Dr. Vrijesh Tantuwaya, MD
Neurosurgery*•Male•Age 54
Neurosurgery*
Dr. Vrijesh Tantuwaya, MD is a neurosurgery specialist in Poway, CA and has over 29 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Washington University School of Medicine in 1994. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Palomar Medical Center Downtown Escondido and Palomar Medical Center Escondido. He is accepting new patients.
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Dr. Vrijesh Tantuwaya, MD
Neurosurgery
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Hospital Highlight
Dr. Tantuwaya is affiliated with Palomar Medical Center Poway Poway, a highly rated hospital.
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- Explains Conditions Well • Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
- Practices at Top Hospital • Patient Safety Excellence Award™ See hospitals
- Hospital Satisfaction • Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. Tantuwaya's Reviews
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3 Star | 5% | 5% |
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1 Star | 23% | 23% |
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Specialties*
- Neurosurgery
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Board Certifications
MUSC Medical Center
Fellowship Hospital
Barnes-Jewish Hospital|Musc Medical Center
Residency Hospital
Barnes-Jewish Hospital
Internship Hospital
Washington University School of Medicine
Medical School, 1994
- English
- Hindi
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
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Dr. Tantuwaya's office is located at 13029 Pomerado Rd Ste B, Poway, CA 92064. You can find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
What languages does Dr. Vrijesh Tantuwaya, MD speak?
Dr. Vrijesh Tantuwaya, MD is fluent in 2 languages: English and Hindi.
Affiliated Hospitals
hospital awards
Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
hospital awards
Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)
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.
3% higher than the national average
6% higher than the national average
hospital awards
Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)
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.
4% higher than the national average
5% higher than the national average
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