Dr. Gordon Tang, MD

Neurosurgery•Male•Age 55

Neurosurgery

Dr. Gordon Tang, MD is a neurosurgery specialist in Berkeley, CA and has over 29 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN COLORADO in 1993. He is affiliated with Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Alta Bates Campus. His office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments.

Dr. Gordon Tang, MD

Practice

2999 Regent St Ste 715 Berkeley, CA 94705
Telehealth services available

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(510) 841-8700
Telehealth services available

Accepting new patients

(510) 841-8700

Dr. Tang is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions

  • Friendly Staff
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  • Offers Telehealth
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No malpractice claims found for California
No disciplinary actions found for the years we collect data
No board actions found for the years we collect data
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Dr. Tang's Top Procedures and Conditions

Treatment Frequency
Myelopathy
very high
very high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Tang treats Myelopathy more than 94% of his peers

Dr. Tang treats this condition more than 94% of his peers

Rating Includes other areas of care:

  • Autoimmune Myelopathy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
very high
very high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Tang treats Cervical Spine Myelopathy more than 94% of his peers

Dr. Tang treats this condition more than 94% of his peers

Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
normal
normal

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Tang treats Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve) more than 86% of his peers

Dr. Tang treats this condition more than 86% of his peers

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Dr. Tang's conditions and procedures:

  • Myelopathy
  • Cervical Spine Myelopathy
  • Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
  • Aneurysm
  • Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
  • Back Pain
  • Benign Neoplasm of Brain
  • Bone Cancer
  • Brain Abscess
  • Brain and Nervous System Cancer (incl. Gliomas, Astrocytoma, Schwannoma, Medulloblastoma, Chordoma)
  • Brain Aneurysm
  • Brain Cancer
  • Broken Neck
  • Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
  • Cauda Equina Syndrome
  • Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
  • Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
  • Cerebral Edema
  • Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
  • Cerebrovascular Disease
  • Cervical Spinal Cord Injury
  • Cervical Stenosis
  • Chiari Malformation Type 1
  • Chiari's Deformity
  • Communicating Hydrocephalus
  • Compressed Spinal Cord
  • Cranial Trauma
  • Degenerative Disc Disease
  • Epilepsy
  • Herniated Disc
  • Hydrocephalus
  • Intervertebral Disc Disease
  • Intracerebral Hemorrhage
  • Low Back Pain
  • Lumbar Spine Fracture
  • Meningiomas
  • Myelomalacia
  • Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
  • Obstructive Hydrocephalus
  • Osteoarthritis of Spine
  • Osteosarcoma
  • Pathological Spine Fracture
  • Pituitary Tumor
  • Polyneuropathy
  • Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma
  • Radiculopathy
  • Rasmussen's Syndrome
  • Scoliosis
  • Secondary Malignancies
  • Spina Bifida
  • Spinal Cord Injury
  • Spinal Cord Tumor
  • Spinal Stenosis
  • Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
  • Spine Deformities
  • Spine Fractures, Traumatic
  • Spondylolisthesis
  • Stroke
  • Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
  • Subdural Hemorrhage
  • Tethered Cord Syndrome
  • Thoracic Spine Fracture
  • Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
  • Thoracic Stenosis
  • Torticollis
  • Traumatic Brain Injury
  • Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
  • Traumatic Cerebral Edema
  • Brain Surgery
  • Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Shunt - Insertion, Repair or Removal
  • Craniectomy, Craniotomy, Surgery of Skull Base, Neuroendoscopy
  • Destruction of Brain Tumor
  • Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
  • Herniated Disc Surgery
  • Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
  • Neuroplasty
  • Percutaneous Aspiration for Spinal Cord Cyst or Syrinx
  • Pituitary Gland Tumor Resection
  • Skull Base Surgery
  • Somatic Nerve Block
  • Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
  • Spinal Fusion
  • Spine Fracture Treatment
  • Vascular Transcatheter Embolization

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Dr. Tang's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Tang

3.8

Based on 16 ratings

5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
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1 Star
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What could be improved
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I have been a patient of Dr Tang since 2018. I am deeply dissatisfied with the care I received. Dr Tang has nearly zero direct communication with patients . No online portal or email. There is no way to call him, patients have to leave messages with office staff who pass them to him. After a year of tests, Dr Tang admitted he could not diagnose my shoulder pinched nerve pain. He referred me to renowned spine specialist Dean Chou at UCSF Medical Center. Dr Chou successfully diagnosed a cervical disc as the problem. Now Dr Tang questions the diagnosis even though he has no alternate one or ideas of his own to offer! I find this incredible and really awful. I am searching for a new neurosurgeon, have no confidence in him now.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 people found this helpful
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Louis Tornillo – Jul 20, 2021
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Great surgeon. In 2019, he successfully operated on my lower spine to cure a very painful sciatica on my right leg that prevented me from walking. (stenosis). I was 73. I highly recommend him.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Apr 02, 2021
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I consulted with Dr. Tang about 15 years ago for a herniated disk. At the time, he suggested that I would likely heal in a few weeks without surgery, and I did! A recent bad decision on my part (lifting incorrectly), reinjured two of my disks, and combined with age-related deterioration, I lost some feeling and function in my leg. The sciatic pain was also debilitating. Dr. Tang operated on me in a quick, surgery center procedure that immediately alleviated my pain and restored full function. The process was as "covid-safe" as seems possible, and I'm back walking, working and playing golf two months later. Overall a very positive experience and great outcome for me. Dave C.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Dave C. – Dec 24, 2020
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After progressive numbness in my hands and lower body, I was referred to Dr. Tang for surgery. My diagnosis was severe cranial spinal cord compression, and I needed surgery ASAP. This was in April-May 2020, in the midst of the coronavirus. Dr. Tang (via a zoom appointment) explained the results of my MRI and my medical options. I chose surgery. Without surgery, I was looking at possible paralysis. A week later I had surgery. My hospital experience was very positive. The staff was great, and everyone followed coronavirus precautions. Only patients and staff were allowed in the hospital as a extra safety precaution. My surgery went well, and I feel so lucky to have my body back. Thank you, Dr. Tang!
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Aug 06, 2020
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On January 30, 2019, Dr. Gordon Tang operated on my wife’s spine to correct Stage IV spondylolisthesis (of the L4 and L5 vertebrae) with debilitating sciatica. Her sciatica disappeared immediately after the four-hour procedure, replaced by temporary surgical pain. After four days in the hospital, she was able to walk around the block, about a quarter mile, upon returning home. With the aid of a strong “can do” attitude toward exercise and PT, she had made a complete recovery in about three months. All that remains today is a slight decrease in range of motion, as you would expect from fusing two vertebrae together with metal rods and screws. Not only is Dr. Tang a skilled surgeon. He is also a highly intelligent and articulate man, more so than most surgeons we had interviewed. He was able to explain the steps in the procedure and the risks of surgery, without minimizing them or scaring us, in a way that a “quant” could understand and appreciate.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Feb 24, 2020
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I saw Dr. Tang for a herniated disc at L5-S1. He recommended several options and discussed them all with me, and let me choose my own course, even though I think he knew I'd end up at surgery one way or the other. Ultimately, I did, and he was my surgeon. He sees each of his patients himself, and takes time to explain the options, procedures, expectations, recovery, and next steps. I felt heard, cared for, and supported the entire way through from initial appointment to post-op recovery. While I can't recommend surgery, he was a fantastic doctor and surgeon, and I would recommend him if anyone needs this type of care.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Feb 22, 2020
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I had sudden onset of a herniated disc, with foot pain and weakness. After a brief treatment course with a physiatrist, I was referred to Dr. Tang. He saw me promptly, and after extensive discussion, we scheduled surgery. A laminectomy and disc removal was done as an outpatient. Pain resolved immediately and has not recurred. Weakness gradually resolved over a year.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Sep 17, 2019
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Dr. Tang performed a very successful spine surgery for me - L4/L5 micro discectomy. I wouldn't hesitate to have surgery with him again, though I've been pain free for five years (with physical therapy work)!
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Diana in Oakland – Sep 10, 2019
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Biography

Dr. Gordon Tang, MD is a Neurosurgery Specialist in Berkeley, CA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNIVERSITY...Read more

Specialties

  • Neurosurgery

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN COLORADO

Medical School, 1993

  • English
  • Chinese
  • Spanish

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    Dr. Tang's office is located at 2999 Regent St Ste 715, Berkeley, CA 94705. You can find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.

    What languages does Dr. Gordon Tang, MD speak?

    Dr. Gordon Tang, MD is fluent in 3 languages: English, Chinese, and Spanish.

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    Locations

    Practice

    East Bay Neurosurgery and Spine A Medical Corp.2999 Regent St Ste 715 Berkeley, CA 94705
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    Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Alta Bates Campus

    Berkeley, CA

    58% Patients that would definitely recommend, 12% lower than the national average

    16 Awards Received

    Award Highlight: Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023)