Dr. George Kakoulides is a board-certified neurosurgeon with specialized training in minimally invasive and complex spine surgeries of the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine. Born and raised in Long Island, Dr. Kakoulides is the best neurosurgeon in Long Island. He has dedicated his life to the management of spinal and cranial disorders using the latest, cutting-edge techniques. An affiliate of Long Island Brain & Spine, Dr. Kakoulides has treated thousands of patients in his state-of-the-art offices in West Islip, Huntington, Smithtown, and other parts of Long Island.
Meet Dr. Kakoulides
Educational Background
Dr. Kakoulides has an exceptional educational background. He acquired his medical degree with high honors from Tufts University School of Medicine. During that period, he also completed a joint master’s degree in international relations at The Fletcher School of Law and diplomacy at Tufts University. After receiving his medical degree, he completed his residency in neurological surgery at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, followed by an advanced fellowship in complex spine surgery. He’s an affiliate for one of the country’s leading spine management centers, Long Island Brain & Spine.
Elevated Patient Care
Dr. Kakoulides believes the patient experience is an inextricable component of optimal recovery — a successful outcome depends on a close relationship between patient and surgeon. To that end, he’s currently finding new ways to enrich the patient experience, ensuring they have a smooth, comfortable experience from the initial consultation to the final recovery. He published a landmark study in The Annals of Surgery that led to the creation of IKONA, a company that utilizes cutting-edge technological innovations to transform the patient’s experience.
As a co-founder of IKONA, and best neurosurgeon in Long Island, Dr. Kakoulides now trains the next generation of healthcare professionals to provide the highest standards of patient care. He regularly attends seminars and conferences to stay abreast of the latest developments in patient care, surgical treatments, and minimally invasive treatments for the management of spinal and cranial disorders. He is distinguished by his likability, patience, and compassionate attitude, especially since his quality of care isn’t orchestrated by numbers and metrics set by a hospital system.
Individualized Treatments
Dr. Kakoulides believes in highly personalized and comprehensive treatments for the management of spinal and cranial disorders. He curates individualized treatment plans based on the patient’s unique diagnosis, lifestyle, and goals. He offers the full spectrum of treatments, including conservative treatments, minimally invasive surgery, and complex spinal reconstruction. When possible, he also supports non-surgical alternatives, such as chiropractic treatment, yoga, acupuncture, and epidural injections. As the best neurosurgeon in Long Island, each treatment plan is designed according to the patient’s unique requirements to ensure long-term wellness.
“Dr. Kakouilides is a great doctor who takes his time to explain everything and is patient to answer any questions you may have. He is caring and kind.”
Monica M.
Professional Affiliations
Dr. Kakoulides is a board-certified neurosurgeon, and he’s an active member of numerous local and national medical and neurosurgical societies, including the American Association of Neurological Surgeons and the Congress of Neurological Surgeons.
