Summary

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.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.6
  • 27 years of experience
  • 71 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • University Of Florida College Of Medicine
  • 51 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 1 area of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 11 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Kevin Nageeb Ammar has 11 locations

Neurological And Spine Institute

4 E Jackson BlvdSavannah, GA 31405
Mon8:00 am - 5:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Neurological And Spine Institutes Ambulatory Surgery Center

1 E Jackson BlvdSavannah, GA 31405
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Saint Josephs Hospital

11705 Mercy BlvdSavannah, GA 31419

Candler Hospital Campus

5353 Reynolds StSavannah, GA 31405

Wayne Memorial Hospital

865 S 1st StJesup, GA 31545

Neurological And Spine Institute

370 Peachtree StJesup, GA 31545
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Neurological And Spine Institute

101 Saint Josephs Candler DrPooler, GA 31322
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Neurological And Spine Institute

2A Ed Moore CtStatesboro, GA 30458
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Neurological And Spine Institute Imaging Center

6 Wheeler CtSavannah, GA 31405
Mon12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Tue12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Wed12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Thu12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Fri12:00 am - 12:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Neurological SurgerySurgerySurgerySurgery
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4.6 
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Speaks English, Spanish
Savannah , GASavannah , GAWenatchee , WABoston , MA
Med School: University Of Florida College Of Medicine Med School: George Washington University School Of Medicine & Health Sciences Med School: Fiu Herbert Wertheim College Of Medicine Med School: George Washington University School Of Medicine & Health Sciences
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Kevin Nageeb Ammar

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Aetna - PPO
  • Allegiance Life and Health
  • Allegiance Life and Health - HMO
  • Ambetter
  • AmeriGroup
  • AmeriGroup - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia
  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia - HMO
  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • CarePlus Health Plans (Florida Medicare)
  • CareSource
  • CareSource - Medicaid
  • CareSource - Medicaid (Managed)
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Cigna - HMO
  • Cigna - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Clover Health
  • GEHA
  • Gilsbar 360 Alliance
  • HealthPartners
  • HealthScope Benefits
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Humana - Medicaid
  • Humana - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • MagnaCare
  • Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - HMO
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Meritain Health
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • MVP Health Care
  • Optum Health
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • Palmetto GBA
  • Palmetto GBA - Medicare
  • Select Health of South Carolina
  • Select Health of South Carolina - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Sonder Health Plans
  • Sonder Health Plans - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC - Workers’ Compensation
  • Tricare
  • United Behavioral Health
  • United Behavioral Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthOne
  • Wellcare
  • Wellcare - HMO
  • Wellcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)

Medical Specialties

Dr. Kevin Nageeb Ammar has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Kevin Nageeb Ammar has the following area of expertise

  • Surgery

Certifications, License, & Education

27 Years Experience

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

University Of Florida College Of MedicineGraduated in 2000
University Of Florida College Of MedicineGraduated in 1999

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