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Dr. Alexander Taghva, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 44
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Dr. Alexander Taghva, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 44
Mission Viejo, CA
Accepting new patients
20 years of experience
Dr. Alexander Taghva, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Mission Viejo, CA.

About

Dr. Taghva graduated from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine in 2005 and completed a residency at USC University Hospital. Dr. Alexander Taghva, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Mission Viejo, CA and has 20 years experience. Dr. Taghva currently practices at O.C. Neurosurgical Associates and are affiliated with Hoag Hospital Newport Beach and Providence Mission Hospital Mission Viejo. Dr. Taghva has experience treating conditions like Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve), Spinal Stenosis and Spondylolisthesis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Taghva received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 13 times. Dr. Taghva's office accepts new patients. Dr. Taghva is board certified in Neurosurgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Spinal Stenosis
Spondylolisthesis
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Spinal Stenosis
Spondylolisthesis
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Spinal Stenosis
Spondylolisthesis
Back Pain
Bone Cancer
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Cervical Stenosis
Degenerative Disc Disease
Herniated Disc
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Meningiomas
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Pathological Spine Fracture
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Radiculopathy
Scoliosis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Deformities
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Upper Back Pain
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Brain Disorders
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Cancer
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Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
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Chiari Malformation Type 1
Chiari's Deformity
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Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
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Medulloblastoma
Myelomalacia
Myelopathy
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Neurofibrosarcoma
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Secondary Malignancies
Spina Bifida
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Cord Tumor
Spine Disorders
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylosis
Stroke
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Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Subdural Hemorrhage
Tethered Cord Syndrome
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Thoracic Stenosis
Thrombosis
Torticollis
Traumatic Brain Injury
Vascular Disease
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Shunt - Insertion, Repair or Removal
Craniectomy, Craniotomy, Surgery of Skull Base, Neuroendoscopy
Disc Replacement
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Epidural Lysis of Adhesions (LOA)
Facet Blocks
Herniated Disc Surgery
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Neuroplasty
Somatic Nerve Block
Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
Spinal Nerve Block
Spinal Reconstructive Surgery for Deformities
Spine Fracture Treatment

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Locations

  1. 1 O.C. Neurosurgical Associates
    26732 Crown Valley Pkwy Ste 541, Mission Viejo, CA 92691
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Oct 21, 2020
Five years ago, Dr. Taghva saved my life by performing an intensive 8 hour surgery to stabilize my spine after multiple myeloma had eaten away my T9 vertebrae. I am forever grateful to him! Such a great doctor/surgeon. He is so amazing, smart, friendly, and very easy to talk to. Thanks you, Dr. T!!
Mary Windham — Oct 21, 2020
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Specialties*
Neurosurgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
    2005
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Neurosurgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • USC University Hospital
    2006
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • USC University Hospital
    2012
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Ohio State University|The Ohio State University Hospitals
    2011
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Alexander Taghva, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Taghva's profile.

Dr. Taghva frequently treats the following conditions: Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve), Spinal Stenosis and Spondylolisthesis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Alexander Taghva, MD is affiliated with Hoag Hospital Newport Beach and Providence Mission Hospital Mission Viejo.

Yes, Dr. Alexander Taghva, MD holds board certification in Neurosurgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Hoag Hospital Newport Beach

    1 Hoag Dr, Newport Beach, CA

  • Providence Mission Hospital Mission Viejo

    27700 Medical Center Rd, Mission Viejo, CA