Eric W. Sankey
Expertise in
13
conditions

Dr. Eric W. Sankey

Neurosurgery
242 King Avenue, Suite 150, 
Athens, GA 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
10 Years of Experience
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Expertise in
13
conditions
242 King Avenue, Suite 150, 
Athens, GA 

Overview

Dr. Eric Sankey is a board-certified neurosurgeon with advanced training in complex and minimally invasive spine surgery. He earned his medical degree from Johns Hopkins and completed his residency and fellowship at Duke.Using a patient-centered, evidence-based approach, Dr. Sankey treats a wide range of neurological conditions, including degenerative spine disease, spinal deformity, traumatic brain and spine injuries, peripheral nerve disorders, and tumors affecting the nervous system.

Dr. Sankey is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pseudotumor Cerebri Syndrome, Sciatica, Increased Intracranial Pressure, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Tissue Biopsy.

Dr. Sankey is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 86 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Sankey is currently accepting new patients.

Graduate Year

2016

Specialties

Neurosurgery

Licenses

Neurological Surgery in NC

Board Certifications

American Board Of Neurological Surgery

Hospital Affiliations

St Marys Good Samaritan Hospital
Piedmont Newton Hospital
Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center
Piedmont Walton Hospital
Piedmont Rockdale Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Absolute Total Care South Carolina
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Aetna
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Alliant Health
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  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
CareSource
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Cigna
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  • HMO
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
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  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Highmark
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  • HMO
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Humana
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  • INDEMNITY
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  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
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Medicaid
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  • STATE MEDICAID
Medicare
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  • MEDICARE MAPD
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Oscar
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Sunshine Health
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  • HMO
TeamCare
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
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  • HMO
  • POS
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Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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  • MEDICARE PDP
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  • OTHER MEDICARE
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Locations

Piedmont Physicians Neurosurgery Athens
242 King Avenue, Suite 150, Athens, GA 30606

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.

86 Total Publications

Automated segmentation of ablated lesions using deep convolutional neural networks: A basis for response assessment following laser interstitial thermal therapy.
Automated segmentation of ablated lesions using deep convolutional neural networks: A basis for response assessment following laser interstitial thermal therapy.
Journal: Neuro-oncology
Published: January 03, 2024
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706-475-1870
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Office

5461 Meridian Mark Rd Ste 540, 
Atlanta, GA 
 (54.9 miles away)
404-785-2900
Languages Spoken:
English, Mandarin, Spanish
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Is Dr. Eric W. Sankey a top-rated expert for Pseudotumor Cerebri Syndrome?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Eric W. Sankey is classified as an Advanced expert for Pseudotumor Cerebri Syndrome, 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. Eric W. Sankey specialize in?

While Dr. Eric W. Sankey is a Neurosurgery, they have specific expertise in Pseudotumor Cerebri Syndrome, Sciatica, and Increased Intracranial Pressure. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurosurgery.

Does Dr. Eric W. Sankey participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Eric W. Sankey has published 86 articles and abstracts on conditions like Pseudotumor Cerebri Syndrome. You can view a list of Dr. Eric W. Sankey's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Eric W. Sankey accept my insurance?

Dr. Eric W. Sankey accepts most major insurance plans, including Absolute Total Care South Carolina and Aetna. We recommend calling the office directly at 706-475-1870 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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