Dr. Theodore Spinks, MD
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45 y/o
Accepting new patients
Dr. Theodore Spinks, MD is a neurosurgery specialist in Georgetown, TX and has been practicing for 11 years. He specializes in neurosurgery, pediatric neurosurgery, and more.
Central Texas Neurosurgery
1900 Scenic Dr Ste 2222
Georgetown, TX 78626Insurance Accepted
- Accepts most major Health Plans. Please contact our office for details.
- Aetna
- Ambetter
- Amerigroup (Wellpoint)
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
- Cigna
- Commercial Insurance Company
- CoreSource
- EmblemHealth
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)
- Golden Rule
- Government Employees Health Association (GEHA)
- Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
- + 6 More
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Top Care Areas
See how frequently Dr. Spinks performs your care needs compared to other doctors.
Spondylosis
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more than 68% of peers
Pathological Spine Fracture
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more than 63% of peers
Herniated Disc
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more than 59% of peers
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Care Philosophy
This content was provided by Dr. Spinks "Dr. Spinks focuses on patient education. Whether treating you or your child, he will provide you with the knowledge you need to make an informed decision and be an active participant in the treatment plan. No one should have to make a healthcare decision without a full understanding of all the options. "
3 Specialties
- Neurosurgery
- Pediatric Neurology
- Pediatric Neurosurgery
1 Board Certifications
- NeurosurgeryAccredited by: American Board of Neurological Surgery*
58 Conditions Treated
- Aneurysm
- Ataxia
- Autoimmune Diseases
- Bone Cancer
- Bone Disorders
- Brain and Nervous System Cancer (incl. Gliomas, Astrocytoma, Schwannoma, Medulloblastoma, Chordoma)
- Brain Aneurysm
- Brain Cancer
- Brain Disorders
- Broken Neck
- Cancer
- Cerebral Hemorrhage
- Cerebral Palsy
- Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
- Cerebrovascular Disease
- Cervical Spine Myelopathy
- Chiari's Deformity
- Chronic Pain
- Concussion
- Cranial Trauma
- Degenerative Disc Disease
- Diabetic Polyneuropathy
- Difficulty With Walking
- Ear Disorders
- Epilepsy
- Fracture
- Gait Abnormality
- Herniated Disc
- Hydrocephalus
- Inflammatory and Toxic Neuropathy
- Insomnia
- Intervertebral Disc Disease
- Low Back Pain
- Lumbar Spine Fracture
- Myelopathy
- Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
- Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
- Osteosarcoma
- Pathological Spine Fracture
- Polyneuropathy
- Post-Concussion Syndrome
- Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
- Radiculopathy (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
- Scoliosis
- Seizure Disorders
- Sleep Disorders
- Spinal Cord Tumor
- Spinal Stenosis
- Spine Deformities
- Spine Disorders
- Spine Fractures, Traumatic
- Spondylolisthesis
- Spondylosis
- Subdural Hemorrhage
- Thoracic Spine Fracture
- Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Vascular Disease
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12 Procedures
- Brain Surgery
- Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Shunt - Insertion, Repair or Removal
- Craniectomy, Craniotomy, Surgery of Skull Base, Neuroendoscopy
- EMG (Electromyography)
- Herniated Disc Surgery
- Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
- Neuroplasty
- Neurostimulation
- Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
- Spinal Cord Stimulation
- Spinal Fusion
- Spinal Reconstructive Surgery for Deformities
Background Check
0 Malpractice Claims
No malpractice history found for Texas.
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
- Weill Cornell Medical CollegeUndergraduate School | Graduated 1995
- Columbia University College Of Physicians And SurgeonsMedical School | Graduated
- University of California At Los AngelesInternship Hospital | Completed 2000
- University of California At Los AngelesResidency Hospital | Completed 2006
- Children'S Hospital PittsburghFellowship Hospital | Completed 2007
Awards & Recognition
Awards & Honors
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Media & Publications
Dr. Spinks has no media or publications listed.
Languages Spoken
- English
- French
- Spanish
Memberships & Professional Affiliations
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I brought my mother-in-law to see Dr. Spinks for worsening low back pain. He took time to review and teach, not just about the surgical treatments, but a comprehensive approach to my mother-in-law’s pain. I would strongly recommend Dr. Spinks, not just for surgical repair of back problems but for a...Read More
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3N Jaynes in Austin, TX – Aug 25, 2016
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As a retired professional nurse I have high expectations of the professionalism, skills, knowledge, care, and communications that occur when I am evaluated for a medical condition. The thoroughness of care I receive at each medical visit is excellent. Dr. Spinks listens completely and is very easy...Read More
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Now Accepting New Patients
Dr. Spinks accepts 20 insurance carriers
- Accepts most major Health Plans. Please contact our office for details.
- AetnaAetna HMOChoice Plus POS II
- AmbetterSuperior Health Plan
- Amerigroup (Wellpoint)
- Blue Cross Blue ShieldBlue Card PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of TexasBlue Advantage HMOBlue Choice
- CignaCigna PPOGreat West Healthcare-Cigna PPOOpen Access Plus
- Commercial Insurance Company
- CoreSource
- EmblemHealthEmblem Health
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
- Golden Rule
- Government Employees Health Association (GEHA)GEHA
- Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
- HumanaChoice Care PPOPreferred PPO
- Medicaid
- MultiPlanMultiPlan PPO
- Scott & White Health Plan
- UnitedHealthCareChoice Plus POSNavigate HMONavigate POSOptions PPOUnited Healthcare
- Veteran Administration Plan
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