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Dr. John Vender, MD

Neurosurgery*
4.4 (21)
Map Pin Small Augusta, GA
Accepting new patients

Overview of Dr. John Vender, MD

Dr. John Vender, MD is a Neurosurgery Specialist in Augusta, GA. Dr. Vender, completed a residency at Hahnemann University Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Vender an average 4.4 star rating.

Dr. Vender works at AU Medical Center in Augusta, GA. They frequently treat conditions like Pituitary Gland Cancer, Benign Neoplasm of Brain and Hypothalamus Cancer along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield 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. Vender's Office Locations

  1. 1
    AU Medical Center
    1120 15th St # 8412, Augusta, GA 30912 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (706) 721-8623
  2. 2
    Medical College of Georgia
    1120 15th St, Augusta, GA 30912 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (706) 721-2426

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Admitting Hospitals

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  • Augusta University Medical Center

Experience & Treatment Frequency

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Pituitary Gland Cancer
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Hypothalamus Cancer
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Benign Neoplasm of Brain
Hypothalamus Cancer

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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.
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Benign Neoplasm of Brain
Hypothalamus Cancer
Brain Cancer
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Meningiomas
Pituitary Tumor
Back Pain
Hydrocephalus
Low Back Pain
Cervical Stenosis
Cranial Nerve Cancer
Degenerative Disc Disease
Herniated Disc
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Myelopathy
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Radiculopathy
Spinal Stenosis
Spondylolisthesis
Traumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Upper Back Pain
Brain Surgery
Stereotactic Radiosurgery
Stereotactic Radiosurgery, Spinal or Cranial
Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Birth Defects
Bone Cancer
Brain Aneurysm
Brain Tumor
Broken Neck
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Cerebral Edema
Cerebral Palsy
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cerebrovascular Disease
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chiari Malformation Type 1
Chiari Malformation Type 2
Chiari's Deformity
Chordoma
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Communicating Hydrocephalus
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Compressed Spinal Cord
Cranial Trauma
Craniopharyngioma
Dural Tear
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Myelomalacia
Neck Pain
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Neurofibromatosis Type Two
Obstructive Hydrocephalus
Osteosarcoma
Scoliosis
Spina Bifida
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Deformities
Stroke
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Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Subdural Hemorrhage
Syringomyelia
Tethered Cord Syndrome
Thoracic Radiculopathy
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Vertebral Column Tumors
Brain Tumor Biopsy
Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Shunt - Insertion, Repair or Removal
Craniectomy
Craniectomy, Craniotomy, Surgery of Skull Base, Neuroendoscopy
Craniotomy
Destruction of Brain Tumor
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Herniated Disc Surgery
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Laminoplasty
Neurostimulation
Neurostimulator Implantation
Peripheral Nerve Block
Pituitary Gland Tumor Resection
Somatic Nerve Block
Spinal Cord Stimulation
Spinal Cord Stimulator Implant
Spinal Fusion
Trigeminal Nerve Block
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    About Dr. John Vender, MD

    Specialties*
    • Neurosurgery

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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1174634174
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • Hahnemann University Hospital
    Residency
    Board Certifications
    • Neurosurgery
    Board Certifications
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    Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

    Dr. Vender has seen patients for Pituitary Gland Cancer, Benign Neoplasm of Brain and Hypothalamus Cancer, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Vender on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    21 patients have reviewed Dr. Vender. The overall rating for this provider is 4.4. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Vender.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Vender, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Vender appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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