The 20 Best Craniectomy Doctors Near Me

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Erik F. Hauck
Advanced in Craniectomy

Dr. Erik F. Hauck

Neurosurgery
Duke Health
Duke Neurological Disorders Clinic - Clinic 1L
40 Duke Medicine Cir, 
Durham, NC 
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Advanced in Craniectomy
Duke Health
Duke Neurological Disorders Clinic - Clinic 1L
40 Duke Medicine Cir, 
Durham, NC 
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Overview

My research and clinical focus is cerebrovascular disease, specifically the treatment of brain aneurysms, brain arteriovenous malformations, carotid disease, Moya-moya and stroke. I also treat patients with brain tumors and spine issues. In general, I like to analyze complex problems and propose simple solutions. In neurosurgery, typically, the simplest solution is the safest. Your safety and best possible treatment is my number one priority. More often than not, you may be surprised to learn that after thorough analysis of all the information, you may not need treatment, but instead careful observation. If treatment is indicated, I provide a comprehensive spectrum of care including radiosurgery, minimally invasive treatment in the cathlab, and open surgery. At Duke, I love to be able to offer these services as a member of a friendly and fabulous team. In addition, I am proud to be able to provide the newest clinical treatment options available. My ultimate goal is to further improve patient experience and outcomes. My hobbies are playing the piano, hiking, skiing and gardening, which I enjoy together with my wife and four children.

Dr. Hauck is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Craniectomy. His top areas of expertise are Brain Aneurysm, Arteriovenous Malformation, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Stent Placement, and Transmyocardial Revascularization.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 40 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 1 article in the study of Craniectomy.

Specialties
Neurosurgery
Licenses
Neurological Surgery in OR
Board Certifications
American Board Of Neurological Surgery, Neurological Surgery
Fellowships
Neurosurgery, MD Anderson Cancer Center (Texas), Cerebrovascular Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern, Endovascular Neurosurgery, State University of New York, Buffalo
Hospital Affiliations
Duke University Hospital
Languages Spoken
English
German
Gender
Male

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Aetna
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  • HMO
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  • PPO
Cigna
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Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
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Medicare
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  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
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  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Piedmont
  • HMO
  • POS
UnitedHealthcare
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Locations

Duke Neurological Disorders Clinic - Clinic 1L
40 Duke Medicine Cir, Durham, NC 27710
Call: 919-681-1700
Other Locations
Duke Raleigh Hospital
3400 Wake Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC 27609
Call: 919-954-3000

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Hauck has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Carotid Artery Disease
Brain Tumor
Brain Aneurysm
Stroke
Moyamoya Disease

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.


1 Clinical Trials

Extracorporeal Filtration of Subarachnoid Hemorrhage Via Spinal Catheter
Extracorporeal Filtration of Subarachnoid Hemorrhage Via Spinal Catheter
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: August 13, 2019
Intervention Type: Device
Study Phase: Not Applicable

40 Total Publications

Correction: Prospective Trial of Cerebrospinal Fluid Filtration After Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage via Lumbar Catheter Extension (PILLAR-XT).
Correction: Prospective Trial of Cerebrospinal Fluid Filtration After Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage via Lumbar Catheter Extension (PILLAR-XT).
Journal: Neurocritical care
Published: September 08, 2025
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Gerald Grant
Advanced in Craniectomy
Dr. Gerald Grant
Neurosurgery | Pediatrics
Advanced in Craniectomy
Dr. Gerald Grant
Neurosurgery | Pediatrics

Duke Primary Care Pediatrics At Cary

100 Duke Health Cary Pl, 
Cary, NC 
 (15.4 miles away)
919-385-4650
Languages Spoken:
English
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I am a neurosurgeon and care for children and young adults. I focus on minimally invasive approaches to improve the quality of life of my patients. Your patient experience is very important to me, and I will strive to provide the best possible care for you and your family. I will always go the extra mile to try to improve your care. I care for conditions that affect the brain and spine, including tumors, epilepsy, Chiari malformations, hydrocephalus, craniosynostosis, vascular conditions such as AVMs and Moya Moya disease, and complex tethered cords. I learn so much from my patients and really look forward to getting to know all of them. I strive to bring the best collaborative team to the table to achieve the best possible outcome. I am delighted to provide the most innovative, holistic, and compassionate neurosurgical care at Duke Health. I am also a professor and Chair of the Department of Neurosurgery. Dr. Grant is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in Craniectomy. His top areas of expertise are Chiari Malformation Type 2, Medulloblastoma, Syringomyelia, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Osteotomy.

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Dr. Randall R. Mccafferty
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Neurosurgery

Wake Forest University Health Sciences

601 N Elm St, 
High Point, NC 
 (60.3 miles away)
336-716-2734
Languages Spoken:
English
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Randall Mccafferty is a Neurosurgery provider in High Point, North Carolina. Dr. Mccafferty is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Craniectomy. His top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Spinal Stenosis, Chordoma, Craniectomy, and Laminectomy. Dr. Mccafferty is currently accepting new patients.

Experienced in Craniectomy
Dr. Vibhor M. Krishna
Neurosurgery
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Dr. Vibhor M. Krishna
Neurosurgery

University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill

101 Manning Dr, 
Chapel Hill, NC 
 (9.5 miles away)
984-974-1000
Languages Spoken:
English
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Vibhor Krishna is a Neurosurgery provider in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Krishna is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Craniectomy. His top areas of expertise are Essential Tremor, Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Thalamotomy, and Deep Brain Stimulation. Dr. Krishna is currently accepting new patients.

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