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Dr. Igor DeCastro, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 52
Dr. Igor DeCastro, MD
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Dr. Igor DeCastro, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Macon, GA.
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Dr. Igor DeCastro, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 52
Macon, GA
Accepting new patients
29 years of experience
Dr. Igor DeCastro, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Macon, GA.

About

Dr. DeCastro graduated from FEDERAL UNIVERSITY FLUMINENSE / FACULTY OF MEDICINE / CENTER OF MEDICAL SCIENCES in 1995 and completed a residency at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine.Dr. Igor DeCastro, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Macon, GA and has 29 years experience. Dr. DeCastro currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Atrium Health Navicent the Medical Center. Dr. DeCastro has experience treating conditions like Broken Neck, Chronic Neck Pain and Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve) among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. DeCastro received an average rating of 4.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 85 times. Dr. DeCastro's office accepts new patients. Dr. DeCastro also speaks French, Portuguese and Spanish. Dr. DeCastro is board certified in Neurosurgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Broken Neck
Chronic Neck Pain
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Broken Neck
Chronic Neck Pain
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Broken Neck
Chronic Neck Pain
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Cervical Stenosis
Radiculopathy
Subdural Hemorrhage
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Spinal Fusion
Autonomic Disorders
Back Pain
Bone Cancer
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Chordoma
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Degenerative Disc Disease
Gait Abnormality
Herniated Disc
Hydrocephalus
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Myelopathy
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Pathological Spine Fracture
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Scoliosis
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Traumatic Brain Injury
Upper Back Pain
Brain Surgery
Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Shunt - Insertion, Repair or Removal
Destruction of Brain Tumor
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Peripheral Nerve Block
Somatic Nerve Block
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Astrocytoma
Benign Neoplasm of Brain
Brain Abscess
Brain and Nervous System Cancer (incl. Gliomas, Astrocytoma, Schwannoma, Medulloblastoma, Chordoma)
Brain Cancer
Brain Disorders
Brain Injury
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Cavernous Malformation of Spine
Cerebellar Abscess
Cerebral Edema
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cervical Spinal Cord Injury
Cervical Spine Disorders
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Cervical Spondylitis
Cervical Spondylolisthesis
Chiari Malformation Type 1
Chiari Malformation Type 2
Chiari Malformation, Adult
Chiari's Deformity
Complex Spine Disorders
Compressed Spinal Cord
Compression Fracture
Congenital Spine Disorders
Cranial Trauma
Craniopharyngioma
Craniospinal Trauma
Degenerative Spine Disorders
Degenerative Spondylolisthesis
Dural Tear
Glioma
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Gliomatosis Cerebri
Hydrocephalus, Adult
Hypothalamus Cancer
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Incomplete Spinal Cord Syndrome
Kyphosis
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Lumbar Spinal Cord Injury
Medulloblastoma
Meningiomas
Metastatic Cancer
Myelomalacia
Neck Cancer
Neck Pain
Nerve Pain
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Obstructive Hydrocephalus
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Pituitary Tumor
Radial Nerve Entrapment
Radiation-Induced Meningioma
Schwannoma
Sciatica
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Secondary Malignancies
Spinal Compression Fracture
Spinal Cord and Brain Disorders
Spinal Cord Cancer
Spinal Cord Disorders
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Cord Tumor
Spinal Shock
Spine Deformities
Spine Dislocation
Spine Disorders
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylosis
Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Tethered Cord Syndrome
Tethered Spinal Cord Syndrome
Thoracic Spinal Cord Injury
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Thoracic Stenosis
Torticollis
Traumatic Cerebral Edema
Vertebral Compression Fractures
Whiplash
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Brain Biopsy
Brain Tumor Surgery
Cervical Artificial Disc Replacement
Cervical Decompression Therapy
Cervical Disc Replacement
Cervical Microdiscectomy
Complex Spine Surgery
Craniectomy, Craniotomy, Surgery of Skull Base, Neuroendoscopy
Disc Replacement
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
EMG (Electromyography)
Facet Blocks
Head and Neck Surgery
Herniated Disc Surgery
Image-Guided Spine Surgery
Injection
Joint Procedure
Laminoforaminotomy
Neck Pain Procedure
Neck Surgery
Neuroplasty
Neurostimulation
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Pituitary Gland Tumor Excision
Posterior Lumbar Fusion With Robotic Assistance
Reconstruction for Craniosynostosis
Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
Spinal Cord Stimulation
Spinal Cord Stimulator Implant
Spinal Nerve Block
Spinal Reconstructive Surgery for Deformities
Spine and Back Procedures
Spine Fracture Treatment
Spine Surgery
Trigeminal Nerve Block
Trigeminal Neuralgia Treatment

Insurance Accepted

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  • Clover Health
  • Cigna POS
    Cigna PPO
  • Alliant Health Plans
  • CareSource
  • Medicare Advantage PFFS
    Tricare
  • Georgia HMO
    Kaiser Permanente PPO
  • Three Rivers Provider Network
  • Medicare PPO
  • Blue Choice HMO
    Blue Choice Option POS
    Blue Open Access POS
  • Georgia State Health Benefit Plan (SHBP)
  • HealthSmart POS
    HealthSmart
  • Assurant Health
  • Security Health Plan (SHP)
  • Amerigroup (Wellpoint)
  • Medicare Advantage HMO
  • Select Plus HMO
  • Indemnity
  • Choice
  • Beech Street (Multiplan)
  • Basic PPO
    Options PPO
    Select Plus PPO
    Choice HMO
    United Healthcare
    Choice Plus
    Choice Plus HMO
    Medicare Advantage
    United Healthcare POS
    Choice Plus PPO
    Choice Plus POS
    Select Plus POS
  • Humana PPO
    Humana POS
    Select HMO
    Choice Care PPO
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
    HealthyBlue 2.0
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
    First Health (Coventry Health Care) POS
  • Wellcare of Georgia
  • Coventry Health Care POS
    Coventry Health Care PPO
  • Medicaid
  • National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC)
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • NovaNet PPO
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
  • Aetna
    Medicare Advantage PPO
    Aetna EPO
    Aetna POS
    Aetna PPO
  • PHCS Network PPO
    MultiPlan PPO
    PHCS Network POS
  • BlueChoice-GA HMO
    Blue Choice-GA HMO-POS
    BlueChoice-GA PPO
    BlueChoice-GA POS
    Blue Choice PPO, EPO-GA
  • Managed Care

Locations

  1. 1 Georgia Neurosurgical Institute PC
    840 Pine St Ste 880, Macon, GA 31201
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (478) 743-7092
    Monday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  2. 2 Office
    754 Plum St, Macon, GA 31201
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (478) 743-7092

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. DeCastro
4.5
Based on 85 Reviews
5 Stars (74)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (9)

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Jan 23, 2023
Currently recovering from a lumbar fusion. The entire office has been helpful from preparation through the post surgery experience. They are responsive and supportive.
J. M. — Jan 23, 2023
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About Me

Languages Spoken
French
Portuguese
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Neurosurgery
Spinal Cord Injury Medicine
Orthopedic Spine Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • FEDERAL UNIVERSITY FLUMINENSE / FACULTY OF MEDICINE / CENTER OF MEDICAL SCIENCES
    1995
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Neurosurgery
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine
    2010
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine
    2000
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. Igor DeCastro, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. DeCastro's profile.

Dr. DeCastro frequently treats the following conditions: Broken Neck, Chronic Neck Pain and Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve). See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Igor DeCastro, MD is affiliated with Atrium Health Navicent the Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Igor DeCastro, MD holds board certification in Neurosurgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Atrium Health Navicent the Medical Center

    777 Hemlock St, Macon, GA