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Dr. James Dowell Markert, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 61
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Dr. James Dowell Markert, MD is a Neurosurgery Specialist in Birmingham, AL.
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Dr. James Dowell Markert, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 61
Birmingham, AL
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36 years of experience
Dr. James Dowell Markert, MD is a Neurosurgery Specialist in Birmingham, AL.

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Dr. James Dowell Markert, MD is a Neurosurgery Specialist in Birmingham, AL and has 36 years experience. They graduated from Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons in 1988 and completed a residency at University of Michigan Hospitals.They currently practice at University of Alabama At Birmingham. Dr. Dowell Markert has experience treating conditions like Cancer of Cerebral Meninges, Meningiomas and Brain Cancer among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Dowell Markert received an average rating of 4.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 17 times. Their office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Dowell Markert is board certified in Neurosurgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Meningiomas
Brain Cancer
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Meningiomas
Brain Cancer
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Meningiomas
Brain Cancer
Cerebral Edema
Hydrocephalus
Destruction of Brain Tumor
Benign Neoplasm of Brain
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cerebrovascular Disease
Chiari Malformation Type 1
Chiari's Deformity
Hypothalamus Cancer
Traumatic Brain Injury
Brain Surgery
Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Shunt - Insertion, Repair or Removal
Acoustic Neuroma
Aneurysm
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Bone Cancer
Brain Abscess
Brain and Nervous System Cancer (incl. Gliomas, Astrocytoma, Schwannoma, Medulloblastoma, Chordoma)
Brain Aneurysm
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Cerebral Palsy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Cervical Stenosis
Chiari Malformation Type 2
Chordoma
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Communicating Hydrocephalus
Cranial Nerve Cancer
Cranial Trauma
Craniopharyngioma
Degenerative Disc Disease
Dural Tear
Epilepsy
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Herniated Disc
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Myelitis
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Myelopathy
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Obstructive Hydrocephalus
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteosarcoma
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Pituitary Tumor
Polyneuropathy
Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Radiculopathy
Rasmussen's Syndrome
Scoliosis
Secondary Malignancies
Spina Bifida
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Cord Tumor
Spinal Stenosis
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Stroke
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Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Subdural Hemorrhage
Syringomyelia
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Vertebral Column Tumors
Craniectomy, Craniotomy, Surgery of Skull Base, Neuroendoscopy
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Reconstruction for Craniosynos
Skull Base Surgery
Stereotactic Radiosurgery
Stereotactic Radiosurgery, Spinal or Cranial
Stereotaxis

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Locations

  1. 1 Office
    510 20th St S Ofc Tower, Birmingham, AL 35233
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  2. 2 Office
    2000 6th Ave S Fl 2, Birmingham, AL 35233
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4.8
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Nov 16, 2021
I'm blessed that God led me to doctor Market he removed a glioblastoma brain tumor 6 years ago that others said could not be done.
Robert Walker — Nov 16, 2021
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Specialties*
Neurosurgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
    1988
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Neurosurgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • University of Michigan Hospitals
    1989
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of Michigan Hospitals
    1995
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. James Dowell Markert, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Dowell Markert's profile.

Dr. Dowell Markert frequently treats the following conditions: Cancer of Cerebral Meninges, Meningiomas and Brain Cancer. See more on Sharecare.

Yes, Dr. James Dowell Markert, MD holds board certification in Neurosurgery.