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Elisa J Kucia, MD
Accepting New Patients
UVA Health Provider

Elisa J Kucia, MD

Spine Surgery

Primary Location
Orthopedics, part of Culpeper Medical Center
541 Sunset Lane
Suite 305
Culpeper, VA 22701
Today's Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Primary Phone Number
540.321.3120
Fax Number
540.321.3121

Additional Locations

Bio & Overview

Elisa Kucia, MD, is a neurosurgeon who specializes in caring for patients with conditions of the spine, including chronic neck and back pain, cervical and lumbar spinal stenosis, herniated disc and degenerative disc disease. She received her medical degree at UVA and went on to complete both a Phoenix Integrated Surgical Residency and a general surgery internship at the University of Arizona. Kucia then pursued two fellowships, one in pediatric neurosurgery at the University of Colorado Children’s Hospital Colorado and another in complex spine surgery at the Barrow Neurological Institute at St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center in Phoenix, Arizona.

A member of the American Academy of Neurological Surgery and the Congress of Neurological Surgeons, Kucia worked as a neurosurgeon at both St. Joseph Mercy in Ann Arbor, Michigan and the Centra Medical Neurosurgery Center in Lynchburg before joining the team at UVA Health. 

In her free time, Kucia enjoys running, hiking and spending time with her husband and three young children.

Gender
Female
Languages
English
Age Groups Seen
Adults (21-65)
Older Adults (65+)
Primary Education
University of Virginia School of Medicine (2002)
Residency
Barrow Neurological Institute/St. Josephs Medical (2009)
Fellowship
Children's Hospital Colorado (2010)
Certification
American Board of Neurological Surgery (Neurological Surgery)

Reviews

382 Patient Satisfaction Ratings

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Overall
4.7 Out of 5
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Provider explained things clearly
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Provider discussed treatment options
Likelihood of recommending this provider

63 Patient Comments

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Dr. Kucia was very thorough and answered every question with knowledge patience and care. I know I made the right choice after seeing 2 other doctors. SHE is the ONLY 1 that was helpful!
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The doctor started the visit quickly going over my MRI and then began discussing major back surgery and the recovery time that would be needed for my spinal condition. I am not interested in that and wanted another alternative. She finally referred me to Interventional Radiology for a steroid injection in my spine. She then ordered a bone density test, which I had today, which she said she would need before doing the surgery. She assumes the steroid injection won't be that helpful. I found her manner to be cold and showing little compassion. If I do need to have surgery at a future time, I would not want her doing it because I question how much pain medication she would prescribe.
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Doctor and I laid out a plan for further treatment
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Dr. Kucia was very informative and answered all of my questions. Reviewed all of my test results and explained how to proceed.
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I appreciated the focused time Dr. Kucia spent understanding my lower back pain and my questions on different methods marketed to address the pain. I was impressed with her knowledge and experience. She Walked me through the MRI and x-ray images and explained in detail what was present with my scoliosis and what was causing the pain.
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Dr Kucia is an outstanding Neurosurgeon. She addressed my concerns on walking and scheduled me for a back injection and follow up.