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Dr. Vamsidhar Chavakula, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 38
Dr. Vamsidhar Chavakula, MD
4.7 (3 Ratings)
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Dr. Vamsidhar Chavakula, MD is a Neurosurgeon in San Diego, CA.
Dr. Vamsidhar Chavakula, MD
4.7 (3 Ratings)
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Dr. Vamsidhar Chavakula, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 38
San Diego, CA
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Dr. Vamsidhar Chavakula, MD is a Neurosurgeon in San Diego, CA.

About

Dr. Chavakula graduated from Brigham and Women's Hospital. Dr. Vamsidhar Chavakula, MD is a Neurosurgeon in San Diego, CA. Dr. Chavakula currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Sharp Memorial Hospital and Sharp Grossmont Hospital. Dr. Chavakula has experience treating conditions like Whiplash among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Chavakula received an average rating of 4.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 3 times. Dr. Chavakula's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Chavakula is board certified in Neurosurgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Explains Conditions Well

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Trustworthy

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Low Wait Times

Patients are usually seen in 10 minutes or less.

Easy Scheduling

Patients said scheduling was easy.

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Whiplash
Subdural Hemorrhage
Spinal Stenosis
Whiplash
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Subdural Hemorrhage
Spinal Stenosis
Back Pain
Brain Cancer
Broken Neck
Cerebral Edema
Cerebrovascular Disease
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Cervical Stenosis
Chiari Malformation Type 1
Chiari's Deformity
Cranial Trauma
Degenerative Disc Disease
Herniated Disc
Hypothalamus Cancer
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Myelopathy
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Radiculopathy
Scoliosis
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Deformities
Spondylolisthesis
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Traumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Brain Surgery
Destruction of Brain Tumor
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Spinal Discectomy
Spinal Fusion
Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Benign Neoplasm of Brain
Bone Cancer
Brain Abscess
Brain Aneurysm
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Cerebral Embolism
Cerebral Palsy
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cervical Spinal Cord Injury
Chiari Malformation Type 2
Complete Spinal Cord Injury
Compressed Spinal Cord
Cranial Nerve Cancer
Craniopharyngioma
Epilepsy
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Hydrocephalus
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Lumbar Spinal Cord Injury
Meningiomas
Myelomalacia
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Obstructive Hydrocephalus
Osteosarcoma
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pineal Region Tumors
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Pituitary Tumor
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Spina Bifida
Spinal Cord Tumor
Stroke
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Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Tethered Cord Syndrome
Thoracic Radiculopathy
Thoracic Spina Bifida
Thoracic Spinal Cord Injury
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Thoracic Stenosis
Traumatic Cerebral Edema
Vertebral Column Tumors
Brain Tumor Biopsy
Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Shunt - Insertion, Repair or Removal
Craniectomy, Craniotomy, Surgery of Skull Base, Neuroendoscopy
Deep Brain Stimulation
Disc Replacement
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Epilepsy Surgery
Facet Blocks
Laminoplasty
Nerve Ablation
Nerve Destruction by Neurolytic Agent
Neurostimulation
Neurostimulator Implantation
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Pituitary Gland Tumor Excision
Posterior Interbody Lumbar Fusion (ALIF)
Spinal Cord Stimulation
Spinal Cord Stimulator Implant
Spinal Nerve Block
Spine Fracture Treatment
Vertebroplasty

Insurance Accepted

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  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
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    SignatureValue Alliance
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  • Complete HMO
    Complete PPO Plus
  • Priority Select HMO
    Advantage Preferred DirectAccess Plus PPO

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Chavakula
4.7
Based on 3 Reviews
5 Stars (2)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (0)

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Patient Reviews
Apr 29, 2023
Very impressed with the thoroughness and what to expect in a very lengthy and arduous surgery.
Jessica Reyes — Apr 29, 2023
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Specialties*
Neurosurgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Brigham and Women's Hospital
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Neurosurgery
Board Certifications
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Dr. Vamsidhar Chavakula, MD is affiliated with Sharp Memorial Hospital and Sharp Grossmont Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Vamsidhar Chavakula, MD holds board certification in Neurosurgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Sharp Memorial Hospital

    7901 Frost St, San Diego, CA

  • Sharp Grossmont Hospital

    5555 Grossmont Center Dr, La Mesa, CA