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Healthfirst is another  not-for-profit health insurance plan that Dr. Kakoulides often sees in his patient population. Healthfirst provides a range of health coverage options to individuals, families, and small businesses for many people on Long Island.

George Kakoulides, MD is pleased to announce that he often treats and operates on patients with Healthfirst insurance. As many Long Islanders chose Healthfirst for their healthcare plan, Dr. Kakoulides is able to provide his expert care to a broader range of patients, ensuring that more individuals have access to top-tier spinal treatments, pain management and surgical interventions often covered under Healthfirst.

Surgical Treatments

Healthfirst

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 we cover under Healthfirst:

  • Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery: This technique involves smaller incisions and less tissue disruption, resulting in quicker recovery times and less postoperative pain.
  • Discectomy: Removal of herniated disc material that is pressing on a nerve root or the spinal cord to relieve pain and improve function.
  • Laminectomy: Removal of the back part of a vertebra to relieve pressure on the spinal cord or nerves, often used to treat spinal stenosis.
  • Kyphoplasty: A procedure that involves the injection of bone cement to stabilize compression fractures in the vertebrae.
  • Foraminotomy: Enlargement of the spinal nerve passageways to relieve nerve compression and alleviate pain.
  • Fusion: Surgical joining of two or more vertebrae to eliminate painful movement and provide stability to the spine.
  • Cervical Disc Replacement: Replacement of a damaged cervical disc with an artificial one to maintain motion and relieve pain.
  • Cervical Spine Surgery: Various procedures focused on treating conditions affecting the cervical spine (neck).
  • Lumbar Disc Replacement: Replacement of a damaged lumbar disc with an artificial one to maintain motion and relieve pain.
  • Lumbar Spine Surgery: Various procedures focused on treating conditions affecting the lumbar spine (lower back).
  • Osteotomy: Surgical cutting and realignment of bones to correct spinal deformities.

Complex Spine Surgery

For more severe spinal conditions, complex spine surgery may be required. Dr. Kakoulides has extensive experience in performing intricate procedures, including:

  • Extensive Spinal Fusion: Fusing multiple vertebrae to stabilize large sections of the spine.
  • Osteotomies: Cutting and realigning bones to correct significant spinal deformities.
  • Laminectomy: Removal of part of a vertebra to relieve spinal cord pressure.
  • Scoliosis Correction: Surgical techniques to correct severe spinal curvature.

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

Convenient Access with Healthfirst

By treating patients with Healthfirst insurance, Dr. Kakoulides makes it easier for patients to receive the high-quality spine care they need. We are committed to making advanced spinal treatments accessible for all our patients.

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