Dr. Nikhil Nayak, MD
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Dr. Nikhil Nayak, MD
Neurosurgery
Dr. Nikhil Nayak, MD is a neurosurgeon in Arlington, VA and has over 10 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Yale School of Medicine in 2010. He is affiliated with Reston Hospital Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
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Dr. Nayak is affiliated with Reston Hospital Center Reston, a highly rated hospital.
Dr. Nayak is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery
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- Above average experience
- Good hospital quality
- Good patient ratings
- No healthcare sanctions
- Area of Expertise • Dr. Nayak specializes in the area of Neurosurgery. See board certifications
- Explains Conditions Well • Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
- Offers Telehealth • This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
- Practices at Top Hospital • America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ See hospitals
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Dr. Nayak's Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Nayak
4.9
| 5 Star | 96% | 96% |
| 4 Star | 2% | 2% |
| 3 Star | 0% | 0% |
| 2 Star | 1% | 1% |
| 1 Star | 1% | 1% |
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About Me
biography
Dr. Nikhil Nayak, MD, FAANS is a board-certified, fellowship-trained neurological surgeon with advanced training in spinal disorders. He specializes in minimally invasive, complex, and image-guided spinal surgery for degenerative, traumatic and...read moreNeurosurgery
Orthopedic Spine Surgery
Neurological Spine Reconstructive Surgery
Neurological Spine Surgery
Neurological Trauma Surgery
Minimally Invasive Neurological Spine Surgery
Peripheral Nerve Surgery
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University Of Pennsylvania
Residency HospitalUniversity Of Pennsylvania
Internship HospitalYale School Of Medicine
Medical School, 2010
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- Recipient of 33
hospital awardsAmerica’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
81%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home3% lower than the national average
73%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well3% lower than the national average
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