Dr. Fred F. Naraghi, MD

Neurosurgery
Orthopedic Surgery

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Introduction

Patient/Medical Philosophy:
We strive to attain the best possible healing and recovery for every patient. Because every patient is unique, we prescribe treatment based on a thorough evaluation, which we perform utilizing the latest technological advancements available. We believe in evaluating patients promptly and educating them on their diagnosis, so they can play an active role in the decision-making and treatment process. Our clinical experience has shown us that patients who participate in their own health care decisions are far more likely to achieve an optimal level of healing and recovery.

Personal Facts:: Male; Years Since Graduation: 18; Practice Member Since: 2000.; Current Title: Medical Director, Spine Surgery
Physician Website:: http://www.esurgeon.com/naraghi
Awards and Honors:: 1998; Alpha Omega Alpha; 1997; Vernon Thompson Award
Professional Appointments:: Touro University, Clinical Assistant Professor; Touro University, Clinical Assistant Professor; Touro University, Clinical Assistant Professor
Professional Affiliations/ Memberships:: 2004 North American Spine Society
Professional Interests:: Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery; Artificial Disc Replacement

Physician Treats:: Fractures, Neck pain, Sciatica, Spinal curvature, Spinal stenosis, Spine (back or lumbar) pain, Spine (back) diseases & disorders
Physician Performs:: X-stop for spinal stenosis, Spine (back) & neck surgery (spinal fusion), Total disc replacement, Kyphoplasty - vertebral augmentation, Pain management, Percutaneous disc decompression, Microdiscectomy

Health Plan/Other

Health Plans Accepted:: Mcare - PPO

Accepts Medicare:: Yes

Accepts Medicaid:: Yes

Accepting New Patients:: Yes

Experience/Training

Specialties^*

Neurosurgery

Orthopedic Surgery
(HealthGrades has verified that Dr. Naraghi is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery)

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Medical School:: Ny Med College Valhalla, NY, 1990

Internship:: Ucla, General Surgery Los Angeles, CA

Residency:: Unm Albuquerque, NM

Fellowship:: San Francisco Spine Institute / Spine Care Group Daly City, CA

Other Education/Training/Positions:: Director, Spine Surgery At St. Lukes Hospital San Francisco, CA

Performance

Procedure	Number per Year (Approximate)
X-stop for spinal stenosis	90
Spine (back) & neck surgery (spinal fusion)	60
Total disc replacement	50
Kyphoplasty - vertebral augmentation	40
Pain management	30
Percutaneous disc decompression	80
Microdiscectomy	50

Scheduling

Average time to get a new patient appointment:	14 days
Average time for existing patient to get an appointment:	14 days
Average wait room time:	5 minutes
Average number of patients seen in a day:	20

Disciplinary Actions*

HealthGrades has examined disciplinary actions within the last five years from the Office of Inspector General and 50 state medical boards. HealthGrades could not detect any disciplinary actions for Dr. Fred Farid Naraghi as of 04/28/2008
Note: HealthGrades reports on state and federal disciplinary actions (if any) from the previous five years.

Malpractice History

HealthGrades did not find any closed malpractice claims for Dr. Fred Farid Naraghi in the states of California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, and West Virginia.

Patient Experience**

Practice Information

Comprehensive Spine Surgery

http://www.esurgeon.com/naraghi

Description of practice:: We strive to attain the best possible healing and recovery for every patient. Because every patient is unique, we prescribe treatment based on a thorough evaluation, which we perform utilizing the latest technological advancements available. We believe in evaluating patients promptly and educating them on their diagnosis, so they can play an active role in the decision-making and treatment process. Our clinical experience has shown us that patients who participate in their own health care decisions are far more likely to achieve an optimal level of healing and recovery.

Languages spoken by physicians in this practice:: English, Persian, Spanish

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Office Location:

	Comprehensive Spine Center	View Contact Information
	1 Daniel Burnham Court	http://www.esurgeon.com/naraghi
	San Francisco, CA 94109	View Location Map
Office Information: Physicians At This Office: Fred F. Naraghi