Maxwell Boakye, M.D., MPH, MBA, FACS, FAANS is a surgeon in Louisville, KY for Complex Spinal Surgery, Neurosurgery, Spinal Radiosurgery

Maxwell Boakye, M.D., MPH, MBA, FACS, FAANS

Neurosurgery, Brain & Spine Institute, Neuro-Oncology, Pituitary and Skull Base Center, Comprehensive Spine Center, Oncology, Cancer Care
Areas of Interest

Complex Spinal Surgery | Neurosurgery | Spinal Radiosurgery

Primary Practice Location
UofL Health – Comprehensive Spine Center
UofL Health – Medical Center Northeast
2401 Terra Crossing Boulevard, Suite 350
Louisville, KY 40245
502-588-2160
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Overall Rating
4.5 out of 5
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Maxwell Boakye, M.D., MPH, MBA, FACS, FAANS

Maxwell Boakye, M.D., MPH, MBA, FACS, FAANS, is a board-certified neurosurgeon-scientist in clinical practice at UofL Physicians and academic practice at the University of Louisville. He completed medical school at Weill Cornell Medical College in 1995 and Neurosurgery residency training at State University of New York (SUNY) Upstate Medical University in 2002. He completed postresidency subspecialty training in complex spinal surgery and spinal neurooncology at Emory University and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York respectively. Dr. Boakye scientific training includes two years as a Howard Hughes Scholar at the National Institutes of Health and two year fellowship in neuroplasticity and functional magnetic resonance imaging at the SUNY Upstate, Syracuse.

Education & Training

M.D.
Weill Medical College of Cornell University | New York City | 1995
Fellowship
Emory Dunwoody Medical Center | Complex Spinal Neurosurgery | Atlanta | 2003
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | Spinal Neuro Oncology | New York City | 2003
Residency
State University of New York Upstate Medical University | Neurological Surgery | Syracuse | 2002
Internship
State University of New York Upstate Medical University | General Surgery | Syracuse | 1996

Languages

English

Areas of Interest

Complex Spinal Surgery | Neurosurgery | Spinal Radiosurgery

Practice, Specialty or Service

Neurosurgery , Brain & Spine Institute , Neuro-Oncology , Pituitary and Skull Base Center , Comprehensive Spine Center , Oncology , Cancer Care

School of Medicine

Professor

Department of Neurosurgery

Philosophy

"I believe compassion is the essence of neurosurgical care. I strive to be the very best at what I do and offer the best state-of-the-art and technological advanced procedures for patients. I listen and operate only when absolutely necessary. My judgment is shaped by evidence-based practice guidelines and my practice is guided by rigorous analysis of my own neurosurgical outcomes and those of colleagues in my specialty."

Patient Comments

Nov 24, 2023

5 out of 5
Dr. Boakye, is a very caring and very attentive to your needs. He is a great doctor, and I would highly recommend him to anyone.

Sep 15, 2023

5 out of 5
U of l is a great hospital the two doctors that I have seen so far explained everything to me that was very understanding I like both of those doctors they was very curious and like I said very understanding explained everything to the tea the receptions was very very nice and courteous and I do expect to see you all again in October

Jul 14, 2023

5 out of 5
The service was done very thoroughly and timely. All the staff were very friendly and helpful. They performed their jobs well.

Jun 23, 2023

3.32 out of 5
I would just say that Nicole Smith from infectious disease went ABOVE AND BEYOND for me! I thank her so very much !! She is awesome!

Jun 16, 2023

4.2 out of 5
I have high reserva for this provider

May 29, 2023

4.92 out of 5
Cindy was excellent, very kind and helpful.

Apr 21, 2023

5 out of 5
Very good

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