- Dr. Vrijesh S Tantuwaya, MD
Dr. Vrijesh S Tantuwaya, MD
Overview
Dr. Vrijesh S Tantuwaya, MD works in Poway, California is a specialist in Neurosurgery and graduated Barnes Jewish Hospital in 1997. Dr. Tantuwaya is affiliated with Palomar Medical Center, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, Scripps Mercy Hospital, Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista, Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center, Sharp Coronado Hospital and Healthcare Center, Sharp Grossmont Hospital, Sharp Memorial Hospital and practicing for 27 years
Specialties
- Neurosurgery
Conditions
• Acute Urinary Retention• Adrenal Gland Diseases
• Blepharophimosis - Ptosis - Epicanthus Inversus Syndrome
• Brain and Nervous System Cancer (incl. Gliomas, Astrocytoma, Schwannoma, Medulloblastoma, Chordoma)
• Coronary Angiogram
• Diagnostic Evaluation
• Elbow Or Upper Arm Arthritis
• Endometrial Ablation
• Food Additive Allergy - Annatto
• Functional Hemispherectomy
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• Functional Movement Screening
• Gastrectomy With Robotic Assistance
• Helminthosporium Fungus Allergy
• Hypothermia
• IV Sedation
• Joint Fluid Test
• Joint X-Ray
• Lattice Corneal Dystrophy, Type 1
• Lumbar Epidural Nerve Block
• Multiple Injuries
• Muscular Dystrophy, Congenital, Type 1C
• Mycobacterial Infections
• Myocarditis
• Neurological Injuries
• Pediatric Chronic Infection
• Pediatric Dermatologic Disorders
• Pediatric Thoracic Disorders
• Pediatric Voiding
• Pelvic Support Problems
• Pneumatic Dilations (PD)
• Prostate Cancer - Hereditary - 9
• Rheumatic Diseases
• Sinus Node Disease
• Skin Aging
• Syndactyly
• The treatment of complicated hypertension
• Tissue Plasminogen Activator (tPA)
• Woodworker's Lung
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Procedures
• Anterior Horn Disease• Ataxia
• Back Pain
• Brain and Nervous System Cancer (incl. Gliomas, Astrocytoma, Schwannoma, Medulloblastoma, Chordoma)
• Brain Aneurysm
• Brain Cancer
• Brain Surgery
• Brain Tumor
• Cerebral Hemorrhage
• Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Shunt - Insertion, Repair or Removal
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• Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
• Cervical Herniated Disc Surgery
• Cervical Spine Fracture
• Chronic Neck Pain
• Craniectomy, Craniotomy, Surgery of Skull Base, Neuroendoscopy
• Craniotomy
• Degenerative Disc Disease
• Dural Repair or Other Spinal Spinal Cord Repair
• Epidural Block, Facet Blocks
• Gait Abnormality
• Herniated Disc Surgery
• Hydrocephalus
• Intervertebral Disc Herniation
• Intracranial Vessel Angioplasty
• Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
• Laminectomy
• Low Back Pain
• Lumbar Herniated Disc
• Lumbar Spine Fracture
• Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
• Myelopathy
• Neck Pain
• Nerve Block, Sympathetic
• Nerve Destruction by Neurolytic Agent
• Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
• Neurosurgical Procedures
• Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
• Osteoarthritis of Spine
• Pathological Spine Fracture
• Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
• Radiculopathy (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
• Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
• Scoliosis
• Secondary Malignancies
• Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
• Spinal Cord Injury
• Spinal Cord Tumor
• Spinal Fusion
• Spinal Nerve Block
• Spinal Reconstructive Surgery for Deformities
• Spinal Stenosis
• Spine Deformities
• Spine Fracture Treatment
• Spine Fractures, Traumatic
• Spine Surgery
• Spondylitis
• Spondylolisthesis
• Stenting, Intracranial Vessels
• Thoracic Spine Fracture
• Torticollis
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Years Since Graduation
- 27
State License
- California
Spoken Languages
- Hindi
Education & Training
Internship Hospital
Saint Louis, MO, USA
Year completed: 1997
Fellowship Hospital
Charleston, SC, USA
Year completed: 2002
Undergraduate School
Evanston, IL, USA
Evanston, IL, USA
Medical School
ST LOUIS, MO, United States
Graduated: 1996
Awards
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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
Primary location
Accepting New Patients
- Yes
Map & Directions
Vrijesh S Tantuwaya MD, 12630 Monte Vista Road Suite 105, Poway, California (CA), 92064
Insurances Accepted (check insurance plans)
- Medicare
- Medicare MCR
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Affiliated Hospitals
Palomar Medical Center
Palomar Medical Center is a District Authority owned hospital located in Escondido, CA. Procedures/Diagnosis costs are at the state average in 14 of 14 procedures. Length of Stay is shorter than the state average in 2 of 14 procedures.
Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla
Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla is a hospital located in La Jolla, CA. Procedures/Diagnosis costs are at the state average in 14 of 14 procedures. Length of Stay is at the state average in 12 of 14 procedures.
Scripps Mercy Hospital
Scripps Mercy Hospital is a hospital located in San Diego, CA. This hospital reports jointly with Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista. 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 stat...
Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista
Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista is a hospital located in Chula Vista, CA. This hospital reports jointly with Scripps Mercy 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 st...
Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center
Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center is a hospital located in Chula Vista, CA. Procedures/Diagnosis costs are at the state average in 13 of 13 procedures. Length of Stay is at the state average in 9 of 13 procedures.
Sharp Coronado Hospital and Healthcare Center
Sharp Coronado Hospital and Healthcare Center is a hospital located in Coronado, CA. Procedures/Diagnosis costs are at the state average in 3 of 4 procedures. Length of Stay is at the state average in 3 of 4 procedures.
Sharp Grossmont Hospital
Sharp Grossmont Hospital is a hospital located in La Mesa, CA. Procedures/Diagnosis costs are at the state average in 15 of 15 procedures. Length of Stay is at the state average in 12 of 15 procedures.
Sharp Memorial Hospital
Sharp Memorial Hospital is a hospital located in San Diego, CA. Procedures/Diagnosis costs are at the state average in 15 of 15 procedures. Length of Stay is at the state average in 14 of 15 procedures.
Latest reviews for Neurosurgery specialists
- Dr. C. is a pleasant, professional caring and fun doctor. Answered all my questions on a keep it simple level and explained everything. He took his time. I will refer them when needed. What a great group!07 February 2024
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