Overview
Dimitrios Nikas is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois.
Dr. Nikas is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Myelomeningocele, Plagiocephaly, Hydrocephalus, Horner Syndrome, and Craniectomy.
Dr. Nikas is board certified in Neurological Surgery. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 25 peer reviewed articles.
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5758 S. Maryland Ave., Chicago, IL 60637
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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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Dimitrios Nikas
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Dimitrios Nikas?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Dimitrios Nikas by calling their office at 888-824-0200. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Dimitrios Nikas a top-rated expert for Myelomeningocele?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Dimitrios Nikas is classified as an Advanced expert for Myelomeningocele, 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. Dimitrios Nikas specialize in?
While Dr. Dimitrios Nikas is a Neurosurgery, they have specific expertise in Myelomeningocele, Plagiocephaly, and Hydrocephalus. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurosurgery.
Does Dr. Dimitrios Nikas participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Dimitrios Nikas has published 25 articles and abstracts on conditions like Myelomeningocele. You can view a list of Dr. Dimitrios Nikas's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Dimitrios Nikas accept my insurance?
Dr. Dimitrios Nikas accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 888-824-0200 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.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- HydrocephalusDr. Nikas isAdvanced. Learn about Hydrocephalus.
- MyelomeningoceleDr. Nikas isAdvanced. Learn about Myelomeningocele.
- PlagiocephalyDr. Nikas isAdvanced. Learn about Plagiocephaly.
- Experienced
- CraniectomyDr. Nikas isExperienced. Learn about Craniectomy.
- Epidural HematomaDr. Nikas isExperienced. Learn about Epidural Hematoma.
- Horner SyndromeDr. Nikas isExperienced. Learn about Horner Syndrome.
- OligodendrogliomaDr. Nikas isExperienced. Learn about Oligodendroglioma.
- PicaDr. Nikas isExperienced. Learn about Pica.
- Tethered Cord SyndromeDr. Nikas isExperienced. Learn about Tethered Cord Syndrome.