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Dr. Yaw Sarpong, MD

Surgery, Neurological Surgery
17 years of experience
Henry Ford Allegiance Health 205 N East Ave, Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 205-4800

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Expertise
Insurance

Brief Intro

Dr. Yaw Sarpong earned a medical degree from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, finished residency training in neurosurgery at University of Washington & Affiliated Hospitals and University of Missouri, and completed fellowship training in BioDesign and BioInnovation at University of Missouri.Dr. Sarpong specializes in open and minimally invasive treatment of spinal diseases and treatment of spinal and intracranial masses. He uses microscope navigation and neuro-navigation, and places pain pumps and spinal cord stimulators. He is also specialized in management and treatment of traumatic brain injuries as well as surgical management and treatment of hemorrhagic and ischemic strokes. He has served as the neurosurgical representative for the state of Oregon Trauma Board.Dr. Sarpong was inspired to become a neurosurgeon because of his love of medicine and science and the ability to help people shape their lives. As a child in his native country of Ghana, he witnessed physicians providing excellent care and comfort to their patients which helped them change their lives for the better. That experience led to his current commitment to patient care, treating patients as though they are members of his family.In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his family, walking their dogs, watching movies, traveling and exercising. He and his wife have a passion for philanthropic work and are in the process of establishing organizations in Ghana that will provide access to health care and education for all.

Education Background

RESIDENCY

Univ Of Missouri Hospitals

MEDICAL SCHOOL

Vanderbilt University School Of Medicine - 2008

Languages Spoken

English

Location & Hours

Henry Ford Allegiance Health
205 N East Ave, Jackson, MI 49201

Specialties Treated

Neurological Surgery
Surgery

Conditions Addressed

Osteoarthritis
Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy
Facet Joint Pain
Failed Spine Surgeries
Headaches
Hip Pain
Knee Pain
Myofascial Pain
Neck Pain
Postherpetic Neuralgia
Cervical Radiculopathy
Sacroiliac Joint Injection
Shoulder Pain
Spinal Stenosis
Thoracic Pain
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Work-Related Shoulder and Knee Injuries
Intracranial Injury
Intervertebral Disc Degeneration

Procedures Performed

Cervical epidural steroid injection
Discography
Dorsal Root Ganglion (DRG) Stimulation
Facet Joint Injection
Nerve Blocks
Joint Injection
Diagnostic Medial Branch Block
Sacroiliac Joint Injection
Craniotomy
Lumbar Puncture
Lumbar Puncture

Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

Oscar Health Insurance
CHAMPVA
Superior HealthPlan
Medicaid
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Medicare
Humana
UnitedHealthcare
Inland Empire Health Plan
Mutual of Omaha
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
HealthNow
Kaiser Permanente
Aetna
Meritain Health
Pan-American Life Insurance Group
AmeriHealth
Health Choice Arizona
State Farm
Tricare
Optum Health
InterCommunity Health Network CCO
CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska
Medica
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas City
Wellcare
AmeriGroup

Cancer 33
Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery 30
Orthopedics 48
Neurology & Neurosurgery 40
Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 48
Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 53
Diabetes & Endocrinology 21
Children's Hospital 7
Urology 49
Psychiatry 51
Geriatrics 51
Rehabilitation 38
Obsterics & Gynecology 6
Ophthalmology 1
Ear, Nose & Throat 4
Rheumatology 1
Long Term Care 11
Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 33