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Dr. Farook Kidwai, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 74
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Dr. Farook Kidwai, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 74
Silver Spring, MD
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43 years of experience
Dr. Farook Kidwai, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Silver Spring, MD.

About

Dr. Kidwai graduated from State University of New York at Buffalo. Dr. Farook Kidwai, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Silver Spring, MD and has 43 years experience. Dr. Kidwai currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with University of MD Capital Region Medical Center and Adventist HealthCare White Oak Medical Center. Dr. Kidwai has experience treating conditions like Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Kidwai received an average rating of 3.1/5 from patients and has been reviewed 9 times. Dr. Kidwai's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Kidwai is board certified in Neurosurgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Subdural Hemorrhage
Myelopathy
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Subdural Hemorrhage
Myelopathy
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Subdural Hemorrhage
Myelopathy
Brain Cancer
Cerebral Edema
Cerebrovascular Disease
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chiari Malformation Type 1
Chiari's Deformity
Cranial Trauma
Degenerative Disc Disease
Epilepsy
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Herniated Disc
Hydrocephalus
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Spinal Stenosis
Traumatic Brain Injury
Brain Surgery
Destruction of Brain Tumor
Neuroplasty
Neuroplasty of Extremity
Aneurysm
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Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Back Pain
Bone Cancer
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Brain Abscess
Brain and Nervous System Cancer (incl. Gliomas, Astrocytoma, Schwannoma, Medulloblastoma, Chordoma)
Brain Aneurysm
Broken Neck
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Cerebral Embolism
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cervical Spinal Cord Injury
Cervical Stenosis
Chiari Malformation Type 2
Communicating Hydrocephalus
Compressed Spinal Cord
Craniopharyngioma
Hypothalamus Cancer
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Meningiomas
Myelitis
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Myelomalacia
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Obstructive Hydrocephalus
Osteosarcoma
Pathological Spine Fracture
Permanent Vegetative State
Persistent Vegetative State
Pituitary Tumor
Polyneuropathy
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Post-Traumatic Coma
Radiculopathy
Scoliosis
Secondary Malignancies
Spina Bifida
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Cord Tumor
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Deformities
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylolisthesis
Stroke
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Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Tethered Cord Syndrome
Thoracic Radiculopathy
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Thoracic Stenosis
Traumatic Cerebral Edema
Upper Back Pain
Vertebral Column Tumors
Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Shunt - Insertion, Repair or Removal
Craniectomy, Craniotomy, Surgery of Skull Base, Neuroendoscopy
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Epidural Lysis of Adhesions (LOA)
Facet Blocks
Herniated Disc Surgery
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Nerve Ablation
Nerve Destruction by Neurolytic Agent
Neurostimulation
Neurostimulator Implantation
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Peripheral Nerve Block
Posterior Interbody Lumbar Fusion (ALIF)
Reconstruction for Craniosynostosis
Skull Base Surgery
Somatic Nerve Block
Spinal Cord Stimulation
Spinal Discectomy
Spinal Fusion
Spinal Nerve Block
Spine Fracture Treatment
Stereotactic Radiosurgery
Stereotactic Radiosurgery, Spinal or Cranial
Trigeminal Nerve Block
Vascular Transcatheter Embolization

Insurance Accepted

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  • Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Open Choice PPO
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    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Savings Plus of Metro, NY
    Choice Plus POS II
    Premier Care Network APCN Choice (OAMC) POS II
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  • GHI CBP
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    Open Access Plus
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Locations

  1. 1 Center for Brain and Spine
    1300 Spring St Ste 210, Silver Spring, MD 20910
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (301) 585-7900
    Monday
    08:30 - 16:30
    Tuesday
    08:30 - 16:30
    Wednesday
    08:30 - 16:30
    Thursday
    08:30 - 16:30
    Friday
    08:30 - 16:30
  2. 2 Magnetic Imaging Center/Open Mri LLC
    629 Washington St, Watertown, NY 13601
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (315) 755-1359
  3. 3 Central New York Brain & Spine Neurosurgery PLLC
    83 Genesee St, New Hartford, NY 13413
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (315) 792-7629
  4. 4 University of Maryland Capital Region Medical Center
    901 Harry S Truman Dr N, Largo, MD 20774
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (240) 677-1000

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Kidwai
3.1
Based on 9 Reviews
5 Stars (4)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (4)

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Jan 28, 2023
He saved my life in 1984!
Naughty Boy — Jan 28, 2023
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Neurosurgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • State University of New York at Buffalo
    1982
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Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Neurosurgery
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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. Farook Kidwai, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Kidwai's profile.

Dr. Kidwai frequently treats the following conditions: Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Farook Kidwai, MD is affiliated with University of MD Capital Region Medical Center and Adventist HealthCare White Oak Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Farook Kidwai, MD holds board certification in Neurosurgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • University of MD Capital Region Medical Center

    901 Harry S Truman Dr N, Upper Marlboro, MD

  • Adventist HealthCare White Oak Medical Center

    11890 Healing Way, Silver Spring, MD