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Dr. Kevin Ammar, MD

Neurosurgery*
4.7 (102)
Map Pin Small Savannah, GA
Accepting new patients
24 years of experience

Offers telehealth

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Overview of Dr. Kevin Ammar, MD

Dr. Kevin Ammar, MD is a Neurosurgery Specialist in Savannah, GA. They specialize in Neurosurgery, has 24 years of experience, and is board certified in Neurosurgery. They graduated from University of Florida and is affiliated with Memorial Health University Medical Center. Dr. Ammar, completed a residency at University of Alabama Birmingham. Patients rated Dr. Ammar an average 4.7 star rating.

Dr. Ammar works at Neurological Institute of Savannah in Savannah, GA with other offices in Jesup, GA, Pooler, GA and Statesboro, GA. They frequently treat conditions like Myelopathy, Cervical Spine Myelopathy and Osteoarthritis of Spine along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

Dr. Ammar's Office Locations

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    Neurological Institute of Savannah
    4 E Jackson Blvd, Savannah, GA 31405 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions
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    Neurological Institute of Savannah
    101 W Mulberry Blvd Ste 100, Savannah, GA 31407 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions
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    Phone Icon (912) 595-8045
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    Neurological Institute of Savannah
    370 Peachtree St, Jesup, GA 31545 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions
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    Phone Icon (912) 595-8038
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    Neurological Institute of Savannah
    101 Saint Josephs Candler Dr Ste 320, Pooler, GA 31322 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions
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    Physicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals and have not paid a fee to participate. They are credentialed to perform the service you have requested, have completed an information form, and are accepting new patients. They do not have a financial interest in another hospital or facility in this area and are not employed by or have an ownership interest in a competitive health care system. To ensure patients have a reasonable number of physician choices, the program includes physicians who may not have privileges at our hospital but have an office location in our hospital's primary service area. Physicians who are employed or engaged by an HCA affiliated physician practice or offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.
    Phone Icon (912) 595-8043
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    Neurological Institute of Savannah, PC
    1213 Merchant Way Ste A, Statesboro, GA 30458 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions
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    Phone Icon (912) 595-8047

Experience & Treatment Frequency

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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.
Myelopathy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Cervical Stenosis
Radiculopathy
Spondylolisthesis
Scoliosis
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Fusion
Back Pain
Brain Cancer
Broken Neck
Cerebral Edema
Degenerative Disc Disease
Herniated Disc
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Low Back Pain
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Deformities
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Traumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Brain Surgery
Destruction of Brain Tumor
Facet Blocks
Herniated Disc Surgery
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Nerve Ablation
Nerve Destruction by Neurolytic Agent
Neurostimulation
Spinal Cord Stimulation
Spinal Nerve Block
Aneurysm
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Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Astrocytoma
Benign Neoplasm of Brain
Brain Abscess
Brain Injury
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cerebrovascular Disease
Cervical Spinal Cord Injury
Chiari Malformation Type 1
Chiari's Deformity
Compressed Spinal Cord
Cranial Trauma
Epilepsy
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Hydrocephalus
Hypothalamus Cancer
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Medulloblastoma
Meningiomas
Myelomalacia
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Obstructive Hydrocephalus
Osteosarcoma
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pinched Nerve in Back
Pituitary Tumor
Polyneuropathy
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Schwannoma
Secondary Malignancies
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Cord Tumor
Spine Disorders
Stroke
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Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Subdural Hemorrhage
Tethered Cord Syndrome
Thoracic Spinal Cord Injury
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Thoracic Stenosis
Thoracolumbar Radiculopathy
Torticollis
Traumatic Cerebral Edema
Upper Back Pain
Vertebral Column Tumors
Atherectomy
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Shunt - Insertion, Repair or Removal
Craniectomy
Craniotomy
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Laminoplasty
Neuroplasty
Neurostimulator Implantation
Posterior Lumbar Fusion With Robotic Assistance
Skull Base Surgery
Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
Spinal Cord Stimulator Implant
Spinal Reconstructive Surgery for Deformities
Spine Fracture Treatment
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    • Aetna
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    • Anthem
    • Anthem Blue Cross
    • Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia
    • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Cigna
    • First Health
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    Ratings & Reviews

    4.7
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    Based on 102 ratings
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    About Dr. Kevin Ammar, MD

    Specialties*
    • Neurosurgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 24 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    Gender
    • Male
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    NPI Number
    • 1023123932
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • University of Alabama Birmingham
    Residency
    Internship
    • University of Alabama Birmingham
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • University of Florida
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Neurosurgery
    Board Certifications
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    Hospital Affiliations

    • Memorial Health University Medical Center

    Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

    102 patients have reviewed Dr. Ammar. The overall rating for this provider is 4.7. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Ammar.

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