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Dr. Alexander S. Taghva, MD

Accepting New Patients
Specializes in: Neurosurgery
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Professional interests include: spinal cord stimulation (SCS), peripheral nerve surgery, brain surgery, and more.
26732 Crown Valley Parkway Suite 541
Mission Viejo, CA

Dr. Alexander S. Taghva, MD is a neurosurgeon in Mission Viejo, CA specializing in neurosurgery. He graduated from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Dr. Alexander S. Taghva, MD is affiliated with MemorialCare, Saddleback Medical Center, Providence Medical Foundation, Children's Hospital of Orange County, Providence, ALEXANDER TAGHVA MD INC, Providence Mission Hospital - Laguna Beach, Mission Hospital Leonard Cancer Institute - Mission Viejo, Providence Affiliated Physicians, Mission, Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS), Providence Mission Hospital - Mission Viejo and Alexander Taghva, MD, Neurosurgery.

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Office Locations

26732 Crown Valley Parkway Suite 541
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
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Saddleback Medical Center

26732 Crown Valley Parkway Suite 541
Mission Viejo, CA
(949) 388-7190
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Some issues Dr. Alexander S. Taghva, MD can help you with:

Hydrocephalus

Normally, the brain is bathed in a liquid called cerebrospinal fluid. This fluid cushions and nurtures the brain cells as it flows around and through the brain. Sometimes, cerebrospinal fluid does not get reabsorbed into the body properly, or a blockage in the brain can stop it from flowing. This causes a buildup of pressure called hydrocephalus. This condition affects a wide range of people, but it is much more prevalent among infants and older adults. Left untreated, hydrocephalus can cause uncomfortable symptoms, such as headaches and blurred vision, and eventually may cause brain damage.

Hydrocephalus is most often treated with an implanted device called a shunt. A shunt is a long, thin tube that is used to drain excess fluid. One end is placed within the brain. The tube runs under the skin, along the neck behind the ear, and to another part of the body where the fluid can be reabsorbed. Most often this is the abdomen, but the chest or other areas can also be used. Shunts have a valve that allows doctors to monitor and control the pressure within the brain. Insertion of a shunt is a surgical procedure that takes one to two hours. Incisions are made in the head and the abdomen, and the shunt is threaded into place before the openings are stitched closed.

In cases where hydrocephalus is caused by a blockage, a procedure called endoscopic third ventriculostomy, or ETV, may be performed. During this procedure, a surgeon makes a dime-sized hole in the skull and uses a thin tube with a camera on the end (called an endoscope) to see inside the brain. The surgeon punctures a hole in the floor of the third ventricle, a fluid-filled space within the brain. The hole provides an opening for cerebrospinal fluid to flow around the blockage, normalizing pressure. The entire procedure usually takes less than an hour and patients can often go home the following day. ETV can provide a permanent and safe alternative to a shunt, but it is only useful for patients whose hydrocephalus is caused by a blockage.

Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS)

If conservative treatment options and other spine surgeries have failed to provide someone pain relief, they may be a candidate for spinal cord stimulation. Spinal cord stimulation is a treatment for chronic back or leg pain. A spinal cord stimulator, which is surgically implanted underneath the skin (subcutaneously), can deliver electrical pulses to the area of pain. These pulses will reach the brain before the pain signals can, so instead of pain, patients will experience a tingling sensation.

To determine if spinal cord stimulation may benefit someone, they will first undergo a trial period. During this period, a temporary electrode lead is placed subcutaneously above the spinal cord, and it is connected to an external stimulator that they will carry with them. The procedure is typically completed within an hour, and patients may return home the same day. After a few days or weeks, the trial stimulator will be assessed for effectiveness. If the trial is unsuccessful, patients may undergo a second trial period, or the leads will be removed, and other treatment options will be considered. If, instead, a patient's pain is relieved during the trial, they will undergo surgery for implantation of a permanent stimulator and leads.

The components of a spinal cord stimulation system include the stimulator, the leads, and the wire that connects the two. Implantation of permanent leads may be percutaneous (through the skin) or involve a surgical incision. The spinal cord stimulator is implanted subcutaneously in the abdomen or buttock. The stimulator is battery-powered and may be rechargeable. If the battery is not rechargeable, it will last around 2-5 years, and a patient will need surgery to replace it.Their doctor will program the neurostimulator following the procedure.

After spinal cord stimulator surgery, patients may be released from the hospital the same day or the next one. In the weeks following the operation, patients will need to work with their doctors to find the optimal settings for their neurostimulator. Activities such as driving, twisting, bending, raising one's arms, sleeping on one's stomach, or lifting heavy objects should be limited.

Spinal Fusion

Spinal fusion is a surgical procedure to permanently join together two or more vertebrae, the bones in the spine. Certain spinal disorders can lead to instability and pain, and the idea behind spinal fusion is that fusing vertebrae together can both make them stronger and reduce motion, which can sometimes reduce pain.

There are several different types of spinal fusion surgery available, mostly depending on where a patient's pain is located and whether his or her surgeon will perform the procedure through the back, front, or side. In general, a fusion is performed by packing the vertebrae to be fused with grafted bone. This bone may be taken from the patient's hip, may be donated from a cadaver, or it may be a manufactured synthetic material. The bone is placed along the vertebrae, and sometimes, the disc that lies in between the vertebrae is removed and replaced with grafted bone. The bone material will grow and cement the two vertebrae together. After the bone graft is placed, the vertebrae are sometimes held in place with rods, screws, plates, or cages, depending on the weakness of the spine and needs of the graft.

Spinal fusion is a significant surgery and can take three to four hours or more. Recovery is typically two to four days in the hospital. After surgery, it is important to remember that the fusion takes time to grow from the bone graft. So, the actual fusion is not complete for several months. Patients will probably feel somewhat better right away, but it may take a while to feel the full effects of the fusion as the bone grows into place. In the meantime, doctors might have patients wear a brace to protect their spine and keep it properly aligned.

Spinal fusion is not used for all kinds of back pain. Changing the way the spine moves can lead to strain on the other joints in the back, and fusion is only performed when the benefits outweigh the risks. Some spine disorders that are treated with fusion include:

  • Curvature disorders, such as scoliosis and kyphosis
  • Degenerative disc disease
  • Spondylolisthesis, a disorder that causes vertebrae to slip over each other
  • Significant spinal fractures that cause instability
  • Weakened spine due to infection or tumor
  • Some cases of spinal stenosis, a narrowing of the spinal column
  • Chronic lower back pain (although the use of fusion to treat this is controversial)

Regardless of the diagnosis, there is always a possibility of 'failure' with spinal fusion, or of the surgery not fully solving the pain. This is more likely when fusion is used primarily to treat pain instead of structural problems. Patients can improve their chances of a successful outcome by stopping smoking, maintaining a healthy weight, moving their body every day, and following their doctor's instructions for any physical therapy that they are prescribed.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Alexander S. Taghva, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

neurostimulator implantation
neurostimulator lead placement
neurostimulator replacement
percutaneous spinal cord stimulator lead placement

In 2023, Dr. Alexander S. Taghva, MD performed more neurostimulator implantation, neurostimulator lead placement, neurostimulator replacement, and percutaneous spinal cord stimulator lead placement procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within California.

Top 25%

By Volume:

spinal procedures

By Affordability:

spinal cord stimulator implantation
spinal cord stimulator replacement
spine surgery procedures

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within California, Dr. Alexander S. Taghva, MD performed more spinal procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for spinal cord stimulator implantation, spinal cord stimulator replacement, and spine surgery procedures that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alexander S. Taghva, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Mission Viejo, CA during 2012 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alexander S. Taghva, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 13
hospital care 113
inpatient care 113

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alexander S. Taghva, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Mission Viejo, CA during 2013 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alexander S. Taghva, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 144
hospital care 150
inpatient care 150

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alexander S. Taghva, MD.

Gender
Male 66
Female 92
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 138
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 55
From 75 to 84 45
85 and over 39
Less than 65 19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alexander S. Taghva, MD in 2013

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 59
Stroke 23
Ischemic Heart Disease 44
Depression 34
Chronic Kidney Disease 40
Asthma 14
Osteoperosis 23
Atrial Fibrilation 24
Heart Failure 25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 19
Diabetes 30
Dementia 27
Cancer 18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alexander S. Taghva, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Mission Viejo, CA during 2014 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alexander S. Taghva, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 228
hospital care 237
inpatient care 237

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alexander S. Taghva, MD.

Gender
Male 87
Female 112
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 181
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 76
From 75 to 84 53
85 and over 44
Less than 65 26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alexander S. Taghva, MD in 2014

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 63
Stroke 20
Ischemic Heart Disease 40
Depression 34
Chronic Kidney Disease 36
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 23
Atrial Fibrilation 19
Heart Failure 21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 13
Diabetes 33
Dementia 24
Cancer 20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alexander S. Taghva, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Mission Viejo, CA during 2015 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alexander S. Taghva, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 163
hospital care 175
inpatient care 175

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alexander S. Taghva, MD.

Gender
Male 172
Female 218
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 354
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 120
From 75 to 84 140
85 and over 72
Less than 65 58

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alexander S. Taghva, MD in 2015

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 61
Stroke 28
Ischemic Heart Disease 42
Depression 35
Chronic Kidney Disease 34
Asthma 17
Osteoperosis 23
Atrial Fibrilation 19
Heart Failure 20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 16
Diabetes 32
Dementia 24
Cancer 17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alexander S. Taghva, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Mission Viejo, CA during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care, neurostimulator replacement and implant surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alexander S. Taghva, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 210
hospital care 117
implant surgery 12
inpatient care 117
neurostimulator replacement 12
spinal procedures 12

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alexander S. Taghva, MD.

Gender
Male 72
Female 98
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 145
Black 0
Hispanic 12
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 63
From 75 to 84 51
85 and over 32
Less than 65 24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alexander S. Taghva, MD in 2016

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 62
Stroke 15
Ischemic Heart Disease 42
Depression 34
Chronic Kidney Disease 35
Asthma 21
Osteoperosis 19
Atrial Fibrilation 13
Heart Failure 21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 12
Diabetes 30
Dementia 19
Cancer 14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alexander S. Taghva, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Mission Viejo, CA during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care, spinal procedures and neurostimulator replacement.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alexander S. Taghva, MD for Medicare patients.

bone surgery 11
doctor visit 240
hospital care 171
implant surgery 12
inpatient care 171
neurostimulator replacement 12
spinal procedures 34

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alexander S. Taghva, MD.

Gender
Male 99
Female 131
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 198
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 15
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 76
From 75 to 84 88
85 and over 38
Less than 65 28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alexander S. Taghva, MD in 2017

Hypertension 69
High Cholesterol 55
Stroke 15
Ischemic Heart Disease 37
Depression 39
Chronic Kidney Disease 35
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 17
Atrial Fibrilation 12
Heart Failure 22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 13
Diabetes 28
Dementia 20
Cancer 16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alexander S. Taghva, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Mission Viejo, CA during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care, neurostimulator replacement and implant surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alexander S. Taghva, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 228
hospital care 72
implant surgery 12
inpatient care 72
neurostimulator replacement 12
spinal procedures 12

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alexander S. Taghva, MD.

Gender
Male 89
Female 108
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 164
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 13
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 83
From 75 to 84 67
85 and over 25
Less than 65 22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alexander S. Taghva, MD in 2018

Hypertension 68
High Cholesterol 64
Stroke 10
Ischemic Heart Disease 44
Depression 37
Chronic Kidney Disease 31
Asthma 13
Osteoperosis 14
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 12
Diabetes 28
Dementia 13
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alexander S. Taghva, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Mission Viejo, CA during 2019 were spinal procedures, neurostimulator lead placement, minimally invasive procedures and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alexander S. Taghva, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery 12
doctor visit 225
hospital care 26
implant surgery 19
inpatient care 26
minimally invasive procedures 35
nerve procedures 12
neurostimulator lead placement 47
neurostimulator replacement 19
spinal procedures 89

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alexander S. Taghva, MD.

Gender
Male 92
Female 114
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 174
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 14
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 84
From 75 to 84 81
85 and over 22
Less than 65 19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alexander S. Taghva, MD in 2019

Hypertension 66
High Cholesterol 67
Stroke 7
Ischemic Heart Disease 43
Depression 29
Chronic Kidney Disease 30
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 18
Atrial Fibrilation 13
Heart Failure 17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 9
Diabetes 28
Dementia 15
Cancer 13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alexander S. Taghva, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Mission Viejo, CA during 2020 were spinal procedures, neurostimulator lead placement, minimally invasive procedures and neurostimulator replacement.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alexander S. Taghva, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 231
implant surgery 24
minimally invasive procedures 54
neurostimulator lead placement 54
neurostimulator replacement 24
spinal procedures 78

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alexander S. Taghva, MD.

Gender
Male 102
Female 110
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 192
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 83
From 75 to 84 87
85 and over 25
Less than 65 17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alexander S. Taghva, MD in 2020

Hypertension 68
High Cholesterol 67
Stroke 7
Ischemic Heart Disease 39
Depression 33
Chronic Kidney Disease 36
Asthma 15
Osteoperosis 16
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 10
Diabetes 27
Dementia 11
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alexander S. Taghva, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Mission Viejo, CA during 2021 were spinal procedures, neurostimulator lead placement, minimally invasive procedures and neurostimulator replacement.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alexander S. Taghva, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 219
implant surgery 37
minimally invasive procedures 56
neurostimulator lead placement 72
neurostimulator replacement 37
spinal procedures 109

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alexander S. Taghva, MD.

Gender
Male 92
Female 112
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 186
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 84
From 75 to 84 85
85 and over 21
Less than 65 14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alexander S. Taghva, MD in 2021

Hypertension 65
High Cholesterol 67
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 33
Depression 32
Chronic Kidney Disease 29
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 15
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 10
Diabetes 18
Dementia 12
Cancer 13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alexander S. Taghva, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Mission Viejo, CA during 2022 were spinal procedures, neurostimulator lead placement, minimally invasive procedures and neurostimulator replacement.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alexander S. Taghva, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 229
hospital care 11
implant surgery 37
inpatient care 11
minimally invasive procedures 58
neurostimulator lead placement 58
neurostimulator replacement 37
spinal procedures 83

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alexander S. Taghva, MD.

Gender
Male 92
Female 121
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 182
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 12
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 107
From 75 to 84 75
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alexander S. Taghva, MD in 2022

Hypertension 74
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 11
Ischemic Heart Disease 28
Depression 29
Chronic Kidney Disease 22
Asthma 15
Osteoperosis 17
Atrial Fibrilation 15
Heart Failure 8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11
Diabetes 22
Dementia 8
Cancer 19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alexander S. Taghva, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Alexander S. Taghva, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Mission Viejo, CA were hospital care, inpatient care, spinal procedures and neurostimulator lead placement.

bone surgery 11
decompression surgery 12
doctor visit 193
hospital care 119
implant surgery 21
inpatient care 119
minimally invasive procedures 50
nerve procedures 12
neurostimulator lead placement 57
neurostimulator replacement 21
spinal procedures 59

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alexander S. Taghva, MD.

Gender
Male 87
Female 110
Ethnicity
Black / African American 0
Asian / Pacific Islander 4
Non-Hispanic White 174
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Hispanic 1
Other 0
Age
75 to 84 70
85 and over 28
Less than 65 20
65 to 74 75

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alexander S. Taghva, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Alexander S. Taghva, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension 64
High Cholesterol 58
Stroke 12
Ischemic Heart Disease 35
Depression 30
Chronic Kidney Disease 29
Asthma 12
Osteoporosis 16
Heart Failure 16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11
Diabetes 25
Atrial Fibrillation 13
Dementia 15
Cancer 13

Education & Training

Dr. Alexander S. Taghva, MD graduated from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. He completed residency at Johns Hopkins University Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery, Neurological Surgery and has a state license in California.

Medical School: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

Residency: Johns Hopkins University Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: American Board of Neurological Surgery, Neurological Surgery

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Alexander S. Taghva, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

MemorialCare
Saddleback Medical Center
Providence Medical Foundation
Children's Hospital of Orange County
Providence
ALEXANDER TAGHVA MD INC
Providence Mission Hospital - Laguna Beach
Mission Hospital Leonard Cancer Institute - Mission Viejo
Providence Affiliated Physicians, Mission
Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS)
Providence Mission Hospital - Mission Viejo
Alexander Taghva, MD, Neurosurgery

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Alexander S. Taghva, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Anthem Blue Cross HMO, Aetna HMO, Blue Shield of California, United Healthcare HMO, Anthem, Medicare Advantage, Providence, Health Net HMO and CIGNA HMO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Alexander S. Taghva, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Anthem Blue Cross HMO
Aetna HMO
Blue Shield of California
United Healthcare HMO
Anthem
Medicare Advantage
Providence
Health Net HMO
CIGNA HMO

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Alexander S. Taghva, MD has a high overall rating with an average of 3.83 out of 5 stars based on 6 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Alexander S. Taghva, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Mission Viejo, CA. 

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2021-01-11 
He saved my life with a critical brain surgery after a traumatic accident. Skilled hands in complexed cases. He is quiet with bedside manner. But his Nurse Practitioner and surgical assistant more than makes up for it. They are an excellent medical team.  Grateful for his treatment, service and care.

General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Alexander S. Taghva, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
Medtronic, Inc. $110,878 INTELLIS ADAPTIVESTIM
$72,036 		OPTIMIZER
$19,162 		INTELLIS
$7,374 		RESTORESENSORSURESCAN
$3,080 		VANTA ADAPTIVESTIM
$734 		Other
$8,491
Nevro Corp $92,135 Senza Spinal Cord Stimulation System
$92,135
Nevro Corp. $83,941 Senza Spinal Cord Stimulation System
$77,158 		Omnia
$5,887 		Senza
$896
Boston Scientific Corporation $66,895 PAIN MANAGEMENT
$61,362 		INFINION LEAD PERM
$4,146 		GENERAL - PAIN MANAGEMENT
$158 		SPECTRA SYSTEM
$144 		GENERAL - DBS
$69 		Other
$1,017
St. Jude Medical, Inc. $60,284 Neuro-Chronic Pain
$38,755 		Deep Brain Stimulation
$17,862 		Structural Heart
$1,515 		CRM
$501 		Prodigy and Prodigy MRI
$167 		Other
$1,484
Other $107,966 XLIF
$30,333 		Modulus
$12,025 		ALIF
$5,377 		DRG IPGs
$4,462 		Simplify Cervical Artificial Disc
$4,191 		Other
$51,579
Types of Payments
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program $224,474
Consulting Fee $139,034
Compensation for serving as faculty or as a speaker for a non-accredited and noncertified continuing education program $59,562
Travel and Lodging $52,646
Food and Beverage $43,072
Other $3,312

Research Payments

Dr. Alexander S. Taghva, MD has received 12 research payments totaling $15,743.

Biography

Dr. Alexander Taghva specializes in spine surgery and neurosurgery and practices in Mission Viejo, CA. On average, patients gave him a rating of 4.0 stars (out of 5). His clinical interests include spinal embolization, bypass surgery, and kyphoplasty (vertebral augmentation). Dr. Taghva is affiliated with Children's Hospital of Orange County, Saddleback Medical Center, and Providence Medical Foundation. Dr. Taghva seems to be an in-network provider for United Healthcare HMO, Anthem, and Blue California, as well as other insurance carriers. According to Providence Medical Foundation, new patients are welcome to contact his office in Mission Viejo, CA. He obtained his medical school training at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and performed his residency at Los Angeles County+USC Medical Center and a hospital affiliated with Johns Hopkins University. He has received the following distinctions: Southern California Super Doctors and Southern California Rising Stars. In addition to English, Dr. Taghva speaks Spanish.

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