Davide Croci, MD
Spine Surgery, Skull Base Surgery, Neurosurgery

4.8 out of 5,
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USF Health Department of Neurosurgery
1325 Lakeland Hills Boulevard,
Lakeland, FL 33805
Phone
813-821-8034Fax
813-821-9755
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Specialties
Skull Base Surgery
Neurosurgery
Gender
Male
Languages
English
Age groups seen
Infants and Toddlers (ages 0-2)
Children (ages 3-11)
Adolescents (ages 12-18)
Adults
Geriatrics
Education
University Hospital Basel
Residency, Neurosurgery, 2020
Universitaet Basel Medizinische Fakultaet
Undergraduate, 2007
Kantonsspital Bruderholz
Internship, Surgery, 2014
University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine
Fellowship, Skull Base Surgery, 2022
Kantonsspital Aaru
Residency, Neurosurgery, 2015
University of Utah School of Medicine
Fellowship, Complex Spine and Spinal Cord Surgery, 2021
Universitaet Basel Medizinische Fakultaet
Medical School, 2013
Certifications
American Board of Neurological Surgery - -
Verified Reviews
The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
4.8 out of 5
221 ratings,
51 reviews
3/26/2026
Dr. Croci is definitely worth recommending to others. I'm so glad he was willing to work with my insurance.
3/12/2026
He is the greatest care provider ever
3/10/2026
Very nice Doctor, I feel he wants to help me get rid of this pain I have
3/2/2026
Good
2/27/2026
Greatest doctor I ever had.
2/22/2026
Recommend provider
2/19/2026
Great Dr.Croci
1/31/2026
Dr. Croci is awesome ,wonderful, caring, and a great doctor.
1/31/2026
Dr. Croci is very very good. Very compassionate and listens well.
1/30/2026
My experience with USF Physician's Health have been great.
1/23/2026
Dr Croci is very skilled in his field. I trust him in that way. However, his interpersonal skills are poor. At times, he's dismissive.
1/17/2026
The Dr. Croci as always listened to all my concerns about long term damage and concerns
1/7/2026
Dr Croci, was wonderful, he explained my ct scans, my mri scans. He is a very caring Dr. He also was highly recommended. I have scheduled a follow up appt.
12/16/2025
Dr Croci did a great job. Hes straightforward & explains everything. I would & have recommended him to other people.
10/6/2025
Dr Croci was amazing. He was very informative and caring. One of the best doctors I have ever seen!
10/6/2025
Dr Croci was very easy to speak with and answered questions in friendly and professional manner. He explained my condition and addressed my concerns in detail and in an easy to understand way. My experience was very positive in all respects.
10/4/2025
Dr Croci and his staff were wondering!
10/3/2025
We are very happy with this doctor , hus mannerisms , willingness to have a discussion and address our concerns with care.
9/10/2025
One of the best
9/6/2025
Again, Dr. Croci explained things to us both.
8/31/2025
Dr Croci listened and answered all my questions. He did not seem to be rushing me and was very patient with me.
8/29/2025
Dr Croci is excellent. Excellent brain surgery outcome from last year and wonderful annual followup this visit
8/29/2025
Dr Croci is excellent
8/29/2025
Already recommended Dr. Croci to a friend.
8/23/2025
Dr croci calmed me very quickly. He understood and sympathized. He is a great doctor and has very pleasant manner. My surgery is a huge success!
8/22/2025
I like the way the Doctors and Nurses there explain everything to you.
8/13/2025
Dr. Croci is awesome , smart, very skilled, very caring for his patients.
8/7/2025
I highly recommend Dr. Croci. He is one of the best surgeons ever. In Florida and the USA. Very talented. We need to clone him.
7/31/2025
I have recommended Dr Croci to several people. He's a wonderful Dr & very kind as well.
7/23/2025
I would recommend Dr; Croci to the world.
7/18/2025
Dr Croci is excellent. Very professional, friendly, listened and answered my concerns.
6/8/2025
Dr Croci was just amazing. I wish he could be my PCP!
6/6/2025
The best doctor I ever had. Explains things throughly and gave all options
6/2/2025
Doctor had to attend a emergency call at Lakeland Hos. Across the street but still took time to listen to all my concerns.
5/31/2025
Good experience
5/26/2025
I notice that everyone works as a team and made me feel relaxed and confident, I've already told so many friends and family of the great experience.
5/23/2025
Dr. Is excellent listener
5/23/2025
Dr. Croci is kind & listens to my concerns. He saved me after 4 other neurosurgeons turned me down. He is wonderful!!
5/19/2025
It was my first time to meet Dr Croci and I was very impressed and, for the very first time, I felt and believed I finally found someone who understood my situation and was willing to help me. He spent a considerable amount of time with me asking questions about my history, my expectations. I didn't feel rushed. He answered all my questions and offered a course of action that may finally end my problem. He gave me hope. He saw me as a patient and as a person needing help and his expertise. I trust him.
5/15/2025
Dr Croci spent plenty of time with me. Good explanations of MRI, additional tests needed and further exams.
5/14/2025
Dr was very caring and personable
5/14/2025
We're so thankful for Dr. Croci and the care he continues to give my son. Every follow-up visit reminds us that our son is truly in the best hands. We'll never forget the way Dr. Croci showed not only incredible skill, but also real kindness and compassion when we needed It the most. It's clear he truly cares about his patients, and we feel so lucky and blessed that he was the one there for my son.
5/12/2025
Overall good experience!
5/9/2025
Dr. Croci is the best. Super informative, attentive, funny.
5/7/2025
Dr Croci in my opinion is the best in the business. Very detailed analysis and explanation. Very attentive and concerned
4/30/2025
Dr. Croci is very professional. He explains things well and makes sure you understand. Always a smile and as friendly as any physician I have ever met. I have known none better and have great respect for him.
4/28/2025
Dr. Croci is the literal best doctor I have ever seen. He was brilliant, and explained everything in a way that made sense to someone with no medical background. He was kind, used humor well, and any patient would be lucky to work with him.
4/26/2025
I liked the doctor very much. One problem was the same one I have in other offices. I am severely hard of hearing & have difficulty.
4/25/2025
Dr. Croci and staff are amazing- highly recommend!
4/18/2025
Even showed my husband and me the pictures of my spine and the problem. Sarah the lady in surgery scheduling is fantastic, with a phone number that she picks up instead of just answering machines. A REAL human.
4/13/2025
Dr Croci was great.
Insurance Coverage
Note:Please contact the practice directly to confirm your health plan is in network.
Aetna Better Health Medicaid & Healthy Kids
Aetna Medicare HMO-POS
Aetna Medicare PPO
Aetna/Coventry HMO,PPO and POS
Ag Administrators
Ambetter - Exchange (Sunshine ACA Plan)
AvMed HMO
Beech Street
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Exchange Plans (ACA)
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare Advantage HMO
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare Advantage PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO-BlueCare (Health Options)
Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO-myBlue
Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare Supplement-Advantage 65
Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO-NetworkBlue / BlueSelect
Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO-Preferred Patient Care (PPC)
Cigna HMO
Cigna PPO
Clear Health Alliance Medicaid (CHA)
CMS Sunshine (TITLE 19 & 21)
CorVel PPO and Auto Medical
Devoted Medicare HMO, PPO, D-SNP
Empath Health (PACE)
Employers Health Network (EHN)
Evolutions Prime PPO
Evolutions Traditional PPO
Florida Community Care (Medicaid)
Freedom Health Medicare HMO
Galaxy Health Network
HealthSpring Medicare HMO & PPO (fka Cigna Medicare)
Hillsborough County Health Care Plan (HCHCP)
Humana Healthy Horizons (Medicaid)
Humana Medicare HMO (Gold Plus)
Humana Medicare PPO
InnovAge
Longevity Health Plan Medicare HMO SNP
Molina Marketplace (Exchange Plan)
Molina Medicaid
Molina Medicare Options Plus HMO SNP
MultiPlan PPO
Oscar Insurance Company of Florida
Private Healthcare Systems PPO (PHCS)
Quality Health Management
Simply Healthcare Medicaid HMO and Healthy Kids
Simply Medicare HMO
Solis Medicare HMO
Sunshine Health Medicaid HMO
TRICARE Prime (Humana Military)
TRICARE Prime Demo (CareSource Military & Veterans)
TRICARE Select (Humana Military)
Truli for Health
Ultimate Health Plans Medicare HMO
United Healthcare Commercial Plans
United Healthcare Exchange Plans
United Healthcare Medicaid
United Healthcare Medicare HMO and PPO
WellCare Medicare HMO
Map & Directions
USF Health Department of Neurosurgery
1325 Lakeland Hills BoulevardLakeland, FL 33805
Phone
813-821-8034Fax
813-821-9755


