Overview
As a Neurosurgeon with fellowship training in Spine Surgery, I have dedicated my professional life to treating patients with spine disorders. These include spinal stenosis, spondylolisthesis, scoliosis, herniated discs and spine tumors. I incorporate minimally-invasive spine (MIS) techniques whenever appropriate to minimize pain and length of stay, yet not compromise on achieving the goals of surgery, which is ultimately to get you back to the quality of life you once enjoyed. I was drawn to medicine and neurosurgery for the unique ability to incorporate the latest in technology and neuroscience to making patients better. I will treat you and your loved ones with the same kind of care I would want my loved ones to be treated with. In addition to my clinical practice, I will be working with Duke Bioengineers and Neurobiologists on important basic and translational questions surrounding spinal cord injuries (SCI), which we hope to bring to clinical relevance.
Dr. Abd-El is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Shock. His top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Lordosis, Scoliosis, Spinal Fusion, and Laminectomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 144 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 1 article in the study of Spinal Shock.
Insurance
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- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
40 Duke Medicine Cir, Durham, NC 27710
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Abd-El 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.
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.
Duke Neurosurgery Arringdon
I have more than 25 years of experience treating patients of all ages with spinal disorders. I have had an interest in the management of spinal disorders since starting my medical education. I performed residencies in both orthopaedic surgery and neurosurgery to gain a comprehensive understanding of the entire range of spinal disorders. My goal has been to find innovative ways to manage the range of spinal conditions, straightforward to complex. I have a focus on managing patients with complex spinal disorders. My patient evaluation and management philosophy is to provide engaged, compassionate care that focuses on providing the simplest and least aggressive treatment option for a particular condition. In many cases, non-operative treatment options exist to improve a patient’s symptoms. I have been actively engaged in clinical research to find the best ways to manage spinal disorders in order to achieve better results with fewer complications. Dr. Shaffrey is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Shock. His top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Kyphosis, Lordosis, Osteotomy, and Spinal Fusion.
University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Matthew Eckert is a General Surgeon in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Eckert is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Shock. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Shock, Umbilical Hernia, Hypovolemic Shock, Gallbladder Removal, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Eckert is currently accepting new patients.
Duke Clinic Trauma Surgery - Clinic 2B/2C
Born in Ponce, Puerto Rico, I grew up there until attending Baylor University in Waco, Texas, for college. I returned to Puerto Rico for medical school at the University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine. I completed my postgraduate training at the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University, where I also earned a Ph.D. with Distinction in Biomedical Sciences, majoring in physiology. I then completed my fellowship in trauma, critical care, and emergency surgery at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. Dr. Martinez-Quinones is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Shock. Her top areas of expertise are Necrotizing Fasciitis, Gastrointestinal Perforation, Spinal Shock, Fasciotomy, and Liver Embolization.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- LordosisDr. Abd-El isDistinguished. Learn about Lordosis.
- SpondylolisthesisDr. Abd-El isDistinguished. Learn about Spondylolisthesis.
- Advanced
- Epidural HematomaDr. Abd-El isAdvanced. Learn about Epidural Hematoma.
- Klippel-Feil SyndromeDr. Abd-El isAdvanced. Learn about Klippel-Feil Syndrome.
- LaminectomyDr. Abd-El isAdvanced. Learn about Laminectomy.
- OsteotomyDr. Abd-El isAdvanced. Learn about Osteotomy.
- SciaticaDr. Abd-El isAdvanced. Learn about Sciatica.
- ScoliosisDr. Abd-El isAdvanced. Learn about Scoliosis.
- Experienced
- Adolescent Idiopathic ScoliosisDr. Abd-El isExperienced. Learn about Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis.
- AstrocytomaDr. Abd-El isExperienced. Learn about Astrocytoma.
- Bone TumorDr. Abd-El isExperienced. Learn about Bone Tumor.
- Brain TumorDr. Abd-El isExperienced. Learn about Brain Tumor.
- Cervical Disc SurgeryDr. Abd-El isExperienced. Learn about Cervical Disc Surgery.
- Cervical MyelopathyDr. Abd-El isExperienced. Learn about Cervical Myelopathy.