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Dr. Maxwell Merkow, MD

Neurosurgery*
Dr. Maxwell Merkow, MD
4.8 (31 Ratings)

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Dr. Maxwell Merkow, MD
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Dr. Maxwell Merkow, MD

Neurosurgery*
Walnut Creek, CA
Accepting new patients
16 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Maxwell Merkow, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Walnut Creek, CA.

About

Dr. Maxwell Merkow, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Walnut Creek, CA and has 16 years experience. They graduated from Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons in 2008 and completed a residency at University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine.They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with John Muir Medical Center Concord and John Muir Medical Center Walnut Creek. Dr. Merkow has experience treating conditions like Spinal Cord Injury among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Merkow received an average rating of 4.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 31 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Merkow accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Spinal Cord Injury
Cervical Radiculopathy
Myelopathy
Spinal Cord Injury
Cervical Radiculopathy
Myelopathy
Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Back Pain
Brain Aneurysm
Brain Cancer
Broken Neck
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Cerebral Edema
Cerebrovascular Disease
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Cervical Stenosis
Cranial Trauma
Degenerative Disc Disease
Epilepsy
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Herniated Disc
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Meningiomas
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Radiculopathy
Scoliosis
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spondylolisthesis
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Traumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Brain Surgery
Destruction of Brain Tumor
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Laminoforaminotomy
Lumbar Spinal Fusion
Spinal Cord Decompression
Spinal Fusion
Aneurysm
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Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Benign Neoplasm of Brain
Bone Cancer
Bone Disorders
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Brain Abscess
Brain and Nervous System Cancer (incl. Gliomas, Astrocytoma, Schwannoma, Medulloblastoma, Chordoma)
Brain Disorders
Brain Tumor
Cancer
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Cerebral Embolism
Cerebral Palsy
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cervical Spinal Cord Injury
Cervical Spondylolisthesis
Chiari Malformation Type 1
Chiari Malformation Type 2
Chiari Malformation, Adult
Chiari's Deformity
Chordoma
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Compressed Spinal Cord
Compression Fracture
Cranial Nerve Cancer
Degenerative Spine Disorders
Degenerative Spondylolisthesis
Dystonia
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Essential Tremor
Fracture
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Gland Cancer
Glioma
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Hydrocephalus
Hypothalamus Cancer
Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lumbar Spinal Cord Injury
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Malignant Glioma
Metastatic Cancer
Metastatic Tumors (Brain)
Movement Disorders
Myelomalacia
Nerve Cancer
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Neurogenic Claudication (NC)
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Obstructive Hydrocephalus
Osteosarcoma
Parkinson's Disease
Piriformis Syndrome
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Pituitary Tumor
Polyneuropathy
Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Rasmussen's Syndrome
Schmorl's Nodes
Secondary Malignancies
Spinal Compression Fracture
Spinal Cord Cancer
Spinal Cord Tumor
Spinal Instability
Spinal Osteophyte
Spine Deformities
Spine Disorders
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylosis
Stroke
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Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Subdural Hematoma
Subdural Hemorrhage
Syringomyelia
Tethered Cord Syndrome
Thoracic Cancer
Thoracic Radiculopathy
Thoracic Spinal Cord Injury
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Thoracic Stenosis
Torticollis
Traumatic Cerebral Edema
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Upper Back Pain
Vascular Disease
Vascular Malformations of the Brain
Vertebral Compression Fractures
Vertebral Fracture
Arthroscopic Spine Surgery
Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Shunt - Insertion, Repair or Removal
Cervical Spine Surgery
Complex Spine Surgery
Craniectomy, Craniotomy, Surgery of Skull Base, Neuroendoscopy
Deep Brain Stimulation
Disc Replacement
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Endoscopic Spinal Surgery
Facet Blocks
Herniated Disc Surgery
Image-Guided Spine Surgery
Intracranial Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM) Repair
Lower Spine Surgery
Lumbar Fusion with Robotic Assist
Lumbar Spine Surgery
Microsurgical Spine Surgery
Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
Neuroplasty
Neurostimulation
Neurostimulator Implantation
Orthopedic Spine Surgery
Peripheral Nerve Block
Pituitary Gland Tumor Excision
Pituitary Gland Tumor Resection
Reconstruction for Craniosynostosis
Repair Intracranial Aneurysm
Skull Base Surgery
Somatic Nerve Block
Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
Spinal Cord Surgery
Spinal Discectomy
Spinal Nerve Block
Spinal Tumor Surgery
Spine Fracture Treatment
Spine Surgery
Stereotactic Radiosurgery
Stereotactic Radiosurgery, Spinal or Cranial
Vascular Transcatheter Embolization

Insurance Accepted

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  • Bronze (Prudent Buyer PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO
    UC Resident and Fellows-CA PPO
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Medicare
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
    HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • Tricare
  • Choice Care PPO
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • United Healthcare

Locations

  1. 1 Quipt Home Medical
    130 La Casa Via Bldg 2, Walnut Creek, CA 94598

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Merkow
4.8
Based on 31 Reviews
5 Stars (29)
4 Stars (0)
3 Stars (1)
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1 Star (1)

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Patient Reviews
May 03, 2024
I went in for spine fusion procedure L4, L5 lumbar. I was nervous but had faith in the entire team at John Muir in Walnut Creek.As I recovered Dr. Merkow and his Assistant Taylor greeted me and Dr. Merkow had a brilliant smile that lit the room with perfection.He must have known he performed the surgery like a true master.I have never felt better, the sciatica and numbness in lower body are COMPLETELY cured. I was walking unassisted the same day and did laps on my own thereafter. He is amazing and I am so pleased and so blessed to have had Dr. MERKOW perform such excellence to fix me.He is a Rockstar!
Dominic Vanni — May 03, 2024
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About Me

Specialties*
Neurosurgery
Cerebrovascular Neurosurgery
Movement Disorders Surgery
Neurological Skull Base Surgery
Neurological Spine Reconstructive Surgery
Neurological Spine Surgery
Neurological Trauma Surgery
Neurovascular Surgery
Minimally Invasive Neurological Spine Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
    2008
Medical Education

Internship

Internship
  • Univeristy Pennsylvania
    2010
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine
    2016
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Wellington Hospital, New Zealand
    2015
Fellowship Hospital
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Dr. Maxwell Merkow, MD is affiliated with John Muir Medical Center Concord and John Muir Medical Center Walnut Creek.

Hospital Affiliations

  • John Muir Medical Center Concord

    2540 East St, Concord, CA

  • John Muir Medical Center Walnut Creek

    1601 Ygnacio Valley Rd, Walnut Creek, CA