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Dr. Mark Cwikla, MD

Dr. Mark Cwikla, MD

Neurosurgery*
45+ years of experience

Dr. Mark Cwikla, MD is a neurosurgeon in Irving, TX and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Texas Medical Branch in 1979. He is accepting new patients.

3.5 Star Rating
Based on 11 reviews 3.5 Star Rating (11 reviews)

North Texas Neuroscience Center

7301 State Highway 161 Ste 160 Irving, TX 75039

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Dr. Cwikla's Reviews

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3.5
11 ratings, 2 with a written review
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Significantly better after surgery
2009 Dr. Cwikla did a laminectomy for my L5 S1. I had two previous back surgeries with another doctor on my L4 L5 for micro discectomies. Dr. Cwikla recognized the instability in my L5 and did a small cadaver bone to stabilize one side and not having to insert any metal. After surgery I didn’t even need pain medication. 12 years later I’m doing great.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Jul 05, 2022
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I had Dr. Cwikla go in for a lamanectimie on my back at L3 L4 and ended up with a spinal leak and a horrible back. He put in some mesh with bone, then removed it the second surgery. 3rd surgery had a shunt put in all the while not fixing my spinal leak. 4th surgery not successful. I was laying in the hospital bed with my feet above my head to keep the spinal fluid from pouring out. I was told to drink red bull for headaches. 5th surgery no leak. Horrible Dr.!!! I am now disabled!!! 34 years old.
What went well
No results
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
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JayDee – Jun 01, 2017
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Dr. Mark Cwikla, MD is a neurosurgeon in Irving, TX and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Texas Medical Branch in 1979. He is accepting new patients.

  • Neurosurgery

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  • University Of Texas Medical Branch

    Medical School, 1979
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
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Neurosurgery
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    Locations

    North Texas Neuroscience Center

    Fcg7301 State Highway 161 Ste 160 Irving, TX 75039
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    (972) 259-4768

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    Compare Dr. Cwikla with our nearby Neurosurgeons at Medical City Dallas.

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    (972) 456-9314.

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