Neurosurgery
Neurosurgery at Mercy includes care and treatment for disorders of the brain, head and neck. Our team has consistently been ranked #1 in Cedar Rapids for spinal surgery – it’s why more patients request The Mercy Touch®. Plus, in 2020, Mercy was recognized Mercy Medical Center with a Blue Distinction® Centers+ designation.
Take a moment to learn more about the skilled surgeons who practice at Mercy Medical Center, the surgery hospital.
Mercy Neurosurgery Clinic - Daniela Abrams, MD; Steven Schopick, MD; Darin Smith, MD; & Alison McNeill, ARNP
Mercy’s Neurosurgery Clinic provides comprehensive care for cranial/brain, cervical/neck and lumbar/back conditions with care extending to both the emergent/trauma setting through 24/7 emergency coverage, as well as to conditions that are more elective in nature.
The Mercy Neurosurgery Clinic accepts all insurance carriers, including commercial insurances, Medicare and Medicaid. If you’re in pain or have a neurological condition, our compassionate, skilled team can extend The Mercy Touch when you most need it.
Contact Information
Location:
Mercy Neurosurgery Clinic
Mercy Medical Center
701 10th Street SE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
Ground Level
Park at the North end
of the Ground Level
in the ramp at 8th
Street & 8th Avenue.
Phone Number:
For questions or
scheduling, call
(319) 221-8966
Hours:
8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Monday through Friday
Insurance
Mercy Neurosurgery Clinic accepts all major insurances, including Medicare. Please check with your insurance carrier for coverage.
Spinal surgeries include:
- Spinal decompression
- Lumbar and cervical fusions
- Minimally invasive surgery:
- TLIF (Translumbar Interbody Fusion)
- DLIF/XLIF (Direct Lateral Lumbar Fusion)
- ALIF (Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion)
- PLIF (Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion)
- Posterior cervical laminectomy/discectomy/fusion
- Odontoid screw placement
- Neck fractures
- Cervical corpectomy
- ACDF (Anterior Cervical Discectomy with Fusion)
- Laminectomy/microdiscectomy/decompression (minimally invasive surgery)
Other surgeries:
- Brain tumor evaluation and resection
- Craniotomy for tumors
- Brain aneurysm evaluation
- SEPS subdural hematoma drainage
- Endoscopic carpal tunnel release
- Ulnar nerve surgery
- Transsphenoidal for pituitary tumor
- Cervical and lumbar arthroplasty (artificial disc replacement)
- Robotic spine surgery
Chad Abernathey, MD - Cedar Neurological Surgeons
Neurosurgeon
Having received his training at the Mayo Clinic, Dr. Abernathey has more than 30 years of experience in neurosurgical procedures. Specializing in cervical fusions, patients seek him out for his meticulous approach and proficient technique. His patients often are able to go home within hours and usually receive immediate pain relief.
Dr. Abernathey is sensitive to each patient's situation. He believes in being forthcoming regarding making a sensible surgical decision, performing surgery only when it becomes necessary.
He was also co-investigator for artificial cervical disk replacement, Prestige LP.
Learn more or schedule an appointment.
Contact Information
Location:
Mercy Medical Center
701 10th Street SE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
Ground Level
Park at the North end of the Ground Level in the ramp at 8th Street & 8th Avenue.
Phone Number:
For questions or scheduling, call (319) 221-8570.
Barb's Story
A disc in Barb’s lower spine was deteriorating, which can happen over time. But, the terrible pain and the unknown of when her back would give out led her to Mercy.
“Recently, the pain got so bad that I couldn’t put on my socks and shoes," she said.
Read more.
