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Dr. Cynthia Africk, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 61
Dr. Cynthia Africk, MD
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Dr. Cynthia Africk, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Pinehurst, NC.
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Dr. Cynthia Africk, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 61
Pinehurst, NC
Accepting new patients
35 years of experience
Dr. Cynthia Africk, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Pinehurst, NC.

About

Dr. Africk graduated from Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine in 1989 and completed a residency at University of Illinois.Dr. Cynthia Africk, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Pinehurst, NC and has 35 years experience. Dr. Africk currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital. Dr. Africk has experience treating conditions like Back Pain, Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve) and Intervertebral Disc Disease among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Africk received an average rating of 3.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 42 times. Dr. Africk's office accepts new patients. Dr. Africk is board certified in Neurosurgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Back Pain
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Back Pain
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Back Pain
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Degenerative Disc Disease
Benign Neoplasm of Brain
Broken Neck
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Cerebrovascular Disease
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Cervical Stenosis
Compressed Spinal Cord
Herniated Disc
Hydrocephalus
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Meningiomas
Myelopathy
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Radiculopathy
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Deformities
Spondylolisthesis
Thoracic Radiculopathy
Traumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Upper Back Pain
Brain Surgery
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Neuroplasty
Spinal Fusion
Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Bone Cancer
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Brain Abscess
Brain and Nervous System Cancer (incl. Gliomas, Astrocytoma, Schwannoma, Medulloblastoma, Chordoma)
Brain Aneurysm
Brain Cancer
Brain Disorders
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Cerebral Edema
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cervical Spinal Cord Injury
Chiari Malformation Type 1
Chiari's Deformity
Chronic Neck Pain
Cranial Nerve Cancer
Cranial Trauma
Gait Abnormality
Hypothalamus Cancer
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Lumbar Spinal Cord Injury
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Obstructive Hydrocephalus
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Pituitary Tumor
Polyneuropathy
Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Sciatica
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Secondary Malignancies
Spina Bifida
Spinal Cord Tumor
Spine Disorders
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylitis
Spondylosis
Stroke
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Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Subdural Hemorrhage
Thoracic Spinal Cord Injury
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Thrombosis
Arterial Line Insertion
Carpal Tunnel Release
Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Shunt - Insertion, Repair or Removal
Conscious Sedation
Craniectomy, Craniotomy, Surgery of Skull Base, Neuroendoscopy
Destruction of Brain Tumor
Disc Replacement
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Frameless Stereotactic Surgery
Herniated Disc Surgery
Lumbar Puncture
Neck Surgery
Neurolytic Nerve Block
Spine Surgery

Insurance Accepted

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  • Nationwide
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • HealthSmart
  • Molina
  • Dental
  • Flora Midwest (PPOM)
  • Health Span
  • Amerigroup (Wellpoint)
  • Interplan Health Group
  • Cigna
  • Aetna
  • Humana
  • Ohio Health Choice
  • Butler Health Plan
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • Medical Mutual of Ohio
  • Mt. Carmel
  • CareSource
  • Tricare
  • Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Delta Dental PPO
  • United Concordia
  • PHCS
  • Value Options
  • Beech Street (Multiplan)
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Medicaid
  • Galaxy Health Network
  • United Healthcare
  • Ryan White
  • Direct Care America/Primary Health Services (DCA/PHS)

Locations

  1. 1 FirstHealth Neurosurgery
    10 Aviemore Dr, Pinehurst, NC 28374
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (910) 715-8700
  2. 2 Office
    2919 Beechtree Dr Ste 3300, Sanford, NC 27330
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (919) 708-7910

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Africk
3.0
Based on 42 Reviews
5 Stars (19)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (2)
2 Stars (2)
1 Star (18)

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Patient Reviews
Jul 09, 2024
Excellent surgical physician. Very methodical and professional.
James Huber — Jul 09, 2024
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Specialties*
Neurosurgery
Spinal Cord Injury Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine
    1989
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Neurosurgery
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Internship

Internship
  • Cedars Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, Ca
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of Illinois
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • American College Of Surgeons
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Cynthia Africk, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Africk's profile.

Dr. Africk frequently treats the following conditions: Back Pain, Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve) and Intervertebral Disc Disease. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Cynthia Africk, MD is affiliated with FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Cynthia Africk, MD holds board certification in Neurosurgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital

    155 Memorial Dr, Pinehurst, NC