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Dr. James Ecklund, MD
Neurosurgery* Age 64
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Dr. James Ecklund, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 64
Fairfax, VA
Accepting new patients
39 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. James Ecklund, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Fairfax, VA.
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Dr. Ecklund graduated from Uniformed Services University in 1987 and completed a residency at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. Dr. James Ecklund, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Fairfax, VA and has 39 years experience. Dr. Ecklund currently practices at Inova Neurosurgery-Fairfax (A Dept Of Fairfax Hospital) and is affiliated with Inova Alexandria Hospital, Inova Fairfax Hospital, Inova Fair Oaks Hospital, Inova Loudoun Hospital and Inova Mount Vernon Hospital. Dr. Ecklund's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Ecklund is board certified in Neurosurgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. James Ecklund, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Ecklund's profile.

Dr. James Ecklund, MD is affiliated with Inova Alexandria Hospital, Inova Fairfax Hospital, Inova Fair Oaks Hospital, Inova Loudoun Hospital and Inova Mount Vernon Hospital.

Yes, Dr. James Ecklund, MD holds board certification in Neurosurgery.

Education
Medical Education
  • Uniformed Services University
    1987
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Neurosurgery
Board Certifications
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A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.
Internship
  • Walter Reed Army Medical Center
    1988
Internship
Residency Hospital
  • Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
    1993
Residency Hospital

Hospital Affiliations

  • Inova Alexandria Hospital

    4320 Seminary Rd, Alexandria, VA

  • Inova Fairfax Hospital

    3300 Gallows Rd, Falls Church, VA

  • Inova Fair Oaks Hospital

    3600 Joseph Siewick Dr, Fairfax, VA

  • Inova Loudoun Hospital

    44045 Riverside Pkwy, Leesburg, VA

  • Inova Mount Vernon Hospital

    2501 Parkers Ln, Alexandria, VA

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