Neurology

Bill Underwood, MD

Assistant Professor, Neurosurgery

Bridgeport, WV

Dr. Bill D. Underwood, MD, PhD, is a neurosurgeon specializing in spinal disorders and intracranial conditions at United Hospital Center Orthopaedics in Bridgeport, West Virginia. He treats the full spectrum of spinal pathologies, including degenerative conditions, osteoporotic compression fractures, disc herniations, spondylosis, spinal stenosis, and spinal trauma. Dr. Underwood employs advanced techniques such as minimally invasive procedures, kyphoplasty, and instrumented fusion procedures. B

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Credentials

Board Certifications

Neurological Surgery (ABNS)

Education & Training

Medical School: Wayne State University School of Medicine (MD, 1997)
Internship: Wayne State University School of Medicine (Transitional Year, 1997-1998)
Residency: Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University (Neurological Surgery, 1998-2005)
Fellowship: Cleveland Clinic (Deep Brain Stimulation for Movement Disorders, 2002)
Graduate School: Wayne State University (PhD, Anatomy and Cell Biology, 2001)

Years in Practice

25+ years

Peer Recognition

Healthgrades — Healthgrades Choice
Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll

Clinical Focus

Subspecialties

Movement Disorders

Conditions & Treatments

Deep Brain StimulationALS & Motor Neuron DiseaseNeuromuscular DiseaseStroke & Cerebrovascular DiseaseMovement DisordersTraumatic Brain Injury

Insurance(s) Accepted

Please verify your coverage with the provider — plan participation can change.

Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

WVU Medicine
United Hospital Center, Inc

Languages

English

Conditions Dr. Underwood treats

Frequently asked

Does Dr. Underwood accept Aetna insurance?

Bill Underwood's public profile lists Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Benesys plus 18 more health plans as accepted plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.

Where does Dr. Underwood practice?

Bill Underwood practices in Bridgeport, WV with hospital affiliations including WVU Medicine and United Hospital Center, Inc.

What does Dr. Underwood specialize in?

Bill Underwood is a board-certified neurology specialist with focus areas in Movement Disorders.

How long has Dr. Underwood been practicing?

Bill Underwood has 29+ years of clinical experience in neurology.

What is Dr. Underwood's medical training?

Public profile training history includes: Medical School: Wayne State University School of Medicine (MD, 1997); Internship: Wayne State University School of Medicine (Transitional Year, 1997-1998); Residency: Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University (Neurological Surgery, 1998-2005).