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Dr. James Elder, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 48
Dr. James Elder, MD
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Dr. James Elder, MD is a Neurosurgery Specialist in Columbus, OH.
Dr. James Elder, MD
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Dr. James Elder, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 48
Columbus, OH
Accepting new patients
22 years of experience
Dr. James Elder, MD is a Neurosurgery Specialist in Columbus, OH.

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Dr. James Elder, MD is a Neurosurgery Specialist in Columbus, OH and has 22 years experience. They graduated from Emory University School of Medicine. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Ohio State University Hospital and Southeastern Ohio Regional Medical Center. Dr. Elder has experience treating conditions like Cerebral Edema and Brain Cancer among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Elder received an average rating of 4.4/5 from patients and has been reviewed 29 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Elder is board certified in Neurosurgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Cerebral Edema
Brain Cancer
Destruction of Brain Tumor
Cerebral Edema
Brain Cancer
Destruction of Brain Tumor
Cerebral Edema
Brain Cancer
Destruction of Brain Tumor
Hypothalamus Cancer
Brain Surgery
Back Pain
Bone Cancer
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Cerebrovascular Disease
Cervical Stenosis
Chiari Malformation Type 1
Chiari's Deformity
Compressed Spinal Cord
Epilepsy
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Hydrocephalus
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Meningiomas
Myelopathy
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Stenosis
Subdural Hemorrhage
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Traumatic Brain Injury
Spinal Fusion
Stereotactic Radiosurgery
Stereotactic Radiosurgery, Spinal or Cranial
Acoustic Neuroma
Aneurysm
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Brain Abscess
Brain and Nervous System Cancer (incl. Gliomas, Astrocytoma, Schwannoma, Medulloblastoma, Chordoma)
Brain Aneurysm
Broken Neck
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chordoma
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Cranial Nerve Cancer
Cranial Trauma
Degenerative Disc Disease
Herniated Disc
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Low Back Pain
Malignant Schwannoma
Myelitis
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Myelomalacia
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Neurofibromatosis Type Two
Neurogenic Bowel
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Obstructive Hydrocephalus
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteosarcoma
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pineal Region Tumors
Pituitary Tumor
Polyneuropathy
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Radiculopathy
Rasmussen's Syndrome
Scoliosis
Secondary Malignancies
Spinal Cord Tumor
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Deformities
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylolisthesis
Stroke
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Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Tethered Cord Syndrome
Thoracic Spinal Cord Injury
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Thoracic Stenosis
Transverse Myelitis
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Upper Back Pain
Brain Tumor Biopsy
Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Shunt - Insertion, Repair or Removal
Craniectomy, Craniotomy, Surgery of Skull Base, Neuroendoscopy
Deep Brain Stimulation
Herniated Disc Surgery
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Neuroplasty
Neurostimulator Implantation
Reconstruction for Craniosynos
Skull Base Surgery
Spinal Reconstructive Surgery for Deformities
Stereotaxis
Vascular Transcatheter Embolization

Insurance Accepted

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  • Choice Plus POS II
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Health Network Option Open Access
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Open Choice PPO
    Premier Care Network APCN Choice (OAMC) POS II
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
  • Blue Preferred-OH POS
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO
    Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
    Blue Preferred Plus POS
  • Blue Card PPO
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    Open Access Plus
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
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Locations

  1. 1 Select Specialty Hosp-columbus
    410 W 10th Ave, Columbus, OH 43210
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (614) 366-8327
  2. 2 Osu Internal Medicine LLC
    700 Ackerman Rd Ste 2120, Columbus, OH 43202
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (614) 685-1965

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4.4
Based on 29 Reviews
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4 Stars (1)
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1 Star (4)

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Sep 11, 2021
I came to Dr. Elder for a second opinion after being very frustrated with the care I received at a different facility. He and his team exceeded my expectations. They addressed all of my concerns and took quick action to treat me. I am so thankful for the phenomenal care they provided to me.
— Sep 11, 2021
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Biography
  • Dr. James Elder, MD is a neurosurgery specialist in Columbus, OH and has over 21 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Emory University School of Medicine in 2002. He specializes in Neurosurgery.
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Neurosurgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Emory University School of Medicine
    2002
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Board Certifications

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  • Neurosurgery
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. James Elder, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Elder's profile.

Dr. Elder frequently treats the following conditions: Cerebral Edema and Brain Cancer. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. James Elder, MD is affiliated with Ohio State University Hospital and Southeastern Ohio Regional Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. James Elder, MD holds board certification in Neurosurgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Ohio State University Hospital

    410 W 10th Ave, Columbus, OH

  • Southeastern Ohio Regional Medical Center

    1341 Clark St, Cambridge, OH