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Dr. Reza Shahim, MD

Neurosurgery · Male · Age 80

Dr. Reza Shahim, MD is a neurosurgery specialist in North Little Rock, AR and has been practicing for 18 years. He graduated from University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences in 1995 and specializes in neurosurgery.

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(501) 225-0880

Neurological Surgery Associates

5201 Northshore Dr Ste 100

North Little Rock, AR 72118

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Dr. Shahim accepts the following insurance:

Aetna: Choice Plus POS II
Ambetter: Superior Health Plan
Blue Cross Blue Shield: Blue Card PPO
Cigna: Cigna HMO; Cigna PPO; Open Access Plus
First Health (Coventry Health Care): First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
MultiPlan: MultiPlan PPO

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Dr. Shahim's Top Procedures and Conditions

Treatment Frequency

Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)

very high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Shahim performs Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy) more than 100% of his peers

Dr. Shahim performs this procedure more than 100% of his peers

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Laminectomy
Laminoplasty
Laminotomy
Lumbar Laminectomy
Posterior Cervical Laminectomy

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Herniated Disc

very high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Shahim treats Herniated Disc more than 100% of his peers

Dr. Shahim treats this condition more than 100% of his peers

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Intervertebral Disc Disease

very high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Shahim treats Intervertebral Disc Disease more than 100% of his peers

Dr. Shahim treats this condition more than 100% of his peers

Dr. Shahim's conditions and procedures:

Aneurysm
Back Pain
Bone Cancer
Bone Disorders
Brain and Nervous System Cancer (incl. Gliomas, Astrocytoma, Schwannoma, Medulloblastoma, Chordoma)
Brain Aneurysm
Brain Cancer
Brain Disorders
Brain Surgery
Broken Neck
Cancer
Carpal Tunnel Release
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cerebrovascular Disease
Cervical Herniated Disc Surgery
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chiari's Deformity
Craniectomy, Craniotomy, Surgery of Skull Base, Neuroendoscopy
Craniotomy
Degenerative Disc Disease
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Ear Disorders
Epidural Block, Facet Blocks
Epilepsy
Fracture
Herniated Disc
Herniated Disc Surgery
Hydrocephalus
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Laminectomy
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Meningiomas
Microdiscectomy
Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
Myelopathy
Neck Pain
Nerve Destruction by Neurolytic Agent
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Neuroplasty
Neurostimulation
Neurosurgical Procedures
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pituitary Gland Tumor Excision
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Radiculopathy (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Scoliosis
Secondary Malignancies
Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Cord Stimulation
Spinal Cord Tumor
Spinal Fusion
Spinal Nerve Block
Spinal Reconstructive Surgery for Deformities
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Tumor Surgery
Spine Deformities
Spine Disorders
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spine Surgery
Spondylolisthesis
Spondylosis
Subdural Hemorrhage
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Vascular Disease

About Me

Biography

Specialties

Neurosurgery

Board Certifications

Neurosurgery

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Education

2001

University Of Kentucky Medical Center

Residency Hospital

1996

University Of Kentucky Medical Center

Internship Hospital

1995

University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences

Medical School

1990

University Of Arkansas

Undergraduate School

2001

1996

1995

1990

Languages

Farsi
English

Awards

Healthgrades Honor Roll
Part of Spine Program Top 1% in Nation, 2012

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Dr. Shahim's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Shahim

3.9

Based on 28 reviews

5 Stars	67.85714285714286%	(19)
4 Stars	0%	(0)
3 Stars	7.142857142857143%	(2)
2 Stars	0%	(0)
1 Star	25%	(7)

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16 – 30 minutes

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Does not take time with the patient to explain what is needed. Does not offer any assistance with pain. Cost $450 for him to walk in, introduce himself, and tell me the could not do anything until I got a CT or MRI. $450. Charges for a cortisone shot were $4851! He has absolutely NO interest...Read More

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Little Rock, AR – Jul 26, 2018

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Dr. Shahim is very professional, very thorough, and explains everything in detail. My back surgery went off without a hitch. His staff are very efficient, caring, and friendly. I would recommend Dr. Shahim to anyone with back issues.

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Mar 29, 2018

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Dr Shahim operated on my back a few years ago and the results were wonderful. My neck started giving me bad problems so I went back to him and he performed another surgery on my neck two months ago and the results were great. my back and neck are both doing really well. Arkansas Surgical Hospital...Read More

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joseph jones in Bigelow – Dec 30, 2017

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Had 8 AM appointment. Dr. was not there and staff did not know where he was or when he would arrive. Waited 30 min. and asked for refund and left. Staff was not the least bit apologetic to the situation. As I was leaving parking lot the Dr. pulled in - 40 min. late. No wonder others complain of...Read More

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TE in Little Rock, AR – Oct 07, 2016

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Very rushed and uncaring. Did not listen to reason why I was visiting him. Told me I had symptoms that I did not have and told me "I am a surgeon I don't do that". Treated me like I was beneath him and he couldn't be bothered with me and take enough time to listen to me when I waited for over...Read More

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Breedlove in Maumelle, AR – Sep 30, 2016

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