Elias Dakwar, M.D., is a board-certified neurosurgeon and the director of deformity spine surgery at Marcus Neuroscience Institute, a part of Baptist Health. He is skilled in complex spine reconstruction and treating degenerative spine conditions and spinal stenosis.
Prior to joining Baptist Health, Dr. Dakwar served as an associate professor at the Cleveland Clinic Florida in the Head, Spine section of the Neurosurgery department and as the director of the Center for Spine Health in Weston, Florida.
He earned his medical degree from the University of Rochester School of Medicine & Dentistry. Dr. Dakwar then completed his neurological surgery residency at the University of South Florida and his pediatric spinal deformity fellowship at the Shriners Hospital for Children in Philadelphia.
Dr. Dakwar is a member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, Congress of Neurological Surgeons, the Join Spine Section AANS/CNS and the North American Spine Society.
Dedicated to providing patients a better quality of life, he takes the time to listen to patients, answer all questions and provide individualized treatment plans to provide the best possible outcomes.
In his free time, Dr. Dakwar enjoys diving, fishing, and traveling.
Title
Director of Deformity Spine Surgery
Provider Gender
Male
Language
English
Age Groups Seen
Adults (18+)
Adults (65+)
Hospital Affiliations
Bethesda Hospital
Boca Raton Regional Hospital
Education & Training
Education
Shriners Hospitals for Children - Philadelphia Fellowship Program, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2013
University of South Florida College of Medicine Residency Program, Neurological Surgery, 2012
University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry (New York) Medical School, 2005
Certifications
Neurological Surgery American Board of Neurological Surgery, 2018
The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
4.9 / 5
443 Ratings, 53 Reviews
4.9
Likelihood of recommending this provider
4.9
Provider explained things clearly
4.9
Provider showed concern
4.9
Provider included you in decisions
4.8
Provider discussed treatment options
12/17/2025
Very good experience
11/25/2025
I live my doctor and I recommend him to everyone
11/13/2025
Dr Dakwar was excellent! Compassionate, skilled, kind, patient, a very good communicator. I cannot recommend him more highly.
11/10/2025
Good
10/30/2025
Dr Dakwar has always been very supportive and takes time to explain my condition and the options I have should my symptoms worsen. I appreciate his conservative approach and his kindness.
10/12/2025
I've already recommended them
10/06/2025
Doctor and P/A were very thorough, explained procedure in detail, answered all my questions and was very patient
10/01/2025
Dr Dakwar and staff changed my life for the better
09/23/2025
Professional
09/14/2025
Excellent job
09/12/2025
Dr Darkwar did a amazing job and my surgery went very well
09/04/2025
Dr. Dakwar was excellent! He was patient, kind, and helpful.
08/21/2025
Excellent-Knowable-professional
08/16/2025
Superb...Everyone involved was excellent
08/08/2025
Exceptionally thorough, deep, professional and patient
08/07/2025
Excepting surgery is a serious and difficult decision. I had two or three pre-surgical appointment with Dr. Dakwar. His professional demeanor is underlined by his compassion and patience. Facing my second surgical revision he said "I'm not happy until you're happy." As a result of his surgical expertise I am now able to walk. Thank you, Dr. Dakwar, and Boca Regional Hospital.
08/06/2025
I was very impressed by Dr.Dakwar and his ability to explain my condition and options, risks, and benefits for surgery. I would definitely recommend him!
08/06/2025
***** Outstanding Teamwork
07/21/2025
My experience was very good. No complaints. I was very comfortable discussing my issues and I felt I was being listened to.
07/21/2025
Dr Dakwar listened to me and answered all my questions and showed great concern.
07/09/2025
They were great
07/02/2025
All good
06/30/2025
Dr answered all questions with easy to understand explanations.
06/21/2025
I am so pleased with Dr Dakwar and his team. They have been professional, caring, and walked me thru every step of my surgery snd recovery. I am very grateful for their care.
06/15/2025
Dr dakwar is excellent. Addressed all of our concerns. Excellent visit
06/10/2025
Awesome
06/10/2025
Dr Dakwai is a wonderful doctor he answered every question I had he was patient. He showed me on the MRI again what surgery he was going to do. He went over the surgery again open to any questions I had. He was very caring and supportive. I felt very safe in his hands. Well I know there will be discomfort with spinal surgery. I know the doctors's hands are very special.
05/22/2025
Dr Dakwar Is an excellent skilled and kind neurosurgeon.
05/09/2025
Very detailed with explaining everything
05/03/2025
All good
04/27/2025
A wonderful highly experienced dr dakwar
04/27/2025
I cannot give enough praise to the Dr and his team
04/18/2025
All the way around very good
04/14/2025
Dr Dakwar was very clear and communicative about my care going forward and answered all my questions.
03/31/2025
A very good experience! Knowledgeable & strait forward!
03/30/2025
Everything very smooth and efficient
03/04/2025
Excellent dr.
02/21/2025
Excellent doctor!!
02/18/2025
Going to Baptist Health for my appointment with Dr. Dakway was very positive. Staff were professional, wait time brief, all questions answered respectfully. Dr. Dakway exudes kindness, with knowledge. He answered all my questions and provided detailed information.
02/12/2025
Highly recommend my doctor and his team along with Neuroscience Institute.
02/11/2025
Excellent! Highly recommended.
02/06/2025
Excellent
01/19/2025
Dr.Dakwar is kind and caring,I put my trust in him.His staff is also kind
01/11/2025
Dr Dakwar is a compassionate and patient provider.
01/08/2025
Dr Dakwar gave me back my life. I think he is the best doctor I ever had, his team is amazing, just like him.
12/06/2024
I brought my husband to my doctor visit to put his mind at ease with my upcoming surgery. Dr. Dakwar was very professional and thorough in answering my LONG list of questions putting me and my husband's mind at ease.
11/13/2024
I am so pleased with the discussion I had for treatment. My doctor took time and explained the procedure and addressed my concerns. He was very clear and honest and I truly appreciated the time he spent.
10/25/2024
Doctor was very thorough and explained and explained my options
10/23/2024
Dr. Dakwar provided more details than I anticipated, and that information answered any questions I might have had about my surgery and future care and concerns.
10/19/2024
Dr Dakwar was very complete in his examination, explanation, and decision as to move forward. I am very pleased to be able to work with Dr Dakwar. He is highly recommended by patients and other physicians
10/14/2024
The doctor and nurse couldn't have been more helpful in explaining my condition and the diagnosis. The doctor was conservative in his approach to my condition and was very patient and willing to answer all my questions.
10/13/2024
Dr Dakwar went beyond expectations in the way he listened and explained everything to my husband and I.
10/06/2024
I have an excellent experience with doctor Dakwar and his assistant.
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