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Dr. Andrew F. Cannestra, MD, PhD

Neurosurgeon

5/5(12)
800 Prudential Drive Weaver Tower, 11th F Jacksonville Florida, 32207
Rating

5/5

About

Dr. Andrew Cannestra practices Neurological Surgery in Jacksonville, Florida. As a Neurological Surgeon, Dr. Cannestra prevents, diagnoses, evaluates, and treats disorders of the autonomic, peripheral, and central nervous systems. Neurological Surgeons are trained to treat such disorders as spinal canal stenosis, herniated discs, tumors, fractures, and spinal deformities, among many others.

Education and Training

BSE at the University of California

San Diego

MD at David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA

PhD in Neurosciences at David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA

Board Certification

American Board of Neurological Surgery

Neurological SurgeryAmerican Board of Neurological SurgeryABNS

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Areas of expertise and specialization

Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery

Awards

  • Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society   
  • Graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of California, San Diego- 1993   

Dr. Andrew F. Cannestra, MD, PhD's Practice location

Lyerly Neurosurgery

800 Prudential Drive Weaver Tower, 11th F -
Jacksonville, Florida 32207
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New patients: 904-388-6518
Fax: 904-384-1005

Dr. Andrew F. Cannestra, MD, PhD's reviews

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Patient Experience with Dr. Cannestra


5.0

Based on 12 reviews

Dr. Andrew F. Cannestra, MD, PhD has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 12 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Neurosurgeon in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.
  • Paul
    (4)

    The whole team was terrific from start to finish. Dr. Cannestra is a great surgeon. I would encourage anyone to seek out his expertise.

  • Raymond
    (5)

    Dr Canestra and Dean have been absolutely wonderful. I feel better since they performed my chari malformation surgery than I have in 20 years. They are truly miracle workers and are both gifted providers

  • Edith-marie
    (5)

    He is an amazing surgeon. Everyone on his staff is caring, compassionate, and loving.

  • Perry
    (5)

    Amazing surgeon very good at explaining so people can understand. The whole team with Dean and Laura took very good care of all my needs and I recovered quickly. üòÄ

  • Martha
    (5)

    Dr. Cannestra is the best and caring surgeon to take care of back pains. Dean is the best as well. Dr. C did what he said he would do. Took away my pain and gave me my height back

  • M
    (5)

    My appt was a follow up from an appt in Feb. Dr. Cannestra had already read the reports from my MRI on Mon, March 21st and from my appt with a dr at JOI that he referred me to see in regards to several fractures in my hip. He is now sending me to Southeast Orthopedics to see Dr. Duffy. His Medical Asst, Laura, called Dr. Duffy's office and made me an appt for ASAP tomorrow. Laura, his medical asst is always extremely helpful and so caring to us. Everyone here is always extremely professional, friendly and concerned about our needs. Dr. Cannestra has done 3 surgeries on me and 11 on my husband. He is absolutely amazing, extremely professional and wonderful to talk to.

  • Mark
    (5)

    As always they are great. Dr. Cannestra has help me so much.

  • Bryan
    (5)

    Dr. Cannestra is a true healer. He and his staff are fantastic. I had back and neck pain for years and now it's virtually gone. I've recommended Dr. Cannestra to folks who have seen him and had good results as well.

  • Y
    (5)

    Dr Cannestra was very clear and informative with what surgery I needed to have and explained everything so that I understood.

  • (5)

    Very detailed in his describing what can help my back,

  • (5)

    Dr. Cannestra is fantastic! He is very professional, answers your questions, and makes sure you understand what's wrong and what he is going to do fix the problem.

  • L
    (5)

    He did an amazing job on my surgery, I have had no pain and after three months pain free, his office staff and nurse practitioner were very helpful and attentive to my needs, üòç

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