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Dr. Derek Taggard, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 55
Dr. Derek Taggard, MD
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Dr. Derek Taggard, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Clovis, CA.
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Dr. Derek Taggard, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 55
Clovis, CA
Accepting new patients
Dr. Derek Taggard, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Clovis, CA.

About

Dr. Derek Taggard, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Clovis, CA. Dr. Taggard currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Clovis Community Medical Center and Community Regional Medical Center. Dr. Taggard has experience treating conditions like Broken Neck, Lumbar Spine Fracture and Scoliosis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Taggard received an average rating of 4.3/5 from patients and has been reviewed 22 times. Dr. Taggard's office accepts new patients. Dr. Taggard is board certified in Neurosurgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Broken Neck
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Scoliosis
Broken Neck
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Scoliosis
Broken Neck
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Scoliosis
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Back Pain
Cerebral Edema
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Cervical Stenosis
Cranial Trauma
Degenerative Disc Disease
Herniated Disc
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Low Back Pain
Myelopathy
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Radiculopathy
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Deformities
Spondylolisthesis
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Traumatic Brain Injury
Brain Surgery
Destruction of Brain Tumor
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Spinal Fusion
Acoustic Neuroma
Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Bone Cancer
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Brain Abscess
Brain and Nervous System Cancer (incl. Gliomas, Astrocytoma, Schwannoma, Medulloblastoma, Chordoma)
Brain Aneurysm
Brain Cancer
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cerebrovascular Disease
Cervical Spinal Cord Injury
Chiari Malformation Type 1
Chiari Malformation Type 2
Chiari's Deformity
Chordoma
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Communicating Hydrocephalus
Compressed Spinal Cord
Dural Tear
Epilepsy
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Hydrocephalus
Hypothalamus Cancer
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Meningiomas
Myelomalacia
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Obstructive Hydrocephalus
Osteosarcoma
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pituitary Tumor
Polyneuropathy
Secondary Malignancies
Spina Bifida
Spinal Cord Tumor
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Stroke
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Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Subdural Hemorrhage
Syringomyelia
Tethered Cord Syndrome
Thoracic Radiculopathy
Thoracic Spinal Cord Injury
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Thoracic Stenosis
Torticollis
Upper Back Pain
Whiplash
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Carotid Artery Stent Placement
Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Shunt - Insertion, Repair or Removal
Craniectomy, Craniotomy, Surgery of Skull Base, Neuroendoscopy
Disc Replacement
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Facet Blocks
Herniated Disc Surgery
Neuroplasty
Neurostimulation
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Reconstruction for Craniosynostosis
Skull Base Surgery
Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
Spinal Cord Stimulation
Spinal Nerve Block
Spinal Reconstructive Surgery for Deformities
Spine Fracture Treatment

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Locations

  1. 1 Community Neurosciences Institute-Clovis
    782 Medical Center Dr E Ste 205, Clovis, CA 93611
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (559) 387-3300
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
  2. 2 University Oncology Associates Inc.
    2335 E Kashian Ln Ste 301, Fresno, CA 93701
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (559) 459-2396
  3. 3 Central California Faculty Medical Group Inc.
    2625 E Divisadero St, Fresno, CA 93721
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (559) 320-0530
  4. 4 Community Neurosciences Institute-River Park
    45 E River Park Pl W Ste 104, Fresno, CA 93720
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (559) 320-0530

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Taggard
4.3
Based on 22 Reviews
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1 Star (4)

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Sep 29, 2023
Took the time to explain what injury I had and explained the X-rays. What treatment and diagnosis was .
LJ — Sep 29, 2023
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Specialties*
Neurosurgery
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Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Neurosurgery
Board Certifications
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Residency

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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Derek Taggard, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Taggard's profile.

Dr. Taggard frequently treats the following conditions: Broken Neck, Lumbar Spine Fracture and Scoliosis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Derek Taggard, MD is affiliated with Clovis Community Medical Center and Community Regional Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Derek Taggard, MD holds board certification in Neurosurgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Clovis Community Medical Center

    2755 Herndon Ave, Clovis, CA

  • Community Regional Medical Center

    2823 Fresno St, Fresno, CA