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Dr. Lokesh Tantuwaya M.D., Neurosurgeon
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Dr. Lokesh Tantuwaya M.D.

Neurosurgeon

3/5(64)
7830 Clairemont Mesa Blvd Suite 203 San Diego CA, 92111
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3/5

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Dr. Lokesh Tantuwaya practices Neurological Surgery in San Diego, CA. As a Neurological Surgeon, Dr. Tantuwaya prevents, diagnoses, evaluates, and treats disorders of the autonomic, peripheral, and central nervous systems. Neurological Surgeons are trained to treat such disorders as spinal canal stenosis, herniated discs, tumors, fractures, and spinal deformities, among many others.

Education and Training

Northwestern Uniiversity 1992

Northwestern University The Feinberg School of Medicine 1992

Provider Details

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Treatments

  • Pinched Nerve
  • Herniated Disc
  • Spinal Stenosis
  • Degenerative Disc Disease (ddd)

Fellowships

  • University California   1997

Dr. Lokesh Tantuwaya M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 7830 Clairemont Mesa Blvd Suite 203

7830 Clairemont Mesa Blvd Suite 203 -
San Diego, CA 92111
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Dr. Lokesh Tantuwaya M.D. has a rating of 3 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 64 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Neurosurgeon in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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