt, J., Macomber, D., Sanchez, R., Guajardo, C., Shivers, R., & Donahue, D. J. (2008). The use of a unique intraoperative MRI for pediatric neurosurgical and diagnostic cases. 1st Annual Meeting of the International Intraoperative Imaging Society. Lake Tahoe, NV, February 21-23, 2008.
Honeycutt, J., Macomber, D., Sanchez, R., Guajardo, C., Shivers, R., & Donahue, D. J. (2008). The use of a lexan board to maximize patient positioning for intraoperative MRI. 1st Annual Meeting of the International Intraoperative Imaging Society. Lake Tahoe, NV, February 21-23, 2008.
Marks, W. A., Honeycutt, J., Acosta, F., Reed, M., & Macomber, D. (2008). Tyrosine hydroxylase deficiency induced juvenile parkinson's syndrome: Treatment with deep brain stimulation. 37th Annual Meeting of the Child Neurology Society. Santa Clara, CA, November 5-8, 2008.
Marks, W. A., Honeycutt, J., Acosta, F., Reed, M., & Macomber, D. (2008). Deep brain stimulation for childhood onset dystonias at Cook Children's Medical Center, a community-based pediatric hosptial. 37th Annual Meeting of the Child Neurology Society. Santa Clara, CA, November 5-8, 2008.
Honeycutt, J., Macomber, D., Sanchez, R., Guajardo, C., Shivers, R., & Donahue, D. J. (2008). The use of a unique intraoperative MRI for pediatric neurosurgical and diagnostic cases. 1st Annual Meeting of the International Intraoperative Imaging Society. Lake Tahoe, NV, February 21-23, 2008.
Honeycutt, J., Macomber, D., Sanchez, R., Guajardo, C., Shivers, R., & Donahue, D. J. (2008). The use of a lexan board to maximize patient positioning for intraoperative MRI. 1st Annual Meeting of the International Intraoperative Imaging Society. Lake Tahoe, NV, February 21-23, 2008.
Joy, J., Hart, R., Donahue, D. J., Sanchez, R., Macomber, D., & Honeycutt, J. (2007). The use of a lexan board to maximize patient positioning for intraoperative MRI. AANS/CNS Section on Pediatric Neurological Surgery 36th Annual Meeting, Miami, FL, November 26 - December 1, 2007.

Education

Medical School:
University of Arkansas Medical Center
Residency:
University of Oklahoma

Affiliations

American Association of Neurosurgeons,Cook Children's Physician Network

John Honeycutt, MD

Medical Director, Neurosurgery; Co-director, Jane and John Justin Neurosciences Center at Cook Children's

John Honeycutt, MD

Medical Director, Neurosurgery; Co-director, Jane and John Justin Neurosciences Center at Cook Children's

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