Dr. Praveen Prasad, MD
Neurological Spine Surgery*•Male
Neurological Spine Surgery*
Dr. Praveen Prasad, MD is a neurological spine surgery specialist in Carmichael, CA and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University Of California, School Of Medicine in 1978. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Mercy General Hospital and Mercy San Juan Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.
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Dr. Praveen Prasad, MD
Neurological Spine Surgery
Locations
Greater Sacramento Pediatric Association
Dignity Health Mercy Medical Group
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- Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Sat: closed
- Sun: closed
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Dr. Prasad is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery
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- Good hospital quality
- Good patient ratings
- No healthcare sanctions
- Explains Conditions Well • Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
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Dr. Prasad's Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Prasad
4.9
| 5 Star | 94% | 94% |
| 4 Star | 2% | 2% |
| 3 Star | 2% | 2% |
| 2 Star | 1% | 1% |
| 1 Star | 1% | 1% |
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About Me
Care Philosophy
Biography
Director of Neurosurgery at the Dignity Health Neurological Institute of Northern California ...Read more
Specialties*
- Neurological Spine Surgery
- Neurosurgery
- Neurological Trauma Surgery
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Board Certifications
University of California, Davis School of Medicine
Residency Hospital, 1981
UC Davis School Med/Med Center|UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA DAVIS MEDICAL CENTER
Internship Hospital, 1979
University Of California, School Of Medicine
Medical School, 1978
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Common Questions and Answers
Please call the office to learn more. (916) 536-3665
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Dr. Praveen Prasad, MD accepts various insurance plans. You can easily check if your insurance provider is accepted by using the Healthgrades insurance check. We recommend verifying your insurance coverage before scheduling an appointment to ensure a seamless experience.
Does Dr. Praveen Prasad, MD accept new patients?
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What is Dr. Praveen Prasad, MD's office address?
Dr. Prasad's office is located at 6555 Coyle Ave Ste 260, Carmichael, CA 95608. You can find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Affiliated Hospitals
hospital awards
Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
2% higher than the national average
5% higher than the national average
hospital awards
Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
3% higher than the national average
1% lower than the national average
hospital awards
How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
1% higher than the national average
1% higher than the national average
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