Alexa Rose, MD, is a board-certified neurosurgeon with subspecialty fellowship training in pediatrics. Prior to moving to Miami with her daughter and two dogs, she was in private practice in San Diego. She had the honor of being elected by her peers to the position of Chief of Neurosurgery then proceeded to be elected as Chief of Surgery at Scripps Mercy Hospital. This Level I trauma center in the heart of San Diego focused on serving the immigrant and underprivileged patients with the highest quality care. Dr. Rose was also elected as Chief of Neurosurgery at Scripps Memorial Hospital in La Jolla, which is also a Level I trauma center and stroke center. 

In addition to treating patients with brain tumors, intracerebral hemorrhages, hydrocephalus and spinal pathology she also had special interest in welcoming residents into the OR. Dr. Rose enjoys guiding students from high school and college along the pathway to becoming a neurosurgeon. Dr. Rose previously worked at the University of California Los Angeles and within the managed care model of Kaiser at multiple locations throughout southern California. She has also served as a physician volunteer with Project Medishare in Haiti and hopes that returning to Miami will allow her to be more involved with medical missions. She is an active member of Women in Neurological Surgery, The California Association of Neurological Surgeons and the Congress of Neurological Surgeons. 

She has previously been known as Dr. Reeves Smith.  She speaks Spanish and welcomes all patients to her new practice in South Florida. Dr. Rose provides a compassionate and understanding approach to each patient's individual health care issues.