Summary

Elias Dakwar, M.D., is a board-certified neurosurgeon and the director of deformity spine surgery at Marcus Neuroscience Institute, a part of Baptist Health. He is skilled in complex spine reconstruction and treating degenerative spine conditions and spinal stenosis. Prior to joining Baptist Health, Dr. Dakwar served as an associate professor at the Cleveland Clinic Florida in the Head, Spine section of the Neurosurgery department and as the director of the Center for Spine Health in Weston, Florida. He earned his medical degree from the University of Rochester School of Medicine & Dentistry. Dr. Dakwar then completed his neurological surgery residency at the University of South Florida and his pediatric spinal deformity fellowship at the Shriners Hospital for Children in Philadelphia. Dr. Dakwar is a member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, Congress of Neurological Surgeons, the Join Spine Section AANS/CNS and the North American Spine Society. Dedicated to providing patients a better quality of life, he takes the time to listen to patients, answer all questions and provide individualized treatment plans to provide the best possible outcomes. In his free time, Dr. Dakwar enjoys diving, fishing, and traveling.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.3
  • 21 years of experience
  • 30 insurance plans accepted
  • UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AND DENTISTRY
  • 5 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 9 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Elias Dakwar has 2 locations

Marcus Neuroscience Institute | Boca Raton

1228 S Pine Island Rd Ste 320Plantation, FL 33324

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21 Years of Experience 12 Years of Experience 29 Years of Experience 32 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish
Boca Raton , FLWeston , FLWeston , FLFort Lauderdale , FL
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Elias Dakwar

  • AARP
  • AARP - Medicare
  • Aetna
  • AvMed
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CarePlus Health Plans (Florida Medicare)
  • CarePlus Health Plans (Florida Medicare) - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • CareSource
  • Cigna
  • Florida Blue: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida
  • Golden Rule
  • Golden Rule - PPO
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Meritain Health - POS
  • Meritain Health - PPO
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • Preferred Care Partners
  • Preferred Care Partners - HMO
  • Preferred Care Partners - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Solis Health Plans
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - PPO

Medical Specialties

Dr. Elias Dakwar has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Elias Dakwar has the following 9 areas of expertise

  • Aneurysm
  • Brain Surgery
  • Brain Tumor
  • Craniotomy
  • Glioblastoma
  • Laminectomy
  • Neurosurgery
  • Neurosurgical Procedures
  • Stroke

Certifications, License, & Education

21 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Florida, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AND DENTISTRYGraduated in 2007
University Of Rochester School Of Medicine & DentistryGraduated in 2005

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Elias Dakwar accepting new patients?
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Where is Dr. Elias Dakwar's office located?
Dr. Elias Dakwar's office is located at 800 Meadows Rd, Boca Raton, FL, 33486.
Does Dr. Elias Dakwar accept my insurance?
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Which hospitals is Dr. Elias Dakwar affiliated with?
Dr. Elias Dakwar is affiliated with Shriners Hospitals For Children Philadelphia.
Does Dr. Elias Dakwar accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Elias Dakwar has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.

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