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Dr. Luis Gonzalez, MD

Neurosurgery •  Male • Age 51
  
Dr. Gonzalez
Accepting new patients
Cranial Neurosurgery

Duke University Hospital

2301 Erwin Rd Durham, NC 27705

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Dr. Luis Gonzalez, MD is a Neurosurgery Specialist in Durham, NC. Dr. Gonzalez has more experience with Cranial Neurosurgery than other specialists in his area. He is affiliated with medical facilities Duke Health Raleigh Hospital and Duke University Hospital. He is accepting new patients. Be sure to call ahead with Dr. Gonzalez to book an appointment.

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At a Glance

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Dr. Gonzalez accepts the following insurance:

Aetna
Aetna HMO
Choice Plus POS II
Anthem
National (BlueCard) PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Card PPO
CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
HealthyBlue 2.0
HealthyBlue Advantage
First Health (Coventry Health Care)
First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
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QualCare PPO

Background Check

No malpractice claims found for North Carolina
No disciplinary actions found for the years we collect data
No board actions found for the years we collect data
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Practice Areas

Cranial Neurosurgery

Cranial neurosurgeons perform surgical procedures that involve opening or passing through the skull to treat conditions affecting the brain, spinal cord, and nervous system.Compare with other Cranial Neurosurgery specialists.

Typically treats 46% more than their peers

Based on claims data for 3 conditions and procedures

TreatmentsTreatment Frequency
Brain Surgery
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normal

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Gonzalez performs Brain Surgery more than 55% of their peers

Dr. Gonzalez performs this procedure more than 55% of their peers

Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Shunt - Insertion, Repair or Removal
normal
normal

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Gonzalez performs Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Shunt - Insertion, Repair or Removal more than 51% of their peers

Dr. Gonzalez performs this procedure more than 51% of their peers

Craniectomy, Craniotomy, Surgery of Skull Base, Neuroendoscopy
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normal

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Gonzalez performs Craniectomy, Craniotomy, Surgery of Skull Base, Neuroendoscopy more than 34% of their peers

Dr. Gonzalez performs this procedure more than 34% of their peers

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Dr. Gonzalez's conditions and procedures:

  • Aneurysm
  • Bone Disorders
  • Brain Aneurysm
  • Brain Disorders
  • Brain Surgery
  • Broken Neck
  • Cancer
  • Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
  • Cerebral Hemorrhage
  • Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Shunt - Insertion, Repair or Removal
  • Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
  • Cerebrovascular Disease
  • Cervical Spine Myelopathy
  • Cranial Trauma
  • Craniectomy, Craniotomy, Surgery of Skull Base, Neuroendoscopy
  • Craniopharyngioma
  • Degenerative Disc Disease
  • Ear Disorders
  • Epilepsy
  • Fracture
  • Hydrocephalus
  • Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
  • Intervertebral Disc Disease
  • Intracranial Vessel Angioplasty and Stenting
  • Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
  • Low Back Pain
  • Meningiomas
  • Myelopathy
  • Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
  • Osteoarthritis of Spine
  • Pathological Spine Fracture
  • Radiculopathy (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
  • Repair Intracranial Aneurysm
  • Scoliosis
  • Secondary Malignancies
  • Spinal Stenosis
  • Spine Disorders
  • Spine Fractures, Traumatic
  • Spondylolisthesis
  • Spondylosis
  • Stenting, Intracranial Vessels
  • Stroke
  • Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
  • Subdural Hemorrhage
  • Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
  • Thrombosis
  • Traumatic Brain Injury
  • Vascular Disease
  • Vascular Transcatheter Embolization

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Biography

Dr. Luis Gonzalez, MD is a Neurosurgery Specialist in Durham, NC. Dr. Gonzalez has more experience with Cranial Neurosurgery than other specialists in his area. He is affiliated with medical facilities Duke Health Raleigh Hospital and Duke University Hospital. He is accepting new patients. Be sure to call ahead with Dr. Gonzalez to book an appointment.

Specialties

  • Neurosurgery

Board Certifications

  • Neurosurgery
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Awards

  • Healthgrades Honor Roll
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  • Does Dr. Gonzalez offer telehealth services or virtual visits?

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  • Does Dr. Gonzalez offer an online patient portal?

    No users have indicated that Dr. Gonzalez offers an online patient portal

  • Does Dr. Gonzalez have free onsite parking?

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  • Does Dr. Gonzalez offer weekend visits?

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Locations

Duke University Hospital

Duke University Hospital2301 Erwin Rd Durham, NC 27705
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Duke Health Raleigh Hospital

Raleigh, NC

72% Patient experience rating, 3% higher than the national average

Duke University Hospital

Durham, NC

81% Patient experience rating, 12% higher than the national average

  • Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2020, 2019, 2018)
  • Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2020)