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Dr. Cheng Tao, MD

Neurosurgery*
3.0 (26)
Map Pin Small Huntsville, AL
Accepting new patients
25 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Cheng Tao, MD

Dr. Cheng Tao, MD is a Neurosurgery Specialist in Huntsville, AL. They specialize in Neurosurgery, has 25 years of experience, and is board certified in Neurosurgery. They graduated from University of Tn Health Sci Center and is affiliated with Huntsville Hospital, Cullman Regional Medical Center, Decatur Morgan Hospital, Helen Keller Hospital and Marshall Medical Center South. Patients rated Dr. Tao an average 3.0 star rating.

Dr. Tao works at Practice in Huntsville, AL with other offices in Decatur, AL and Fayetteville, TN. They frequently treat conditions like Low Back Pain, Upper Back Pain and Back Pain along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Tao's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Huntsville Hospital Spine and Neuro Center
    201 Governors Dr SW Fl 1, Huntsville, AL 35801 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (256) 533-1600
    Monday
    07:00 - 15:30
    Tuesday
    07:00 - 15:30
    Wednesday
    07:00 - 15:30
    Thursday
    07:00 - 15:30
    Friday
    07:00 - 15:30
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  2. 2
    Custom Family Care P.c.
    1215 7th St SE Ste G300, Decatur, AL 35601 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (256) 533-1600
  3. 3
    Mt Sinai Home Health Care Inc
    207 Elk Ave S, Fayetteville, TN 37334 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (256) 533-1600

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Huntsville Hospital
  • Cullman Regional Medical Center
  • Decatur Morgan Hospital
  • Helen Keller Hospital
  • Marshall Medical Center South

Experience & Treatment Frequency

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Many providers have expertise treating multiple conditions or procedures. FindCare uses a variety of data sources to determine which conditions or procedures a provider treats and their level of experience.
Low Back Pain
Upper Back Pain
Back Pain
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Broken Neck
Cerebrovascular Disease
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Cervical Stenosis
Degenerative Disc Disease
Herniated Disc
Myelopathy
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Radiculopathy
Scoliosis
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spondylolisthesis
Subdural Hemorrhage
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Traumatic Brain Injury
Brain Surgery
Destruction of Brain Tumor
Herniated Disc Surgery
Neurostimulation
Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
Spinal Cord Stimulation
Spinal Cord Stimulator Implant
Spinal Fusion
Acoustic Neuroma
Aneurysm
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Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Benign Neoplasm of Brain
Bone Cancer
Bone Disorders
Brain Abscess
Brain and Nervous System Cancer (incl. Gliomas, Astrocytoma, Schwannoma, Medulloblastoma, Chordoma)
Brain Aneurysm
Brain Cancer
Brain Disorders
Cancer
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Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Cerebral Edema
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cervical Spinal Cord Injury
Chiari Malformation Type 1
Chiari's Deformity
Communicating Hydrocephalus
Compressed Spinal Cord
Cranial Trauma
Epilepsy
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Fracture
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Hydrocephalus
Hypothalamus Cancer
Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Meningiomas
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Obstructive Hydrocephalus
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Pituitary Tumor
Polyneuropathy
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Secondary Malignancies
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Cord Tumor
Spine Disorders
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Stroke
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Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Thoracic Stenosis
Thrombosis
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Vascular Disease
Vertebral Column Tumors
Whiplash
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Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Shunt - Insertion, Repair or Removal
Craniectomy, Craniotomy, Surgery of Skull Base, Neuroendoscopy
Disc Replacement
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Neuroplasty
Neurostimulator Implantation
Spinal Reconstructive Surgery for Deformities
Spine Fracture Treatment
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    3.0
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    Based on 26 ratings
    Patient Ratings (26)
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    About Dr. Cheng Tao, MD

    Specialties*
    • Neurosurgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 25 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Chinese
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    NPI Number
    • 1467453886
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • University of Tn Health Sci Center
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Neurosurgery
    Board Certifications
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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. Cheng Tao, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Tao is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Tao has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Tao has seen patients for Low Back Pain, Upper Back Pain and Back Pain, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Tao on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    26 patients have reviewed Dr. Tao. The overall rating for this provider is 3.0. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Tao.

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