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Dr. James Elder, MD

Neurosurgery*
4.4 (29)
Map Pin Small Columbus, OH
Accepting new patients
22 years of experience

Overview of Dr. James Elder, MD

Dr. James Elder, MD is a Neurosurgery Specialist in Columbus, OH. They specialize in Neurosurgery, has 22 years of experience, and is board certified in Neurosurgery. They graduated from Emory University School of Medicine and is affiliated with Ohio State University Hospital and Southeastern Ohio Regional Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Elder an average 4.4 star rating.

Dr. Elder works at Practice in Columbus, OH. They frequently treat conditions like Cerebral Edema and Brain Cancer along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Elder's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Select Specialty Hosp-columbus
    410 W 10th Ave, Columbus, OH 43210 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (614) 366-8327
  2. 2
    Osu Internal Medicine LLC
    700 Ackerman Rd Ste 2120, Columbus, OH 43202 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (614) 685-1965

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Admitting Hospitals

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  • Ohio State University Hospital
  • Southeastern Ohio Regional Medical Center

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Cerebral Edema
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Cerebral Edema
Brain Cancer
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Cerebral Edema
Brain Cancer
Destruction of Brain Tumor
Hypothalamus Cancer
Brain Surgery
Back Pain
Bone Cancer
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Cerebrovascular Disease
Cervical Stenosis
Chiari Malformation Type 1
Chiari's Deformity
Compressed Spinal Cord
Epilepsy
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Hydrocephalus
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Meningiomas
Myelopathy
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Stenosis
Subdural Hemorrhage
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Traumatic Brain Injury
Spinal Fusion
Stereotactic Radiosurgery
Stereotactic Radiosurgery, Spinal or Cranial
Acoustic Neuroma
Aneurysm
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Brain Abscess
Brain and Nervous System Cancer (incl. Gliomas, Astrocytoma, Schwannoma, Medulloblastoma, Chordoma)
Brain Aneurysm
Broken Neck
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chordoma
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Cranial Nerve Cancer
Cranial Trauma
Degenerative Disc Disease
Herniated Disc
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Low Back Pain
Malignant Schwannoma
Myelitis
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Myelomalacia
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Neurofibromatosis Type Two
Neurogenic Bowel
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Obstructive Hydrocephalus
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteosarcoma
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pineal Region Tumors
Pituitary Tumor
Polyneuropathy
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Radiculopathy
Rasmussen's Syndrome
Scoliosis
Secondary Malignancies
Spinal Cord Tumor
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Deformities
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylolisthesis
Stroke
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Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Tethered Cord Syndrome
Thoracic Spinal Cord Injury
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Thoracic Stenosis
Transverse Myelitis
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Upper Back Pain
Brain Tumor Biopsy
Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Shunt - Insertion, Repair or Removal
Craniectomy, Craniotomy, Surgery of Skull Base, Neuroendoscopy
Deep Brain Stimulation
Herniated Disc Surgery
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Neuroplasty
Neurostimulator Implantation
Reconstruction for Craniosynostosis
Skull Base Surgery
Spinal Reconstructive Surgery for Deformities
Stereotaxis
Vascular Transcatheter Embolization
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    About Dr. James Elder, MD

    Specialties*
    • Neurosurgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 22 years of experience
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    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1427221803
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • Emory University School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Neurosurgery
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    Dr. James Elder, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Elder is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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    Dr. Elder has seen patients for Cerebral Edema and Brain Cancer, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Elder on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    29 patients have reviewed Dr. Elder. The overall rating for this provider is 4.4. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Elder.

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