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Elisa J Kucia, MD
Accepting New Patients
UVA Health Provider

Elisa J Kucia, MD

Spine Surgery

Primary Phone Number
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
Residency
Barrow Neurological Institute/St. Josephs Medical
Fellowships
Children's Hospital Colorado
Certification
American Board of Neurological Surgery (Neurological Surgery)

Reviews

339 Patient Satisfaction Ratings

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Overall
4.7 Out of 5
Provider showed concern
Provider explained things clearly
Provider included you in decisions
Provider discussed treatment options
Likelihood of recommending this provider

45 Patient Comments

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Everyone in the office were very friendly and observant
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I have had better experiences with this doctor in the past. But on this occasion, I found her very rushed and short. I did not get a chance to discuss my conditions and how it has changed since our last visit.
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Dr. Kucia was very thorough with her explanations of my symptoms making me feel at ease.
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This was a follow-up visit with Dr. Kucia to see how my lower back issues responded to the X-ray guided epidural to the lower spine. I informed her that my pain was far less and I was no longer feeling pain in legs. Tested my leg strength and she stated it was very good and that we would follow-up in about 6 months unless my condition regressed.
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I was provided with explanations and recommendations for care. My only criticism was the provider spoke very fast. I was able to ask questions and get clarification but felt a bit rushed.
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Dr was very impressive. She clearly knew the situation coming into the appointment, was able to show exactly what was going on and was able to answer all questions during the appointment. Excellent bedside manner! It's hard to find a knowledgeable doctor with such great interpersonal skills!