Elias Dakwar, MD
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 School - University of Rochester
Rochester,
NY USA
2005
Undergraduate - University of Buffalo Hospitals
Buffalo,
NY USA
2001
Certifications
- Neurosurgery
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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217 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Explains | 4.9 | |
| Listens | 4.9 | |
| Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 5 | |
| Knows Medical History | 4.9 | |
| Time Spent with Patient | 4.9 | |
| Patient Rating of Doctor | 4.9 |
44 Patient Comments
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Reviewed on Apr 26, 2019
My experience was excellent. I admire and respect Dr. Dakwar and the entire staff. Dr. Dakwar takes the time to listen to the patient, to go over medical history, and to explain in detail his professional opinion. He is an outstanding doctor.
Reviewed on Apr 26, 2019
I was very impressed with the care provided. The provider took the necessary time to answer questions and to allay any fears. My family and I felt that at that moment that we were all that mattered to him and he was going to answer our questions. I love his bedside manners
Reviewed on Mar 20, 2019
Dr Dakwar is the most caring doctor I have ever met. He is patient and exhibits great concern for his patients. Gives them time to ask questions. I have referred a patient to him that shows how highly I think of him. Excellent Doctor
Reviewed on Mar 13, 2019
My husband and I were extremely happy with the entire experience with Dr. Dakwar. His nurses were so personable and made us feel very relaxed. Dr. Dakwar was so pleasant. He explained everything and gave us all of the time that we needed. My surgery was very successful. This was my last visit and I truly commend the entire team. Thank you.
Reviewed on Feb 15, 2019
Dr Dakwar asked the right questions and followed up on my prescription, with questions on how they were working. A really nice man.
Reviewed on Feb 15, 2019
Wait time after being shown to exam room was 20-30 minutes. Dr Dakwar is very good about answering patient questions, so the wait time is understandable. I appreciate him taking the time I need to get all my questions answered.
Reviewed on Feb 15, 2019
This was my first appointing with Dr. Dakwar's PA, Mallory. She was extremely professional, informed, and sensitive to my needs!
Reviewed on Feb 11, 2019
I drive 4-1/2 hours each direction to see Dr. Dakwar, and he is worth it. He is attentive and informative let alone a very skilled surgeon. I would do it again in a heartbeat.
Reviewed on Feb 8, 2019
Dr. Dukwar spent time explaining my condition to me and my wife and was very forthcoming about treatment options.
Reviewed on Jan 30, 2019
I would recommend Doctor Dakwar to anyone in the same position I was in. In fact I have recommend to two people all ready.
Reviewed on Jan 30, 2019
Doctor Dakwar took all the time I needed to go over everything before the operation. He was right on time and never made me feel rushed to finish. He showed me my tests and went over every question I had about the surgery.
Reviewed on Jan 28, 2019
Dr. Dakwar was very clear and explained my conditions and changes to feel better.
Reviewed on Jan 28, 2019
Dr Dakwar explained in detail my condition.
Reviewed on Jan 23, 2019
difficulty to communicate with the doctor for follow up concerns and questions
Reviewed on Jan 23, 2019
I had a lot of trouble pushing up my surgery date. I had to wait almost 6 months for surgery, but DR ELIAS DAKWAR was worth it he is an amazing person and doctor. I would recommend him highly.
Reviewed on Jan 16, 2019
very pleased with care provider
Reviewed on Jan 14, 2019
Dr. Dakwar, excellent doctor, super bedside manner. explains everything. highly recommended. staff, always polite helpful.
Reviewed on Jan 14, 2019
Dr. Dakwar, already recommended to others.
Reviewed on Jan 11, 2019
Dr Dakwar (sp?) and his PA are a tribute to your policies as well as hiring excellent staff!!
Reviewed on Jan 11, 2019
Dr Dakwar is an excellent neurosurgeon.
Reviewed on Jan 9, 2019
Dr. Dakwar is best surgeon there is!
Reviewed on Jan 9, 2019
My experience with Dr. Dakwar has been great from the first visit, he has taken the time to explain all details of my up coming surgery and hope and pray that I come out ok. I have confidence and trust his expertise. Thus far the doctor, all the assistants in his office have all been wonderful.
Reviewed on Dec 19, 2018
Very excellent care by everyone. Dr. Dakwar and his Physician Assistant (Mallorie) are very caring, knowledgeable, and professional.
Reviewed on Dec 14, 2018
felt very good about doctors interest
Reviewed on Nov 28, 2018
This was my second appointment with Dr.Dakwar. It was to discuss the x-rays he ask me to have so that we could discuss future surgery on my back, He is so kind, informative and compasionate. So is his staff,
Reviewed on Nov 28, 2018
Both Dr.Dakwar and staff are compassionate and very caring.
Reviewed on Oct 3, 2018
my experience with the nurses and doctor were very good it was my first time
Reviewed on Oct 3, 2018
My doctor is a miracle worker he changed my life and his team made me feel like family
Reviewed on Sep 26, 2018
This was another follow up after surgery on May 15th. Dr Dakwar is an excellent surgeon and a very caring doctor, dedicated to his patients' well being.
Reviewed on Aug 13, 2018
Dr Dakwar is the best neurosurgeon any where.We traveled almost 300 miles to get the office and waited almost a year to have him do the surgery. He saved my child from a life of living hell, the pain She was in before was unbearable she was almost bedridden. Now she has improved so much like a total divergent person.
Reviewed on Aug 10, 2018
Your location in Weston is easy to get to, however, I live in Ocala, Florida. It is a 4-1/2 hour drive one way, but this doctor is worth the drive. I hope you plan to have offices in the north or central part of Florida soon. Good quality care is greatly needed in this area.
Reviewed on Aug 10, 2018
I was very impressed with the professionalism and courtesy of everyone I encountered. Dr. Dakwar explained my situation with great clarity, in a manner that showed great knowledge of his area of surgery. He did all this in a courteous manner and showed no sign of being in a hurry to leave the examination room. he listened to my concerns and answered them clearly and reassuringly. I am very happy to place my medical situation in his hands.
Reviewed on Aug 3, 2018
Paola is great, kept me informed at all times, very little wait (this was my 3rd time seeing the doctor)
Reviewed on Jul 30, 2018
i only have good things to say about Dr. Elias Dakward profesionalisim every time I have the pleasure to see and speak to him. the same I feel about his staff . No I'm waiting patiently to go out and enjoy myself. God bless him and his team .
Reviewed on Jul 30, 2018
I have the best experience ever , with Dr Elias Dakwar and his professionalism every time I had the pleasure to speak him, or one of his team members .now I'm looking to get well to go out and have some fun.God bless Dr Dakwar and all his team members.
Reviewed on Jul 25, 2018
This was my first visit to Dr. Dakwar and I was very pleased with his explanation of my adult degenerative scoliosis condition. He spent time showing me my xray results and spine curvature.
Reviewed on Jul 12, 2018
*Dr. Dakwar explained well was impressed with his confidence. Excellent surgeon!
Reviewed on Jul 11, 2018
Dr. Dakwar and all of the Cleveland Clinic staff have always been friendly, compassionate and professional. Dr.Dakwar has given me such a better quality of life with my lower back surgery. I no longer have to worry about falling down and getting hurt. He has come up with a medical plan to address my upper and middle back issues to hopefully avoid additional surgery. If this course of action doesn't work, and I have to have surgery, I trust him to preform any additional surgery.He truly is a miracle worker in my eyes. I feel blessed to have him on my medical team of experts at the Cleveland Clinic.
Reviewed on Jul 11, 2018
Dr. Dakwar has given me a clear medical course of action to assist in dealing with my back issues. More important, he gives me hope for a better quality of life.
Reviewed on Jul 11, 2018
I was seen by the nurse within five minutes of checking in. Dr. Dakwas was in to see me within a minute of the nurse completing her work.
Reviewed on Jun 20, 2018
Dr. Dakwar is very complete in his instructions and explanations. He is so very friendly and puts one at ease.
Reviewed on Jun 13, 2018
Dr. Dakwar is an excellent surgeon who I can recommend to anyone who needs spine surgery. He is dedicated, passionate and very caring to his patients. Wish everyone can be the same as he is.
Reviewed on Jun 6, 2018
EXCELLENT STAFF, DR. DAKWAR IS AMAZING AT HIS ABILITY TO MAKE ME AT EASE AND HIS SURGERY SKILLS ARE EXCEPTIONAL
Reviewed on May 25, 2018
Always great customer service with all of Dr. Dakwar's staff and other people in the office.