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

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

Dr. Maxwell Boakye

Are you seeking a neurosurgeon for your head, neck, or spine injury? We would love to assist you in your route to wellness here at Louisville Spine Neurosurgery! We are a top trusted medical institution in Louisville for minimally invasive spine neurosurgery. We employ advanced methods for maximum patient care and outcomes. Injuries needing neurosurgery may occur unexpectedly to you or your loved one. Louisville Spine Neurosurgery is the right practice to contact for conditions which inhibit you from continuing an active lifestyle you have been leading before your injury. Our neurosurgeons have expertise in complex spine surgery, are trained in the full range of available spine surgery techniques, and execute the latest cutting-edge procedures when needed.

Offered Services

Endoscopic Spine Surgery

As the regional leader in Endoscopic spine surgery, we provide you with the most minimally invasive spine surgery techniques for treating disc bulges, back pain, disc herniations, and spinal stenosis.

ROBOTIC SPINE SURGERY

We are the leader in the field of robotic guidance and navigation through the purchase of ExcelsiusGPS®.  This platform technology is designed to improve safety and accuracy within the operating room.

ADVANCED DIAGNOSIS and EVALUATION

We employ state-of-the-art proven diagnostic algorithms to identify the pain generators and novel injection techniques including O-arm navigated transforaminal and SI joint injections to pinpoint locations of pain. 

Mission Statement

My mission is to be the best neurosurgeon for my patients and provide them with the most compassionate care. I utilize both open and minimally invasive approaches guided by our world-leading evidence-based and outcomes research and advanced predictive modeling. Our approach is comprehensive, patient-centered, and multidisciplinary.

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Awards

Compassionate Doctor Recognition (2015)

Compassionate Doctor Award (2015)

Compassionate Doctor certification is granted to physicians who treat their patients with the utmost kindness. The honor is granted based on a physician's overall and bedside manner scores.

Patients' Choice Award (2016)

Patients' Choice Award (2016)

Patients' Choice recognition reflects the difference a particular physician has made in the lives of his/her patients. The honor is bestowed to physicians who have received near-perfect scores, as voted by patients.

PUBLICATIONS

Author is Dr. Maxwell-book Publications

RESEARCH

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