Dr. David Kvam, MD
Neurosurgery ·
Male ·
Age 71
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Dr. David Kvam, MD is a neurosurgery specialist in Hartford, CT and has been practicing for 37 years. He graduated from Columbia Univ Coll Of Physicians and Surgeons in 1973 and specializes in neurosurgery.
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- Anthem
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
- Cigna
- EmblemHealth
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)
- Humana
- MultiPlan
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Top Care Areas
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Low Back Pain
high
more than 86% of peers
Radiculopathy (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
normal
more than 76% of peers
Brain Disorders
normal
more than 72% of peers
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1 Specialties
- Neurosurgery
1 Board Certifications
- NeurosurgeryAccredited by: American Board of Neurological Surgery*
52 Conditions Treated
- Acoustic Neuroma
- Aneurysm
- Bone Cancer
- Bone Disorders
- Brain and Nervous System Cancer (incl. Gliomas, Astrocytoma, Schwannoma, Medulloblastoma, Chordoma)
- Brain Aneurysm
- Brain Cancer
- Brain Disorders
- Broken Neck
- Cancer
- Cauda Equina Syndrome
- Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
- Cerebral Hemorrhage
- Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
- Cerebrovascular Disease
- Cervical Spine Myelopathy
- Chiari's Deformity
- Cranial Trauma
- Degenerative Disc Disease
- Ear Disorders
- Epidural Hematoma
- Epilepsy
- Fracture
- Herniated Disc
- Hydrocephalus
- Intervertebral Disc Disease
- Low Back Pain
- Meningiomas
- Myelopathy
- Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
- Osteosarcoma
- Pathological Spine Fracture
- Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
- Radiculopathy (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
- Scoliosis
- Secondary Malignancies
- Spina Bifida
- Spinal Cord Injury
- Spinal Stenosis
- Spine Deformities
- Spine Disorders
- Spine Fractures, Traumatic
- Spondylolisthesis
- Spondylosis
- Stroke
- Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
- Subdural Hemorrhage
- Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
- Thrombosis
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Vascular Disease
- Vertebral Column Tumors
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17 Procedures
- Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
- Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
- Brain Surgery
- Carotid Ultrasound
- Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Shunt - Insertion, Repair or Removal
- Craniectomy, Craniotomy, Surgery of Skull Base, Neuroendoscopy
- Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
- Herniated Disc Surgery
- Intracranial Vessel Angioplasty and Stenting
- Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
- Neuroplasty
- Pituitary Gland Tumor Excision
- Spinal Fusion
- Spinal Nerve Block
- Spinal Reconstructive Surgery for Deformities
- Stenting, Intracranial Vessels
- Vascular Transcatheter Embolization
Background Check
0 Malpractice Claims
No malpractice history found for Connecticut.
0 Sanctions
No sanctions history found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
0 Board Actions
No board actions found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
Education
- Columbia Univ Coll Of Physicians and SurgeonsMedical School | Graduated 1973
- St Lukes HospInternship Hospital | Completed 1974
- Ny Neur InstResidency Hospital | Completed 1979
- Ny Neur InstFellowship Hospital | Completed 1981
Awards & Recognition
Awards & Honors
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Media & Publications
Dr. Kvam has no media or publications listed.
Languages Spoken
- English
Memberships & Professional Affiliations
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What People Say About Dr. David Kvam, MD
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I have had cervical spine (C4-C5) and lumbar spine (L5-S1) surgeries performed by Dr. Kvam. He is a very compassionate and well respected medical provider. I would recommend him highly.
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2Debra T in Berlin, CT – Mar 01, 2017
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Great Doctor who is kind after almost 11 years after Yale said I had a brain tumor. Still here, and the "brain tumor" may still not be one. To think that Yale wanted to do surgery. Thank God I found Dr. Kvam!
Straight shooter and I appreciate that.
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11RICK in Westerly, RI – Dec 01, 2016
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Dr. Kvam gave reassurance of 97 % recovery for a loved one for brain tumor surgery. However during surgery a Main Artery that feeds the brain was severed by this Dr. and a major bleed proceeded. This caused permanent brain damage and she would need to be on life support the rest of her life with no...Read More
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21Bolton, CT – Sep 10, 2016
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Dr. Kvam operated and removed a very large brain tumor from me in 2009. He was incredibly skilled as it was a difficult removal. His assistant, Mr. Dawson was meticulous in his preparation and follow up also. Dr. Kvam was at all times compassionate, caring, and available. He communicated with...Read More
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2Bethel, DE – Aug 25, 2016
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I would not recommend Dr. Kvam to anyone. I went in with great pain in my back and in my leg. My back has been bad for many years and I tried everything prior to this appointment. My leg hurts so much I can't sleep at night. He told me I had no pinched nerve. He also said I would just have to live...Read More
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44Marjorie Kalinoski in New Britain, CT 06053 – Aug 05, 2016
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Dr. Kvam accepts 10 insurance carriers
- AetnaAetna HMOChoice Plus POS II
- AnthemPathway X Ind PPO Direct Access CT
- Blue Cross Blue ShieldBlue Card PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of LouisianaBlueConnect HMO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of MassachusettsPreferred Blue PPO
- CignaCigna HMOCigna PPOOpen Access Plus
- EmblemHealthHealth Insurance Plan of Greater New York (HIP) PPO
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
- HumanaChoice Care PPO
- MultiPlanMultiPlan PPOPHCS Network PPO
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