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Dr. Frank Fichtel, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 58
Dr. Frank Fichtel, MD
4.8 (23 Ratings)

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Dr. Frank Fichtel, MD is a Neurosurgeon in San Antonio, TX.
Dr. Frank Fichtel, MD
4.8 (23 Ratings)
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Dr. Frank Fichtel, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 58
San Antonio, TX
Accepting new patients
31 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Frank Fichtel, MD is a Neurosurgeon in San Antonio, TX.

About

Dr. Fichtel graduated from University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in 1993 and completed a residency at Ut Southwestern Medical Center.Dr. Frank Fichtel, MD is a Neurosurgeon in San Antonio, TX and has 31 years experience. Dr. Fichtel currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Baptist Medical Center. Dr. Fichtel has experience treating conditions like Spinal Stenosis and Lumbar Spinal Stenosis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Fichtel received an average rating of 4.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 23 times. Dr. Fichtel's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Fichtel also speaks Spanish. Dr. Fichtel is board certified in Neurosurgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Spinal Stenosis
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Spinal Stenosis
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Back Pain
Brain Aneurysm
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Cerebrovascular Disease
Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Cervical Stenosis
Communicating Hydrocephalus
Degenerative Disc Disease
Herniated Disc
Hydrocephalus
Hypothalamus Cancer
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Myelopathy
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Radiculopathy
Scoliosis
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spondylolisthesis
Syringomyelia
Thoracic Stenosis
Traumatic Brain Injury
Upper Back Pain
Disc Replacement
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Laminoforaminotomy
Spinal Cord Decompression
Spinal Fusion
Aneurysm
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Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Benign Neoplasm of Brain
Brain Abscess
Brain and Nervous System Cancer (incl. Gliomas, Astrocytoma, Schwannoma, Medulloblastoma, Chordoma)
Brain Cancer
Brain Disorders
Broken Neck
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Cerebral Palsy
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Chiari Malformation Type 1
Chiari's Deformity
Chordoma
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Compressed Spinal Cord
Dural Tear
Hydrocephalus, Adult
Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Meningiomas
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Obstructive Hydrocephalus
Osteosarcoma
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Pituitary Tumor
Polyneuropathy
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Secondary Malignancies
Skull Fracture
Spina Bifida
Spinal Cord Tumor
Spinal Osteophyte
Spine Deformities
Spine Disorders
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylosis
Stroke
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Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Subdural Hemorrhage
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Thoracolumbar Radiculopathy
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Vertebral Column Tumors
Vertebral Fracture
Brain Surgery
Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Shunt - Insertion, Repair or Removal
Craniectomy, Craniotomy, Surgery of Skull Base, Neuroendoscopy
Deep Brain Stimulation
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Facet Blocks
Herniated Disc Surgery
Implantable Peripheral Neurostimulator
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Lumbar Fusion with Robotic Assist
Lumbar Microdiscectomy
Lumbar Spinal Fusion
Neuroplasty
Neurostimulation
Neurostimulator Implantation
Percutaneous Kyphoplasty
Percutaneous Vertebroplasty
Peripheral Nerve Block
Repair Intracranial Aneurysm
Somatic Nerve Block
Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
Spinal Cord Stimulation
Spinal Cord Stimulator Implant
Spinal Reconstructive Surgery for Deformities
Spine Fracture Treatment

Insurance Accepted

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  • Aetna
    Choice Plus POS II
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Preferred PPO
  • Cigna
    Open Access Plus
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
    HealthyBlue 2.0
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
    Blue Choice
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Frank M. Fichtel M D. P.A.
    5282 Medical Dr Ste 600, San Antonio, TX 78229

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Fichtel
4.8
Based on 23 Reviews
5 Stars (21)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (1)

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Jan 17, 2024
Meningioma removal. Thankful to Dr Fichtel for my successful craniotomy.
— Jan 17, 2024
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About Me

Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Neurosurgery
Neurological Spine Surgery
Minimally Invasive Neurological Spine Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
    1993
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Neurosurgery
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Ut Southwestern Medical Center
    1999
Residency Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

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

Dr. Fichtel frequently treats the following conditions: Spinal Stenosis and Lumbar Spinal Stenosis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Frank Fichtel, MD is affiliated with Baptist Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Frank Fichtel, MD holds board certification in Neurosurgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Baptist Medical Center

    111 Dallas St, San Antonio, TX