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  • Neurology, Clinical Neurophysiology, Epileptology
  • 33 years of experience
  • Uc Gardner Neuroscience Institute 3113 Bellevue Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45219

Brief Intro

David Ficker, MD, is a neurologist with the Epilepsy Center at the UC Neuroscience Institute and has been a neurologist with UC Health since 1997. He is currently the associate director of the Epilepsy Center, as well as the medical director of the EEG Lab and Epilepsy Monitoring Unit at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center. He has been an associate professor of Neurology at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine since 2006, and the program director of the Clinical Neurophysiology Fellowship since 2007. Dr. Fickers clinical practice focuses on epilepsy and seizures, both recent onset and difficult to control cases. As a native Cincinnatian, Dr. Ficker is dedicated to providing world-class epilepsy care to the region as a member of one of the most experienced multidisciplinary epilepsy teams in the nation. Dr. Ficker has been honored as a member of Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society and Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society. He has also been a recipient of the Forty under 40 Award from the Cincinnati Business Courier. Dr. Ficker has been consistently listed as a "Best Doctor" since 2005.

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Education Background

RESIDENCY

Mayo Clinic And Medical School

MEDICAL SCHOOL

University Of Cincinnati College Of Medicine - 1992

Languages Spoken

  • Spanish
  • English

Location & Hours

  • University Of Cincinnati Gardner Neuroscience Institute
  • 3113 Bellevue Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45219
  • Mon:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Tue:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Wed:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Thu:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Fri:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Sat:Closed
    Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

  • Epileptology
  • Neurology
  • Clinical Neurophysiology

Conditions Addressed

  • Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
  • Peripheral Nerve Disorders
  • Insomnia
  • Epilepsy
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Procedures Performed

  • Psychological and Neuropsychological Tests
  • Neurological Testing
  • Psychological and Neuropsychological Tests
  • Sleep and EEG Testing
  • Lumbar Puncture
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Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

  • Humana
  • Tricare
  • MediGold
  • GEHA
  • Freedom Health
  • Medicaid
  • Ambetter
  • Medicare
  • Health First Health Plans
  • IU Health Plans (Indiana University Health)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CHAMPVA
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Passport Health Plan (Kentucky)
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Optum Health
  • Aetna
  • AARP
  • MDwise
  • Anthem Blue Cross
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