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Dr. Rakesh Kumar, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 67
Dr. Rakesh Kumar, MD
4.5 (17 Ratings)

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Dr. Rakesh Kumar, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Tampa, FL.
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Dr. Rakesh Kumar, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 67
Tampa, FL
Accepting new patients
44 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Rakesh Kumar, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Tampa, FL.

About

Dr. Kumar graduated from UNIVERSITY OF DELHI / UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES AND GURU TEG BAHADUR HOSPITAL. Dr. Rakesh Kumar, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Tampa, FL and has 44 years experience. Dr. Kumar currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with St. Joseph's Hospital, AdventHealth Carrollwood, AdventHealth Tampa and Tampa General Hospital. Dr. Kumar has experience treating conditions like Myelopathy, Cervical Spine Myelopathy and Scoliosis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Kumar received an average rating of 4.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 17 times. Dr. Kumar's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Kumar also speaks Hindi. Dr. Kumar is board certified in Neurosurgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Myelopathy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Scoliosis
Myelopathy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Scoliosis
Myelopathy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Scoliosis
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Spine Deformities
Back Pain
Cervical Stenosis
Degenerative Disc Disease
Herniated Disc
Hydrocephalus
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Radiculopathy
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spondylolisthesis
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Brain Surgery
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Spinal Fusion
Aneurysm
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Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Benign Neoplasm of Brain
Brain Abscess
Brain and Nervous System Cancer (incl. Gliomas, Astrocytoma, Schwannoma, Medulloblastoma, Chordoma)
Brain Aneurysm
Broken Neck
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Cerebral Edema
Cerebrovascular Disease
Cervical Spina Bifida
Cervical Spinal Cord Injury
Chiari Malformation Type 1
Chiari's Deformity
Communicating Hydrocephalus
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Compressed Spinal Cord
Cranial Trauma
Dural Tear
Epilepsy
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Hypothalamus Cancer
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Meningiomas
Myelomalacia
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Obstructive Hydrocephalus
Osteosarcoma
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Pituitary Tumor
Polyneuropathy
Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Secondary Malignancies
Spina Bifida
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Cord Tumor
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Stroke
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Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Subdural Hemorrhage
Tarlov Cyst
Tethered Cord Syndrome
Thoracic Radiculopathy
Thoracic Spinal Cord Injury
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Thoracic Stenosis
Thoracolumbar Radiculopathy
Traumatic Brain Injury
Upper Back Pain
Vertebral Column Tumors
Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Shunt - Insertion, Repair or Removal
Craniectomy, Craniotomy, Surgery of Skull Base, Neuroendoscopy
Destruction of Brain Tumor
Disc Replacement
Facet Blocks
Herniated Disc Surgery
Neuroplasty
Neurostimulation
Neurostimulator Implantation
Pituitary Gland Tumor Resection
Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
Spinal Cord Stimulation
Spinal Nerve Block
Spine Fracture Treatment
Vascular Transcatheter Embolization

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Locations

  1. 1 Kirtikumar J. Pandya M.D. PA
    5106 N Armenia Ave Ste 3, Tampa, FL 33603
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4.5
Based on 17 Reviews
5 Stars (14)
4 Stars (1)
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1 Star (2)

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Jan 15, 2022
I was introduced to him while a patient in the hospital and surgery was recommended.
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Languages Spoken
Hindi
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Specialties*
Neurosurgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • UNIVERSITY OF DELHI / UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES AND GURU TEG BAHADUR HOSPITAL
    1980
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Neurosurgery
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Frequently Asked Questions

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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. Rakesh Kumar, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Kumar's profile.

Dr. Kumar frequently treats the following conditions: Myelopathy, Cervical Spine Myelopathy and Scoliosis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Rakesh Kumar, MD is affiliated with St. Joseph's Hospital, AdventHealth Carrollwood, AdventHealth Tampa and Tampa General Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Rakesh Kumar, MD holds board certification in Neurosurgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • St. Joseph's Hospital

    3001 W Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Tampa, FL

  • AdventHealth Carrollwood

    7171 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL

  • AdventHealth Tampa

    3100 E Fletcher Ave, Tampa, FL

  • Tampa General Hospital

    1 Tampa General Cir, Tampa, FL