- Dr. Frank M Fichtel, MD
Dr. Frank M Fichtel, MD
Overview
Dr. Frank M Fichtel, MD works in San Antonio, Texas is a specialist in Neurosurgery and graduated University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center At Dallas in 1993. Dr. Fichtel is affiliated with Methodist Hospital, Metropolitan Methodist Hospital, Northeast Methodist Hospital and practicing for 30 years
Specialties
- Neurosurgery
Conditions
• Acute Urinary Retention• Adrenal Gland Diseases
• Brain and Nervous System Cancer (incl. Gliomas, Astrocytoma, Schwannoma, Medulloblastoma, Chordoma)
• Cervical Spine Myelopathy
• Elbow Or Upper Arm Arthritis
• Eosinophilia Myalgia Syndrome
• Food Additive Allergy - Annatto
• Functional Hemispherectomy
• Functional Movement Screening
• Helminthosporium Fungus Allergy
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• Implanon® Placement
• Joint Fluid Test
• Joint Fusion
• Joint X-Ray
• Lattice Corneal Dystrophy, Type 1
• Muscular Dystrophy, Congenital, Type 1C
• Mycobacterial Infections
• Neurological Injuries
• Pediatric Dermatologic Disorders
• Pediatric Thoracic Disorders
• Pediatric Voiding
• Pelvic Support Problems
• Pneumatic Dilations (PD)
• Pneumoconiosis
• Rheumatic Diseases
• Sinus Node Disease
• Surgical Mesh Removal
• Syndactyly
• The treatment of complicated hypertension
• Tissue Plasminogen Activator (tPA)
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Procedures
• 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 Spinal Cord Repair
• Epidural Block, Facet Blocks
• Herniated Disc Surgery
• Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
• Neurostimulation
• Neurostimulation, Spinal
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• Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
• Spinal Fusion
• Spinal Nerve Block
• Spinal Reconstructive Surgery for Deformities
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Board Certifications
- Board Certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery
Years Since Graduation
- 30
State License
- Texas
Spoken Languages
- Spanish
Education & Training
Medical School
Dallas, TX, United States
Graduated: 1993
Residency Hospital
Dallas, TX, USA
Year completed: 1999
Awards
Dr. Fichtel Reviews
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They kept things moving and on time during my visit.
I received a correct diagnosis and up-to-date treatment.
I was given specific advice on lifestyle changes I can make to improve my health.
The provider really listened, gave me the time I needed, and put me at ease.
We discussed treatment options and choices I have.
The provider addressed traditional and alternative medicine treatment options in an open-minded way.
Office Locations
Accepting New Patients
- Yes
Map & Directions
Insurances Accepted (check insurance plans)
- Aetna
- Aetna HMO
- Blue Card PPO
- Blue Choice
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
- Choice Care PPO
- Choice Plus POS
- Choice Plus POS II
- Cigna
- Cigna PPO
- Commercial Insurance Company
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)
- First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
- GEHA
- Government Employees Health Association (GEHA)
- Great West Healthcare-Cigna PPO
- HealthSmart
- Humana
- Mail Handlers Benefit Plan (MHBP)
- Medicare
- Medicare MCR
- MultiPlan
- MultiPlan PPO
- National Elevator
- Navigate HMO
- Navigate POS
- Open Access Plus
- Options PPO
- PHCS Network PPO
- Preferred PPO
- Principal Life
- United Healthcare
- UnitedHealthCare
- Universal American
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Affiliated Hospitals
Methodist Hospital
Methodist Hospital is a hospital located in San Antonio, TX. This hospital reports jointly with Northeast Methodist Hospital. Therefore the ratings and awards apply to multiple hospitals and this specific hospital may not provide all rated services. Procedures/Diagnosis costs are at the state averag...
Metropolitan Methodist Hospital
Metropolitan Methodist Hospital is a hospital located in San Antonio, TX. This hospital reports jointly with Northeast Methodist Hospital. Therefore the ratings and awards apply to multiple hospitals and this specific hospital may not provide all rated services. Procedures/Diagnosis costs are at the...
Northeast Methodist Hospital
Northeast Methodist Hospital is a hospital located in San Antonio, TX. This hospital reports jointly with Metropolitan Methodist Hospital. Therefore the ratings and awards apply to multiple hospitals and this specific hospital may not provide all rated services. Procedures/Diagnosis costs are at the...
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