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Dr. Rafael Allende, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 63
Dr. Rafael Allende, MD
4.8 (78 Ratings)

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Dr. Rafael Allende, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Melbourne, FL.
Dr. Rafael Allende, MD
4.8 (78 Ratings)
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Dr. Rafael Allende, MD

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

Offers telehealth

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

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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 28 years experience. Dr. Allende currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Palm Bay Hospital, Holmes Regional Medical Center and Viera Hospital. 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 78 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)
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Broken Neck
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Back Pain
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Cerebral Edema
Cervical Stenosis
Compressed Spinal Cord
Cranial Trauma
Degenerative Disc Disease
Herniated Disc
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
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
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
Chiari Malformation Type 1
Chiari's Deformity
Chordoma
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Communicating Hydrocephalus
Dural Tear
Epilepsy
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Hydrocephalus
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Myelitis
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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 Spinal Cord Injury
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Thoracic Stenosis
Torticollis
Traumatic Cerebral Edema
Upper Back Pain
Vertebral Column Tumors
Whiplash
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Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Shunt - Insertion, Repair or Removal
Craniectomy, Craniotomy, Surgery of Skull Base, Neuroendoscopy
Deep Brain Stimulation
Destruction of Brain Tumor
Disc Arthroplasty
Disc Replacement
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Facet Blocks
Herniated Disc Surgery
Kyphoplasty
Laminectomy
Neuroplasty
Neurostimulation
Neurostimulator Implantation
Neurosurgical Procedures
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

Insurance Accepted

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

Locations

  1. 1 Active Chiropractic LLC
    1251 Hickory St, Melbourne, FL 32901
  2. 2 Health First Holmes Regional Medical Center
    1350 Hickory St, Melbourne, FL 32901
  3. 3 Office
    3300 S Fiske Blvd, Rockledge, FL 32955
  4. 4 Osceola Surgical Associates LLC
    305 N Mangoustine Ave Ste 100, Sanford, FL 32771

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Allende
4.8
Based on 78 Reviews
5 Stars (73)
4 Stars (2)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (3)

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Dec 11, 2024
Love Doc Allende, good dude.
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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, Holmes Regional Medical Center and Viera Hospital.

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

  • Viera Hospital

    8745 N Wickham Rd, Melbourne, FL