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Dr. Eric Akin, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 54
Dr. Eric Akin, MD
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Dr. Eric Akin, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Jonesboro, AR.
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Dr. Eric Akin, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 54
Jonesboro, AR
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28 years of experience
Dr. Eric Akin, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Jonesboro, AR.

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Dr. Akin graduated from University of Tennessee College of Medicine. Dr. Eric Akin, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Jonesboro, AR and has 28 years experience. Dr. Akin currently practices at St. Bernards Neurosurgery and are affiliated with Saint Bernards Medical Center. Dr. Akin has experience treating conditions like Back Pain, Low Back Pain and Lumbar Spine Fracture among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Akin received an average rating of 4.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 47 times. Dr. Akin's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Akin is board certified in Neurosurgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Back Pain
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Back Pain
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Back Pain
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Benign Neoplasm of Brain
Brain Cancer
Broken Neck
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Cerebral Edema
Cerebrovascular Disease
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Cervical Stenosis
Chiari Malformation Type 1
Chiari's Deformity
Degenerative Disc Disease
Herniated Disc
Hydrocephalus
Hypothalamus Cancer
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Meningiomas
Myelopathy
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Pineal Region Tumors
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Pituitary Tumor
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Radiculopathy
Scoliosis
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Deformities
Spondylolisthesis
Subdural Hemorrhage
Syringomyelia
Tethered Cord Syndrome
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Traumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Upper Back Pain
Brain Surgery
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Neuroplasty
Spinal Cord Stimulation
Spinal Fusion
Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Bone Cancer
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Brain Abscess
Brain Aneurysm
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Cerebral Palsy
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cervical Spinal Cord Injury
Chiari Malformation Type 2
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Compressed Spinal Cord
Cranial Trauma
Epilepsy
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Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Myelomalacia
Obstructive Hydrocephalus
Osteosarcoma
Pathological Spine Fracture
Post-Traumatic Coma
Spina Bifida
Spinal Cord Tumor
Stroke
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Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Tarlov Cyst
Thoracic Radiculopathy
Thoracic Spinal Cord Injury
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Thoracic Stenosis
Torticollis
Traumatic Hydrocephalus
Whiplash
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Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Brain Tumor Biopsy
Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Shunt - Insertion, Repair or Removal
Craniectomy, Craniotomy, Surgery of Skull Base, Neuroendoscopy
Destruction of Brain Tumor
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Facet Blocks
Herniated Disc Surgery
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Neurostimulation
Neurostimulator Implantation
Peripheral Nerve Block
Pituitary Gland Tumor Resection
Puncture Aspiration
Somatic Nerve Block
Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
Spinal Cord Stimulator Implant
Spinal Nerve Block
Spine Fracture Treatment

Insurance Accepted

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  • Medica Choice
    Navigate HMO
    Choice Plus POS
    Options PPO
    Nexus Open Access
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  • Qualchoice PPO
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    Cigna PPO
  • Superior Health Plan
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Open Choice PPO
    Choice Plus POS II
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO

Locations

  1. 1 St. Bernards Neurosurgery
    800 S Church St Ste 201, Jonesboro, AR 72401
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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Akin
4.0
Based on 47 Reviews
5 Stars (35)
4 Stars (0)
3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (11)

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Jan 22, 2025
I loved Dr Akin. He was a wonderful surgeon. I wish he was still in Jackson for me this go round. He took great care of me. He has a great bedside manner, takes time to listen, and really seems to care.
Cassie — Jan 22, 2025
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Specialties*
Neurosurgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Tennessee College of Medicine
    1997
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Neurosurgery
Board Certifications
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Eric Akin, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Akin's profile.

Dr. Akin frequently treats the following conditions: Back Pain, Low Back Pain and Lumbar Spine Fracture. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Eric Akin, MD is affiliated with Saint Bernards Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Eric Akin, MD holds board certification in Neurosurgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Saint Bernards Medical Center

    225 E Washington Ave, Jonesboro, AR