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Dr. George Galvan, MD

Minimally Invasive Neurological Spine Surgery* Age 52
Dr. George Galvan, MD
4.7 (36 Ratings)

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Dr. George Galvan, MD is a Minimally Invasive Neurological Spine Surgery Specialist in San Antonio, TX.
Dr. George Galvan, MD
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Dr. George Galvan, MD

Minimally Invasive Neurological Spine Surgery* Age 52
San Antonio, TX
Accepting new patients
23 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. George Galvan, MD is a Minimally Invasive Neurological Spine Surgery Specialist in San Antonio, TX.

About

Dr. Galvan graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine in 2001 and completed a residency at THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER.Dr. George Galvan, MD is a Minimally Invasive Neurological Spine Surgery Specialist in San Antonio, TX and has 23 years experience. Dr. Galvan currently practices at Texas Neurosurgical Spine and are affiliated with Peterson Regional Medical Center and Children's Hospital of San Antonio. Dr. Galvan has experience treating conditions like Cervical Stenosis, Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve) and Spinal Stenosis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Galvan received an average rating of 4.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 36 times. Dr. Galvan's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Galvan is board certified in Neurosurgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

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Cervical Stenosis
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Spinal Stenosis
Cervical Stenosis
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Spinal Stenosis
Cervical Stenosis
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Spinal Stenosis
Herniated Disc
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Laminoforaminotomy
Spinal Cord Stimulation
Cervical Radiculopathy
Degenerative Disc Disease
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Radiculopathy
Spondylolisthesis
Spinal Cord Stimulator Implant
Back Pain
Bone Cancer
Broken Neck
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Myelomalacia
Myelopathy
Pathological Spine Fracture
Spinal Cord Injury
Spine Deformities
Tethered Cord Syndrome
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Thoracic Stenosis
Traumatic Brain Injury
Upper Back Pain
Lumbar Fusion with Robotic Assist
Lumbar Spinal Fusion
Spinal Cord Decompression
Spinal Fusion
Bone Disorders
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Brain Abscess
Brain and Nervous System Cancer (incl. Gliomas, Astrocytoma, Schwannoma, Medulloblastoma, Chordoma)
Cancer
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Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Cerebral Edema
Cerebral Palsy
Chiari Malformation Type 2
Chiari's Deformity
Chordoma
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Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Fracture
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Hypothalamus Cancer
Meningiomas
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Osteosarcoma
Piriformis Syndrome
Polyneuropathy
Spinal Cord Cancer
Spinal Cord Tumor
Spinal Osteophyte
Spine Disorders
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylosis
Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Subdural Hemorrhage
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Thoracic Radiculopathy
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Torticollis
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Anterior Cervical Microdiscectomy With Fusion
Brain Surgery
Cervical Artificial Disc Replacement
Cervical Herniated Disc Surgery
Cervical Microdiscectomy
Disc Replacement
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Herniated Disc Surgery
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Lumbar Microdiscectomy
Neuroplasty
Neurostimulator Implantation
Percutaneous Kyphoplasty
Percutaneous Vertebroplasty
Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
Spinal Reconstructive Surgery for Deformities
Spine Fracture Treatment
Vascular Transcatheter Embolization

Insurance Accepted

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  • Open Access Plus
    Cigna HMO
    Cigna PPO
  • BestChoice PPO
    Blue Choice
    Blue Advantage HMO
    Blue Essentials HMO
    Blue Advantage HMO
  • Navigate HMO
    Nexus Open Access
    Choice Plus POS
    Navigate POS
    Options PPO
  • Choice Care PPO
    Choice Care Network PPO
    Choice POS
    San Antonio HMOx
    Preferred PPO
    National POS
    HMO Premier HMO
  • Signature Administrators PPO
    Aetna HMO
    Choice Plus POS II
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Open Choice PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
    Blue Card High Performance Network HPN

Locations

  1. 1 Christus Physician Group
    2829 Babcock Rd Ste 106, San Antonio, TX 78229
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (210) 951-9055
    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 Christus Santa Rosa Hospital - Alamo Heights
    403 Treeline Park, San Antonio, TX 78209
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (844) 507-8209
  3. 3 Christus Santa Rosa Hospital - Westover Hills
    11212 State Highway 151, San Antonio, TX 78251
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (210) 703-8000

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Galvan
4.7
Based on 36 Reviews
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Patient Reviews
Oct 04, 2024
I wanted to also mention that not only is Dr. Galván a very kind person, so is his staff. The front desk made me feel so at home and are also very kind people Victor and Millie are So sweet to me but actually everyone there is! Thank y’all so much for being awesome!L. Belken
Lyla Belken — Oct 04, 2024
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Specialties*
Minimally Invasive Neurological Spine Surgery
Neurosurgery
Neurological Spine Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Indiana University School of Medicine
    2001
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Neurosurgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • The Ohio State University Hospitals
    2008
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER
    2009
Residency Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

Dr. George Galvan, MD is affiliated with Peterson Regional Medical Center and Children's Hospital of San Antonio.

Yes, Dr. George Galvan, MD holds board certification in Neurosurgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Peterson Regional Medical Center

    551 Hill Country Dr, Kerrville, TX

  • Children's Hospital of San Antonio

    333 N Santa Rosa, San Antonio, TX