Dr. Franklin Epstein, MD
Neurosurgery•Male•Age 73
South Texas Veterans Health Care System
7400 Merton Minter St San Antonio, TX 78229Make an Appointment
(210) 617-5300Dr. Franklin Epstein, MD is a Neurosurgery Specialist in San Antonio, TX. He is affiliated with University Hospital - University Health System. He is accepting new patients. Be sure to call ahead with Dr. Epstein to book an appointment.
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Dr. Epstein's Top Procedures and Conditions
Treatment Frequency
Dr. Epstein performs Head CT Scan more than 80% of his peers
Dr. Epstein performs this procedure more than 80% of his peers
Treatment Frequency
Dr. Epstein performs Dementia Evaluation more than 80% of his peers
Dr. Epstein performs this procedure more than 80% of his peers
Treatment Frequency
Dr. Epstein performs Evaluation for Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery more than 80% of his peers
Dr. Epstein performs this procedure more than 80% of his peers
Dr. Epstein's conditions and procedures:
- All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
- Bell's Palsy
- Brain and Nervous System Cancer (incl. Gliomas, Astrocytoma, Schwannoma, Medulloblastoma, Chordoma)
- Brain Aneurysm
- Brain Surgery
- Brain Tumor
- Brainstem Auditory Evoked Response Test
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Shunt - Insertion, Repair or Removal
- Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
- Cervical Herniated Disc
- Cervical Spine Myelopathy
- Chiari Malformation Type 1
- Chiari's Deformity
- Chronic Pain
- Compound Muscle Action Potential (CMAP) Scan
- Craniectomy, Craniotomy, Surgery of Skull Base, Neuroendoscopy
- Deep Brain Stimulation Evaluation
- Degenerative Disc Disease
- Dementia Evaluation
- Dementia or Depression Screening
- Diabetic Polyneuropathy
- Difficulty With Walking
- Disc Replacement
- Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
- Dystonia
- Epilepsy
- Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders
- Evaluation for Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery
- Evoked Potential Test
- Functional Movement Screening
- Gait Abnormality
- Grip and-or Muscle Group Pull Test
- Head CT Scan
- Headache
- Herniated Disc
- Herniated Disc Surgery
- Home Sleep Study
- Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
- ImPACT Testing
- Inflammatory and Toxic Neuropathy
- Intervertebral Disc Disease
- Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
- Low Back Pain
- Lumbar Herniated Disc
- Lumbar Spine Fracture
- Memory Evaluation
- Meningiomas
- Migraine
- Myelopathy
- Neuroplasty
- Osteoarthritis of Spine
- Pathological Spine Fracture
- Peripheral Neuropathy Testing
- Pituitary Gland Tumor Excision
- Pituitary Tumor
- Polyneuropathy
- Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
- Quantitative Sensory Test (QST)
- Radiculopathy (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
- Secondary Malignancies
- Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
- Spinal Cord Stimulation
- Spinal Cord Tumor
- Spinal Fusion
- Spinal Reconstructive Surgery for Deformities
- Spinal Stenosis
- Spine Fractures, Traumatic
- Spondylolisthesis
- Spondylosis
- Stereotactic Radiosurgery
- Stereotaxis
- Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
- Subdural Hemorrhage
- Sudoscan
- TCD Bubble Test
- Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
- Tremor
- Wada Test
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Dr. Epstein accepts the following insurance:
- Aetna
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
- HealthKeepers Plus POS
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
- Blue Choice
- Elderplan
- Medicare HMO
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)
- First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
- Humana
- Medicaid
- Managed Care
- UnitedHealthCare
- Navigate HMO
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Based on 9 ratings
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| 1 Star | 11.11111111111111% | (1) |
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About Me
Care Philosophy
CHIEF OF NEUROSURGERY AT THE AUDIE MURPHY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL IN SAN ANTONIO
Specialties
- Neurosurgery
- Neurology
Board Certifications
- Neurology
- Neurosurgery
Awards
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Franklin Epstein, MD accepting new patients?
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What are Dr. Franklin Epstein, MD's top areas of care?
Dr. Epstein frequently treats Head CT Scan, Dementia Evaluation, and Evaluation for Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery. See all procedures and conditions Dr. Epstein treats.
Where is Dr. Franklin Epstein, MD's office located?
Dr. Epstein's office is located at 7400 Merton Minter St, San Antonio, TX 78229. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Does Dr. Franklin Epstein, MD offer telehealth services?
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South Texas Veterans Health Care System
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