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Dr. Kevin Nageeb Ammar, MD

Neurological SurgerySurgery

OVERVIEW

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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PATIENT'S PERSPECTIVE

Explains conditions and treatments
Takes time to answer my questions
Provides follow-up as needed
Office cleanliness

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RATINGS AND REVIEWS

Dr. Ammar's Rating
28 Ratings with 9 Reviews
Patient Perspective
5.0 Explains conditions and treatments
5.0 Takes time to answer my questions
5.0 Provides follow-up as needed
Office Rating
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4 E Jackson Blvd, Savannah, GA, 31405
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4.0 Office cleanliness
5.0 Courteous staff
4.0 Scheduling flexibility
Neurological & Spine Institute
4 E Jackson Blvd
Savannah, GA, 31405
9 REVIEWS
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"Have been seeing Dr Amar for at least 10 years.Has operated on me twice successfully plus other procedures. I would highly recommend him"
  • November 30, 2023
"I have the greatest respect for Doctor Ammar and his staff!"
  • September 8, 2023
"Dr Ammar has been my doctor for over 15 years the best in Savannah caring compassionate caring and total empathy with his patients "
  • July 1, 2023
"Impressed with the results of back injections. "
  • July 1, 2023
"Very pleased with dr ammar,"
  • June 23, 2023
"Always satisfied every time I visit."
  • May 23, 2023
"My visit went really well like always Dr Ammar answered all my questions and concerns , I’m happy with my back surgery "
  • April 4, 2023
"My visit was good."
  • January 30, 2023
"I couldn't have had a better doctor than Dr. Ammar! I had injections for spinal pain, then a spinal implant. I've acheived up to 85% pain reduction! With the implant and my meds, I can now work almost without pain. SDA, Savannah "
  • April 11, 2020

LOCATIONS

Neurological And Spine Institute
4 E Jackson Blvd
Savannah, GA, 31405
  • Accepting New Patients
  • Medicare Accepted
  • Medicaid Accepted
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
  • Accepting New Patients
  • Medicare Accepted
  • Medicaid Accepted
Neurological & Spine Institute
Neurological And Spine Institute
1213 Merchants Way Unit A
Statesboro, GA, 30458
  • Accepting New Patients
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
  • Accepting New Patients
1 E Jackson Blvd Ste 101
Savannah, GA, 31405
  • Accepting New Patients
  • Medicare Accepted
  • Medicaid Accepted
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
  • Accepting New Patients
  • Medicare Accepted
  • Medicaid Accepted
Neurological And Spine Institutes Ambulatory Surgery Center
1 E JACKSON BLVD
SAVANNAH, GA, 31405
  • Medicare Accepted
  • Medicaid Accepted
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
  • Medicare Accepted
  • Medicaid Accepted
1 East Jackson Boulevard
Savannah, GA, 31405

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Medical School
University Of Florida College Of Medicine
Graduated 2000
University Of Florida College Of Medicine
Graduated 1999

INSURANCE PLANS ACCEPTED  (52)

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  • Aetna Choice POS II
  • UHC Navigate POS
  • BCBS GA Blue Choice PPO
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • CIGNA Open Access Plus
  • Humana National POS
  • Aetna HMO
  • BCBS GA BlueChoice Option POS
  • Aetna Signature Administrators PPO
  • BCBS GA Blue Choice HMO
  • UHC Navigate HMO
  • UHC Compass HMO
  • BCBS Blue Card PPO
  • BCBS GA Blue Open Access POS
  • Anthem Blue Open Access POS Alternate Network
  • CIGNA LocalPlus
  • CIGNA HMO
  • Coventry CoventryOne - GA
  • Humana Savannah HMOx
  • Humana Choice POS
  • CIGNA PPO
  • First Health PPO
  • UHC Choice Plus POS
  • Ambetter from Peach State Health Plan
  • Aetna Managed Choice POS Open Access
  • UHC Options PPO
  • Humana ChoiceCare Network PPO
  • Ambetter Superior Health Plan
  • Aexcel PPO
  • Blue Open Access POS Plus - GA
  • GA Ambetter
  • Georgia
  • MEDICA CHOICE WITH UNITEDHEALTHC
  • Pathway X HMO
  • UHC NAVIGATE PLUS POS
  • UHC Nexus Open Access
  • Aetna Elect Choice EPO Open Access
  • Aetna Innovation Health Aetna Premier Care Network Plus
  • Aetna Open Choice PPO
  • Ambetter GA
  • Ambetter SC
  • Anthem Pathway X Guided Access HMO
  • BCBS GA Anthem Pathway X Guided Access Tiered
  • BCBSA Blue Card High Performance Network
  • Humana / ChoiceCare Network PPO
  • Humana/ChoiceCare+ Network PPO
  • Kaiser Permanente Georgia
  • Medica Choice With UHC
  • Oscar GA Employee Cigna + Oscar LocalPlus
  • Oscar GA Employee Cigna + Oscar Open Access Plus
  • BCBS GA Pathway HMO
  • Humana HMO Premier
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