Dana Edwin Adkins Jr. MD
Brain & Spinal Tumor, Neurosurgical Spine Surgery, Pituitary Surgery
Attending Neurosurgeon with Sentara Medical Group. My areas of expertise include minimally invasive spinal surgery, correction of adult and pediatric deformity, and tumors of the brain and spine. I staff our level one trauma center as well as our stroke center performing emergency cranial and spinal surgery. I also serve as the Medical Director of the spine service line for Sentara Medical Group.
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600 Gresham DriveNorfolk, VA 23507
Phone+1 757-252-9140
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Summary
- Dr. Dana Adkins Jr. is a neurosurgeon based in Norfolk, VA, specializing in neurosurgical spine surgery. He completed his medical education at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, followed by a residency in Neurological Surgery at MedStar Health Georgetown University. He further pursued a fellowship in Neurosurgical and Orthopedic Spine Surgery at the University of Washington. Dr. Adkins's expertise includes neurosurgical oncology, peripheral nerve disorders, and trauma and critical care. He has several published works, including articles on minimally invasive surgical techniques and cranial fossa dural AVF. He has participated in clinical trials assessing treatments for cervical spinal cord injuries. His accolades include being named among the Top Docs by Coastal Virginia Magazine and receiving the Specialty Provider of the Year award from Sentara Medical Group.
Education & Training
University of WashingtonFellowship, Neurosurgical Spine Surgery, 2013 - 2014
MedStar Health Georgetown UniversityResidency, Neurological Surgery, 2008 - 2013
Naval Medical Center (Portsmouth)Internship, Transitional Year, 2003 - 2004
Vanderbilt University School of MedicineClass of 2003
Certifications & Licensure
VA State Medical License 2003 - 2028
NC State Medical License 2020 - 2022
NY State Medical License 2020 - 2022
WA State Medical License 2013 - 2016
DC State Medical License 2009 - 2014
MD State Medical License 2011 - 2012
HI State Medical License 2005 - 2008
American Board of Neurological Surgery Neurological Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Top Docs Coastal Virginia Magazine, 2019-2022
- Specialty Provider of the Year Sentara Medical Group, 2018
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2016-2017
Clinical Trials
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 15 citationsMinimally invasive lateral approach to the thoracolumbar junction for corpectomyDana E. Adkins, Faheem A. Sandhu, Jean-Marc Voyadzis
Journal of Clinical Neuroscience. 2013-09-01
Journal Articles
- An unconscious diver with pulmonary abnormalities: problems associated with a closed circuit underwater breathing apparatusDana E Adkins, Richard T Mahon, Journal of Special Operations Medicine, 10/2007
Abstracts/Posters
- Unilateral Pterional Craniotomy for anterior cranial fossa dural AVF with unilateral or bilateral cortical venous drainage.DE Adkins, V Nayar, Annual North American Skull Base Society Meeting, Las Vegas, Nevada
- Minimally invasive revision lumbar discectomy: a case seriesDE Adkins, A Anaizi, FS Sandhu, CNS meeting, Chicago, IL, 2012
Committees
- Chairman, Sentara Norfolk General Neuroscience Executive Steering Committee 2022 - Present
- Physician Director, Sentara Norfolk General Back and Neck Center 2016 - Present
Professional Memberships
- Member
- Congress of Neurological SurgeonsMember
- Scoliosis Research SocietyMember
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