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Dr. James Dowell Markert, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 62
Dr. James Dowell Markert, MD
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Dr. James Dowell Markert, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Birmingham, AL.
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Dr. James Dowell Markert, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 62
Birmingham, AL
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36 years of experience
Dr. James Dowell Markert, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Birmingham, AL.

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Dr. Dowell Markert graduated from Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons in 1988 and completed a residency at University of Michigan Hospitals.Dr. James Dowell Markert, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Birmingham, AL and has 36 years experience. Dr. Dowell Markert currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with UAB Hospital. Dr. Dowell Markert has experience treating conditions like Cancer of Cerebral Meninges, Meningiomas and Brain Cancer among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Dowell Markert received an average rating of 4.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 17 times. Dr. Dowell Markert's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Dowell Markert is board certified in Neurosurgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Meningiomas
Brain Cancer
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Meningiomas
Brain Cancer
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Meningiomas
Brain Cancer
Destruction of Brain Tumor
Cerebral Edema
Hydrocephalus
Hypothalamus Cancer
Back Pain
Benign Neoplasm of Brain
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Chiari Malformation Type 1
Chiari's Deformity
Cranial Nerve Cancer
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Traumatic Brain Injury
Brain Surgery
Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Shunt - Insertion, Repair or Removal
Acoustic Neuroma
Aneurysm
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Bone Cancer
Brain Abscess
Brain and Nervous System Cancer (incl. Gliomas, Astrocytoma, Schwannoma, Medulloblastoma, Chordoma)
Brain Aneurysm
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Cerebral Palsy
Cerebrovascular Disease
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Cervical Stenosis
Chiari Malformation Type 2
Chordoma
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Communicating Hydrocephalus
Compressed Spinal Cord
Cranial Trauma
Craniopharyngioma
Degenerative Disc Disease
Dural Tear
Epilepsy
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Herniated Disc
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Myelitis
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Myelopathy
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Neurogenic Bowel
Obstructive Hydrocephalus
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteosarcoma
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Pituitary Tumor
Polyneuropathy
Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Radiculopathy
Rasmussen's Syndrome
Scoliosis
Secondary Malignancies
Spina Bifida
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Cord Tumor
Spinal Stenosis
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Stroke
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Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Subdural Hemorrhage
Syringomyelia
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Upper Back Pain
Vertebral Column Tumors
Craniectomy, Craniotomy, Surgery of Skull Base, Neuroendoscopy
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Reconstruction for Craniosynostosis
Skull Base Surgery
Stereotactic Radiosurgery
Stereotactic Radiosurgery, Spinal or Cranial
Stereotaxis

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Locations

  1. 1 The Kirklin Clinic
    2000 6th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (205) 934-7170
  2. 2 Office
    510 20th St S Ofc Tower, Birmingham, AL 35233
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (205) 934-7171
  3. 3 Mary Lewis Skilled Nursing Facility
    1717 6th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (800) 822-8816
  4. 4 University of Alabama Hospital
    619 19th St S, Birmingham, AL 35233
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (205) 934-4011

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4.8
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Nov 16, 2021
I'm blessed that God led me to doctor Market he removed a glioblastoma brain tumor 6 years ago that others said could not be done.
Robert Walker — Nov 16, 2021
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Specialties*
Neurosurgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
    1988
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Neurosurgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • University of Michigan Hospitals
    1989
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of Michigan Hospitals
    1995
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. James Dowell Markert, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Dowell Markert's profile.

Dr. Dowell Markert frequently treats the following conditions: Cancer of Cerebral Meninges, Meningiomas and Brain Cancer. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. James Dowell Markert, MD is affiliated with UAB Hospital.

Yes, Dr. James Dowell Markert, MD holds board certification in Neurosurgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • UAB Hospital

    1802 6th Ave S, Birmingham, AL