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Dr. Rabih G. Tawk, MD

(Rabih G. Tawk, M.D.)

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Specializes in: Neurosurgery

Lebanese University Faculty of Medical Sciences (2001)

Professional interests include: stroke, endoscopic skull base surgery, arteriovenous (AV) fistula, and more.

4500 San Pablo Road
Jacksonville, FL 32224

(904) 953-0818

Dr. Rabih G. Tawk, MD is a neurosurgeon in Jacksonville, FL specializing in neurosurgery. He graduated from Lebanese University Faculty of Medical Sciences in 2001 and has 25 years of experience. Dr. Rabih G. Tawk, MD is affiliated with Mayo Clinic and MAYO CLINIC JACKSONVILLE.

Office Locations

4500 San Pablo Road
Jacksonville, FL 32224

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Some issues Dr. Rabih G. Tawk, MD can help you with:

Stroke

A stroke is a medical emergency that occurs when a blood vessel supplying oxygen and nutrients to the brain is ruptured or blocked. The brain cannot function without a steady supply of oxygen and nutrients, so when the blood supply to the brain is interrupted, even for a brief moment, brain cells begin to die. When a sufficient number of brain cells die, the brain itself can no longer function, meaning that strokes are very dangerous. Strokes can result in impaired movement, speech, cognitive ability, the impairment of important physical functions, and even death.

Anyone can have a stroke, regardless of age and health. Strokes are known to happen at random. However, certain conditions and behaviors can increase one's risk of stroke over time.

Risk factors for stroke include:

Heart disease
Older age
Smoking
Diabetes
High blood pressure
High blood cholesterol and lipids

There are two main types of stroke: ischemic stroke and hemorrhagic stroke. Ischemic stroke occurs more commonly and is when a blood vessel in the brain becomes blocked. Blockages are caused by blood clots and built-up plaque (deposits of fat and cholesterol), which leads to atherosclerosis, a condition where the blood vessels narrow and harden. The resultant restricted blood flow may lead to an ischemic stroke by blocking essential oxygen to the brain, causing the heart to exert more effort to pump blood.

Hemorrhagic stroke occurs when a blood vessel in or around the brain ruptures. The burst vessel leaks blood into surrounding brain tissue, causing irreparable brain damage.

Hemorrhagic strokes are less common and may occur from head injuries, brain aneurysms, brain tumors, and bleeding disorders, amongst other conditions.

Both ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes require immediate medical treatment. Medical intervention can prevent severe and life-threatening brain damage. Signs of stroke include:

-Disorientation or confusion

-Difficulty speaking

-Difficulty walking

-Impaired vision

-Weakness in the face, legs, or arms

-Severe headaches

When someone suspected of having a stroke reaches the hospital, the patient will usually receive a CT or other scan that provides an image of the brain. The scan results can reveal clotted or leaking blood in the brain. Physical exams, neurological exams, and blood tests may also be used to check for blood clotting and sugar. Treatment begins generally immediately if a stroke is detected.

Medical treatment for ischemic strokes includes a thrombolytic medicine which breaks up and disperses blood clots. This medicine can greatly improve stroke recovery and long-term health. However, the thrombolytic medicine must be administered as soon as possible to achieve these results. Other treatments for ischemic strokes are blood thinners and thrombectomy, a surgical procedure to remove a blood clot in the brain. Thrombectomy is performed by inserting a catheter (thin needle) into the artery to reach the blood clot and mechanically remove it. With the clot removed, normal blood flow to the brain resumes. Thrombectomy is typically performed at most six hours after a patient shows signs of a stroke.

Hemorrhagic strokes are treated with blood-saving medication and surgery. For a hemorrhagic stroke caused by the rupture of an aneurysm (blood vessel bulges), surgery to stem the bleeding aneurysm and vessel may be used. One surgical technique is stent-assisted coiling, which adds a stent (small wire-meshed tube) into the blood vessel to block the leaking opening of the aneurysm. A non-surgical procedure is endovascular coiling, where a catheter (thin, hollow needle) places a platinum wire coil at the spot of the aneurysm. The coil blocks bleeding and prevents the aneurysm from continuing to leak blood. These procedures are usually combined with blood-thickening medications. Blood transfusions may be administered if substantial blood loss has occurred.

Since stroke patients may have lost some essential functions while the blood flow to their brains was obstructed, both ischemic stroke and hemorrhage stroke patients may receive post-stroke rehabilitation to rebuild their physical and mental abilities. Some restorative treatments include occupational, physical, and speech therapy. Patients may also receive care from neurologists, who can assist patients in recovering certain brain functions and cognitive abilities, and rehabilitation psychologists, who may help patients with their emotional, behavioral, and cognitive recovery. Some stroke patients require lengthy rehabilitation and may never fully regain function, while others may recover more quickly. While the fastest recovery improvements are usually seen in the first three or four months, stroke rehabilitation can last for years.

If someone begins to show signs of stroke, contact emergency services and call 9-1-1 immediately since blood flow must be restored as soon as possible to help avoid significant brain damage. If an ambulance takes the person to the hospital, paramedics can initiate stroke treatment as soon as the patient enters the ambulance, allowing for more prompt medical intervention and care.

In The News

“Dr. Rabih Tawk, a Mayo Clinic neurosurgeon, performed a thrombectomy to remove the clot and found McAvoy had a vertebral artery dissection that caused the stroke and stopped blood flow to his brain...”—"Gym owner fights to recover after "extremely scary" stroke at 36: "I didn't know if I'd ever see again"", CBS News, November 2025

“In the emergency room, cerebral vascular neurosurgeon Rabih Tawk told Johnnie Golden that he planned to run a catheter connected to a tiny suction device through a vessel in Jackie's body, from her...”—"Perfect timing", The Florida Times-Union, June 2012

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Rabih G. Tawk, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 25%

By Volume:

arteriogram

carotid arteriogram

minimally invasive procedures

vascular procedures

By Affordability:

hospital care

inpatient care

inpatient hospital care

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Florida, Dr. Rabih G. Tawk, MD performed more arteriogram, carotid arteriogram, minimally invasive procedures, and vascular procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for hospital care, inpatient care, and inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rabih G. Tawk, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Jacksonville, FL during 2012 were vascular procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and brain imaging (neuroimaging).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rabih G. Tawk, MD for Medicare patients.

brain imaging (neuroimaging)	60
catheterization	19
doctor visit	173
hospital care	128
inpatient care	128
minimally invasive procedures	19
spinal procedures	19
vascular procedures	186

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rabih G. Tawk, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Jacksonville, FL during 2013 were vascular procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rabih G. Tawk, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	192
hospital care	14
inpatient care	14
vascular procedures	111

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rabih G. Tawk, MD.

**Gender**
Male	86
Female	95

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	155
Black	14
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	87
From 75 to 84	49
85 and over	21
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rabih G. Tawk, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	36
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	34
Dementia	18
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rabih G. Tawk, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Jacksonville, FL during 2014 were vascular procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rabih G. Tawk, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	214
hospital care	17
inpatient care	17
vascular procedures	65

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rabih G. Tawk, MD.

**Gender**
Male	97
Female	121

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	186
Black	17
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	109
From 75 to 84	58
85 and over	21
Less than 65	30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rabih G. Tawk, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	33
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	33
Dementia	14
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rabih G. Tawk, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Jacksonville, FL during 2015 were vascular procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rabih G. Tawk, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	161
vascular procedures	28

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rabih G. Tawk, MD.

**Gender**
Male	166
Female	192

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	298
Black	36
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	148
From 75 to 84	124
85 and over	30
Less than 65	56

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rabih G. Tawk, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	40
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	27
Dementia	16
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rabih G. Tawk, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Jacksonville, FL during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care and vascular procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rabih G. Tawk, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	162
hospital care	22
inpatient care	22
vascular procedures	18

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rabih G. Tawk, MD.

**Gender**
Male	82
Female	105

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	152
Black	23
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	90
From 75 to 84	59
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rabih G. Tawk, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	33
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	29
Dementia	12
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rabih G. Tawk, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Jacksonville, FL during 2017 were vascular procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rabih G. Tawk, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	158
hospital care	35
inpatient care	35
vascular procedures	65

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rabih G. Tawk, MD.

**Gender**
Male	79
Female	98

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	160
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	76
From 75 to 84	67
85 and over	14
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rabih G. Tawk, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	33
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	31
Dementia	16
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rabih G. Tawk, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Jacksonville, FL during 2018 were vascular procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rabih G. Tawk, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	182
hospital care	37
inpatient care	37
vascular procedures	98

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rabih G. Tawk, MD.

**Gender**
Male	103
Female	95

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	169
Black	11
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	80
From 75 to 84	78
85 and over	20
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rabih G. Tawk, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	38
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	29
Dementia	20
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rabih G. Tawk, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Jacksonville, FL during 2019 were vascular procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rabih G. Tawk, MD for Medicare patients.

catheterization	16
doctor visit	166
hospital care	40
inpatient care	40
minimally invasive procedures	16
spinal procedures	16
vascular procedures	73

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rabih G. Tawk, MD.

**Gender**
Male	89
Female	105

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	170
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	85
From 75 to 84	67
85 and over	18
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rabih G. Tawk, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	49
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	31
Dementia	21
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rabih G. Tawk, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Jacksonville, FL during 2020 were vascular procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rabih G. Tawk, MD for Medicare patients.

catheterization	23
doctor visit	187
hospital care	29
inpatient care	29
minimally invasive procedures	23
spinal procedures	23
vascular procedures	138

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rabih G. Tawk, MD.

**Gender**
Male	84
Female	101

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	145
Black	18
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	93
From 75 to 84	59
85 and over	14
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rabih G. Tawk, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	39
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	31
Dementia	18
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rabih G. Tawk, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Jacksonville, FL during 2021 were vascular procedures, minimally invasive procedures, catheterization and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rabih G. Tawk, MD for Medicare patients.

catheterization	17
doctor visit	222
hospital care	14
inpatient care	14
minimally invasive procedures	17
spinal procedures	17
vascular procedures	177

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rabih G. Tawk, MD.

**Gender**
Male	66
Female	109

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	148
Black	13
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	68
From 75 to 84	68
85 and over	19
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rabih G. Tawk, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	39
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	25
Dementia	18
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rabih G. Tawk, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Jacksonville, FL during 2022 were vascular procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rabih G. Tawk, MD for Medicare patients.

catheterization	12
doctor visit	143
hospital care	17
inpatient care	17
minimally invasive procedures	12
spinal procedures	12
vascular procedures	64

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rabih G. Tawk, MD.

**Gender**
Male	58
Female	84

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	113
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	65
From 75 to 84	48
85 and over	11
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rabih G. Tawk, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	56
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	30
Dementia	0
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rabih G. Tawk, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Rabih G. Tawk, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Jacksonville, FL were vascular procedures, brain imaging (neuroimaging), hospital care and inpatient care.

brain imaging (neuroimaging)	60
catheterization	17
doctor visit	178
hospital care	35
inpatient care	35
minimally invasive procedures	17
spinal procedures	17
vascular procedures	93

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rabih G. Tawk, MD.

**Gender**
Male	82
Female	100

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	12
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	154
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	61
85 and over	15
Less than 65	21
65 to 74	81

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rabih G. Tawk, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Rabih G. Tawk, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and stroke.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	36
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	27
Atrial Fibrillation	15
Dementia	13
Cancer	12

Education & Training

Dr. Rabih G. Tawk, MD graduated from Lebanese University Faculty of Medical Sciences in 2001. He completed residency at Staten Island University Hospital. He is certified by the Neurological Surgery American Board of Neurological Surgery and has a state license in Florida.

Medical School: Lebanese University Faculty of Medical Sciences (2001)

Residency: Staten Island University Hospital (2003)

Board Certification: Neurological Surgery American Board of Neurological Surgery (2014)

Licensed In: Florida

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Rabih G. Tawk, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Mayo Clinic

MAYO CLINIC JACKSONVILLE

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Rabih G. Tawk, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Stryker Corporation	$2,430 NEURO $2,355	NEUROFORM ATLAS $60	SURPASS EVOLVE $15
Silk Road Medical, Inc.	$927 ENROUTE 0.014 Guidewire $927
ASAHI INTECC USA, INC.	$198 ASAHI Neurovascular Guide Wire $198
Balt USA, LLC	$124 $124
SpineGuard, Inc.	$99 Pediguard $99
Other	$279 PRALUENT (alirocumab) Injection $69	Neurovascular Stents $48	PIPELINE $36	neurovascular $32	Instruments-General Surgery $26	Other $67

**Types of Payments**
Travel and Lodging	$2,882
Food and Beverage	$1,175

Research Payments

Dr. Rabih G. Tawk, MD has received 42 research payments totaling $152,745.

Ownership and Interest Payments

This table describes ownership payments received by Dr. Rabih G. Tawk, MD.

Blockade Medical, LLC	2013	$39,992.40	Physician Covered Recipient	Stock
Blockade Medical, LLC	2014	$39,992.40	Physician Covered Recipient	Stock
Blockade Medical, LLC	2015	$39,992.40	Physician Covered Recipient	Stock

Biography

Dr. Rabih Tawk sees patients in Jacksonville, FL. His medical specialty is neurosurgery. Areas of expertise for Dr. Tawk include cavernous malformations, brain aneurysm, and pituitary tumor. Dr. Tawk attended Lebanese University Faculty of Medical Sciences and the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), School of Medicine and then went on to complete his residency at Staten Island University Hospital and a hospital affiliated with SUNY, University at Buffalo. He has received the following distinctions: Faculty Teacher of the Year - Mayo Clinic; First place for the Atlantic Coast Conference Inventure - Atlantic Coast Conference; and First place at Georgia Tech Capstone DesignExpo - Georgia Tech Capstone Design Expo. He is professionally affiliated with Mayo Clinic.