Ponca City sits at the center of Oklahoma's energy industry heritage and continues to be a hub for oil production, refining, and agricultural operations. Patients from Kay County are approximately 90 minutes from Neuroscience Specialists — Oklahoma's largest and most established neurosurgical practice.
~90 min via US-177 South to OKC
Energy sector workers' comp welcome
All major insurance accepted
Drive Time
~90 minutes via US-177 South
Our Address
14100 Parkway Commons Dr Suite 100, Oklahoma City, OK 73134
Ponca City's economy has long been anchored by the energy sector — oil production, refining operations, and the agricultural industries of Kay County. These are physically demanding occupations where spine injuries are a significant occupational risk, and where access to quality neurosurgical evaluation matters for both individual workers and the employers and insurers who support them.
Ponca City patients are approximately 90 miles from our northwest Oklahoma City office via US-177 South — a straightforward drive without interstate congestion. For patients who need subspecialty neurosurgical care beyond what local providers can offer, Neuroscience Specialists provides the broadest depth of fellowship-trained expertise available in the state.
We coordinate closely with referring physicians in Ponca City and Kay County to ensure your local provider stays informed throughout your care with us.
What We Treat
Conditions We Treat for Kay County Patients
Lumbar disc herniation
Cervical disc disease
Spinal stenosis
Sciatica / radiculopathy
Work-related spine injury
Spondylolisthesis
Back & neck pain
Peripheral nerve conditions
Carpal tunnel syndrome
Degenerative disc disease
Workers' Compensation
Kay County & Energy Sector Workers' Comp Referrals
Energy production, refining, and agricultural operations in Kay County generate a steady volume of workers' compensation spine injury claims. Neuroscience Specialists has partnered with case managers, adjusters, and employers across north-central Oklahoma for over 35 years.
For Case Managers & Adjusters
We provide efficient, well-documented evaluations aligned with Oklahoma Workers' Compensation Commission standards and ODG guidelines. Our physicians have presented at workers' comp seminars statewide and bring practical, system-savvy expertise to every case they evaluate.
From Ponca City, take US-177 South through Stillwater, then continue south toward Oklahoma City — approximately 95 miles, typically 90–100 minutes. Our office at 14100 Parkway Commons Dr, Suite 100 is in northwest OKC. Call us in advance to coordinate imaging and insurance before your visit.
How far is Ponca City from Neuroscience Specialists in Oklahoma City?▼
Ponca City is approximately 95 miles from our Oklahoma City office via US-177 South, typically a 90–100 minute drive. We coordinate imaging and records in advance to make your visit as efficient as possible.
Do you accept workers' comp referrals from Ponca City energy employers?▼
Yes. We accept workers' compensation cases from Kay County employers including energy, refining, and agricultural operations. Our physicians have over 35 years of experience in Oklahoma's workers' comp system and provide the documentation that adjusters and case managers need to move cases forward.
Can you coordinate with my Ponca City doctor?▼
Yes. We routinely communicate with referring physicians across Oklahoma to ensure continuity of care. With your permission, consultation notes and reports will be sent directly to your Ponca City provider so they remain part of your care team.
Ponca City Patients — Schedule a Consultation
We'll have your records, imaging, and insurance ready before you make the drive south. Call or schedule online today.