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Dr. Timothy Kuang, MD

Pain Medicine*
2.3 (48)
Map Pin Small San Luis Obispo, CA
Accepting new patients
28 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Timothy Kuang, MD

Dr. Timothy Kuang, MD is a Pain Medicine Specialist in San Luis Obispo, CA. They specialize in Pain Medicine, has 28 years of experience, and is board certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. They graduated from George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences and is affiliated with French Hospital Medical Center, Marian Regional Medical Center and Lompoc Valley Medical Center. Dr. Kuang, completed a residency at A Einstein College M Yeshiva University. Patients rated Dr. Kuang an average 2.3 star rating.

Dr. Kuang works at Galileo Surgery Center in San Luis Obispo, CA. They frequently treat conditions like Radiculopathy, Osteoarthritis of Spine and Lumbar Radiculopathy along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Anthem, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Blue Cross Blue Shield of California 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. Kuang's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Galileo Surgery Center
    1001 E Foothill Blvd, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (805) 782-8222

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  • French Hospital Medical Center
  • Marian Regional Medical Center
  • Lompoc Valley Medical Center

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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.
Radiculopathy
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Cervical Radiculopathy
Coccygeal Pain
Degenerative Disc Disease
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Sacrum Disorders
Spinal Stenosis
Thoracic Radiculopathy
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Chronic Neck Pain
Herniated Disc
Low Back Pain
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Arthritis
Back Pain
Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Bursitis
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Cancer Pain
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Chronic Pain
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Fibromyalgia
Headache
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Hip Tendinitis
Lateral Epicondylitis
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Migraine
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Miner's Knee
Morton's Neuroma
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Scoliosis
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Spine Deformities
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Tenosynovitis
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Thoracic Stenosis
Trigger Finger
Upper Back Pain
Facet Blocks
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Nerve Destruction by Neurolytic Agent
Spinal Nerve Block
Steroid Injection
Achilles Tendinitis
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Ataxia
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Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Baker’s Cyst
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Central Pain Syndrome
Cerebral Palsy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chest Wall Pain Syndrome
Chondromalacia
Chronic Postoperative Pain
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Dupuytrens Contracture
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Foot Infection
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Heel Spur
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Tendinitis
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lipedema
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Medial Epicondylitis
Meniscus Tear
Myelopathy
Neck Pain
Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Patellar Dislocation
Patellar Fracture
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pelvic Fracture
Peripheral Autonomic Neuropathy
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Phantom Limb Pain
Phantom Limb With Pain
Phantom Limb Without Pain
Piriformis Syndrome
Plantar Fasciitis
Postherpetic Neuralgia
Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy
Repeated Shoulder Dislocation
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Runner's Knee
Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Osteophyte
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Tension Headache
Thoracic Spinal Cord Injury
Tibial Fracture
TMJ
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Trigeminal Neuralgia
Celiac Plexus Block
Chronic Pain Management
Joint Drainage
Joint Injection
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Pain Management
Peripheral Nerve Block
Somatic Nerve Block
Stellate Ganglion Block
Sympathetic Nerve Block
Trigger Point Injection
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
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    Specialties*
    • Pain Medicine

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    Years of Experience
    • 28 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Mandarin
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    NPI Number
    • 1134107550
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • A Einstein College M Yeshiva University
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and Pain Medicine
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    Dr. Timothy Kuang, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Kuang is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Kuang accepts Anthem, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Blue Cross Blue Shield of California, and other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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

    Dr. Kuang works at Galileo Surgery Center in San Luis Obispo, CA. View the full address on Dr. Kuang’s profile.

    Dr. Kuang has seen patients for Radiculopathy, Osteoarthritis of Spine and Lumbar Radiculopathy, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Kuang on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    48 patients have reviewed Dr. Kuang. The overall rating for this provider is 2.3. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Kuang.

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