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Dr. Vikas Rao, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 45
Dr. Vikas Rao, MD
5.0 (20 Ratings)

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Dr. Vikas Rao, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 45
Mission Viejo, CA
Accepting new patients
17 years of experience

Offers telehealth

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

About

Dr. Rao graduated from University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine. Dr. Vikas Rao, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Mission Viejo, CA and has 17 years experience. Dr. Rao currently practices 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 Hydrocephalus among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Rao received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 20 times. Dr. Rao's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Rao is board certified in Neurosurgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Traumatic Brain Injury
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Traumatic Brain Injury
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Hydrocephalus
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Back Pain
Benign Neoplasm of Brain
Brain Cancer
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Cerebral Edema
Cerebrovascular Disease
Chiari Malformation Type 1
Cranial Trauma
Degenerative Disc Disease
Herniated Disc
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Low Back Pain
Meningiomas
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Pituitary Tumor
Radiculopathy
Spinal Stenosis
Stroke
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Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Subdural Hemorrhage
Brain Surgery
Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Shunt - Insertion, Repair or Removal
Epidural Lysis of Adhesions (LOA)
Nerve Destruction by Neurolytic Agent
Spinal Discectomy
Acoustic Neuroma
Aneurysm
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Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Bone Cancer
Brain Abscess
Brain and Nervous System Cancer (incl. Gliomas, Astrocytoma, Schwannoma, Medulloblastoma, Chordoma)
Broken Neck
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
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Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chiari Malformation Type 2
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Communicating Hydrocephalus
Cranial Nerve Cancer
Dural Tear
Epilepsy
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Extradural Hemorrhage
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy
Leukodystrophy
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Myelomalacia
Myelopathy
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Neurofibromatosis Type Two
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Obstructive Hydrocephalus
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Polyneuropathy
Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Scoliosis
Secondary Malignancies
Spina Bifida
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Cord Tumor
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Deformities
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylolisthesis
Syringomyelia
Tarlov Cyst
Tethered Cord Syndrome
Thoracic Spinal Cord Injury
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Thoracic Stenosis
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Traumatic Cerebral Edema
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
Facet Blocks
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
Non-Cosmetic Botox® Injection
Pituitary Gland Tumor Excision
Reconstruction for Craniosynostosis
Repair Intracranial Aneurysm
Skull Base Surgery
Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
Spinal Cord Stimulation
Spinal Fusion
Spine Fracture Treatment
Stellate Ganglion Block
Stereotactic Radiosurgery
Vascular Transcatheter Embolization
Vertebroplasty

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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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Dec 20, 2024
Dr. Rao helped me navigate my hydrocephalus diagnosis and performed a shunt procedure with great care. His understanding and support made a significant difference in my recovery. I highly recommend him!
Justin C. — Dec 20, 2024
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Neurosurgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • 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 Hydrocephalus. 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