Overview
Nikhil Nayak is a Neurosurgery provider in Arlington, Virginia. Dr. Nayak is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Fractured Spine, Subdural Hematoma, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 19 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
1625 N George Mason Dr Ste 445, Arlington, VA 22205
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. Nikhil Nayak
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Nikhil Nayak?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Nikhil Nayak by calling their office at 703-248-0111. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Nikhil Nayak a top-rated expert for Spinal Stenosis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Nikhil Nayak is classified as an Distinguished expert for Spinal Stenosis, 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. Nikhil Nayak specialize in?
While Dr. Nikhil Nayak is a Neurosurgery, they have specific expertise in Spinal Stenosis, Fractured Spine, and Subdural Hematoma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurosurgery.
Does Dr. Nikhil Nayak participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Nikhil Nayak has published 19 articles and abstracts on conditions like Spinal Stenosis. You can view a list of Dr. Nikhil Nayak's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Nikhil Nayak accept my insurance?
Dr. Nikhil Nayak accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 703-248-0111 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
- Spinal StenosisDr. Nayak isDistinguished. Learn about Spinal Stenosis.
- Advanced
- Cervical SpondylosisDr. Nayak isAdvanced. Learn about Cervical Spondylosis.
- Chronic Subdural HematomaDr. Nayak isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic Subdural Hematoma.
- Fractured SpineDr. Nayak isAdvanced. Learn about Fractured Spine.
- Gliomatosis CerebriDr. Nayak isAdvanced. Learn about Gliomatosis Cerebri.
- HemangioblastomaDr. Nayak isAdvanced. Learn about Hemangioblastoma.
- Herniated DiskDr. Nayak isAdvanced. Learn about Herniated Disk.
- Experienced
- Acoustic NeuromaDr. Nayak isExperienced. Learn about Acoustic Neuroma.
- Acromicric DysplasiaDr. Nayak isExperienced. Learn about Acromicric Dysplasia.
- ApoplexyDr. Nayak isExperienced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- Arachnoid CystsDr. Nayak isExperienced. Learn about Arachnoid Cysts.
- Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT)
- Awake CraniotomyDr. Nayak isExperienced. Learn about Awake Craniotomy.