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Dr. Vikas Rao, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 44
Dr. Vikas Rao, MD
5.0 (4 Ratings)

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Dr. Vikas Rao, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 44
Mission Viejo, CA
Accepting new patients
16 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Vikas Rao, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Mission Viejo, CA.

About

Dr. Vikas Rao, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Mission Viejo, CA and has 16 years experience. They graduated from University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine. They currently practice at O.C. Neurosurgical Associates and are affiliated with MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center and Providence Mission Hospital Mission Viejo. Dr. Rao has experience treating conditions like Traumatic Brain Injury, Brain Aneurysm and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Rao received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 4 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Rao is board certified in Neurosurgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Intervertebral Disc Disease
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Low Back Pain
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Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Pituitary Tumor
Radiculopathy
Spinal Stenosis
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Spina Bifida
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Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Deformities
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Syringomyelia
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Tethered Cord Syndrome
Thoracic Spinal Cord Injury
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Thoracic Stenosis
Traumatic Cerebral Edema
Traumatic Hydrocephalus
Upper Back Pain
Carotid Artery Stent Placement
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Craniectomy, Craniotomy, Surgery of Skull Base, Neuroendoscopy
Disc Replacement
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Herniated Disc Surgery
Intracranial Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM) Repair
Intracranial Vessel Angioplasty and Stenting
Intracranial Vessels Stenting
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Neuroplasty
Neurostimulation
Neurostimulator Implantation
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Pituitary Gland Tumor Resection
Reconstruction for Craniosynostosis
Repair Intracranial Aneurysm
Skull Base Surgery
Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
Spinal Cord Stimulation
Spinal Fusion
Spinal Reconstructive Surgery for Deformities
Spine Fracture Treatment
Stereotactic Radiosurgery
Vascular Transcatheter Embolization

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Locations

  1. 1 O.C. Neurosurgical Associates
    26732 Crown Valley Pkwy Ste 541, Mission Viejo, CA 92691
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Aug 31, 2023
I had a subdural hematoma which is a pool of blood from a ruptured vein on the surface of my brain. Although it didn’t need surgery, it reabsorbed and got better on its own, I could tell Dr Roa really knew what he was doing. His staff was high level and impressive too. If I ever have another problem I would not hesitate to involve him.
Jim Jachetta — Aug 31, 2023
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Education

Education

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  • University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine
    2008
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  • Neurosurgery
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Vikas Rao, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Rao's profile.

Dr. Rao frequently treats the following conditions: Traumatic Brain Injury, Brain Aneurysm and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Vikas Rao, MD is affiliated with MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center and Providence Mission Hospital Mission Viejo.

Yes, Dr. Vikas Rao, MD holds board certification in Neurosurgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center

    24451 Health Center Dr, Laguna Hills, CA

  • Providence Mission Hospital Mission Viejo

    27700 Medical Center Rd, Mission Viejo, CA