Elias Dakwar, MD
Primary Location
Cleveland Clinic Florida, Weston Hospital
- Appointment:
- 877.463.2010
- Desk:
- 954.659.5630
Additional Locations
Treatment & Services
- Brain Aneurysm Surgery
- Brain Biopsy
- Brain Tumor Diagnosis
- Brain Tumor Management
- Brain Tumor Surgery
- Cervical Spine Surgery
- Gamma Knife Radiosurgery
- Gamma Knife Treatment
- General Neurosurgery
- Lumbar Spine Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Surgery
- Neck Surgery
- Neurological Surgery
- Neurosurgery
- Spine Decompression
- Spine Tumor Removal And Reconstruction
- Stereotactic Brain Biopsy
- Stereotactic Radiosurgery
- Stereotactic Surgery
- Surgery For Spinal Tumors
- Surgery For Spinal Vascular Malformations
- Thoracic Spine Surgery
Specialty in Diseases & Conditions
- Acoustic Neuroma
- Adult Brain Tumors
- Aneurysm, Cerebral
- Brain Hemorrhage
- Brain Lymphoma
- Brain Metastases
- Cervical Infections
- Cervical Myelopathy
- Cervical Radiculopathy
- Cervical Tumors
- Cervical, Thoracic and Lumbar Spine Disorders
- Chiari Malformation
- Complex Cervical Deformities
- Complex Spinal Disorders
- Degenerative Spine Disease
- Dural Arteriovenous Fistula
- Herniated Disc
- Idiopathic Scoliosis
- Kyphosis
- Schwannoma
- Scoliosis
- Spinal Cancer
- Spinal Cord Injury
- Spinal Cord Vascular Malformations
- Spinal Deformity
- Spinal Dural Fistula
- Spinal Fractures
- Spinal Neoplasms
- Spinal Stenosis
- Spine Tumors
- Spondylolisthesis
- Spondylolysis
- Stenosis - Spinal
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Appointed
2017
Education & Fellowships
Fellowship - Shriners Hospital for Children
Pediatric Spine
Philadelphia,
PA USA
2013
Residency - University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine
Neurological Surgery
2012
Medical Education - University of Rochester
Rochester,
NY USA
2005
Undergraduate - University of Buffalo Hospitals
Buffalo,
NY USA
2001
Certifications
- Neurological Surgery
Specialty Interests
Adult and adolescent scoliosis, complex spine reconstruction, deformities in the spine, degenerative spine conditions, minimally invasive surgery of the spine, spinal stenosis, spine tumors
Research & Publications
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Industry Relationships
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As of 9/21/2021, Dr. Dakwar has reported the financial relationships with the companies listed below. In general, patients should feel free to contact their doctor about any of the relationships and how the relationships are overseen by Cleveland Clinic. To learn more about Cleveland Clinic's policies on collaborations with industry and innovation management, go to our Integrity in Innovation page.
Consulting and/or Speaking. Dr. Dakwar receives fees of $5,000 or more per year as a paid consultant, speaker or member of an advisory committee for the following companies:
- Stryker Corporation
- Johnson & Johnson
- NuVasive, Inc.
Public Health Service-Reportable Financial Conflicts of Interest. Cleveland Clinic scientists and physicians engage in basic, translational and clinical research activities, working to solve health problems, enhance patient care and improve quality of life for patients. Interactions with industry are essential to bringing the researchers' discoveries to the public, but can present the potential for conflicts of interest related to their research activities. Click here to view a listing of instances where Cleveland Clinic has identified a Public Health Service (PHS)-Reportable Financial Conflict of Interest and has put measures in place to ensure that, to the extent possible, the design, conduct and reporting of the research is free from bias.
* Cleveland Clinic physicians and scientists subscribe to the guidance presented in the PhRMA Code on Interactions with Healthcare Professionals and the AdvaMed Code of Ethics on Interactions with Health Care Professionals. As such, gifts of substantial value are generally prohibited.
229 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.
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Overall | Star Ratings | |
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Explains | 4.9 | |
Listens | 4.9 | |
Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 4.9 | |
Patient Rating of Doctor | 4.9 |
44 Patient Comments
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Reviewed on Jan 13, 2023
Your facility is massive and clean. No restaurants and saw no vending - why? Love Dr. Dakwar!
Reviewed on Jan 13, 2023
Love Dr. Dakwar and his staff. Highly efficient ship he's running!
Reviewed on Jan 6, 2023
Dr. Elias Dakwar is an excellent profesional
Reviewed on Dec 14, 2022
I had a very good experience with the doctor since he gave me a heart to heart description of the possible surgery. By him giving me this information and made me more comfortable on making my decision as to what I am going to do going forward.
Reviewed on Dec 14, 2022
Dr Dakwar is very caring, pays attention to concerns and questions. Excellent surgeon
Reviewed on Dec 7, 2022
Excellent visit with Dr. Dakwar. Extremely helpful and caring. Have already recommended a friend.
Reviewed on Dec 2, 2022
Both Dr Dakwar & the PA are OUTSTANDING!! Superb treatment & care!
Reviewed on Nov 30, 2022
Brilliant, thoughtful, friendly and honest doctor.
Reviewed on Nov 30, 2022
Found the staff, nurses and Dr treated me very well.
Reviewed on Nov 30, 2022
Was very impressed and now have confidence in Dr Darwak.
Reviewed on Nov 4, 2022
I visited the doctor six months after he performed spinal surgery on me. I am very pleased with the results and am out of pain. Dr. Dakwar took several ex rays and said that he was very pleased with me.
Reviewed on Nov 2, 2022
Your phone system is archaic. However Dr Dakwar and his nurse Sophie are world class.I found Dr Dakwar a great communicator and easy to relate to.
Reviewed on Oct 5, 2022
Excellent staff and doctors
Reviewed on Sep 30, 2022
Dr. Dakwar is very experienced, thorough, attentive and persistent. He did everything needed to Identify the issue quickly and immediately offered ways for resolution! Highly recommend!
Reviewed on Sep 16, 2022
The Doctor is amazing and so his his nurse thank you!
Reviewed on Sep 16, 2022
Dr. Dakwar explained everything in a way we could understand
Reviewed on Aug 26, 2022
The doctor spent a lot of time with me. He explained all of my x-rays and what was wrong with me. I feel I am in the best hands for my surgery with him!
Reviewed on Aug 24, 2022
Very impressed with Dr Dakwar. So happy I was referred to him.
Reviewed on Aug 19, 2022
I found Dr Dakwar to be thorough and kind.
Reviewed on Aug 15, 2022
Dr Dakwar was incredible. Very knowledgeable and approachable!
Reviewed on Jul 29, 2022
Dr. Elias Dakwar has to be one of the best doctors that I have ever met. I have never been so pleased with the treatment that I received.
Reviewed on Jul 27, 2022
I'm very happy and confident that my life is in good hands! Dr Dakward was very kind and knowledgeable!
Reviewed on Jul 22, 2022
Dr Dakwar is the best!
Reviewed on Jul 20, 2022
Doctor was cordial an helpful
Reviewed on Jul 18, 2022
Liked Dr Dakwar very much. Very informative and addressed all my concerns
Reviewed on Jul 6, 2022
Dr Dakwar and his staff showed the utmost caring for my problems
Reviewed on Jun 29, 2022
Dr dakwar excellent conf
Reviewed on Jun 15, 2022
Dr. Dakwar was very patient and informative. He took the time to make me feel comfortable and sure of the procedure at hand .
Reviewed on Jun 3, 2022
Doctor Dakwar is the best
Reviewed on May 27, 2022
The Bad thing was the doctor poor compassion with patient, he don't care about the pain the patient feel
Reviewed on May 27, 2022
One of the finest doctors I have ever met. Caring, compassionate, honest and encouraging.
Reviewed on May 25, 2022
Dr Dakwar explained everything in terms a non medical patient could easily understand
Reviewed on Apr 15, 2022
Everything went well, loved the doctorscthat sa me and the nurse who attended to me. I felt very comfortable with all three.From entering the desk, everything was organized, there was no wasting of anyone's time. I loved that. All was clear and understood from the doctor and his assistant.would definitely see them agsin.
Reviewed on Apr 13, 2022
Much better than other hospitals I have encountered!!
Reviewed on Apr 1, 2022
I already recommended Dr Dakwar
Reviewed on Apr 1, 2022
DR. DAKWAR HAS BEEN GREAT TO WORK WITH. I WAITED FOR THE BEST!
Reviewed on Apr 1, 2022
The only person who was realy interested and conciernen about my condition was Dr. Dakwar
Reviewed on Mar 21, 2022
Dr. Dakwar and his staff were wonderful. He explained everything and answered all our questions and concerns.
Reviewed on Mar 16, 2022
Prior to Dr. Dakwar completing the visit, Jason, the PA, went through a series of tests, detailed any questions I had for him, and prepared me by speaking about the options that were available to me, prior to the doctor's evaluation which allowed me to make a very well informed decision when it came to concluding our plan of action.
Reviewed on Mar 4, 2022
Excellent doctor who explained everything
Reviewed on Feb 11, 2022
Dr. Dakwar and Jason are caring professionals. My surgery was literally life-changing and the care I received was amazing. As a surgeon, Dr. Dakwar was kind and caring and his skill exceeded my expectations.
Reviewed on Feb 11, 2022
This doctor is a rock star. He really knows his stuff. I was so impressed that he was very conservative and said I didn't need surgery. Cleveland clinic is so lucky to have him.
Reviewed on Feb 4, 2022
Dr Dakwar took the time to review my MRI in detail with me explaining where the issues are.
Reviewed on Feb 2, 2022
My Experienced was very good at Cleveland clinic. I love my Doctor, Nurse practitioner and nurse.