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Dr. Heather Spader, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 49
Dr. Heather Spader, MD
4.9 (55 Ratings)

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Dr. Heather Spader, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Charlottesville, VA.
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Dr. Heather Spader, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 49
Charlottesville, VA
Accepting new patients
18 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Heather Spader, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Charlottesville, VA.

About

Dr. Spader graduated from University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine. Dr. Heather Spader, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Charlottesville, VA and has 18 years experience. Dr. Spader currently practices at UVA Health Pediatric Neurosurgery Clinic and are affiliated with UNM Hospital. At present, Dr. Spader received an average rating of 4.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 55 times. Dr. Spader's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Spader also speaks Spanish. Dr. Spader is board certified in Neurosurgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Brain Surgery
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Chiari's Deformity
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Brain Surgery
Chiari's Deformity
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Cerebral Edema
Epilepsy
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Hydrocephalus
Obstructive Hydrocephalus
Traumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Shunt - Insertion, Repair or Removal
Aneurysm
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Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Astrocytoma
Ataxia
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Back Pain
Benign Neoplasm of Brain
Bone Cancer
Brain Abscess
Brain and Nervous System Cancer (incl. Gliomas, Astrocytoma, Schwannoma, Medulloblastoma, Chordoma)
Brain Aneurysm
Brain Cancer
Brain Tumor
Broken Neck
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Cerebral Palsy
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cerebrovascular Disease
Cervical Spinal Cord Injury
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Cervical Stenosis
Chiari Malformation Type 2
Chiari Malformation, Pediatric
Chordoma
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Communicating Hydrocephalus
Compressed Spinal Cord
Cranial Trauma
Craniopharyngioma
Craniosynostosis
Cyst
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Degenerative Disc Disease
Herniated Disc
Hypothalamus Cancer
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Leukodystrophy
Low Back Pain
Medulloblastoma
Meningiomas
Myelitis
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Myelopathy
Neck Pain
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Neurofibrosarcoma
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pineal Region Tumors
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Pituitary Tumor
Post-Traumatic Coma
Radiculopathy
Schwannoma
Scoliosis
Secondary Malignancies
Spasticity
Spina Bifida
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Stenosis
Spine Deformities
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylolisthesis
Stroke
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Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Subdural Hemorrhage
Syringomyelia
Tethered Cord Syndrome
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Torticollis
Whiplash
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Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Baclofen Pump Therapy
Brain Tumor Surgery
Carotid Artery Stent Placement
Craniectomy, Craniotomy, Surgery of Skull Base, Neuroendoscopy
Craniotomy
Deep Brain Stimulation
Destruction of Brain Tumor
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
EEG (Electroencephalogram)
Endoscopic Third Ventriculostomy
Herniated Disc Surgery
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intracranial Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM) Repair
Intracranial Vessel Angioplasty and Stenting
Intracranial Vessels Stenting
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Management of VNS Devices for the Treatment of Epilepsy
Neuroplasty
Neurostimulation
Neurostimulator Implantation
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Pituitary Gland Tumor Excision
Reconstruction for Craniosynostosis
Repair Intracranial Aneurysm
Rhizotomy
Skull Base Surgery
Spinal Cord Stimulation
Spinal Fusion
Spine Fracture Treatment
Stereotactic Radiosurgery
Stereotactic Radiosurgery, Spinal or Cranial
Vascular Transcatheter Embolization
Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt Adjustment

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Spader
4.9
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Patient Reviews
Apr 29, 2024
Dr. Spader was very kind & patient with questions. Reception also very kind. We had called Children's National Hospital before UVA and they were very rude & short, unlike the staff here. Amanda Hendrix, NP is also very kind and knowledgeable.
— Apr 29, 2024
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
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Specialties*
Neurosurgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine
    2007
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  • Neurosurgery
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Heather Spader, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Spader's profile.

Dr. Heather Spader, MD is affiliated with UNM Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Heather Spader, MD holds board certification in Neurosurgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • UNM Hospital

    2211 Lomas Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM