Dr. Cynthia Africk, MD
Neurosurgery*
35+ years of experience
Dr. Cynthia Africk, MD is a neurosurgeon in Pinehurst, NC and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine in 1989. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital and Scotland Memorial Hospital. She is accepting new patients.
3.1 Star Rating
Based on 41 reviews 3.1 Star Rating (41 reviews)
Practice
10 Aviemore Dr Pinehurst, NC 28374Make an Appointment
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Dr. Africk is affiliated with FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital Pinehurst, a highly rated hospital.
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Dr. Africk's Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Africk
3.1
41 ratings, 16 with a written review
| 5 star | 46% | 46% |
| 4 star | 2% | 2% |
| 3 star | 5% | 5% |
| 2 star | 5% | 5% |
| 1 star | 41% | 41% |
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Post surgical question
What went well
- I felt respected
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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James Huber – Jul 09, 2024
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Dr. Africk did my second back surgery at Carle Hospital in Urbana, Illinois. Mostly she cleaned up the mess done by a highly recommended surgeon in Indianapolis. She went the extra mile to explain what she will do and everything after the surgery. I always have said if I ever need surgery again I would travel to wherever she is.
What went well
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Francis Vanvekoven – Jun 05, 2023
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Simply the greatest surgery I have every had!
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Brent Humber – Jan 18, 2021
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Dr. Affrick is kind, thorough, business like and compassionate. If I ever need neck surgery again, I hope she’s my surgeon.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Apr 06, 2019
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You are never a priority, regardless of your condition or pain. Her schedule varies on the SAME DAY from “booked for two months” to “we can get you in in two weeks” all depending on the office or Drs whim. Do I need to be seen at the University, or is this just another symptom of lack of prioritizing patients? Regardless, who wants to take a chance, that I wouldn’t be her priority in surgery? After all, She might have a meeting
What went well
- Office environment
- Wait times
What could be improved
- Difficult to schedule appointment
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Staff wasn't friendly
- Appointment was rushed
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
5 others found this helpful
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Jill Neeld in Fayetteville , NC – Aug 24, 2018
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Went to see dr. Africk horrible experience she doesn't explain anything doesn't believe anything terrible terrible beware I could not believe I was hearing her say that when I've had two back surgeries before she said there was nothing wrong with my back and has to do with my legs unbelievable I say again beware
What went well
- Office environment
- Staff friendliness
What could be improved
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Appointment was rushed
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
7 others found this helpful
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Julie gerkens in Rockingham, NC – Jun 01, 2018
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Dr. Africk is the best, she took the time to listen to me and discuss the plan of action. She was very friendly and to the point. I would highly recommend her to everyone!
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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NC – Mar 30, 2017
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The best neurosurgeon!
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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KK Bahr in Dayton, OH – Mar 25, 2017
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wonderful surgeon, I feel so much better.
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Ohio – Mar 25, 2017
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Horrible bedside manner's! Lacks empathy,seems to be a very miserable person and unhappy. I have been told for 10 years there is nothing they can do for my spinal injuries and she wanted to do back surgery,I ask if she could guarantee that it would help, she said no. She kept me in her office for over two hours after they canceled my first appointment after I drove an hour there and waited over an hour. She is a disgrace and should be fired,I would not ever recommend her with her bitter attitude
What went well
- Office environment
- Staff friendliness
What could be improved
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Appointment was rushed
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
- Long wait times
7 others found this helpful
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Mark Hayes in Rockingham, NC – Jul 02, 2016
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HORRIBLE! Permanently paralyzed -surgical injury by Dr. Cynthia Africk, Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton, OH. Nerve was draped between discs and not returned to proper location before closure. Pains intensified 100%; constantly told be patient and increased drugs. Wheelchair bound-4 months, I changed surgeons who discovered the error and performed corrective surgery, nerve decompression Also undergone bridle procedure-transfer tendons, ligaments, muscle from leg to foot. Former athlete!!
What went well
- Staff friendliness
What could be improved
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Appointment was rushed
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
- Long wait times
9 others found this helpful
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Vertis Davis in Dayton, OH – Jun 26, 2016
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My husband had to have a fusion, spacers & titanium plate placed on his spine. Cynthia Africk M.D. did his surgery. There have been improvements, much better than he was prior to the surgery but still suffers from numbing & tingling due to spinal cord & nerve damage (prior to surgery). She has a stiff type bedside manner. Dr. Africk doesn't like to place patients on pain medications for an extended amount of time due to the possibility of addiction. The recovery time was more than expected.
What went well
- Office environment
- Listened & answered questions
- Staff friendliness
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
5 others found this helpful
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Anonymous in Raeford, NC – May 27, 2016
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Did surgery on my neck,in 2008...Excellent outcome...
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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David R Bayes in Springfield, OH – May 21, 2016
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I felt Dr. Africk was indifferent and uncaring. She used unprofessional language in her dictation. After my imaging was done she told me she couldn't do surgery and wouldn't give me painkillers. Her tone made me feel like she thought I was lying about my pain and was drug-seeking. I was devastated by the news and she basically just sat there smirking when I began crying. It was a terrible experience. It's awful to have a doctor not believe you when you're in so much pain. I do not recommend her.
What went well
- Office environment
- Wait times
What could be improved
- Difficult to schedule appointment
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Staff wasn't friendly
- Appointment was rushed
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
6 others found this helpful
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Anonymous in Pinehurst, NC – Apr 18, 2016
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It took three months to get an appointment. She did a poor job explaining what she was going to do in surgery and the expected recovery. Because she did not fully listen to me on two presurgery visits, I had to have a second surgery higher up in the spine with another surgeon to complete treatment. After surgery, she quickly stopped seeing me, and told me I was done.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
- Difficult to schedule appointment
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Staff wasn't friendly
- Appointment was rushed
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
- Long wait times
8 others found this helpful
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New York, NY – Jan 06, 2016
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Meant Dr. Africk for the first time an was impressed with what all she explaned to me an the time she took with me.
Don't know this Dr. but she said the same things that an other Dr. has told me.
She is new to this office.
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Gale Barnett in Fayetteville, NC – Dec 19, 2015
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About Me
biography
Dr. Cynthia Africk, MD is a neurosurgeon in Pinehurst, NC and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine in 1989. She is affiliated with medical facilities such...read moreNeurosurgery
Spinal Cord Injury Medicine
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American College Of Surgeons
Fellowship HospitalUniversity Of Illinois
Residency HospitalCedars Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, Ca
Internship HospitalLoyola University Chicago Stritch School Of Medicine
Medical School, 1989
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
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Neurosurgery
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hospital awardsView all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
87%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home3% higher than the national average
83%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well7% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 9
hospital awardsView all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
89%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home5% higher than the national average
81%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well5% higher than the national average
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How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
79%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well4% higher than the national average
78%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well2% higher than the national average
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