Board Certified Neurological Surgery • Miami, FL

Surgical Precision.
Empathy & Experience.

Dedicated to serving patients and families confronting neurological conditions. Providing comprehensive evaluations and personalized treatment plans tailored to your specific needs.

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25+

Years Surgical Experience

ABNS

Board Certified Since 2000

3 Top

Miami Hospital Affiliations

100%

Patient-Centered Dedication

Dr. Pablo Acebal, MD

Fellow, American Board of Neurological Surgery

“Surgical Expertise, Backed by Experience, Judgement, Empathy, and Dedication. Dedicated to Serving Patients and Families Confronting Neurological Conditions. Comprehensive Office Evaluations to Identify Ailments and Conditions, Enabling Patients to Make Informed Decisions about Their Care and Facilitating the Formulation of Treatment Plans, Tailored to Their Needs and Preferences, Which May or May Not Include Surgical Intervention.”

Dr. Pablo Acebal, MD • Practice Philosophy

Clinical Focus

Areas of Surgical Expertise

Providing comprehensive diagnostic evaluations and tailored treatments for complex disorders of the spine, brain, and peripheral nervous system.

Spine Surgery & Reconstruction

Comprehensive surgical management of cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine disorders, degenerative disease, deformity, and traumatic instability.

Cervical & Lumbar Fellowship-Trained

Minimally Invasive Spine Procedures

Utilizing advanced techniques for microdiscectomy and targeted decompression to minimize muscle disruption, accelerate recovery, and reduce postoperative discomfort.

Microdiscectomy Rapid Recovery

Disc Herniation & Sciatica

Targeted relief for debilitating pinched nerves, spinal stenosis, sciatica, and radicular pain affecting the neck, back, arms, or legs.

Nerve Decompression Pain Relief

Cranial Surgery & Neurotrauma

Emergency and elective craniotomy procedures for skull fractures, subdural and epidural hematomas, brain trauma, and cranial conditions.

Craniotomy Trauma Care

Peripheral Nerve Surgery

Surgical decompression and repair for entrapment neuropathies, carpal tunnel syndrome, ulnar nerve compression, and peripheral nerve trauma.

Nerve Repair Outpatient

Second Opinions & Evaluations

In-depth office consultations helping patients make confident, informed choices regarding whether conservative treatment or surgery is truly the best path.

Conservative Options Informed Decisions

Distinction

Education & Professional Credentials

Distinguished medical training and continuous board certification, backed by affiliations with South Florida’s premier medical centers.

Board Certification

Board Certified in Neurosurgery • Certified in 2000 by the American Board of Neurological Surgery (ABNS)
Fellow (FAANS) • American Association of Neurological Surgeons

Education & Training

Doctor of Medicine (MD)
Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University, New York, NY
General Surgery Internship
Montefiore Hospital Medical Center, New York, NY
Neurological Surgery Residency
University of Puerto Rico, San Juan, PR
Spinal Neurosurgery Fellowship
University of Miami / Jackson Memorial Hospital, Miami, FL

Hospital Affiliations

HCA Florida Kendall Hospital
(Kendall Regional Medical Center)
HCA Florida Mercy Hospital
Coconut Grove / Miami
Baptist Health South Miami Hospital
South Miami, FL

Professional Associations

American Board of Neurological Surgery Fellow
American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS)
Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS)
Dade County Medical Association (DCMA)
Florida Medical Association (FMA)

Coverage

Accepted Insurance Plans

We work with major commercial insurance providers, Medicare, and Medicare Advantage plans. Search below or contact our office to verify your coverage.

Showing 17 accepted plans

AARP Medicare Complete

Medicare

Aetna Medicare / HMO / PPO

Commercial

AvMed Medicare / HMO / PPO

Commercial

BCBS (Blue Cross Blue Shield)

Commercial

CarePlus

Advantage

Cigna

Commercial

Coventry Medicare

Medicare

HealthSun

Medicare

Humana Medicare / PPO

Commercial

Leon Medical Center

Advantage

Leon Health

Advantage

Medicare (Traditional)

Medicare

Preferred Care Network

Advantage

Preferred Care Partners

Advantage

Simply / Simply Medicaid

Medicaid

UHC (UnitedHealthcare)

Commercial

Solis Health Plan

Advantage

Don’t see your specific plan listed?

We work with many additional networks and secondary out-of-network benefits.

Call (305) 220-2455 to Verify Coverage

Coverage guidelines and requirements vary by individual policy. Please call our office at 305-220-2455 to confirm your specific benefits prior to your appointment.

Testimonials

What Our Patients Say

Read firsthand accounts from patients and families whose lives and mobility have been restored through Dr. Pablo Acebal’s surgical care.

5.0

Highest Rated Neurosurgical Care in Miami

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Mario M.

Verified Patient Family

“Dr Acebal acted quickly and save my mother 85 yrs old. She fell and fractured her lt parietal skull. Craniotomy done 8-4-2022 Mercy hospital mid October was discharged from Christine Lynn Rehab JMH. Thank you!!”

Omaida S.

Verified Patient

“Dr. Acebal saved my life from a broken neck and spinal cord surgery. He is the best. I highly recommend him.”

Doris M.

Verified Patient

“If I can give Dr. Acebal 10 stars I would. He loves his patients, great bedside manner. I met him in the ER, he explained everything he needed to do. He gave me my life back! After a year of suffering 3 herniated lumbar discs, sciatic nerve pain, and 5 epidural blocks, he got me pain free immediately!”

Damaris P.

Verified Patient

“El Dr Acebal me operó fusionándome las vértebras C4, C5, C6, C7. Antes de operarme tenía un dolor en mi brazo izquierdo que ni la morfina me quitaba. Desde el primer momento después de la cirugía el dolor desapareció completamente. El Dr es una persona muy compasiva y lo recomiendo a cualquiera. ¡¡Gracias Dr Acebal!!”

Rosemary H.

Verified Patient

“Dr. Acebal operated on my back. He was very honest and caring. He really took interest in my situation. I find his office personnel to be very efficient. Highly recommend.”