Name: Dr. Kaywan D. Gamadia

Specialty: Neurosurgery

Qualification/Board Certification: Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, Neurosurgical Spine Surgery

Affiliation(s): St. Francis Healthcare System — Cape Girardeau, Saint Francis Medical Center

Locations: Cape Girardeau, Missouri

Languages Spoken: English

Accepting New Patients: Not listed in the provided profile

NPI Number: 1063699833

About the Doctor

Dr. Kaywan D. Gamadia is a highly skilled neurosurgeon with between 11 and 20 years of clinical experience, practicing in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. He earned his medical degree from A. T. Still University Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine, one of the nation’s leading osteopathic medical institutions, and has built a distinguished surgical career focused on the diagnosis and treatment of complex neurological and spinal conditions. Dr. Gamadia practices at Saint Francis Medical Center and is affiliated with St. Francis Healthcare System — Cape Girardeau, where he serves as a key neurosurgical specialist for patients across the region.

Dr. Gamadia’s subspecialty in Neurosurgical Spine Surgery reflects a focused and refined expertise in surgical management of the spine, encompassing a high volume of spinal fusion procedures, treatment of spinal stenosis and spondylosis, lower back and neck pain interventions, and non-fusion spinal surgical approaches. His treatment volumes in each of these areas consistently exceed the state average, underscoring the breadth and depth of his surgical experience. As a neurosurgeon, Dr. Gamadia also evaluates and treats brain bleeds, traumatic head and spinal cord injuries, nervous system tumors, and other complex neurological conditions requiring surgical intervention, utilizing minimally invasive techniques wherever clinically appropriate to promote faster recovery and reduced patient risk.

Dr. Gamadia has earned a strong 4.8-star patient rating based on 61 reviews and has received four Patient Awards, including the Patients’ Top Choice distinction. Patients consistently commend him for his clear and comprehensive communication, detailed explanations of conditions, test results, and treatment pathways, and his professional, attentive, and reassuring manner. His support team is also frequently praised for being welcoming and efficient, reflecting a practice culture centered on patient comfort and quality care.

Key Highlights:

• Neurosurgeon with 11–20 years of experience
• Subspecialty in Neurosurgical Spine Surgery
• Above-average state treatment volumes in spinal fusion, lower back pain, neck pain, and non-fusion spine surgery
• Affiliated with St. Francis Healthcare System — Cape Girardeau
• 4.8-star patient rating based on 61 reviews
• Patients’ Top Choice award recipient
• Recognized for clear communication, thorough care, and positive treatment outcomes
• Accepts Medicare and Medicaid

Education & Training

Medical School: A. T. Still University Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine

Residency: Not listed in the provided profile

Fellowship/Additional Training: Not listed in the provided profile

Medical Conditions Treated

Dr. Gamadia diagnoses and surgically treats a comprehensive range of neurological, spinal, and nervous system conditions. His areas of clinical expertise include:

• Spinal fusion conditions and complex spine instability
• Spinal stenosis and spondylosis
• Spondylolisthesis and degenerative spine disease
• Lower back pain requiring surgical evaluation
• Neck pain and cervical spine disorders
• Herniated and bulging discs
• Brain bleeds and intracranial hemorrhage
• Traumatic head and spinal cord injuries
• Brain and spinal cord tumors
• Peripheral nerve conditions
• Nerve compression and radiculopathy
• Post-surgical spinal complications requiring revision

Medical Procedures Performed

Dr. Gamadia performs a comprehensive range of minimally invasive and open neurosurgical and spinal procedures, including:

• Spinal fusion surgery (lumbar and cervical)
• Non-fusion spinal surgical procedures
• Minimally invasive spine surgery
• Decompression surgery for spinal stenosis (laminectomy)
• Discectomy and microdiscectomy
• Cervical and lumbar disc replacement
• Brain tumor resection and cranial surgery
• Intracranial hemorrhage surgical management
• Spinal cord trauma and injury surgery
• Peripheral nerve surgical procedures
• Pre-operative and post-operative neurosurgical consultations
• Diagnostic imaging review (MRI, CT, X-ray) for neurological conditions

Services Offered

Dr. Gamadia offers a full spectrum of neurosurgical services with a particular subspecialty focus on spinal surgery, providing patients in Cape Girardeau, Missouri and the surrounding region with access to advanced, high-volume spinal and neurological surgical care. His practice at Saint Francis Medical Center is distinguished by a commitment to thorough patient evaluation, transparent communication, and individualized surgical planning that ensures every patient fully understands their condition and the range of treatment options available to them.

At the core of Dr. Gamadia’s practice is his expertise in surgical spine care. He performs a high volume of spinal fusion surgeries and non-fusion spinal interventions for patients dealing with debilitating lower back pain, neck pain, spinal stenosis, spondylosis, and related degenerative spine conditions. His treatment volumes across all four of these key spinal categories consistently exceed the state average, reflecting a practice built on significant surgical experience and strong, reproducible patient outcomes. Patients frequently report positive results from their surgical interventions, and his ability to clearly explain complex diagnoses and walk patients through multiple treatment pathways — including both surgical and non-surgical options — is among the qualities most frequently highlighted in patient reviews.

Beyond spinal surgery, Dr. Gamadia’s broader neurosurgical training enables him to evaluate and treat conditions involving the brain and central nervous system, including tumors, traumatic injuries, and intracranial hemorrhage. His use of minimally invasive surgical techniques wherever clinically indicated allows patients to benefit from reduced operative risk, shorter hospital stays, and faster recovery timelines compared to traditional open surgical approaches.

His affiliation with St. Francis Healthcare System — Cape Girardeau ensures that patients have access to a fully equipped, hospital-based surgical environment with the multidisciplinary support needed for complex neurosurgical cases, from anesthesia and neuromonitoring to post-operative rehabilitation coordination.

Services offered include:

• Comprehensive neurosurgical consultations and evaluations
• Spinal fusion surgery (lumbar and cervical)
• Non-fusion spinal surgical procedures
• Minimally invasive spine surgery
• Decompression and laminectomy procedures
• Discectomy and microdiscectomy
• Brain and cranial surgical procedures
• Intracranial hemorrhage and trauma management
• Brain and spinal cord tumor surgery
• Peripheral nerve surgical evaluation and treatment
• Diagnostic imaging review for neurological and spinal conditions
• Pre-operative and post-operative surgical care
• Online appointment booking

Accepted Insurances

Dr. Gamadia accepts several major insurance plans, including Medicare and Medicaid. Patients are encouraged to contact the office directly to confirm their specific plan and coverage before scheduling an appointment.

• Aetna (EPO, HMO, Medicare, POS, PPO)
• Cigna (PPO)
• CMS Medicare (Medicare)
• Elevance (HMO, Medicare, POS, PPO)
• MO State Medicaid (Medicaid)
• Regence Health Plans (PPO)
• United Healthcare (HMO, Medicaid, Medicare, POS, PPO)

Practice Locations

Location 1 Address: 150 S Mount Auburn Rd, Suite 342, Cape Girardeau, MO 63703

Phone: (573) 331-5677

Location 2: Not listed in the provided profile

Hospital Affiliations

• St. Francis Healthcare System — Cape Girardeau, MO