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Dr. Howard Tung, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 64
Dr. Howard Tung, MD
3.1 (21 Ratings)

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Dr. Howard Tung, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 64
Carlsbad, CA
Accepting new patients
46 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Howard Tung, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Carlsbad, CA.
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Dr. Tung graduated from Dartmouth College in 1978 and completed a residency at L a Co-Usc Med Ctr, Neurological Surgery.Dr. Howard Tung, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Carlsbad, CA and has 46 years experience. Dr. Tung currently practices at California Dermatology and Mohs Surgery Specialists and are affiliated with UC San Diego Health Hillcrest Hillcrest Medical Center, Palomar Medical Center Downtown Escondido, Palomar Medical Center Poway, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla and Tri-City Medical Center. At present, Dr. Tung received an average rating of 3.1/5 from patients and has been reviewed 21 times. Dr. Tung's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Tung also speaks Chinese. Dr. Tung is board certified in Neurosurgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.

Locations

  1. 1 The Research Center of Southern California LLC
    6010 Hidden Valley Rd Ste 200, Carlsbad, CA 92011
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Experience and Background Check

Hypothalamus Cancer
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Benign Neoplasm of Brain
Hypothalamus Cancer
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Benign Neoplasm of Brain
Hypothalamus Cancer
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Benign Neoplasm of Brain
Degenerative Disc Disease
Herniated Disc
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Pituitary Tumor
Radiculopathy
Spinal Stenosis
Aneurysm
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Back Pain
Bone Cancer
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Brain Abscess
Brain and Nervous System Cancer (incl. Gliomas, Astrocytoma, Schwannoma, Medulloblastoma, Chordoma)
Brain Aneurysm
Brain Cancer
Broken Neck
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Cerebral Edema
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cerebrovascular Disease
Cervical Spinal Cord Injury
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Cervical Stenosis
Chiari Malformation Type 1
Chiari's Deformity
Compressed Spinal Cord
Cranial Trauma
Dural Tear
Epilepsy
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Extradural Hemorrhage
Hydrocephalus
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Meningiomas
Myelomalacia
Myelopathy
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Obstructive Hydrocephalus
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Pathological Spine Fracture
Polyneuropathy
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Rasmussen's Syndrome
Scoliosis
Secondary Malignancies
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Cord Tumor
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Deformities
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylolisthesis
Stroke
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Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Subdural Hemorrhage
Syringomyelia
Tethered Cord Syndrome
Thoracic Spinal Cord Injury
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Thoracic Stenosis
Traumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Traumatic Hydrocephalus
Upper Back Pain
Whiplash
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Brain Surgery
Brain Tumor Biopsy
Craniectomy
Craniectomy, Craniotomy, Surgery of Skull Base, Neuroendoscopy
Craniotomy
Destruction of Brain Tumor
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Herniated Disc Surgery
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Laminoplasty
Neuroplasty
Pituitary Gland Tumor Resection
Posterior Lumbar Fusion With Robotic Assistance
Skull Base Surgery
Spinal Fusion
Spinal Reconstructive Surgery for Deformities
Spine Fracture Treatment

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3.1
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1 Star (9)

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Jun 13, 2022
He has the ability to explain the Problem and the options to solving the best practices.
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About Me

Biography
  • Dr. Howard Tung, MD is a neurosurgeon in Carlsbad, CA and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Dartmouth College in 1978. He specializes in Neurosurgery.
Biography
Languages Spoken
Chinese
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Specialties*
Neurosurgery
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Education

Medical Education

Medical Education
  • Dartmouth College
    1978
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Neurosurgery
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • L a Co-Usc Med Ctr, Neurological Surgery
Residency Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Howard Tung, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Tung's profile.

Dr. Howard Tung, MD is affiliated with UC San Diego Health Hillcrest Hillcrest Medical Center, Palomar Medical Center Downtown Escondido, Palomar Medical Center Poway, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla and Tri-City Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Howard Tung, MD holds board certification in Neurosurgery.

Dr. Tung has over 46 years of healthcare experience.

Hospital Affiliations

  • UC San Diego Health Hillcrest Hillcrest Medical Center

    200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, CA

  • Palomar Medical Center Downtown Escondido

    555 E Valley Pkwy, Escondido, CA

  • Palomar Medical Center Poway

    15615 Pomerado Rd, Poway, CA

  • Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla

    9888 Genesee Ave, La Jolla, CA

  • Tri-City Medical Center

    4002 Vista Way, Oceanside, CA

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