Overview
Alex Whitaker is a Neurosurgery provider in Rome, Georgia. Her top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET), Chronic Subdural Hematoma, and Thrombectomy.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 5 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
15 John Maddox Dr NW, Rome, GA 30165
110 Hospital Dr, Calhoun, GA 30701
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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Jason Harrison is a Neurosurgery provider in Rome, Georgia. Dr. Harrison has been practicing medicine for over 17 years is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Cervical Spondylosis, Cervical Myelopathy, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Alex Whitaker
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Alex Whitaker?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Alex Whitaker by calling their office at 706-368-8550. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Alex Whitaker a top-rated expert for Thrombectomy?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Alex Whitaker is classified as an Experienced expert for Thrombectomy, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Alex Whitaker specialize in?
While Dr. Alex Whitaker is a Neurosurgery, they have specific expertise in Thrombectomy, Spinal Stenosis, and Spondylolisthesis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurosurgery.
Does Dr. Alex Whitaker participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Alex Whitaker has published 5 articles and abstracts on conditions like Thrombectomy. You can view a list of Dr. Alex Whitaker's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Alex Whitaker accept my insurance?
Dr. Alex Whitaker accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alliant Health. We recommend calling the office directly at 706-368-8550 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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.
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- Experienced
- Brain Stem CancerDr. Whitaker isExperienced. Learn about Brain Stem Cancer.
- Cerebral Arteriovenous MalformationDr. Whitaker isExperienced. Learn about Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation.
- Cervical SpondylosisDr. Whitaker isExperienced. Learn about Cervical Spondylosis.
- Chronic Subdural HematomaDr. Whitaker isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Subdural Hematoma.
- DeliriumDr. Whitaker isExperienced. Learn about Delirium.
- Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET)
