Eric Sankey, MD Neurosurgery in Athens, GA
New patient visits
Piedmont Physicians Neurosurgery Athens
242 King Avenue, Suite 150 Athens, GA 30606
Phone
706-475-1870Fax
706-475-1879
Dr. Eric Sankey is a board-certified neurosurgeon with advanced training in complex and minimally invasive spine surgery. He earned his medical degree from Johns Hopkins and completed his residency and fellowship at Duke.
Using a patient-centered, evidence-based approach, Dr. Sankey treats a wide range of neurological conditions, including degenerative spine disease, spinal deformity, traumatic brain and spine injuries, peripheral nerve disorders, and tumors affecting the nervous system.
Using a patient-centered, evidence-based approach, Dr. Sankey treats a wide range of neurological conditions, including degenerative spine disease, spinal deformity, traumatic brain and spine injuries, peripheral nerve disorders, and tumors affecting the nervous system.
Provider Information
Specialties
Neurosurgery
Gender
Male
Languages
English
Education
Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
Medical Education, 2016
Duke University Medical Center
Residency, 2023
Certifications
American Board of Neurological Surgery
Verified Reviews
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4.9 out of 5
487 ratings,
200 reviews
8/15/2026
Excellent as always
7/28/2026
Dr Sankey and his staff are very courteous and professional.
7/23/2026
Amazing team of highly skilled people who haven't forgotten about the importance of old school bedside manner. And did I mention they saved my life!
7/17/2026
I hate that I had wait almost a hour to see him. Over all he was fair answering my concerns about my health.
7/1/2026
Everything went well. No complaints
Insurance Coverage
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Aetna
Aetna (Medicare Advantage)
Aetna HMO/POS
Aetna Medicare Advantage
Aetna PPO
AIDS Healthcare Foundation (Ryan White Part A)
Alliant Health Plans SoloCare (including Core & Select)
Alliant SimpleCare/4Corners
Ambetter (including Core & Select)
Anthem
Anthem MediBlue
BCBS
Beech Street
Beech Street PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO/POS
Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
CareSource
CareSource Dual Advantage (HMO D-SNP only)
CareSource Medicaid
Cigna
Cigna HealthSpring (Medicare Advantage)
CIGNA HMO/POS
CIGNA PPO
Coventry (Medicare Advantage)
Coventry First Health PPO
Coventry HMO/POS
Coventry PPO-Direct
Georgia Health Advantage
Humana
Humana (Medicare Advantage)
Humana HMO
Humana Medicare Advantage
Humana Military (Tricare)
Humana PPO
Kaiser
Kaiser Medicare Advantage
LifeWell (HealthScope)
LifeWell PPO
Medicaid
Medicare
Medicare Railroad
NovaNet PPO
Peach State
PHCS/MultiPlan
PHCS/Multiplan PPO
Pruitt Health Premier (AllyAlign)
PruittHealth Premier (Medicare Advantage)
Sonder
Tricare Prime (referral required)
Tricare Select
United Healthcare
United Healthcare HMO/POS
United Healthcare Marketplace Exchange
United Healthcare Medicare Advantage
United Healthcare PPO
Wellcare
Map & Directions
242 King Avenue, Suite 150 Athens, GA 30606