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Dr. Douglas Hershkowitz, MD

Neurosurgery*
3.7 (73)
Map Pin Small Punta Gorda, FL
Accepting new patients
36 years of experience

Offers telehealth

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Overview of Dr. Douglas Hershkowitz, MD

Dr. Douglas Hershkowitz, MD is a Neurosurgery Specialist in Punta Gorda, FL. They specialize in Neurosurgery, has 36 years of experience, and is board certified in Neurosurgery. They graduated from Albert Einstein College of Medicine and is affiliated with HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital. Dr. Hershkowitz, completed a residency at Hahnemann University Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Hershkowitz an average 3.7 star rating.

Dr. Hershkowitz works at HCA Florida Neurosurgery - Punta Gorda in Punta Gorda, FL. They frequently treat conditions like Radiculopathy, Osteoarthritis of Spine and Lumbar Radiculopathy along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and have indicated that they accept telehealth appointments. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

Dr. Hershkowitz's Office Locations

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    HCA Florida Neurosurgery - Punta Gorda
    517 Tamiami Trl, Punta Gorda, FL 33950 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions
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Many providers have expertise treating multiple conditions or procedures. FindCare uses a variety of data sources to determine which conditions or procedures a provider treats and their level of experience.
Radiculopathy
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Cervical Radiculopathy
Hydrocephalus
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Meningiomas
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Spinal Cord Injury
Spondylitis
Subdural Hemorrhage
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Thoracic Radiculopathy
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Traumatic Brain Injury
Facet Blocks
Herniated Disc Surgery
Nerve Ablation
Percutaneous Kyphoplasty
Percutaneous Vertebroplasty
Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
Spinal Facet Denervation
Spinal Nerve Block
Back Pain
Broken Neck
Communicating Hydrocephalus
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Nerve Destruction by Neurolytic Agent
Benign Neoplasm of Brain
Bone Cancer
Brain Abscess
Brain Aneurysm
Brain Cancer
Cerebral Edema
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cerebrovascular Disease
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Cervical Stenosis
Chiari Malformation Type 1
Chiari's Deformity
Cranial Trauma
Degenerative Disc Disease
Epilepsy
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Herniated Disc
Hypothalamus Cancer
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Myelomalacia
Myelopathy
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Pituitary Tumor
Sciatica
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Spinal Stenosis
Spine Deformities
Spondylolisthesis
Stroke
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Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Syringomyelia
Tethered Cord Syndrome
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Upper Back Pain
Anterior Disc Decompression and Fusion
Brain Surgery
Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Shunt - Insertion, Repair or Removal
Cervical Spinal Fusion
Destruction of Brain Tumor
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Laminoforaminotomy
Lumbar Fusion with Robotic Assist
Lumbar Spinal Fusion
Neurostimulation
Peripheral Nerve Block
Somatic Nerve Block
Spinal Cord Decompression
Spinal Cord Stimulation
Spinal Fusion
Spine Fracture Treatment
Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Brain Injury
Brain Tumor
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Cerebral Embolism
Cerebral Palsy
Cervical Discitis
Cervical Spinal Cord Injury
Chiari Malformation Type 2
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Compressed Spinal Cord
Cranial Nerve Cancer
Dural Tear
Ischemic Encephalopathy
Lumbar Spina Bifida
Lumbosacral Plexopathy
Movement Disorders
Moyamoya Disease
Myelitis
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Nerve Sheath Tumors
Neurogenic Bowel
Obstructive Hydrocephalus
Osteosarcoma
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pineal Region Tumors
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Post-Traumatic Coma
Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Sacral Fracture
Schmorl's Nodes
Scoliosis
Spina Bifida
Spinal Cord Tumor
Spinal Osteophyte
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Thoracic Spinal Cord Injury
Thoracic Stenosis
Thoracolumbar Radiculopathy
Torticollis
Traumatic Cerebral Edema
Traumatic Hydrocephalus
Brain Tumor Biopsy
Cerebrovascular Surgery
Cervical Microdiscectomy
Craniectomy, Craniotomy, Surgery of Skull Base, Neuroendoscopy
Disc Replacement
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Neuroplasty
Neurostimulator Implantation
Puncture Aspiration
Spinal Cord Stimulator Implant
Stereotactic Radiosurgery
Sympathetic Nerve Block
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    Ratings & Reviews

    3.7
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    About Dr. Douglas Hershkowitz, MD

    Specialties*
    • Neurosurgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 36 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    • Male
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    NPI Number
    • 1932279163
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • Hahnemann University Hospital
    Residency
    Internship
    • Hahnemann University Hospital
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Albert Einstein College of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Neurosurgery
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    Hospital Affiliations

    • HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. Douglas Hershkowitz, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Hershkowitz is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Hershkowitz has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Hershkowitz works at HCA Florida Neurosurgery - Punta Gorda in Punta Gorda, FL. View the full address on Dr. Hershkowitz’s profile.

    Dr. Hershkowitz has seen patients for Radiculopathy, Osteoarthritis of Spine and Lumbar Radiculopathy, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Hershkowitz on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    73 patients have reviewed Dr. Hershkowitz. The overall rating for this provider is 3.7. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Hershkowitz.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Hershkowitz, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Hershkowitz appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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