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Dr. Rajesh Arakal, MD

Orthopedic Spine Surgery*
4.4 (59)
Map Pin Small Plano, TX
Accepting new patients
25 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Rajesh Arakal, MD

Dr. Rajesh Arakal, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgery Specialist in Plano, TX. They specialize in Orthopedic Spine Surgery, has 25 years of experience, and is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery. They graduated from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and is affiliated with Medical City Plano. Dr. Arakal, completed a residency at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School. Patients rated Dr. Arakal an average 4.4 star rating.

Dr. Arakal works at Texas Back Institute - Plano in Plano, TX with other offices in Frisco, TX and Wichita Falls, TX. They frequently treat conditions like Myelopathy, Spinal Stenosis and Spondylolisthesis 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.

Dr. Arakal's Office Locations

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    Texas Back Institute - Plano
    6020 W Parker Rd Ste 200, Plano, TX 75093 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions
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    Phone Icon (346) 512-4202
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
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    Texas Back Institute - Frisco
    5575 Frisco Square Blvd Ste 400, Frisco, TX 75034 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions
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    Phone Icon (469) 646-8900
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
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    Texas Back Institute - Wichita Falls
    501 MIDWESTERN PKWY E, Wichita Falls, TX 76302 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions
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    Physicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals, have not paid a fee, are credentialed to perform the service you have requested and are accepting new patients in their practice. They do not have a financial interest in another hospital in this area and are not employed by or have an ownership interest in a competitive health care system. Physicians who are employed or engaged by an HCA affiliated physician practice or offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.
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Experience & Treatment Frequency

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Myelopathy
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Treatment frequency



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.
Myelopathy
Spinal Stenosis
Spondylolisthesis
Back Pain
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Cervical Stenosis
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Anterior Disc Decompression and Fusion
Herniated Disc Surgery
Spinal Fusion
Cervical Radiculopathy
Degenerative Disc Disease
Herniated Disc
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Radiculopathy
Sciatica
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Scoliosis
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Osteophyte
Spine Deformities
Spondylitis
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Thoracic Stenosis
Cervical Spinal Fusion
Lumbar Fusion with Robotic Assist
Lumbar Spinal Fusion
Spinal Cord Decompression
Spinal Nerve Block
Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Broken Neck
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Neck Pain
Pathological Spine Fracture
Sacral Fracture
Schmorl's Nodes
Spina Bifida
Tethered Cord Syndrome
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Thoracic Spinal Cord Injury
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Upper Back Pain
Artificial Disc Replacement
Cervical Disc Replacement
Disc Replacement
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Facet Blocks
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Laminoforaminotomy
Lumbar Microdiscectomy
Neurostimulator Implantation
Percutaneous Kyphoplasty
Percutaneous Vertebroplasty
Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
Spinal Cord Stimulation
Spinal Facet Denervation
Spine Fracture Treatment
Spine Surgery
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    Insurance Accepted

    • Aetna
    • Amerigroup (Wellpoint)
    • Beech Street (Multiplan)
    • Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Buckeye Community Health Plan
    • Cigna
    • Cigna-HealthSpring
    • Employers Health Network
    • First Health
    • Galaxy Health Network
    • HealthSmart
    • MAPFRE Life Insurance Company of Puerto Rico
    • Midwest Health Plan
    • MultiPlan
    • Parkland Community Health Plan
    • Principal Life
    • UniCare
    • UnitedHealthCare
    • WellCare
    • Worker's Compensation

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    Ratings & Reviews

    4.4
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    Based on 59 ratings
    Patient Ratings (59)
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    4 Star
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    2 Star
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    1 Star
    (8)
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    About Dr. Rajesh Arakal, MD

    Specialties*
    • Orthopedic Spine Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 25 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, French
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    Gender
    • Male
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    NPI Number
    • 1124197827
    NPI Number
    A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique 10-digit identifier issued by the government to healthcare providers.

    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Baylor College of Medicine
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
    Residency
    Internship
    • Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Orthopedic Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Hospital Affiliations

    • Medical City Plano

    Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

    Dr. Arakal has seen patients for Myelopathy, Spinal Stenosis and Spondylolisthesis, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Arakal on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    59 patients have reviewed Dr. Arakal. 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. Arakal.

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