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Dr. Rafael Allende, MD

Neurosurgery*
4.8 (77)
Map Pin Small Melbourne, FL
Accepting new patients
28 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Rafael Allende, MD

Dr. Rafael Allende, MD is a Neurosurgery Specialist in Melbourne, FL. They specialize in Neurosurgery, has 28 years of experience. They graduated from HARVARD Medical School and is affiliated with Viera Hospital and Holmes Regional Medical Center. Dr. Allende, completed a residency at University of Rochester Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Allende an average 4.8 star rating.

Dr. Allende works at Practice in Melbourne, FL with other offices in Rockledge, FL and Sanford, FL. 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. Allende's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Active Chiropractic LLC
    1251 HICKORY ST, Melbourne, FL 32901 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (321) 434-3420
  2. 2
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    3300 S Fiske Blvd, Rockledge, FL 32955 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (321) 434-3420
  3. 3
    Osceola Surgical Associates LLC
    305 N Mangoustine Ave Ste 100, Sanford, FL 32771 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (407) 833-7505
  4. 4
    Health First Holmes Regional Medical Center
    1350 Hickory St, Melbourne, FL 32901 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (321) 434-7000

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  • Viera Hospital
  • Holmes Regional Medical Center

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    About Dr. Rafael Allende, MD

    Specialties*
    • Neurosurgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 28 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Spanish
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    NPI Number
    • 1851347678
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Augusta University Medical College of Georgia
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • University of Rochester Medical Center
    Residency
    Internship
    • University of Rochester
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • HARVARD Medical School
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • San Diego State University
    Undergraduate School

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    77 patients have reviewed Dr. Allende. The overall rating for this provider is 4.8. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Allende.

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