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Who is Dr. Shaikhouni, Neurosurgeon in Columbus, OH?
Dr. Ammar Shaikhouni, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Columbus, OH with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Shaikhouni graduated from The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University. Dr. Shaikhouni is fluent in English, Arabic, and French, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shaikhouni’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shaikhouni’s office at (614) 722-2000.
Where did Dr. Shaikhouni go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University
What languages does Dr. Shaikhouni speak?
Dr. Shaikhouni and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
French
What conditions does a Neurosurgeon like Dr. Shaikhouni typically treat?
As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Shaikhouni diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Shaikhouni. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Pressure on the Brain
- Other Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Brain Compression
- Intracranial Pressure
- Brain Swelling
- Various Brain Conditions
- Uncommon Brain Problems
- Specified Brain Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G935: Compression of brain
- G9389: Other specified disorders of brain
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Neck Pain
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Cervical Pain
- Sore Neck
- Neck Ache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M542: Cervicalgia
Also known as:
- Intractable Focal Epilepsy with Complex Partial Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Drug-resistant complex partial epilepsy
- Refractory focal impaired awareness seizures
- Hard-to-treat complex partial seizures
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40219: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, intractable, without status epilepticus
Does Dr. Shaikhouni accept my insurance?
Dr. Shaikhouni accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (614) 722-2000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shaikhouni accept in Columbus, OH?
Dr. Shaikhouni in Columbus, OH accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
Oscar Health
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Where is Dr. Shaikhouni's office located?
Dr. Ammar Shaikhouni's Primary Practice
700 Childrens Dr
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 722-2000
What is Dr. Shaikhouni's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Shaikhouni's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1275818742.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shaikhouni?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shaikhouni
What is Dr. Ammar Shaikhouni's specialty?
Dr. Shaikhouni is a Neurosurgeon near Columbus, OH.
What does a Neurosurgeon do?
A neurological surgeon is responsible to provide the operative and non-operative management which includes prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, & rehabilitation of various disorders related to the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems. This includes their supporting structures and vascular supply, the complete evaluation and treatment of pathological process which is known to modify function or activity of the nervous system, the operative & non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon has specialization in treating patients with disorders of the nervous system which includes conditions affecting the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, such as the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries. They also manage disorders related to the pituitary gland, spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those that may require spinal fusion or instrumentation. In addition to this, they treat conditions affecting the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their course in the body.
Is this Dr. Ammar Shaikhouni affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Shaikhouni is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Nationwide Childrens Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
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Is Ammar Shaikhouni accepting new patients in Columbus, OH?
Yes, Dr. Ammar Shaikhouni is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ammar Shaikhouni offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Shaikhouni's office at (614) 722-2000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ammar Shaikhouni?
Please contact Dr. Shaikhouni's office at (614) 722-2000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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