Steven H. Cook
Experienced in Invertebral Disc Disease
Experienced in Invertebral Disc Disease
20 Duke Medicine Cir, 
Durham, NC 

Overview

I specialize in the treatment of brain tumors and spinal disorders. I am a native of North Carolina and after spending time in military service, I have returned to provide care at Duke because I believe the people and assets here are dedicated to providing the best possible neurological care. I was drawn to the field of neurosurgery after my own family's experience with a brain tumor. I know firsthand that in the treatment of neurological disease, compassionate communication and joint decision-making with each patient is as important as the surgical procedure. I aim to bring up-to-date methods and treatments as part of a multi-disciplinary approach to help each patient deal with their illness. I also promise to help each individual understand all aspects of their care with the most honest and straightforward guidance that I can provide. In my spare time, I am very active in the outdoors of North Carolina as I enjoy spending time with my wife and four children.

Dr. Cook is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Invertebral Disc Disease. His top areas of expertise are Meningioma, Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Awake Craniotomy, and Sacral Nerve Stimulation.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 9 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution
University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of Medicine, 2011.0
Residency
Neurosurgery, Duke University Medical Center
Specialties
Neurosurgery
General Surgery
Licenses
Neurological Surgery in NC
Board Certifications
American Board Of Neurological Surgery, Neurological Surgery
Hospital Affiliations
Duke Regional Hospital
Duke University Hospital
Alamance Regional Medical Center
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

Insurance

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  • HMO
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Ambetter
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  • HMO
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Anthem
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  • POS
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Blue Cross Blue Shield
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  • HMO
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  • PPO
Capital Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
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  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Cigna
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  • HMO
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Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
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  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Medicare
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  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
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  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Piedmont
  • HMO
  • POS
TeamCare
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
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  • HMO
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  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Duke Cancer Center Brain Tumor Clinic
20 Duke Medicine Cir, Durham, NC 27710
Other Locations
Duke Regional Hospital
3643 N Roxboro St, Durham, NC 27704
Duke Regional Hospital Brain and Spine Surgery
3643 N Roxboro St, Durham, NC 27704

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Cook has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Meningioma
Brain Tumor
Spinal Stenosis

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


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