Dr. Isaac Karikari, MD
Neurosurgery•Male•Age 42
Duke University Hospital
2301 Erwin Rd Durham, NC 27705Make an Appointment
(888) 275-3853Dr. Isaac Karikari, MD is a Neurosurgery Specialist in Durham, NC and has over 16 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Karikari has more experience with Spine Disorders & Surgical Procedures than other specialists in his area. He graduated from Duke University medical school in 2006. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Duke Health Raleigh Hospital and Duke Regional Hospital. He is accepting new patients. Be sure to call ahead with Dr. Karikari to book an appointment.
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Frequently Treated by Dr. Karikari
Based on treatment records, we have identified the following as areas of care that Dr. Karikari treats more often than their peers. If you are unsure whether Dr. Karikari treats other conditions, please contact the office at (888) 275-3853.
Spine Disorders & Surgical Procedures
Spine specialists diagnose and treat conditions affecting the bones of the spine, including degenerative spine disease, herniated discs, stenosis, and fractured vertebrae, with treatments including medication, physical therapy, and surgery.Compare with other Spine Disorders & Surgical Procedures specialists.
Dr. Karikari is experienced in the area of Spine Disorders & Surgical Procedures. See the graph below to learn more about his experience.
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Dr. Karikari's conditions and procedures:
- Adult Scoliosis Correction
- Aneurysm
- Ankylosing Spondylitis
- Arthritis of the Elbow
- Avascular Necrosis
- Back Pain
- Brain Aneurysm
- Brain Surgery
- Broken Neck
- Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Shunt - Insertion, Repair or Removal
- Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
- Cerebrovascular Disease
- Cervical Spine Disorders
- Cervical Spine Myelopathy
- Chiari Malformation Type 1
- Chiari's Deformity
- Chordoma
- Chronic Neck Pain
- Coccygeal Pain
- Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
- Complex Spine Surgery
- Complications of Joint Prosthesis
- Congenital Spine Disorders
- Cranial Trauma
- Craniectomy, Craniotomy, Surgery of Skull Base, Neuroendoscopy
- Degenerative Disc Disease
- Degenerative Spine Disorders
- Difficulty With Walking
- Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
- Dural Tear
- Epidural Block, Facet Blocks
- Epilepsy
- Fracture of Hand (incl. Fingers)
- Gait Abnormality
- Gout
- Hand Fracture
- Herniated Disc
- Herniated Disc Surgery
- Hydrocephalus
- Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
- Intervertebral Disc Disease
- Joint Drainage
- Joint Pain
- Knee Dislocation
- Kyphoplasty, Percutaneous
- Kyphosis
- Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
- Laminoforaminotomy
- Limb Pain
- Low Back Pain
- Lumbar Spine Fracture
- Lupus
- Meningiomas
- Minimally Invasive Surgery
- Muscular Dystrophy (MD)
- Musculoskeletal Function Test
- Myelopathy
- Neuroplasty
- Neurostimulation
- Neurostimulator Implantation
- Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
- Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
- Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteoarthritis of Ankle and Foot
- Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
- Osteoarthritis of Hands
- Osteoarthritis of Hip
- Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
- Osteoarthritis of Knee
- Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
- Osteoarthritis of Spine
- Osteopenia
- Osteosarcoma
- Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome or Knee Pain
- Pathological Spine Fracture
- Pediatric Spine Deformities
- Peripheral Nerve Disorders
- Pinched Nerve in Back
- Polyneuropathy
- Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
- Pyogenic Arthritis
- Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Rib Fracture
- Rotator Cuff Tear
- Sacrum Disorders
- Sciatica
- Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
- Scoliosis
- Scoliosis Surgery
- Secondary Malignancies
- Sjögren's Syndrome
- Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
- Spinal Cord Injury
- Spinal Cord Stimulation
- Spinal Fusion
- Spinal Instability
- Spinal Nerve Block
- Spinal Reconstructive Surgery for Deformities
- Spinal Stenosis
- Spine Deformities
- Spine Fracture Treatment
- Spine Fractures, Traumatic
- Spondylitis
- Spondylolisthesis
- Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
- Steroid Injection
- Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
- Subdural Hemorrhage
- Thoracic Spine Fracture
- Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
- Torticollis
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Upper Back Pain
- Vascular Transcatheter Embolization
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Dr. Karikari accepts the following insurance:
- Aetna
- Aetna HMO
- Choice Plus POS II
- Ambetter
- Superior Health Plan
- Anthem
- National (BlueCard) PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Card PPO
- CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
- HealthyBlue 2.0
- HealthyBlue Advantage
- Cigna
- Cigna HMO
- Cigna PPO
- Great West Healthcare-Cigna PPO
- Open Access Plus
- Commercial Insurance Company
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)
- First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
- Government Employees Health Association (GEHA)
- GEHA
- Humana
- Choice Care PPO
- Mail Handlers Benefit Plan (MHBP)
- MultiPlan
- MultiPlan PPO
- PHCS Network PPO
- UnitedHealthCare
- Choice Plus POS
- Navigate HMO
- Navigate POS
- Options PPO
Dr. Karikari's Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Karikari
4.7
Based on 51 ratings
| 5 Stars | 92.15686274509804% | (47) |
| 4 Stars | 0% | (0) |
| 3 Stars | 0% | (0) |
| 2 Stars | 1.9607843137254901% | (1) |
| 1 Star | 5.882352941176471% | (3) |
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About Me
Biography
Specialties
- Neurosurgery
- Neurological Spine Reconstructive Surgery
- Orthopedic Spine Reconstructive Surgery
- Orthopedic Spine Surgery
- Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
- Neurosurgery
Education
Awards
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
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What are Dr. Isaac Karikari, MD's top areas of care?
Dr. Karikari frequently treats Spine Disorders & Surgical Procedures. See all practice areas where Dr. Karikari specializes.
Where is Dr. Isaac Karikari, MD's office located?
Dr. Karikari's office is located at 2301 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC 27705. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
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Duke University Hospital
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Learn more about how Healthgrades measuresHospital Quality.72% Patient Experience Rating, 3% higher than the national average
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Award Highlight: Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2021)
74% Patient Experience Rating, 5% higher than the national average
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Award Highlight: Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2021)
79% Patient Experience Rating, 10% higher than the national average
14 Awards Received
Award Highlight: Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2021)
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