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Dr. Vikas Rao, MD

Neurosurgery*
5.0 (4)
Map Pin Small Mission Viejo, CA
Accepting new patients
16 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Vikas Rao, MD

Dr. Vikas Rao, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Mission Viejo, CA. They specialize in Neurosurgery, has 16 years of experience, and is board certified in Neurosurgery. They graduated from University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine and is affiliated with MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Rao an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Rao works at O.C. Neurosurgical Associates in Mission Viejo, CA. They frequently treat conditions like Traumatic Brain Injury, Subdural Hemorrhage and Brain Aneurysm along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross 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. Rao's Office Locations

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    O.C. Neurosurgical Associates
    26732 Crown Valley Pkwy Ste 541, Mission Viejo, CA 92691 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (949) 588-5800

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  • MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center

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Traumatic Brain Injury
Subdural Hemorrhage
Brain Aneurysm
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Cerebrovascular Disease
Back Pain
Benign Neoplasm of Brain
Brain Cancer
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Cerebral Edema
Cervical Stenosis
Degenerative Disc Disease
Herniated Disc
Hydrocephalus
Hypothalamus Cancer
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Meningiomas
Myelopathy
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Pituitary Tumor
Radiculopathy
Spinal Stenosis
Spondylolisthesis
Stroke
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Acoustic Neuroma
Aneurysm
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Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Bone Cancer
Brain Abscess
Brain and Nervous System Cancer (incl. Gliomas, Astrocytoma, Schwannoma, Medulloblastoma, Chordoma)
Broken Neck
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Cerebral Embolism
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cervical Spinal Cord Injury
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chiari Malformation Type 1
Chiari's Deformity
Chordoma
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Compressed Spinal Cord
Cranial Nerve Cancer
Cranial Trauma
Dural Tear
Epilepsy
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Extradural Hemorrhage
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Myelomalacia
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Obstructive Hydrocephalus
Osteosarcoma
Pathological Spine Fracture
Polyneuropathy
Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Scoliosis
Secondary Malignancies
Spina Bifida
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Cord Tumor
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Deformities
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Tethered Cord Syndrome
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Thoracic Stenosis
Traumatic Cerebral Edema
Upper Back Pain
Brain Surgery
Carotid Artery Stent Placement
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Shunt - Insertion, Repair or Removal
Craniectomy, Craniotomy, Surgery of Skull Base, Neuroendoscopy
Destruction of Brain Tumor
Disc Replacement
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Herniated Disc Surgery
Intracranial Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM) Repair
Intracranial Vessel Angioplasty and Stenting
Intracranial Vessels Stenting
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Neuroplasty
Neurostimulation
Neurostimulator Implantation
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Pituitary Gland Tumor Resection
Reconstruction for Craniosynostosis
Repair Intracranial Aneurysm
Skull Base Surgery
Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
Spinal Cord Stimulation
Spinal Fusion
Spine Fracture Treatment
Vascular Transcatheter Embolization
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    About Dr. Vikas Rao, MD

    Specialties*
    • Neurosurgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 16 years of experience
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    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1932349651
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine
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    Board Certifications
    • Neurosurgery
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    Dr. Vikas Rao, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Rao is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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

    Dr. Rao works at O.C. Neurosurgical Associates in Mission Viejo, CA. View the full address on Dr. Rao’s profile.

    Dr. Rao has seen patients for Traumatic Brain Injury, Subdural Hemorrhage and Brain Aneurysm, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Rao on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    4 patients have reviewed Dr. Rao. The overall rating for this provider is 5.0. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Rao.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Rao, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Rao 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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