Overview
Leslie Acakpo is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Springfield, Illinois.
Dr. Acakpo is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hydrocephalus, Subdural Hematoma, Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 6 peer reviewed articles.
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- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
800 N 1st St, Springfield, IL 62702
701 N 1st St, Springfield, IL 62781
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. Leslie Acakpo
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Leslie Acakpo?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Leslie Acakpo by calling their office at 217-528-7541. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Leslie Acakpo a top-rated expert for Hydrocephalus?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Leslie Acakpo is classified as an Distinguished expert for Hydrocephalus, 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. Leslie Acakpo specialize in?
While Dr. Leslie Acakpo is a Neurosurgery, they have specific expertise in Hydrocephalus, Subdural Hematoma, and Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurosurgery.
Does Dr. Leslie Acakpo participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Leslie Acakpo has published 6 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hydrocephalus. You can view a list of Dr. Leslie Acakpo's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Leslie Acakpo accept my insurance?
Dr. Leslie Acakpo accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 217-528-7541 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
- Distinguished
- HydrocephalusDr. Acakpo isDistinguished. Learn about Hydrocephalus.
- Advanced
- ApoplexyDr. Acakpo isAdvanced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- Cerebellum Agenesis HydrocephalyDr. Acakpo isAdvanced. Learn about Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly.
- Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation
- Cervical MyelopathyDr. Acakpo isAdvanced. Learn about Cervical Myelopathy.
- Cervical SpondylosisDr. Acakpo isAdvanced. Learn about Cervical Spondylosis.
- Chronic Subdural HematomaDr. Acakpo isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic Subdural Hematoma.
- Experienced
- Arachnoid CystsDr. Acakpo isExperienced. Learn about Arachnoid Cysts.
- AstrocytomaDr. Acakpo isExperienced. Learn about Astrocytoma.
- Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT)Dr. Acakpo isExperienced. Learn about Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT).
- Brain HerniationDr. Acakpo isExperienced. Learn about Brain Herniation.
- Brain TumorDr. Acakpo isExperienced. Learn about Brain Tumor.
- Bulging FontanellesDr. Acakpo isExperienced. Learn about Bulging Fontanelles.