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Fidelis Care is another leading health insurer that serves all of New York State. Fidelis strives to offer many free or low-cost comprehensive health coverages, including Child Health Plus, New York Essential Plan,  and plans available through NY State of Health, often called The Official Health Plan Marketplace. The many options offered through Fidelis make it a very prevalent plan that Dr. Kakoulides sees in his patient population.

George Kakoulides, MD and his community referral partners often work with patients covered under Fidelis Care insurance. These collaborative relationships between specialties allows Dr. Kakoulides and many other area physicians to provide expert care to a broader range of patients, ensuring that more individuals have access to top-tier spinal treatments and other procedures covered under Fidelis Care.

Surgical Treatments

Fidelis Care

Dr. Kakoulides specializes in various surgical treatments to address a multitude of spinal conditions. Our goal is to offer solutions that minimize pain, enhance recovery, and improve your quality of life. Here are some of the key procedures often covered under Fidelis Care:

  • Cervical Anterior Decompression with Fusion: Decompression of the cervical spine with fusion, performed at single or multiple levels.

  • Cervical Posterior Decompression with Fusion: Posterior decompression of the cervical spine with fusion, performed at single or multiple levels.

  • Cervical Posterior Decompression (without fusion): Posterior decompression without the need for fusion in the cervical spine.

  • Cervical Artificial Disc Replacement: Replacement of a damaged cervical disc with an artificial one, preserving motion, performed at single or two levels.

  • Lumbar Microdiscectomy: Removal of a portion of a herniated lumbar disc to relieve nerve pressure.
  • Lumbar Decompression: Procedures such as laminotomy, laminectomy, facetectomy, and foraminotomy to relieve nerve compression in the lumbar spine.
  • Lumbar Spine Fusion (Arthrodesis): Fusion of vertebrae to provide stability, with or without decompression, performed at single or multiple levels.
  • Lumbar Artificial Disc Replacement: Replacement of a damaged lumbar disc with an artificial one, performed at single or two levels.
  • Sacroiliac Joint Fusion: Fusion of the sacroiliac joint to alleviate pain from sacroiliac dysfunction.

Here are some non surgical options also often covered by fidelis:

  • Pain Management such as Epidural Injection and SNRB/Selective Nerve Root Blocks

  • Chiropractic Care

  • Physical Therapy

You can also visit our Exercise Page HERE for strengthening and stretching exercises

Convenient Access with Fidelis Care

Dr. Kakoulides strives to make it easier for patients with Fidelis Care and other similar insurances to receive the high-quality spine care they need. We are committed to making advanced spinal treatments accessible for all our patients.

Dr. Kakoulides utilizes the latest advancements in spinal surgery and treatment to ensure the best outcomes for his patients. Each treatment plan is curated to address the specific needs of the patient, taking into account their overall health, lifestyle, and personal goals.

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