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Dr. Richard Lytle, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 53
Dr. Richard Lytle, MD
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Dr. Richard Lytle, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Asheville, NC.
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Dr. Richard Lytle, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 53
Asheville, NC
Accepting new patients
28 years of experience
Dr. Richard Lytle, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Asheville, NC.

About

Dr. Lytle graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham Heersink School of Medicine in 1997 and completed a residency at St Louis University Hospital. Dr. Richard Lytle, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Asheville, NC and has 28 years experience. Dr. Lytle currently practices at Carolina Spine and Neurosurgery Center and are affiliated with Mission Hospital. Dr. Lytle has experience treating conditions like Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak) among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Lytle received an average rating of 3.3/5 from patients and has been reviewed 23 times. Dr. Lytle's office accepts new patients. Dr. Lytle is board certified in Neurosurgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Brain Surgery
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Brain Surgery
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Brain Surgery
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Back Pain
Benign Neoplasm of Brain
Brain Cancer
Broken Neck
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Cerebral Edema
Cerebrovascular Disease
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Cervical Stenosis
Chiari Malformation Type 1
Chiari's Deformity
Cranial Trauma
Degenerative Disc Disease
Herniated Disc
Hydrocephalus
Hypothalamus Cancer
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Meningiomas
Myelopathy
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Pituitary Tumor
Radiculopathy
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spondylolisthesis
Subdural Hemorrhage
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Traumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Upper Back Pain
Deep Brain Stimulation
Destruction of Brain Tumor
Epilepsy Surgery
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Neurostimulator Implantation
Spinal Discectomy
Spinal Fusion
Acoustic Neuroma
Aneurysm
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Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Astrocytoma
Bone Cancer
Brain Abscess
Brain and Nervous System Cancer (incl. Gliomas, Astrocytoma, Schwannoma, Medulloblastoma, Chordoma)
Brain Aneurysm
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Cervical Spinal Cord Injury
Chordoma
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Communicating Hydrocephalus
Complete Spinal Cord Injury
Compressed Spinal Cord
Cranial Nerve Cancer
Craniopharyngioma
Dural Tear
Epilepsy
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Extradural Hemorrhage
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Medulloblastoma
Myelomalacia
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Neurogenic Bowel
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Obstructive Hydrocephalus
Osteosarcoma
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pineal Region Tumors
Polyneuropathy
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Schwannoma
Scoliosis
Secondary Malignancies
Spinal Cord Tumor
Spine Deformities
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Stroke
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Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Tethered Cord Syndrome
Thoracic Radiculopathy
Thoracic Spinal Cord Injury
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Thoracic Stenosis
Thoracolumbar Radiculopathy
Torticollis
Traumatic Cerebral Edema
Vertebral Column Tumors
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Brain Tumor Biopsy
Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Shunt - Insertion, Repair or Removal
Craniectomy
Craniectomy, Craniotomy, Surgery of Skull Base, Neuroendoscopy
Craniotomy
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Epidural Block
Facet Blocks
Herniated Disc Surgery
Laminoplasty
Nerve Ablation
Nerve Destruction by Neurolytic Agent
Neuroplasty
Neuroplasty of Extremity
Neurostimulation
Peripheral Nerve Block
Pituitary Gland Tumor Excision
Reconstruction for Craniosynostosis
Skull Base Surgery
Somatic Nerve Block
Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
Spinal Cord Stimulation
Spinal Nerve Block
Spine Fracture Treatment
Stereotaxis
Trigeminal Nerve Block
Vascular Transcatheter Embolization
Vertebroplasty

Insurance Accepted

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  • Veteran Health Services
  • United Healthcare
  • Tricare
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    Curative PPO
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  • Coventry Health Care
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  • Aetna
  • Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • AARP
  • GEHA
  • Cigna
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Golden Rule

Locations

  1. 1 Carolina Spine and Neurosurgery Center
    7 Vanderbilt Park Dr, Asheville, NC 28803
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Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Lytle
3.3
Based on 23 Reviews
5 Stars (12)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (8)

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Patient Reviews
Sep 20, 2021
I had bilateral subdural hematomas (bleeding on both sides of the brain)that shifted my brain as a result of a fall and hitting the back of my head. Dr. Lytle scheduled emergency burr hole surgery to alleviate the pressure. He saved my life.
Alan Bush — Sep 20, 2021
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Specialties*
Neurosurgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Alabama at Birmingham Heersink School of Medicine
    1997
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Neurosurgery
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • St Louis University Hospital
Residency Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Dr. Lytle frequently treats the following conditions: Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak). See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Richard Lytle, MD is affiliated with Mission Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Richard Lytle, MD holds board certification in Neurosurgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Mission Hospital

    509 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC