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Dr. Venkat Ganapathy, MD

Orthopedic Spine Surgery*
4.7 (15)
Map Pin Small Tucson, AZ
Accepting new patients
27 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Venkat Ganapathy, MD

Dr. Venkat Ganapathy, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgery Specialist in Tucson, AZ. They specialize in Orthopedic Spine Surgery, has 27 years of experience, and is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery. They graduated from Sri Ramachandran Medical College and Research Institute and is affiliated with Banner University Medical Center Tucson and Banner - University Medical Center South. Dr. Ganapathy, completed a residency at DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY / FACULTY OF MEDICINE. Patients rated Dr. Ganapathy an average 4.7 star rating.

Dr. Ganapathy works at Banner - University Medicine, Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine in Tucson, AZ. They frequently treat conditions like Spine Deformities, Scoliosis and Back Pain 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. Ganapathy's Office Locations

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    North Hills Physician Offices
    265 W Ina Rd, Tucson, AZ 85704 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (520) 694-8000

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  • Banner University Medical Center Tucson
  • Banner - University Medical Center South

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Spine Deformities
Scoliosis
Back Pain
Chronic Neck Pain
Low Back Pain
Bone Cancer
Broken Neck
Bursitis
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Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical Stenosis
Coccygeal Pain
Degenerative Disc Disease
Herniated Disc
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Joint Pain
Limb Pain
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Myelopathy
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Radiculopathy
Rib Fracture
Sacrum Disorders
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Osteophyte
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Tethered Cord Syndrome
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Thoracic Stenosis
Upper Back Pain
Herniated Disc Surgery
Spinal Cord Decompression
Spinal Cord Stimulation
Spinal Fusion
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Arthritis of the Spine
Autoimmune Diseases
Bone Disorders
Bursitis of Hip
Cancer
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cervical Discitis
Cervical Spine Disorders
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Degenerative Spine Disorders
Difficulty With Walking
Fracture
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Gait Abnormality
Hip Tendinitis
Humerus Fracture
Internal Derangement of Knee
Knee Dislocation
Knee Fracture
Lumbar Spinal Cord Injury
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Neck Muscle Strain
Neck Sprain
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Patellar Dislocation
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pelvic Fracture
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Plantar Fasciitis
Polyneuropathy
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Runner's Knee
Sciatica
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Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Sjögren's Syndrome
Spinal Cord Tumor
Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
Spine Dislocation
Spine Disorders
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Sternum Fracture
Tarlov Cyst
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Torticollis
Trigger Finger
Whiplash
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Anterior Disc Decompression and Fusion
Arthrocentesis
Cervical Spinal Fusion
Complex Spine Surgery
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Image-Guided Spine Surgery
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Laminoforaminotomy
Lumbar Fusion with Robotic Assist
Lumbar Spinal Fusion
Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
Percutaneous Kyphoplasty
Percutaneous Vertebroplasty
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
Spinal Reconstructive Surgery for Deformities
Spine and Back Procedures
Spine Fracture Treatment
Spine Surgery
Steroid Injection
Wound Repair
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    About Dr. Venkat Ganapathy, MD

    Specialties*
    • Orthopedic Spine Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 27 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1588070239
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Sunnybrook MC-U Toronto
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY / FACULTY OF MEDICINE
    Residency
    Internship
    • Sri Ramachandran Medical College and Research Institute
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Sri Ramachandran Medical College and Research Institute
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Orthopedic Surgery
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    Dr. Venkat Ganapathy, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Ganapathy is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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    Dr. Ganapathy works at Banner - University Medicine, Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine in Tucson, AZ. View the full address on Dr. Ganapathy’s profile.

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

    15 patients have reviewed Dr. Ganapathy. The overall rating for this provider is 4.7. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Ganapathy.

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