Dr. Nikhil Nayak, MD

Dr. Nikhil Nayak, MD

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Age 36
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Dr. Nikhil Nayak, MD is a neurosurgery specialist in Arlington, VA. He graduated from Yale School Of Medicine and specializes in neurosurgery, neurological spine reconstructive surgery, and more.Read his story
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1625 N George Mason Dr Ste 445

Arlington, VA 22205

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  • Aetna
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
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  • Kaiser Permanente
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  • Medicare
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Dr. Nayak's conditions and procedures:

  • Anterior Cervical Herniated Disc Surgery With Fusion
  • Anterior Cervical Herniated Disc Surgery With Plating and Fusion
  • Bone Disorders
  • Brain Disorders
  • Brain Surgery
  • Brain Tumor
  • Cancer
  • Cavernous Malformation of Spine
  • Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Shunt - Insertion, Repair or Removal
  • Cervical Herniated Disc Surgery
  • Cervical Spine Myelopathy
  • Cervical Spine Surgery
  • Cervical Spondylolisthesis
  • Complex Fractures
  • Complex Spinal Deformity Correction
  • Complex Spine Surgery
  • Compression Fracture
  • Craniectomy
  • Craniectomy, Craniotomy, Surgery of Skull Base, Neuroendoscopy
  • Craniotomy
  • Degenerative Disc Disease
  • Degenerative Spondylolisthesis
  • Disc Replacement
  • Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
  • Fracture
  • Head Trauma
  • Herniated Disc
  • Herniated Disc Surgery
  • Hydrocephalus
  • Image-Guided Spine Surgery
  • Intervertebral Disc Disease
  • Kyphoplasty
  • Kyphosis
  • Kyphosis Surgery
  • Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
  • Laminectomy
  • Laminoplasty
  • Laminotomy
  • Lordosis
  • Low Back Pain
  • Lower Spine Surgery
  • Lumbar Laminectomy
  • Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
  • Lumbar Spine Surgery
  • Microsurgical Spine Surgery
  • Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
  • Myelopathy
  • Neuroplasty
  • Pathologic Fracture
  • Posterior Cervical Laminectomy
  • Radiculopathy (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
  • Scoliosis
  • Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
  • Spinal Cord Surgery
  • Spinal Discectomy
  • Spinal Fusion
  • Spinal Instability
  • Spinal Internal Fixation
  • Spinal Reconstruction
  • Spinal Reconstructive Surgery for Deformities
  • Spinal Stenosis
  • Spinal Tumor Surgery
  • Spine Deformities
  • Spine Disorders
  • Spine Fractures, Traumatic
  • Spine Surgery
  • Spondylolisthesis
  • Spondylosis
  • Stereotactic Radiosurgery, Spinal or Cranial
  • Thoracic Disc Surgery
  • Vertebral Fracture

About Me

Biography

"Dr. Nikhil R. Nayak is a neurosurgeon with advanced training and specific expertise in spinal disorders. His specialty focus involves minimally invasive, complex, and image-guided spinal surgery for a variety of degenerative, traumatic and oncologic...
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Specialties

  • Neurosurgery
  • Minimally Invasive Neurological Spine Surgery
  • Neurological Spine Reconstructive Surgery
  • Neurological Spine Surgery
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Education

Wellington Hosp
Fellowship Hospital
Hospital Of The University Of Pennsylvania
Residency Hospital
Hospital Of The University Of Pennsylvania
Internship Hospital
Yale School Of Medicine
Medical School
Georgetown University
Undergraduate School

Dr. Nayak's Reviews

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Could not have selected any better Neurosurgeon and his team to perform my cervical surgery. Dr Nayak is very detailed and comforting in explaining what to expect before, during and after surgery. On a recent visit with my orthopedic doctor, he complimented Dr Nayak's work. Will provide doctor...Read More
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awesome experience , and the surgery was very successful.
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Dr. Nayak explained the procedure before and after surgery in terms that we understood. Answered all of our questions in detail. He scheduled surgery so that we could go on our already booked cruise. During post-op visit, he showed us the scans of pre-surgery and post-surgery and explained what we...Read More
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Dr Nayak is very professional, courteous and the nicest doctor I have come across in a long time. I would highly recommend Dr Nayak for all neurosurgery and would return to him if the need arises.
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I saw Dr. Nayak for a discectomy and laminectomy. He was incredibly responsive, professional, and competent. I was impressed with how thoroughly he reviewed my history to recommend an approach targeting my problem, and he provided detailed responses to my questions. His office was also very helpful...Read More
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    • Mon: 9:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 9:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 9:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 9:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 9:00am - 5:00pm
    • Sat: closed
    • Sun: closed
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