Kevin N. Ammar, M.D.
Practice: Neurosurgical & Spine Institute
Specialty: Neurosurgery
Office locations: Savannah, Statesboro
Most recent review: 1 month ago
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4.94.9 out of 5
220 Ratings
101 Comments
Dr. Kevin Ammar is a board-certified, fellowship-trained neurosurgeon who specializes in the spine and has an interest in complex spine, spinal deformity, spinal tumors, and minimally invasive spine surgery. He pursued his neurosurgical residency at the University of Alabama at Birmingham and later completed a dual neurosurgical/orthopedic fellowship in complex spinal procedures at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. In addition to his interest in the spine, Dr. Ammar enjoys general neurosurgery, including peripheral nerve surgery.
4.94.9 out of 5
220 Ratings
101 Comments
Dr. Kevin Ammar is a board-certified, fellowship-trained neurosurgeon who specializes in the spine and has an interest in complex spine, spinal deformity, spinal tumors, and minimally invasive spine surgery. He pursued his neurosurgical residency at the University of Alabama at Birmingham and later completed a dual neurosurgical/orthopedic fellowship in complex spinal procedures at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. In addition to his interest in the spine, Dr. Ammar enjoys general neurosurgery, including peripheral nerve surgery.
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The Neurosurgical Institute (Statesboro Office)
2A Ed Moore Court
Statesboro, GA 30458
Statesboro, GA 30458
Dr. Kevin Ammar is a board-certified, fellowship-trained neurosurgeon who specializes in complex spine and minimally invasive spinal procedures. After completion of his undergraduate studies at the University of Virginia, he pursued his medical education at the University of Florida where he was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha medical honor society. He then pursued his neurosurgical residency at the University of Alabama at Birmingham where he served as Chief Resident and met his wife, Kathryn. Following residency, he and Kathryn moved to Los Angeles where he completed a dual neurosurgical/orthopedic fellowship in complex spinal procedures at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. This included training in complex spinal procedures such as spinal deformity and scoliosis, as well as the latest minimally invasive procedures.
Dr. Ammar specializes in the spine and has an interest in complex spine, spinal deformity, spinal tumors, and minimally invasive spine surgery. During his fellowship, he helped to pioneer the application of minimally invasive, percutaneous surgical techniques to degenerative scoliosis. He performs thoracic discectomy for spinal cord decompression through a minimally invasive, lateral approach. He has completed special training to gain certification in arthroplasty (the placement of an artificial disc) within the cervical and lumbar spine. His publications have appeared in the periodicals “The Journal of Neurosurgery” and “Neurosurgery.”. He is a member of the North American Spine Society, the Congress of Neurological Surgeons, the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, the Southern Neurosurgical Society, and the Georgia Neurosurgical Society. Dr. Ammar is dedicated to utilizing his comprehensive knowledge of contemporary neurosurgical spinal techniques to help patients with spine problems achieve optimal outcomes.
In addition to his interest in the spine, Dr. Ammar enjoys general neurosurgery, including peripheral nerve surgery.
His practice is based at the Neurological & Spine Institute’s office in Savannah, Georgia. Dr. Ammar also practices at our satellite office in Statesboro, Georgia.
Dr. Kevin ammar is a fine doctor and has his patients concerns to help them get better. Thank you Dr. Ammar.
He is a wonderful doctor and helped me immediately gave me an appointment.
He did a wonderful job on me
Very professional. Diagnsis was not as expected. Appreciate the willingness to question not jump to the expected conclusion.
My experience having this crrvica medial nerve block was great. The pain was bearable since I have arthritis in my neck. Nurse Tom was awesome. Thank you .
It s always reassuring to have Dr. Ammar at the helm. He is a kind & wonderful physician & an asset to the Neurological Spine Institute staff.
The Best!
Excellent conservative healer.
Treated very well and received shot in back
Very great doctor and he is understanding and talks to you and tell you want he will be doing to you. I love my doctor and his staff.