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Dr. Rafael Allende, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 63
Dr. Rafael Allende, MD
4.8 (79 Ratings)

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Dr. Rafael Allende, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Melbourne, FL.
Dr. Rafael Allende, MD
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Dr. Rafael Allende, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 63
Melbourne, FL
Accepting new patients
29 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Rafael Allende, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Melbourne, FL.

About

Dr. Allende graduated from HARVARD Medical School in 1996 and completed a residency at University of Rochester Medical Center. Dr. Rafael Allende, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Melbourne, FL and has 29 years experience. Dr. Allende currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Palm Bay Hospital and Holmes Regional Medical Center. Dr. Allende has experience treating conditions like Broken Neck among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Allende received an average rating of 4.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 79 times. Dr. Allende's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Allende also speaks Spanish. Dr. Allende is board certified in Neurosurgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Broken Neck
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Broken Neck
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Broken Neck
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Back Pain
Cerebral Edema
Cervical Stenosis
Chiari Malformation Type 1
Chiari's Deformity
Compressed Spinal Cord
Cranial Trauma
Degenerative Disc Disease
Herniated Disc
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Low Back Pain
Meningiomas
Myelopathy
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Radiculopathy
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spondylolisthesis
Traumatic Brain Injury
Brain Surgery
Disc Replacement
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Spinal Discectomy
Spinal Fusion
Acoustic Neuroma
Aneurysm
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Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Benign Neoplasm of Brain
Bone Cancer
Brain Abscess
Brain and Nervous System Cancer (incl. Gliomas, Astrocytoma, Schwannoma, Medulloblastoma, Chordoma)
Brain Aneurysm
Brain Cancer
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Cerebral Embolism
Cerebral Vascular Disease
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cerebrovascular Disease
Cervical Spina Bifida
Cervical Spinal Cord Injury
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chordoma
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Communicating Hydrocephalus
Complete Spinal Cord Injury
Dural Tear
Epilepsy
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Hydrocephalus
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Lumbar Spinal Cord Injury
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Myelitis
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Myelomalacia
Neurological Diseases
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Obstructive Hydrocephalus
Osteosarcoma
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pituitary Tumor
Polyneuropathy
Post-Traumatic Coma
Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Scoliosis
Secondary Malignancies
Spina Bifida
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Cord Tumor
Spine Deformities
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylosis
Stroke
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Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Subdural Hemorrhage
Syringomyelia
Tethered Cord Syndrome
Thoracic Radiculopathy
Thoracic Spinal Cord Injury
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Thoracic Stenosis
Torticollis
Transverse Myelitis
Traumatic Cerebral Edema
Upper Back Pain
Vertebral Column Tumors
Whiplash
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Brain Tumor Biopsy
Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Shunt - Insertion, Repair or Removal
Craniectomy, Craniotomy, Surgery of Skull Base, Neuroendoscopy
Deep Brain Stimulation
Destruction of Brain Tumor
Disc Arthroplasty
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Facet Blocks
Herniated Disc Surgery
Kyphoplasty
Laminectomy
Neuroplasty
Neuroplasty of Extremity
Neurostimulation
Neurostimulator Implantation
Neurosurgical Procedures
Posterior Interbody Lumbar Fusion (ALIF)
Posterior Lumbar Fusion With Robotic Assistance
Reconstruction for Craniosynostosis
Skull Base Surgery
Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
Spinal Cord Stimulation
Spinal Reconstructive Surgery for Deformities
Spine Fracture Treatment
Stereotactic Radiosurgery
Stereotaxis
Vertebroplasty

Insurance Accepted

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  • Preferred Health Professionals
  • Cigna
  • WellCare
  • First Choice Health
  • Meritain Health
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Medicare
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Beech Street (Multiplan)
  • Federal Employee Program (FEP)
  • GEHA
  • Aetna
  • Florida Health Care Plans
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • PEHP
  • MVP Health Care
  • Assurant Health
  • Medico
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  • Medicaid
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Sunshine Health
  • Amerigroup (Wellpoint)
  • AARP
  • Coventry Health Care
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Emblem Health
  • United Healthcare
  • Wise Provider Networks
  • PacifiCare Health Systems
  • Selecthealth
  • Prudential
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
  • Health Net
    Tricare
  • Maxicare Healthcare Corporation
  • One Health
  • Humana

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Allende
4.8
Based on 79 Reviews
5 Stars (74)
4 Stars (2)
3 Stars (0)
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1 Star (3)

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Mar 09, 2025
He is just a great Dr He really cares about his patience . Thank you !! I appreciate everything you did for me .
Margaret Ramirez — Mar 09, 2025
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Neurosurgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • HARVARD Medical School
    1996
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Neurosurgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • University of Rochester
    1997
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of Rochester Medical Center
    2001
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Augusta University Medical College of Georgia
    2013
Fellowship Hospital
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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

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

Dr. Rafael Allende, MD is affiliated with Palm Bay Hospital and Holmes Regional Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Rafael Allende, MD holds board certification in Neurosurgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Palm Bay Hospital

    1425 Malabar Rd NE, Palm Bay, FL

  • Holmes Regional Medical Center

    1350 Hickory St, Melbourne, FL