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Dr. Frank K Kuwamura, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 63
Dr. Frank K Kuwamura, MD
4.5 (44 Ratings)

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Dr. Frank K Kuwamura, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in San Antonio, TX.
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Dr. Frank K Kuwamura, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 63
San Antonio, TX
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Dr. Frank K Kuwamura, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in San Antonio, TX.

About

Dr. Kuwamura graduated from Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine. Dr. Frank K Kuwamura, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in San Antonio, TX. Dr. Kuwamura currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Medical City Fort Worth, South Texas Spine and Surgical Hospital, Methodist Hospital Stone Oak, Legent Orthopedic Spine, Peterson Regional Medical Center, Doctors Hospital of Laredo, Resolute Health Hospital, Uvalde Memorial Hospital, Laredo Medical Center, Baptist Medical Center, Methodist Hospital, Methodist Hospital Atascosa, Children's Hospital Of San Antonio, Connally Memorial Medical Center, Medina Regional Hospital, Otto Kaiser Memorial Hospital, Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas, University Hospital, Val Verde Regional Medical Center and Yakima Valley Memorial. Dr. Kuwamura has experience treating conditions like Low Back Pain, Lumbar Radiculopathy and Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve) among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Kuwamura received an average rating of 4.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 44 times. Dr. Kuwamura's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Kuwamura also speaks Spanish. Dr. Kuwamura is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Low Back Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Herniated Disc
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Radiculopathy
Sciatica
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Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Laminoforaminotomy
Spinal Cord Decompression
Cervical Radiculopathy
Degenerative Disc Disease
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Scoliosis
Upper Back Pain
Back Pain
Bursitis
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Cervical Stenosis
Chronic Neck Pain
Coccygeal Pain
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Difficulty With Walking
Gait Abnormality
Joint Pain
Limb Pain
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Myelopathy
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Pathological Spine Fracture
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Sacrum Disorders
Spinal Osteophyte
Spine Deformities
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Thoracic Stenosis
Anterior Disc Decompression and Fusion
Cervical Spinal Fusion
Lumbar Fusion with Robotic Assist
Lumbar Spinal Fusion
Percutaneous Kyphoplasty
Percutaneous Vertebroplasty
Spinal Cord Stimulation
Spinal Fusion
Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Ataxia
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Autoimmune Diseases
Bone Disorders
Broken Neck
Bursitis of Hip
Cancer
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Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Chiari's Deformity
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Dural Tear
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Foot Conditions
Fracture
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Gout
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Hand Conditions
Hip Fracture
Hip Tendinitis
Internal Derangement of Knee
Knee Disorders
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lupus
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Muscle Cramping
Neck Muscle Strain
Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteopenia
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pelvic Fracture
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Plantar Fasciitis
Polyneuropathy
Pseudoarthrosis
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Schmorl's Nodes
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Sjögren's Syndrome
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
Spine Disorders
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylosis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Tethered Cord Syndrome
Thoracic Radiculopathy
Disc Replacement
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Facet Blocks
Fracture Care
Herniated Disc Surgery
Hip Dislocation
Joint Drainage
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Neuroplasty
Neurostimulator Implantation
Open Hip Fracture Treatment
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
Spinal Nerve Block
Spinal Reconstructive Surgery for Deformities
Spine Fracture Treatment
Steroid Injection
Synovial Biopsy
Trigger Point Injection
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate

Insurance Accepted

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    Nexus Open Access
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  • Blue Card PPO
  • San Antonio HMOx
    Choice POS
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    Preferred PPO
    Choice Care PPO
    HMO Premier HMO
    National POS
  • Open Access Plus
    Cigna PPO
    LocalPlus
    Cigna HMO
  • Choice Plus POS II
    Open Choice PPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Aetna HMO
    Signature Administrators PPO
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    Blue Advantage HMO
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Locations

  1. 1 Veteran Anesthesia Services PLLC
    525 Oak Centre Dr Ste 140, San Antonio, TX 78258
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (210) 504-3650
  2. 2 Immunobionomics Laboratory Inc.
    8299 Fredericksburg Rd, San Antonio, TX 78229
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (210) 504-3650

Patient Satisfaction

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4.5
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5 Stars (37)
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3 Stars (2)
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1 Star (5)

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Jul 10, 2023
Performed a minor surgery, relieved so much pain and allowed me to live again. Thank you!
— Jul 10, 2023
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About Me

Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Orthopedic Surgery
Orthopedic Spine Surgery
Orthopedic Spine Reconstructive Surgery
Minimally Invasive Orthopedic Spine Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine
Medical Education

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Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Dr. Kuwamura frequently treats the following conditions: Low Back Pain, Lumbar Radiculopathy and Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve). See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Frank K Kuwamura, MD is affiliated with Medical City Fort Worth, South Texas Spine and Surgical Hospital, Methodist Hospital Stone Oak, Legent Orthopedic Spine, Peterson Regional Medical Center, Doctors Hospital of Laredo, Resolute Health Hospital, Uvalde Memorial Hospital, Laredo Medical Center, Baptist Medical Center, Methodist Hospital, Methodist Hospital Atascosa, Children's Hospital Of San Antonio, Connally Memorial Medical Center, Medina Regional Hospital, Otto Kaiser Memorial Hospital, Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas, University Hospital, Val Verde Regional Medical Center and Yakima Valley Memorial.

Yes, Dr. Frank K Kuwamura, MD holds board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Medical City Fort Worth

    900 8th Ave, Fort Worth, TX

  • South Texas Spine and Surgical Hospital

    18600 Hardy Oak Blvd, San Antonio, TX

  • Methodist Hospital Stone Oak

    1139 E Sonterra Blvd, San Antonio, TX

  • Legent Orthopedic Spine

    5330 N Loop 1604 W, San Antonio, TX

  • Peterson Regional Medical Center

    551 Hill Country Dr, Kerrville, TX

  • Doctors Hospital of Laredo

    10700 McPherson Rd, Laredo, TX

  • Resolute Health Hospital

    555 Creekside Xing, New Braunfels, TX

  • Uvalde Memorial Hospital

    1025 Garner Field Rd, Uvalde, TX

  • Laredo Medical Center

    1700 E Saunders St, Laredo, TX

  • Baptist Medical Center

    111 Dallas St, San Antonio, TX

  • Methodist Hospital

    7700 Floyd Curl Dr, San Antonio, TX

  • Methodist Hospital Atascosa

    1905 E State Highway 97, Jourdanton, TX

  • Children's Hospital Of San Antonio

    333 N Santa Rosa, San Antonio, TX

  • Connally Memorial Medical Center

    499 10th St, Floresville, TX

  • Medina Regional Hospital

    3100 Avenue E, Hondo, TX

  • Otto Kaiser Memorial Hospital

    3349 S Highway 181, Kenedy, TX

  • Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas

    8200 Walnut Hill Ln, Dallas, TX

  • University Hospital

    4502 Medical Dr, San Antonio, TX

  • Val Verde Regional Medical Center

    801 N Bedell Ave, Del Rio, TX

  • Yakima Valley Memorial

    2811 Tieton Dr, Yakima, WA