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Dr. Howard Lantner, MD

Neurosurgery · Male · Age 59

Dr. Howard Lantner, MD is a neurosurgery specialist in Hartford, CT and has been practicing for 32 years. He graduated from Hahnemann School Of Medicine, Allegheny University Of Health Sciences in 1987 and specializes in neurosurgery.

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(860) 522-7121

Neurology Surgery

1000 Asylum Ave Ste 3208

Hartford, CT 06105

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Dr. Lantner accepts the following insurance:

Aetna: Aetna HMO; Choice Plus POS II
Anthem: Pathway X Ind PPO Direct Access CT
Blue Cross Blue Shield: Blue Card PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana: BlueConnect HMO
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts: Preferred Blue PPO
Cigna: Cigna HMO; Cigna PPO; Open Access Plus
EmblemHealth: Health Insurance Plan of Greater New York (HIP) PPO
Humana: Choice Care PPO
MultiPlan: MultiPlan PPO; PHCS Network PPO

Background Check

No malpractice claims found for Connecticut

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. Lantner's Top Procedures and Conditions

Treatment Frequency

Radiculopathy (Not Due to Disc Displacement)

very high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Lantner treats Radiculopathy (Not Due to Disc Displacement) more than 93% of his peers

Dr. Lantner treats this condition more than 93% of his peers

Rating Includes other areas of care:

Brachial Neuritis
Neuritis
Neuritis With Brachial Predilection
Optic Neuritis
Peripheral Neuritis
Polyneuritis
Radiculitis
Ulnar Neuritis
Vestibular Neuritis

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Spondylosis

very high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Lantner treats Spondylosis more than 91% of his peers

Dr. Lantner treats this condition more than 91% of his peers

Herniated Disc

very high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Lantner treats Herniated Disc more than 91% of his peers

Dr. Lantner treats this condition more than 91% of his peers

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Dr. Lantner's conditions and procedures:

Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Acoustic Neuroma
Aneurysm
Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Bone Cancer
Bone Disorders
Brain and Nervous System Cancer (incl. Gliomas, Astrocytoma, Schwannoma, Medulloblastoma, Chordoma)
Brain Aneurysm
Brain Cancer
Brain Disorders
Brain Surgery
Broken Neck
Cancer
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Cerebral Hemorrhage
Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Shunt - Insertion, Repair or Removal
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cerebrovascular Disease
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chiari's Deformity
Cranial Trauma
Craniectomy, Craniotomy, Surgery of Skull Base, Neuroendoscopy
Craniopharyngioma
Degenerative Disc Disease
Disc Replacement
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Ear Disorders
Epidural Block, Facet Blocks
Epidural Hematoma
Epidural Lysis of Adhesions (LOA)
Epilepsy
Fracture
Herniated Disc
Herniated Disc Surgery
Hydrocephalus
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Leukodystrophy
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Meningiomas
Myelopathy
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Neuroplasty
Neurostimulation
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pituitary Gland Tumor Excision
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Radiculopathy (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Scoliosis
Secondary Malignancies
Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Cord Stimulation
Spinal Cord Tumor
Spinal Fusion
Spinal Nerve Block
Spinal Reconstructive Surgery for Deformities
Spinal Stenosis
Spine Deformities
Spine Disorders
Spine Fracture Treatment
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylolisthesis
Spondylosis
Stereotactic Radiosurgery
Stereotactic Radiosurgery, Spinal or Cranial
Stereotactic Surgery
Stroke
Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Subdural Hemorrhage
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Thrombosis
Traumatic Brain Injury
Vascular Disease
Vascular Transcatheter Embolization

About Me

Care Philosophy

As a physician, I strive to provide excellent, compassionate care, working with my patients to achieve 'Best Care for a Lifetime'

Specialties

Neurosurgery

Board Certifications

Neurosurgery

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Education

1987

Hahnemann School Of Medicine, Allegheny University Of Health Sciences

Medical School

1987

Awards

Healthgrades Honor Roll

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Dr. Lantner's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Lantner

3.7

Based on 26 reviews

5 Stars	57.69230769230769%	(15)
4 Stars	11.538461538461538%	(3)
3 Stars	0%	(0)
2 Stars	3.8461538461538463%	(1)
1 Star	26.923076923076923%	(7)

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I went to Dr. Lantner with a ruptured disc in my L5/S1 Which was pressing on all of my nerves in my leg so that I could not walk. With an outpatient surgery, Dr. Lantner Repaired the disc so that it was not pressing on anynerves and I was able to walk out of surgery pain-free. I highly recommend...Read More

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