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Dr. Cynthia Africk, MD

Dr. Cynthia Africk, MD

Neurosurgery*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Cynthia Africk, MD is a neurosurgeon in Pinehurst, NC and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine in 1989. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital and Scotland Memorial Hospital. She is accepting new patients.

3.1 Star Rating
Based on 41 reviews 3.1 Star Rating (41 reviews)

Practice

10 Aviemore Dr Pinehurst, NC 28374

Make an Appointment

(910) 715-8700

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Africk is affiliated with FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital Pinehurst, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Africk specializes in the area of Neurosurgery. • See board certifications
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Africk's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Africk

3.1

41 ratings, 16 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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James Huber – Jul 09, 2024
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Francis Vanvekoven – Jun 05, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Brent Humber – Jan 18, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Apr 06, 2019
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jill Neeld in Fayetteville , NC – Aug 24, 2018
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
7 people found this helpful
Helpful
Julie gerkens in Rockingham, NC – Jun 01, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
NC – Mar 30, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
KK Bahr in Dayton, OH – Mar 25, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Ohio – Mar 25, 2017
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
7 people found this helpful
Helpful
Mark Hayes in Rockingham, NC – Jul 02, 2016
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
9 people found this helpful
Helpful
Vertis Davis in Dayton, OH – Jun 26, 2016
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Anonymous in Raeford, NC – May 27, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
David R Bayes in Springfield, OH – May 21, 2016
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
Anonymous in Pinehurst, NC – Apr 18, 2016
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
8 people found this helpful
Helpful
New York, NY – Jan 06, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Gale Barnett in Fayetteville, NC – Dec 19, 2015
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About Me

biography

Dr. Cynthia Africk, MD is a neurosurgeon in Pinehurst, NC and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine in 1989. She is affiliated with medical facilities such...read more

  • Neurosurgery

  • Spinal Cord Injury Medicine

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • American College Of Surgeons

    Fellowship Hospital

  • University Of Illinois

    Residency Hospital

  • Cedars Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, Ca

    Internship Hospital

  • Loyola University Chicago Stritch School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1989
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
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Neurosurgery
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Locations

Practice

FirstHealth Neurosurgery10 Aviemore Dr Pinehurst, NC 28374
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital

    155 Memorial Dr
    Pinehurst, NC 28374
    Recipient of 11
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    83%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    7% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • University of North Carolina Hospital

    101 Manning Dr
    Chapel Hill, NC 27514
    Recipient of 9
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% higher than the national average

    81%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    5% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Scotland Memorial Hospital

    500 Lauchwood Dr
    Laurinburg, NC 28352

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    79%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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