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Dr. Todd Abel, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 61
Dr. Todd Abel, MD
4.0 (43 Ratings)

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Dr. Todd Abel, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Knoxville, TN.
Dr. Todd Abel, MD
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Dr. Todd Abel, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 61
Knoxville, TN
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Dr. Todd Abel, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Knoxville, TN.

About

Dr. Todd Abel, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Knoxville, TN. Dr. Abel currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Tennova Healthcare North Knoxville Medical Center, Jefferson Memorial Hospital, Blount Memorial Hospital and University of Tennessee Medical Center. Dr. Abel has experience treating conditions like Spinal Stenosis, Cervical Stenosis and Myelopathy among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Abel received an average rating of 4.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 43 times. Dr. Abel's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Abel is board certified in Neurosurgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Experience Check

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Spinal Stenosis
Cervical Stenosis
Myelopathy
Spinal Stenosis
Cervical Stenosis
Myelopathy
Broken Neck
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Herniated Disc
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Low Back Pain
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Radiculopathy
Scoliosis
Spinal Cord Injury
Spine Deformities
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Degenerative Disc Disease
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spondylolisthesis
Subdural Hemorrhage
Thoracic Stenosis
Upper Back Pain
Spinal Fusion
Back Pain
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Cerebral Edema
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cerebrovascular Disease
Chiari Malformation Type 1
Chiari's Deformity
Compressed Spinal Cord
Hydrocephalus
Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Meningiomas
Myelomalacia
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Tethered Cord Syndrome
Thoracic Radiculopathy
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Traumatic Brain Injury
Brain Surgery
Disc Replacement
Neuroplasty
Neurostimulation
Spinal Cord Stimulation
Acoustic Neuroma
Aneurysm
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Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Benign Neoplasm of Brain
Bone Cancer
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Brain Abscess
Brain and Nervous System Cancer (incl. Gliomas, Astrocytoma, Schwannoma, Medulloblastoma, Chordoma)
Brain Aneurysm
Brain Cancer
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Cervical Spinal Cord Injury
Chiari Malformation Type 2
Chordoma
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Complete Spinal Cord Injury
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Cranial Nerve Cancer
Cranial Trauma
Dural Tear
Epilepsy
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Hypothalamus Cancer
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Neurogenic Bowel
Obstructive Hydrocephalus
Osteosarcoma
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pineal Region Tumors
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Pituitary Tumor
Polyneuropathy
Secondary Malignancies
Spina Bifida
Spinal Cord Tumor
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Stroke
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Syringomyelia
Tarlov Cyst
Thoracic Spinal Cord Injury
Thoracolumbar Radiculopathy
Torticollis
Traumatic Cerebral Edema
Whiplash
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Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Brain Tumor Biopsy
Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Shunt - Insertion, Repair or Removal
Craniectomy, Craniotomy, Surgery of Skull Base, Neuroendoscopy
Destruction of Brain Tumor
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Epidural Lysis of Adhesions (LOA)
Facet Blocks
Herniated Disc Surgery
Nerve Destruction by Neurolytic Agent
Neurostimulator Implantation
Percutaneous Aspiration for Spinal Cord Cyst or Syrinx
Peripheral Nerve Block
Posterior Lumbar Fusion With Robotic Assistance
Puncture Aspiration
Reconstruction for Craniosynostosis
Repair Intracranial Aneurysm
Skull Base Surgery
Somatic Nerve Block
Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
Spinal Cord Stimulator Implant
Spinal Nerve Block
Spinal Reconstructive Surgery for Deformities
Spine Fracture Treatment
Stereotaxis
Vascular Transcatheter Embolization

Insurance Accepted

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  • Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
    Blue Card PPO
  • National POS
    Choice POS
    Choice Care Network PPO
    HMO Premier HMO
    Choice Care PPO
  • Cigna HMO
    LocalPlus
    Open Access Plus
    Cigna PPO
  • Options PPO
    Choice Plus POS
    Navigate POS
    Nexus Open Access
    Navigate HMO
  • Blue Network P PPO
    Blue Network S PPO
    Blue Network L
  • APCN Open Access Aetna Select
    Choice Plus POS II
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Open Choice PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Neurosurgical Associates PC
    1932 Alcoa Hwy Ste 360, Knoxville, TN 37920
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Abel
4.0
Based on 43 Reviews
5 Stars (31)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (11)

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Patient Reviews
Nov 10, 2024
Such a skilled suregeon. I feel like he gave me my life back! Everything is explained thoroughly. Every question answered in ways that made it easy to understand. Every member of the staff including the office staff is friendly and professional. The P.A. staff is amazing In my opinion Dr. Able is the best neurosurgeon in the state. Would recommend to anyone. Thank you Neurosugical associates!!
Michelle Fear — Nov 10, 2024
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Specialties*
Neurosurgery
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Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Neurosurgery
Board Certifications
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Residency

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  • Indiana University Medical Center Homecare
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Common Questions and Answers
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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. Todd Abel, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Abel's profile.

Dr. Abel frequently treats the following conditions: Spinal Stenosis, Cervical Stenosis and Myelopathy. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Todd Abel, MD is affiliated with Tennova Healthcare North Knoxville Medical Center, Jefferson Memorial Hospital, Blount Memorial Hospital and University of Tennessee Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Todd Abel, MD holds board certification in Neurosurgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Tennova Healthcare North Knoxville Medical Center

    7565 Dannaher Dr, Powell, TN

  • Jefferson Memorial Hospital

    110 Hospital Dr, Jefferson City, TN

  • Blount Memorial Hospital

    907 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Maryville, TN

  • University of Tennessee Medical Center

    1924 Alcoa Hwy, Knoxville, TN