Dr. Mahesh Karandikar, MD
Spine Specialist
11011 Meridian Ave N, Ste 201, Seattle, WA 98133
At a glance
Accepts 50 insurances
Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, more+ ·
Has 20+ years of experience
Graduated from University of Texas, Southwestern, Doctor of Medicine
Works at UW Medicine Spine Center
Speaks English
Office location
UW Medical Center – Northwest Spine Center
11011 Meridian Ave N, Ste 201, Seattle, WA, 98133
Mahesh Karandikar does not participate in Zocdoc to offer online booking at this time
In-network insurances
Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
UnitedHealthcare Oxford
Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
Medicare
Areas of expertise
This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.
Back and neck pain treatment without fusion
Spinal fusion
Lower back pain
Neck pain and spine problems
Disorders of the thoracic spine
Back and neck pain treatment without fusion
Spinal fusion
Lower back pain
Neck pain and spine problems
More about Dr. Mahesh Karandikar, MD
Mahesh Karandikar, MD is a board-certified neurological surgeon and Clinical Assistant Professor of Neurological Surgery at the UW School of Medicine. He earned his Doctor of Medicine from the University of Texas, Southwestern. Dr. Karandikar completed his internship in General Surgery and residency in Neurological Surgery at the University of Washington Medical Center, followed by a fellowship in Pediatric Neurosurgery at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. He provides a full range of spine surgical care, from laminectomy to complex scoliosis surgeries. Dr. Karandikar is committed to delivering the highest quality of care, including collaborating with surgeons from other specialties to offer team-based care. He is also interested in engaging patients in tracking their own short- and long-term outcomes following various degenerative spinal procedures.
Education & experience
Education
Medical School - University of Texas, Southwestern, Doctor of Medicine
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Fellowship in Pediatric Neurosurgery
University of Washington Medical Center, Residency in Neurological Surgery
University of Washington Medical Center, Internship in General Surgery
The Johns Hopkins Hospital, Fellowship in Orthopaedic Spine Surgery
Practice
UW Medicine Spine Center
Certifications
American Board of Neurological Surgery
Background
Languages spoken
English
Gender
Male
NPI number
#1932211976
Mahesh Karandikar does not participate in Zocdoc to offer online booking at this time
What practice does Dr. Mahesh Karandikar work with?
Dr. Mahesh Karandikar works with UW Medicine Spine Center.
Where is Dr. Mahesh Karandikar's office located?
Dr. Mahesh Karandikar's office is located at 11011 Meridian Ave N, Seattle, WA 98133.
Which board certifications does Dr. Mahesh Karandikar have?
Dr. Mahesh Karandikar is certified by American Board of Neurological Surgery.
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Mahesh Karandikar?
Dr. Mahesh Karandikar frequently sees patients for Arthrodesis, Degenerative Disc Disease, Herniated Disk, Spine Deformation / Scoliosis , and Tingling / Numbness. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Mahesh Karandikar on their profile.
What languages does Dr. Mahesh Karandikar speak?
Dr. Mahesh Karandikar speaks English.