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Dr. Prashant Kelkar, DO

Dr. Prashant Kelkar, DO

Neurosurgery*
15+ years of experience

Dr. Prashant Kelkar, DO is a neurosurgeon in Southfield, MI and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Kelkar has extensive experience in Neurocritical Care Disorders and Spine Disorders & Surgical Procedures. He graduated from Midwestern University in 2007. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Ascension Providence Hospital-Southfield Campus and Ascension Macomb-Oakland Hospital, Warren Campus. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.7 Star Rating
Based on 77 reviews 4.7 Star Rating (77 reviews)

Practice

22250 Providence Dr Ste 601 Southfield, MI 48075
Telehealth available

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Dr. Kelkar is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

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Dr. Kelkar's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Kelkar

4.7
77 ratings, 65 with a written review
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Confidence inspiring, answered all questions
Dr. Kelkar was approachable, answered all my questions and explained well. He spent the time I needed without appearing rushed or in a hurry. After the surgery he answered my family’s questions and took his time.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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GoldendoodleMom – Sep 10, 2024
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After seeing Dr. Kalkar for trigeminal neuralgia, he referred me to another specialist for this. I knew he understood my needs. He took a look at my lumbar MRI he requested I start physical therapy.. when I started to lose feeling in my foot. Went back to him for review and he said we should have had surgery in October when I originally came to see him... 9 months later after a very messing herniated disc/ lumbar surgery... I woke feeling like almost new! No pinched nerve! 4 weeks now and I recommend Kalkar is amazing
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Dawn – Aug 07, 2024
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!HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
I feel very fortunate to have found Dr Kelkar. Excellent Excellent surgeon. I went in feeling beyond horrible. Pain was my current lifestyle. Left later feeling ZERO pain. Do yourself a huge favor and go see him.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Alex – Jan 18, 2023
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Best Surgeon I’ve met!
I had multiple work injuries, one was a ruptured disc and two pretty bad bulges above and below. Dr. Kelkar put my wife and I completely at ease. He answered all of our questions and gave me tips to make the surgery a success. That it was, a Success! I would have been happy with 50% improvement. Three months later I’m 90% better and I haven’t finished physical therapy yet. Outstanding Surgeon!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Robert A. – Oct 28, 2022
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Highly Recommend
Appointments went smoothly. answered all questions, gave options. Surgery went smoothly and recovery! He has the skills because I am feeling substantially improved! Grateful for his skills. I would definitely recommend Dr. Kelkar!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Sep 19, 2022
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Dr Kelkar took care of me, I highly recommend him!
After my first visit with Dr Kelkar I was very comfortable with him, he told me what was wrong, what he recommends to do about and how the surgery will go. Everything went the way he told me, I was 10+ with pain before surgery and after a week of recovery I'm pain free! Thank You Dr Kelkar!! I'll be back to see you if I ever have another problem.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Gary Michalak – Sep 01, 2022
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My Review of Dr Kellar
My visit with Dr Kelkar yesterday was fantastic. My wait in the lobby wasn't long at all. And I saw Dr kelkar within I would say 15 minutes of me getting there. Overall it was a good visit and I did get a lot of good information from Dr Kelkar.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jernard Jones – Jun 01, 2022
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6 Year After Surgery and Still Doing Great
I've done two previous reviews of Dr. Kelkar based on my back surgery in Dec 2015. One a month after my surgery followed by another 6 months post surgery. Both reviews are outstanding for Dr. Kelkar. Now 6 years later and I'm still pain free! I'm able to golf, do projects around the house and play with my grandchildren without my back being a limiting factor. I highly recommend Dr. Kelkar for anyone with a back issue. He is not quick to suggest surgery but is interested in the best path forward for the patient. In short, Dr. Kelkar rocks! Why am I leaving a review 6 years after my surgery? My wife is now a patient of Dr. Kelkar!
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Terry C. – Apr 05, 2022
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Dr. Kelkar performed my 3 level cervical fusion. I am very happy with the results, and with him as a doctor. He explained everything before and after, and is a warm person, not just going through the motions.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Sep 27, 2021
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I found myself being at ease with Dr. Kelkar right from the start. He seemed to know exactly where my pain was and where it was coming from. I left there absolutely confident that he was going to fix my problem. And he did.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Linda K – May 05, 2021
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My experience with Dr. Kelkar was excellent in every way. I was referred to Dr. Kelkar when my symptoms of Trigemenial Neuralgia worsened. T.N. is a condition which causes severe facial pain , associated with shooting and jabbing pain through the tooth and jaw that may feel like an electric shock . At 1 zoom meeting with Dr. Kelkar , he was empathetic as he explained to me his knowledge of my condition, his experiences or prior surgeries performed, and his ability to help me. Surgery was performed within weeks, and I returned home pain-free. Dr. Kelkar gave me back my Quality of life back .I will be forever thankful for the successful surgery performed at the skilled and gifted hands of Dr. Kelkar . Many Thanks .
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Mary – Feb 20, 2021
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Referred and seen the same week. Offered conservative treatment first. Ended up with worsening symptoms-surgery inevitable either way. Dr Kelkar and his tram listened explained everything more than once prior to surgery. Respectful and compassionate care by his entire team.His NP Becky is wonderful!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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K. Chapelo – Feb 19, 2021
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Wow!! What a caring and attentive doctor. My husband had a spinal procedure and he went well above and beyond. I would highly recommend.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Toni Palazzolo – Jan 23, 2021
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I would suggest Dr K to friends and family as he understand what I'm going through
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 07, 2021
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I had a procedure done by dr Kelkar and everything went extremely well. He is engaged and has an extremely competent support staff, which is just as important. I will recommend dr Kelkar to others in the future.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Oct 14, 2020
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Office does not provide face masks if you don't have one. The office will refuse to see you.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
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Sep 17, 2020
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Dr. Kelkar is absolutely the BEST hands down! I never thought I would say this, but having my ACDF with fusion L5-6 was the best decision I have ever made. Dr Kelkar did a phenomenal job and he gave me back my life!!! I thank God for sending me to Dr. Kelkar and I thank him very much for everything!!!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Aug 19, 2020
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Dr Kelkar did my surgery October 30,2017. I was so scared because he look so young. After getting to other Opinions I new he would be the one I would let do my surgery. I’m so thankful because u can’t judge no one I would highly recommend him with no thought. I have so much respect for Dr. Kelkar he is honest and he doesn’t his job . Belynda Nabors . Warren Mi
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Belynda Nabors – Aug 06, 2020
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Master of his craft. Dr Kelkar and his whole team are extremely helpful, caring and attentive to their patients. I would return to him for additional surgical needs without hesitation.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Brian Wilson – Jul 21, 2020
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surgery on lower back very professional made feel at ease over this procedure appreciate everything he did for me
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
5 others found this helpful
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Feb 06, 2020
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care philosophy

Dr. Kelkar's values are: Excellence – He maintains the highest standards and achieves them by continually measuring and improving outcomes. Compassion – He demonstrates his commitment to world-class care by providing a caring...read more

biography

Dr. Kelkar is a fellowship-trained neurosurgeon, subspecializing in skull base, pituitary, and cerebrovascular neurosurgery as well as neuroendovascular intervention.  He received his medical degree from Midwestern University in 2007 and later...read more
  • Neurosurgery

  • Neuroendovascular Surgery

  • Cerebrovascular Neurosurgery

  • Neurological Skull Base Surgery

  • Minimally Invasive Neurological Spine Surgery

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  • Saint John Providence Hospital

    Fellowship Hospital
  • Swedish Hospital Medical Center

    Fellowship Hospital
  • University Of Alabama At Birmingham

    Fellowship Hospital
  • Providence Hospital

    Residency Hospital
  • Midwestern University

    Medical School, 2007
American Osteopathic Association®
American Osteopathic Board of Surgery®
Neurosurgery
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    Practice

    Michigan Spine and Brain Surgeons PLLC22250 Providence Dr Ste 601 Southfield, MI 48075
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      • Mon: 8:30am - 5:00pm
      • Tue: 8:30am - 5:00pm
      • Wed: 8:30am - 5:00pm
      • Thu: 8:30am - 5:00pm
      • Fri: 8:30am - 5:00pm
      • Sat: closed
      • Sun: closed
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    Practice

    Ogawa Macomb Eye Center P.C.11900 E 12 Mile Rd Ste 206 Warren, MI 48093
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      • Tue: 8:30am - 5:00pm
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    University Neurosurgical Associates PC26850 Providence Pkwy Ste 240 Novi, MI 48374
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      • Mon: 8:30am - 5:00pm
      • Tue: 8:30am - 5:00pm
      • Wed: 8:30am - 5:00pm
      • Thu: 8:30am - 5:00pm
      • Fri: 8:30am - 5:00pm
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