Erik F. Hauck, MD
Neurosurgeon
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About Me
My research and clinical focus is cerebrovascular disease, specifically the treatment of brain aneurysms, brain arteriovenous malformations, carotid disease, Moya-moya and stroke. I also treat patients with brain tumors and spine issues. In general, I like to analyze complex problems and propose simple solutions. In neurosurgery, typically, the simplest solution is the safest. Your safety and best possible treatment is my number one priority. More often than not, you may be surprised to learn that after thorough analysis of all the information, you may not need treatment, but instead careful observation. If treatment is indicated, I provide a comprehensive spectrum of care including radiosurgery, minimally invasive treatment in the cathlab, and open surgery. At Duke, I love to be able to offer these services as a member of a friendly and fabulous team. In addition, I am proud to be able to provide the newest clinical treatment options available. My ultimate goal is to further improve patient experience and outcomes. My hobbies are playing the piano, hiking, skiing and gardening, which I enjoy together with my wife and four children.
- Associate Professor of Neurosurgery, Neurosurgery 2021
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Clinical Focus and Research
My research aims to advance treatment for ischemic stroke, brain aneurysm, and arteriovenous malformations. Using intravital video microscopy, I have been able to investigate the pathophysiology of ischemic stroke. In 2009, we had initial clinical success in the experimental use of stents in the treatment of acute stroke. Today, stents called "stent retrievers" have dramatically changed our field. Since 2015, stroke catheter interventions have become the standard of care. Other recently designed stents divert the blood flow away from brain aneurysms and make a cure possible even for giant aneurysms through a needle stick in the groin.
- Sheth, Nishita T., Erik F. Hauck, Joseph M. Bibawy, Irene T. Lee, Christopher R. Dermarkarian, David Saadat, and Julie A. Woodward. “Risk of Blindness From Temple Filler Injections: Investigating Vascular Anastomoses Between the Deep Temporal and Ophthalmic Arteries.” Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg 41, no. 4 (July 2025): 465–70. https://doi.org/10.1097/IOP.0000000000002897.
- Schartz, Derrek, Alan Finkelstein, Sajal Medha K. Akkipeddi, Alex Kessler, Zoe Williams, Edward Vates, Erik F. Hauck, Kyle M. Fargen, and Matthew T. Bender. “Total brain volume is associated with severity of transverse sinus stenosis in idiopathic intracranial hypertension.” J Neurointerv Surg 17, no. 7 (June 16, 2025): 764–68. https://doi.org/10.1136/jnis-2024-021938.
- Krylova, M., and E. F. Hauck. “Intraorbital arteriovenous fistulas: illustrative case.” Journal of Neurosurgery Case Lessons 9, no. 23 (June 1, 2025). https://doi.org/10.3171/CASE24857.
- Weintraub, E. R. “Commentary.” In Post-Popperian Methodology of Economics, edited by N. DeMarchi, 355–74. Boston: Kluwer Academic, 1992.
- Cook, P. J. “Comment.” In Preventing Automobile Injury: New Findings for Evaluation Research, edited by J. D. Graham, 181–83. Dover, MA: Auburn House Publishing Company, 1988.
- Guhwe, Mary, Nilam Patel, Heather Forrest, Stephanie Chancy, Sandra Napier, Alicia Provenzano, Susan Chioffi, Erik Hauck, Fernando Gonzalez, and Carmelo Graffagnino. “Transition of Care Needs of Stroke Patients Discharged From the Hospital.” In STROKE, Vol. 50. LIPPINCOTT WILLIAMS & WILKINS, 2019.
- Trotter, J., J. P. Kirkpatrick, F. McSherry, A. Rodrigues, M. L. Dworkin, A. Zomorodi, L. F. Gonzalez, J. Herndon, and E. F. Hauck. “Long-term Outcomes and Imaging Response for Image-Guided Stereotactic Radiosurgery (IG-SRS) of Brain Arteriovenous Malformations (AVM).” In International Journal of Radiation Oncology*Biology*Physics, 102:e363–e363. Elsevier BV, 2018. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijrobp.2018.07.1090.
Insurance Accepted
Duke Health contracts with most major health insurance carriers and transplant networks, including the ones listed below.
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Aetna
- Aetna Choice POS, Aetna Choice POS II
- Aetna Elect Choice HMO, Aetna Open Access Elect Choice
- Aetna Health Network Only, Aetna Health Network Option
- Aetna HMO
- Aetna Limited Benefit Insurance PPO
- Aetna Managed Choice POS
- Aetna Medicare Assure Plan (HMO D-SNP)
- Aetna Medicare Eagle Plan (PPO)
- Aetna Medicare Essential Plan (PPO)
- Aetna Medicare Value Plan (HMO)
- Aetna Open Access HMO, Open Access Aetna Select, Aetna Open Access Managed Choice
- Aetna Open Choice PPO
- Aetna PCP Coordinated POS Plan
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (QPOS)
- Aetna Select HMO
- Aetna Traditional Choice
- Aetna Voluntary Indemnity Group Plan
- Aetna Whole Health – Duke WakeMed WKCC
- Aetna/CVS Health
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Ambetter
- Ambetter of North Carolina
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Blue Cross Blue Shield of NC
- Blue Advantage
- Blue Medicare (HMO, PPO)*
- Blue Options (123, PPO, HSA)
- Blue Select
- NC State Employees Health Plan
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*Duke HomeCare and Hospice does not participate in the plan.
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Cigna
- Cigna Behavioral Health (*Limited eligibility)
- Cigna Choice Plus
- Cigna Connect Individual Family Plan
- Cigna Open Access
- Cigna Open Access Plus
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*Please call Cigna Behavioral Heath to see if the provider is participating in your plan.
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Duke Group Plans
- Duke Basic
- Duke Select
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Experience Health
- Experience Health Medicare Advantage (HMO) Plan
- Gateway Health Alliance
- Healthgram
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Humana
- Humana Choice (PPO)
- Humana Choice - Medicare Advantage (PPO)
- Humana ChoiceCare - Medicare Advantage (PPO)
- Humana Gold Choice - Medicare Advantage (PFFS)
- Humana Gold Plus - Medicare Advantage (HMO)
- Humana Medicare Advantage Group Plan - NC State Retirees
- MedCost
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Medicare
- First Medicare Direct
- Medicare Part A
- Medicare Part B
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NC Medicaid
- AmeriHealth Caritas North Carolina
- Carolina Complete Health
- Healthy Blue
- NC Medicaid Direct
- UHC Community Plan
- WellCare of North Carolina
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TRICARE
- TRICARE Prime
- TRICARE Prime Remote
- TRICARE Select
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United Healthcare
- AARP Medicare Advantage Plan 2 (HMO-POS)
- AARP Medicare Complete (HMO, PPO)*
- AARP Medicare Complete Essential (HMO)*
- All Savers Alternate Funding
- All Savers Fully Insured
- United Healthcare (HMO, PPO, POS)**
- United Healthcare Charter/Charter Balance/Charter Plus
- United Healthcare Choice/Choice Plus
- United Healthcare Core/Core Essential
- United Healthcare Navigate/Navigate Plus/Navigate Balanced
- United Healthcare Option PPO
- United Healthcare Passport Connect Choice/Choice Plus
- United Healthcare Passport Connect Options PPO
- United Healthcare Select/Select Plus
- United Healthcare Shared Services - Harvard Pilgrim/UHC Options PPO Network
- United Medical Resources (UMR)
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*Duke HomeCare and Hospice and mental health providers do not participate with the plan.
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**Duke Health does not participate in UHC plans on the Health Insurance Marketplace.
Before scheduling your appointment, we strongly recommend you contact your insurance company to verify that the Duke Health location or provider you plan to visit is included in your network. Your insurance company will also be able to inform you of any co-payments, co–insurances, or deductibles that will be your responsibility. If you proceed in scheduling an appointment and your health insurance benefits do not participate with Duke, your out of pocket liability may be higher. We will contact you regarding your coverage and patient liability. If you are uninsured, learn more about our financial assistance policy.
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Dr. Hauck has been welcoming and informative from the very first time we met. He is an expert and I trust him completely. Alicia is also welcoming and very detailed in explaining my scans. It has been a very pleasant and calm experience and I am grateful to be under Dr. Hauck’s and Alicia’s care.
It’s so helpful in a difficult situation to have a doctor I trust to give me the best care available.
Dr. Hauck clearly explained why his interpretation of my CT scan differed from the tech’s preliminary interpretation. He showed me the images and patiently answered all my questions.
I think that Dr. Erik HAUCK, MD is the best.
Dr Hauck was the best!!! There aren't enough words or gratitude to express the humanness he exhibits in the care and connections he provided to me as a patient
What I had done was no small task. Dr. Hauck has been on this journey with me for over 4 years. He was always supportive, and I believe he gave me the best advice that he could. At no time did I feel pressured into a decision. He always took the time to answer my questions no matter how many I had or how long it took. He provided great advice and was always able to explain things in a way that my wife and I coul... Show More
Love Dr. Hauck and his team.
Dr. Hauck has always taken his time and I have never felt rushed during any visit with him.