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Dr. Kornelis Andries Poelstra, MD

Orthopedic Surgery, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Emergency Medicine
28 years of experience
Ascension Sacred Heart Hospital Emerald Coast 7800 Us Highway 98 W, Miramar Beach, FL 32550
(850) 278-3000

Overview
Location
Expertise
Insurance

Brief Intro

Dutch Native, completed medical school and a PhD in Biomedical Engineering at the University of Groningen in the Netherlands. Then moved to Charlottesville, Va, to complete Orthopaedic Residency at The University of Virginia, followed by prestigous Orthopaedic and Neurological Spine Fellowship at The Rothman Institute (Thomas Jefferson University) in Philadelphia. Worked for 4 years as a spinal surgeon at Shock Trauma Center and University of Maryland in Baltimore, prior to moving to Northwest Florida to start his Spine Institute. Primary specialty includes any- and all spinal surgery with emphasis on Minimally Invasive Surgery and advanced reconstruction techniques for spinal deformities (Scoliosis, Kyphosis, Tumor, Trauma and Instability). He is one of the prime surgeons in the world applying ROBOTIC Surgery to the Spine, being a visitation site for surgeons from all over the world. There is nothing Dr. Poelstra cannot operate on, but correctly diagnosing your true problem and providing excellent patient education is our first priority!

Education Background

RESIDENCY

University Of Virginia Health System

MEDICAL SCHOOL

Rijksuniversiteit Groningen Faculteit Der Medische Wetenschappen - 1997

Languages Spoken

English

Location & Hours

Ascension Sacred Heart Hospital Emerald Coast
7800 Us Highway 98 W, Miramar Beach, FL 32550

Specialties Treated

Orthopedic Spine Surgery
Orthopedic Surgery
Emergency Medicine
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Conditions Addressed

Fractures, Dislocations, Derangement, and Sprains
Scoliosis or Kyphoscoliosis
Osteoarthritis
Sciatica
Intervertebral Disc Degeneration
Spinal Stenosis

Procedures Performed

Occupational Therapy Evaluation
Neurological Testing
Occupational Therapy Evaluation
Spinal Cord Surgery
Spinal Fusion
Physical Therapy

Insurance Accepted

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

UnitedHealthcare Oxford
Tricare
Humana
AARP
Health Net
Cigna
Medica
MagnaCare
GEHA
Molina Healthcare
Clover Health
1199SEIU
AmeriGroup
UnitedHealthcare
CHAMPVA
Culinary Health Fund
Summit Community Care
Medicare
BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
Oscar Health Insurance
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Aetna Better Health
Aetna
Medicaid
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
STLDentalPlan| LLC
National Vision Administrators
Health Plan of Nevada
Anthem Blue Cross
AmeriHealth

Cancer 74
Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery 71
Orthopedics 114
Neurology & Neurosurgery 94
Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 120
Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 120
Diabetes & Endocrinology 62
Children's Hospital 16
Urology 119
Psychiatry 65
Geriatrics 94
Rehabilitation 70
Obsterics & Gynecology 13
Ophthalmology 2
Ear, Nose & Throat 10
Rheumatology 1
Long Term Care 23
Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 36