Mahesh Karandikar, MD

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Mahesh Karandikar, MD
Medical Specialties
- Neurosurgery
- Spine surgery
- Spine care
- Telehealth services
Locations
Neurological Surgery Clinic at UW Medical Center - Montlake
Spine Center at Meridian Pavilion
Meet the Provider
Languages
- English
Patient Ratings and Reviews
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Dr. Karandikar was friendly, patient and listened to me. He clearly explained options and possible consequences and outcomes. I noted physical activities that I could currently accomplish after physical therapy ended; and those activities that I had previously been able to do before my incident. He readily extended my PT and that satisfied me In trying to avoid surgery. I have no reservations In recommending Dr. Karandikar; and the UW Medical System In general. My experiences over several years have been very positive with UW Medicine.
Dr karandakar is fantastic. I would recommend him to anyone. He is intelligent, kind, empathetic, and relaxed. He listens carefully. I love him and I wish I had something more to do with him but I think we're probably done
I am very pleased with Dr. Karandikar. He is very easy guy to talk to very friendly and compassionate. I, already, have a sense of comfort and relief about my upcoming surgery. He was frank about the risks, yet confident he could help me. I look forward to my surgery confidently, also. Trust is a big thing to me and Dr. Karandikar inspires trust in me because of his humble manor. I believe we will have a good patient/doctor relationship.
This appointment was made for an acute problem that had cooled down by the time I saw this doctor. I felt even with this short visit that he understood how important exercise is to me, and he gave some appropriate advice
He is always so attentive and also to the point which is very helpful when determining next steps.
Doctor Karandikar is so attentive and personal. He did not make me feel rushed, and answered any questions that we may have had.
Not just very good- excellent! Dr Karadikar and [...] his PA - I am very lucky to have had them as my team.
Dr Karandakar is a very approachable physician. He uses language that is understandable and whenever I had questions he stopped and explained.
I've already recommended Dr. Karandikar to my Aunt.
Have recommended him to others
The visit was very good. Doctor was polite. I'd recommend anybody to go there.
Doctor was very caring and helpful in answering my questions
Dr. Karandikar was very knowledgeable about about my condition and my current problems with it. He was supportive of my medical needs and gave exacting medical conclusions to meet those needs. The best doctor I have been to for my condition.
I enjoyed his caring and his options for my treatment [...]
Dr was very kind and listened to any concerns I had. I felt very comfortable talking with him
Discussion of any proposed treatment options tabled pending updated radiology imaging. Dr. Karandicar was very expedient to order the needed imaging for updates to see if anything has changed.
Dr. Karandikar is simply the best. He is an excellent physician in every aspect. Dr. Karandikar honestly cares about me as his patient. He has an amazing bedside manner.
Outstanding experience with dr. He is calm, has a good bedside manner and communicates VERY well. He took his time, was open to my questions, and answered well!! I really appreciated him.
Dr. Karandikar is such a great doctor!! He listens and tales your opinion into account.
Dr Karandakar makes me feel that l an a member of my treatment team which l value
Dr. Karandikar was fantastic, clear, listened, and made invaluable recommendations.
Dr. Karandikar is above reproach. He is the best in all aspects.
It is a challenging puzzle like situation and I am thankful he is up to the task
Professional and trustworthy
I was nervous about this appointment. Dr. Karandikar was very kind and took time to explain my condition to me. I will be hearing from his office for follow-up after I had other tests.
Dr. Karandikar's intelligence just flows. But he is personable and kind and very empathetic.
You have no idea how great it feels to meet a provider that truly cares about you. [...]
I hope someone uses Dr Karandikar to teach doctors how to work with patients.
Love Dr. Karandikar, he is always so willing to listen and makes you feel part of the decision making.
Dr. appeared very rushed. Seemed unconcerned w/my issues. Offered no instructions about how to handle my aftercare.
I was pleasantly surprised with the amount of time the doctor spent with me. I left feeling like I knew him and he knew me.
Excellent interaction with my physician. He was kind, informative, and totally engaged in talking about my recovery.
Dr Karandikar is always kind and very helpful with my issue
The doctor was very nice,as well as compassionate. He described the issue and explained what needed to be done. He was great!
Exceptional, my provider is the best. [...]
I look forward to meeting in person and moving forward with Dr. Mahesh Karandikar. He has a very kind and caring personality. I am happy to have found him and to become his patient. I actually feel more hopeful now than I have in a long time [...] I look forward to my next appointment with him to discuss options that may work for me.
The doctor was patient and demonstrated genuine concern for my medical issues.
Dr Karandikar is excellent and we have the most confidence in his care
He was very easy to talk too and wanted to make sure I understood the risks and benefits of my treatment. He actually is the first dr to give me hope In 2 yrs . I was very impressed.
Dr was very knowledgable and thorough
I can't say enough about how wonderful Dr. Karandikar has been during this entire surgical process. Not only is he a gifted surgeon but he is kind, caring and a wonderful communicator. This made a difficult diagnosis so much easier.
The receptionist, the assistant and the doctor all were respectful. I felt I got excellent care -
About Mahesh Karandikar
Mahesh Karandikar, MD is a board certified neurological surgeon and Clinical Assistant Professor of Neurological Surgery at UW School of Medicine.
Dr. Karandikar provides a full range of spine surgical care, from laminectomy to complex scoliosis surgeries. He is committed to providing the highest quality of care, including partnering with surgeons from other specialties to provide team based care. He is also interested in engaging patients in tracking their own short term and long term outcomes to the various degenerative spinal procedures.
Education and Training
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University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center: Pediatric Neuromuscular FellowshipMedical Education, 2004Univ. of Pittsburgh Medical CenterFellowship, Pediatric Neurological SurgeryUW - Dept. of NeurosurgeryResidency, Neurological SurgeryUW - Dept. of NeurosurgeryInternship, General SurgeryJohns Hopkins MedicineFellowship, Orthopaedic Spine Surgery
Board Certifications
- Neurological Surgery, 2017, American Board of Neurological Surgery