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        • Altius (Coventry Health Care)
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        Specialties

        Primary: Orthopedic Surgeon

        Sub-Specialty: General

        Additional Specialties: Orthopedic Surgery

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        General Info
        Dr. Amit Bhandarkar M.B.B.S., M.S., M.D. is a fellowship trained, Orthopedic Spine surgeon. Dr Bhandarkar evaluates and treats a wide variety of spine ailments consistent with his comprehensive spine training. He has practiced and done fellowships in the USA, Canada, Seoul (South Korea), Maldives and India. His area of focus is minimally invasive spine surgery, and his special interests are spine related pain management and endoscopic spine surgery (the least invasive option) for lumbar disc related disorders.Pain is the most important symptom that Dr. Bhandarkar addresses on a daily basis. He is an empathetic, compassionate physician who listens closely to patients in order to help focus his efforts to locate their source of pain. Dr. Bhandarkar then confirms those pain generators with objective tests and formulates a minimally invasive plan, which is at the same time maximally effective at keeping patients pain free and functional for as long as possible.Dr. Bhandarkar has been a keen researcher and has many international publications and presentations to his credit. He is an ardent believer in evidence-based medicine, and he practices only those techniques whose results are reproducible and have been proven effective.As Dr. Bhandarkar has travelled, trained and practiced across the world, he has encountered various cultures, customs and practices. This experience, whether performing complex deformity surgery on children in New York, or learning minimally invasive endoscopic spine surgery in South Korea, has provided Dr. Bhandarkar insight into patients diverse personal backgrounds in a way that helps him relate on a very personal level.Dr. Bhandarkar is excited to bring his expertise to the Southern Illinois region, and is looking forward to the warmth and charm of the local communities. He is eager to meet those in need of his skills and provide those patients the very best experience possible.
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        Location
        UAB Hospital
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        Bhandarkar, Amit W, MD

        Categories
        Physicians & Surgeons, Physicians & Surgeons, Orthopedics
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        Specialties: Orthopedic Surgery

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        Diane M.

        02/01/2018

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        excellent

        I have had 100% experience. I couldn't ask for a better Dr. He has always gave me so much of his time. He is so patience. He answers all my questions. He is always available if I need him. He is the best. Also, his staff are always kind & very friendly. When I walk out I always feel so good. My experience over all is excellent...

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        Susan T.

        01/04/2018

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        Wonderful Person

        I love Dr. Bhandarkar as a physician/surgeon and respect him as a man.

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        J. W.

        02/05/2018

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        Excellent work

        Great doctor. It is nice to be out of pain after 30 years.

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        Anonymous

        02/05/2018

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        great service, and good staff!

        He is very good explaining what is going on, and what he wants to do about it.

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        Joyce D.

        02/22/2018

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        great!

        I have been pain free since my ablation. Love Dr Bhandarkar and all his friendly staff. I highly recommend this doctor.

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        Darren H.

        03/12/2018

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        I would recommend him to anyone!!

        Very dedicated to finding the right treatment and not a pain pill pusher! Surgery is not his fix all. He tries all other options first. I have had nothing but great experiences with him!!

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        Lois K.

        03/12/2018

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        Back Surgery

        I came in with bad back pain. He accurately diagnosed me and start treatment and I am now pain free.

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        Robert W.

        03/19/2018

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        please with his help and my situation.

        pleased with his help and my situation

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        Phone: (205) 934-4011

        Address: 619 19th St S, Birmingham, AL 35249

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