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Dr. Kevin Nageeb Ammar, MD

Surgery, Neurological Surgery
Accepting new patients
26 years of experience
Neurological And Spine Institute 4 E Jackson Blvd, Savannah, GA 31405
(912) 355-1010

Overview
Location
Expertise
Insurance

Brief Intro

Kevin Ammar is a board-certified, fellowship-trained neurosurgeon who specializes in complex spine and minimally invasive spinal procedures. After completion of his undergraduate studies at the University of Virginia, he pursued his medical education at the University of Florida where he was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha medical honor society. Dr ammar He then pursued his neurosurgical residency at the University of Alabama at Birmingham where he served as Chief Resident and met his wife, Kathryn. Following residency, he and Kathryn moved to Los Angeles where he completed a dual neurosurgical / orthopedic fellowship in complex spinal procedures at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. This included training in complex spinal procedures such as spinal deformity and scoliosis, as well as the latest minimally invasive procedures. Dr. Ammar specializes in spine and has an interest in complex spine, spinal deformity, spinal tumors, and minimally invasive spine surgery. During his fellowship he helped to pioneer the application of minimally invasive, percutaneous surgical techniques to degenerative scoliosis. He performs thoracic discectomy for spinal cord decompression through a minimally invasive, lateral approach. He has completed special training to gain certification in arthroplasty (the placement of an artificial disc) within the cervical and lumbar spine. His publications have appeared in the periodicals The Journal of Neurosurgery and Neurosurgery.. He is a member of the North American Spine Society, the Congress of Neurological Surgeons, the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, the Southern Neurosurgical Society, and the Georgia Neurosurgical Society. Dr. Ammar is dedicated to utilizing his comprehensive knowledge of contemporary neurosurgical spinal techniques to help patients with spine problems achieve optimal outcomes. his interest in spine, Dr. Ammar enjoys general neurosurgery, including peripheral nerve surgery. His practice is based at the Neurological Institutes office in Savannah, Georgia. Dr. Ammar also practices at our satellite office in Statesboro, Georgia.

Education Background

MEDICAL SCHOOL

University Of Florida College Of Medicine - 2000

University Of Florida College Of Medicine - 1999

Languages Spoken

English
Spanish

Location & Hours

Neurological & Spine Institute
4 E Jackson Blvd, Savannah, GA 31405
Mon:8:00 am - 5:30 pm
Tue:8:00 am - 5:30 pm
Wed:8:00 am - 5:30 pm
Thu:8:00 am - 5:30 pm
Fri:8:00 am - 5:30 pm
Sat:Closed
Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

Neurological Surgery
Surgery

Conditions Addressed

Intracranial Injury
Intervertebral Disc Degeneration

Procedures Performed

Spinal Fusion
Carpal Tunnel Decompression
Craniotomy
Spinal Cord Surgery
Craniotomy
Spinal Cord Surgery
Neurological Testing

Insurance Accepted

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

Tricare
Aetna
UnitedHealthcare
AARP
Medicaid
CarePlus Health Plans (Florida Medicare)
Medicare
Humana
Clover Health
CareSource
STLDentalPlan| LLC
Cigna
MVP Health Care
Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina
Physicians Mutual
Select Health of South Carolina
Meritain Health
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Anthem Blue Cross
Palmetto GBA
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia
Wellcare
HealthScope Benefits
Peach State Health Plan
Mutual of Omaha
Gilsbar 360 Alliance
United Behavioral Health
UnitedHealthOne
AmeriGroup
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
Ambetter
HealthPartners
Friday Health Plans
CHAMPVA
Oscar Health Insurance

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