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Dr. Joel Pickett, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 66
Dr. Joel Pickett, MD
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Dr. Joel Pickett, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Huntsville, AL.
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Dr. Joel Pickett, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 66
Huntsville, AL
Accepting new patients
38 years of experience
Dr. Joel Pickett, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Huntsville, AL.

About

Dr. Pickett graduated from University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine in 1986 and completed a residency at Vanderbilt University.Dr. Joel Pickett, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Huntsville, AL and has 38 years experience. Dr. Pickett currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Decatur Morgan Hospital, Helen Keller Hospital, Huntsville Hospital and Marshall Medical Center South. Dr. Pickett has experience treating conditions like Herniated Disc, Degenerative Disc Disease and Intervertebral Disc Disease among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Pickett received an average rating of 3.3/5 from patients and has been reviewed 43 times. Dr. Pickett's office accepts new patients. Dr. Pickett is board certified in Neurosurgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Low Wait Times

Patients are usually seen in 10 minutes or less.

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Herniated Disc
Degenerative Disc Disease
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Herniated Disc
Degenerative Disc Disease
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Herniated Disc
Degenerative Disc Disease
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Brain Cancer
Cervical Stenosis
Hypothalamus Cancer
Low Back Pain
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Radiculopathy
Spinal Stenosis
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Spondylolisthesis
Thoracic Radiculopathy
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Spinal Fusion
Back Pain
Benign Neoplasm of Brain
Brain Aneurysm
Broken Neck
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cerebrovascular Disease
Cervical Spinal Cord Injury
Chiari Malformation Type 1
Chiari's Deformity
Communicating Hydrocephalus
Cranial Trauma
Hydrocephalus
Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Meningiomas
Myelopathy
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Pituitary Tumor
Scoliosis
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Deformities
Subdural Hemorrhage
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Thoracic Stenosis
Traumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Upper Back Pain
Brain Surgery
Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Shunt - Insertion, Repair or Removal
Destruction of Brain Tumor
Neuroplasty
Acoustic Neuroma
Aneurysm
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Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Bone Cancer
Bone Disorders
Brain Abscess
Brain and Nervous System Cancer (incl. Gliomas, Astrocytoma, Schwannoma, Medulloblastoma, Chordoma)
Brain Disorders
Cancer
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Cauda Equina Syndrome
Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Cerebral Edema
Cerebral Embolism
Cerebral Palsy
Chiari Malformation Type 2
Chordoma
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Compressed Spinal Cord
Cranial Nerve Cancer
Craniopharyngioma
Dural Tear
Fracture
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Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Myelomalacia
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Neurofibromatosis Type Two
Obstructive Hydrocephalus
Osteosarcoma
Pineal Region Tumors
Polyneuropathy
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Post-Traumatic Coma
Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Secondary Malignancies
Spinal Cord Tumor
Spine Disorders
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Stroke
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Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Syringomyelia
Tarlov Cyst
Tethered Cord Syndrome
Thoracic Spinal Cord Injury
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Traumatic Cerebral Edema
Traumatic Hydrocephalus
Vertebral Column Tumors
Craniectomy, Craniotomy, Surgery of Skull Base, Neuroendoscopy
Disc Replacement
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Epidural Lysis of Adhesions (LOA)
Facet Blocks
Herniated Disc Surgery
Nerve Destruction by Neurolytic Agent
Neurostimulation
Neurostimulator Implantation
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Pituitary Gland Tumor Excision
Reconstruction for Craniosynostosis
Repair Intracranial Aneurysm
Somatic Nerve Block
Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
Spinal Cord Stimulation
Spinal Cord Stimulator Implant
Spinal Nerve Block
Spine Fracture Treatment
Stereotactic Radiosurgery
Stereotactic Radiosurgery, Spinal or Cranial
Stereotaxis
Vascular Transcatheter Embolization

Insurance Accepted

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  • Blue Network P PPO
    Blue Network L
  • Options PPO
    Choice Plus POS
    Nexus Open Access
    Navigate HMO
    Navigate POS
  • National POS
    Choice Care PPO
    Choice Care Network PPO
    Choice POS
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama PPO
  • Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Open Choice PPO
    Choice Plus POS II
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
  • Dental Blue 100/200/300

Locations

  1. 1 Huntsville Hospital Spine and Neuro Center
    201 Governors Dr SW Fl 1, Huntsville, AL 35801
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    Monday
    07:00 - 15:30
    Tuesday
    07:00 - 15:30
    Wednesday
    07:00 - 15:30
    Thursday
    07:00 - 15:30
    Friday
    07:00 - 15:30
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Pickett
3.3
Based on 43 Reviews
5 Stars (22)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (7)
1 Star (12)

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Jun 15, 2024
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Specialties*
Neurosurgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine
    1986
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Neurosurgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • University S ALA
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Vanderbilt University
Residency 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. Joel Pickett, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Pickett's profile.

Dr. Pickett frequently treats the following conditions: Herniated Disc, Degenerative Disc Disease and Intervertebral Disc Disease. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Joel Pickett, MD is affiliated with Decatur Morgan Hospital, Helen Keller Hospital, Huntsville Hospital and Marshall Medical Center South.

Yes, Dr. Joel Pickett, MD holds board certification in Neurosurgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Decatur Morgan Hospital

    1201 7th St SE, Decatur, AL

  • Helen Keller Hospital

    1300 S Montgomery Ave, Sheffield, AL

  • Huntsville Hospital

    101 Sivley Rd SW, Huntsville, AL

  • Marshall Medical Center South

    2505 US Highway 431, Boaz, AL