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Dr. Praveen Prasad, MD

Neurological Spine Surgery* Age 69
Dr. Praveen Prasad, MD
4.9 (115 Ratings)

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Dr. Praveen Prasad, MD is a Neurological Spine Surgery Specialist in Carmichael, CA.
Dr. Praveen Prasad, MD
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Dr. Praveen Prasad, MD

Neurological Spine Surgery* Age 69
Carmichael, CA
Accepting new patients
46 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Praveen Prasad, MD is a Neurological Spine Surgery Specialist in Carmichael, CA.
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Dr. Prasad graduated from University Of California, School Of Medicine in 1978 and completed a residency at University of California, Davis School of Medicine.Dr. Praveen Prasad, MD is a Neurological Spine Surgery Specialist in Carmichael, CA and has 46 years experience. Dr. Prasad currently practices at Greater Sacramento Pediatric Association and are affiliated with Mercy San Juan Medical Center, Mercy General Hospital and Mercy Hospital of Folsom. At present, Dr. Prasad received an average rating of 4.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 115 times. Dr. Prasad's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Prasad is board certified in Internal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

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Friendly Staff

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Easy Scheduling

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Locations

  1. 1 Neurosurgery
    6555 Coyle Ave Ste 260, Carmichael, CA 95608
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  2. 2 Dignity Health Mercy Medical Group
    3939 J St Ste 250, Sacramento, CA 95819
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    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

Experience and Background Check

Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Laminoforaminotomy
Back Pain
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Laminoforaminotomy
Back Pain
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Laminoforaminotomy
Back Pain
Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical Stenosis
Degenerative Disc Disease
Herniated Disc
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Myelomalacia
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Radiculopathy
Scoliosis
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spondylolisthesis
Tethered Cord Syndrome
Lumbar Spinal Fusion
Neurostimulation
Spinal Cord Decompression
Spinal Cord Stimulation
Spinal Cord Stimulator Implant
Spinal Fusion
Spinal Nerve Block
Aneurysm
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Arthritis of the Spine
Arthropathy of Spinal Facet Joint
Back Disorders
Back Injuries
Brain Injury
Broken Neck
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Cerebral Edema
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cerebrovascular Disease
Cervical Disc Degeneration
Cervical Herniated Disc
Cervical Spine Disorders
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Cervical Spondylolisthesis
Chiari Malformation Type 1
Chiari's Deformity
Chronic Back Pain
Chronic Neck Pain
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Compressed Spinal Cord
Compression Fracture
Degenerative Spine Disorders
Degenerative Spondylolisthesis
Discogenic Pain
Dural Tear
Facet Joint Pain
Facet Joint Synovial Cysts
Facet Syndrome
Failed Back Surgery Syndrome
Hydrocephalus
Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Lumbar Disc Degeneration
Lumbar Herniated Disc
Lumbar Spinal Cord Injury
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Meningiomas
Myelopathy
Neck Injuries
Neck Pain
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Pathological Spine Fracture
Polyneuropathy
Pseudoarthrosis
Radiculitis
Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy
Sacroiliac Pain Syndrome
Sacroilitis
Sciatica
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Secondary Malignancies
Spinal Compression Fracture
Spinal Cord and Brain Disorders
Spinal Instability
Spinal Osteophyte
Spine Disorders
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylitis
Stroke
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Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Subdural Hemorrhage
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Torticollis
Traumatic Brain Injury
Upper Back Pain
Vertebral Compression Fractures
Whiplash
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Brain Surgery
Deep Brain Stimulation
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Epidural Lysis of Adhesions (LOA)
Herniated Disc Surgery
Laminoplasty
Lumbar Fusion with Robotic Assist
Neurostimulator Implantation
Neurosurgical Procedures
Peripheral Nerve Block
Somatic Nerve Block
X Stop® Interspinous Process Decompression System

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Prasad
4.9
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2 Stars (1)
1 Star (1)

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About Me

Biography
  • Dr. Praveen Prasad, MD is a neurological spine surgery specialist in Carmichael, CA and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University Of California, School Of Medicine in 1978. He specializes in Neurological Spine Surgery, Neurosurgery, and more.
Biography
Specialties*
Neurological Spine Surgery
Neurosurgery
Neurological Trauma Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Medical Education

Medical Education
  • University Of California, School Of Medicine
    1978
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Internal Medicine and Neurosurgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • UC Davis School Med/Med Center|UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA DAVIS MEDICAL CENTER
    1979
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of California, Davis School of Medicine
    1981
Residency Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Praveen Prasad, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Prasad's profile.

Dr. Praveen Prasad, MD is affiliated with Mercy San Juan Medical Center, Mercy General Hospital and Mercy Hospital of Folsom.

Yes, Dr. Praveen Prasad, MD holds board certification in Internal Medicine and Neurosurgery.

Dr. Prasad has over 46 years of healthcare experience.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Mercy San Juan Medical Center

    6501 Coyle Ave, Carmichael, CA

  • Mercy General Hospital

    4001 J St, Sacramento, CA

  • Mercy Hospital of Folsom

    1650 Creekside Dr, Folsom, CA

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