Dr. David Spiro, DO
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Dr. David Spiro, DO is a neurosurgery specialist in Hartford, CT and has been practicing for 15 years. He graduated from New York College Of Osteopathic Medicine, New York Institute Of Technology in 2003 and specializes in neurosurgery.
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- Anthem
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
- Cigna
- Humana
- MultiPlan
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Top Care Areas
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Radiculopathy (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
very high
more than 90% of peers
Spondylosis
very high
more than 89% of peers
Low Back Pain
high
more than 88% of peers
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1 Specialties
- Neurosurgery
0 Board Certifications
Dr. Spiro does not have any board certifications listed.
55 Conditions Treated
- Acoustic Neuroma
- Aneurysm
- Bone Cancer
- Bone Disorders
- Brain and Nervous System Cancer (incl. Gliomas, Astrocytoma, Schwannoma, Medulloblastoma, Chordoma)
- Brain Aneurysm
- Brain Cancer
- Brain Disorders
- Broken Neck
- Cancer
- Cauda Equina Syndrome
- Cerebral Hemorrhage
- Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
- Cerebrovascular Disease
- Cervical Spine Myelopathy
- Chiari's Deformity
- Cranial Trauma
- Degenerative Disc Disease
- Ear Disorders
- Epidural Hematoma
- Epilepsy
- Fracture
- Herniated Disc
- Hydrocephalus
- Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
- Intervertebral Disc Disease
- Low Back Pain
- Lumbar Spine Fracture
- Meningiomas
- Myelopathy
- Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
- Nerve Sheath Tumors
- Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
- Pathological Spine Fracture
- Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
- Radiculopathy (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
- Scoliosis
- Secondary Malignancies
- Spina Bifida
- Spinal Cord Injury
- Spinal Cord Tumor
- Spinal Stenosis
- Spine Deformities
- Spine Disorders
- Spine Fractures, Traumatic
- Spondylolisthesis
- Spondylosis
- Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
- Subdural Hemorrhage
- Thoracic Spine Fracture
- Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
- Thrombosis
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Vascular Disease
- Vertebral Column Tumors
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22 Procedures
- Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
- Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
- Brain Surgery
- Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Shunt - Insertion, Repair or Removal
- Craniectomy, Craniotomy, Surgery of Skull Base, Neuroendoscopy
- Disc Replacement
- Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
- Herniated Disc Surgery
- Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
- Neuroplasty
- Neurostimulation
- Pituitary Gland Tumor Excision
- Repair Intracranial Aneurysm
- Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
- Spinal Cord Stimulation
- Spinal Fusion
- Spinal Reconstructive Surgery for Deformities
- Spine Fracture Treatment
- Stereotactic Radiosurgery
- Stereotactic Radiosurgery, Spinal or Cranial
- Stereotactic Surgery
- Stereotaxis
Background Check
0 Malpractice Claims
No malpractice history found for Connecticut.
0 Sanctions
No sanctions history found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
0 Board Actions
No board actions found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
Education
- New York College Of Osteopathic Medicine, New York Institute Of TechnologyMedical School | Graduated 2003
- Arrowhead Regional Med CenterInternship Hospital | Completed 2004
Awards & Recognition
Awards & Honors
Dr. Spiro has no awards or honors listed.
Media & Publications
Dr. Spiro has no media or publications listed.
Languages Spoken
- English
Memberships & Professional Affiliations
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What People Say About Dr. David Spiro, DO
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I was in an automobile accident where this severe cervical injury. I was airlifted to Saint Francis in received by dr. Spiro. My prognosis was poor for survival yet after 15 hours of surgery by dr. Spiro and his team I am now 4 years out and Despite All Odds of walking again I am up and about even...Read More
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3Pomfret Center – Nov 10, 2017
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Dr spiro is an amazing surgeon. Was injured in an automobile accident. It changed my life completely. Couldn't do much for myself anymore. Just as fast as my life as I knew it was taken from me dr spiro gave it back to me. I wouldn't highly recommend dr spiro to anyone needing spinal surgery....Read More
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1Robin in Bristol CT – Jul 18, 2017
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I have seen 5+ providers from many specialties over the years and had 100s of injections, therapy sessions, and treatments and nothing ever helped besides pain pills. I began seeing Dr. Spiro recently and very quickly loved the practice. Every member of his staff is super helpful and friendly. I...Read More
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4Rob N in Newington, CT – Sep 28, 2016
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I had my first spinal surgery by another neurosurgeon years ago. I still had severe sciatica pain from that surgery. After a few years of pain meds, and 9 spinal injections, I went to see Dr. Spiro. He was a realist. and he was AMAZING!!!!! I would recommend him to ANYONE! And please take it from...Read More
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93Kimberly in Vernon, CT – Jun 06, 2016
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Dr. Spiro accepts 8 insurance carriers
- AetnaAetna HMOChoice Plus POS II
- AnthemPathway X Ind PPO Direct Access CT
- Blue Cross Blue ShieldBlue Card PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of LouisianaBlueConnect HMO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of MassachusettsPreferred Blue PPO
- CignaCigna HMOCigna PPOOpen Access Plus
- HumanaChoice Care PPO
- MultiPlanMultiPlan PPOPHCS Network PPO
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