Dr. Howard Lantner, MD

Neurosurgery ·

Male ·

Age 58

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Dr. Howard Lantner, MD is a neurosurgery specialist in Hartford, CT and has been practicing for 31 years. He graduated from Hahnemann School Of Medicine, Allegheny University Of Health Sciences in 1987 and specializes in neurosurgery.

Neurology Surgery

1000 Asylum Ave Ste 3208

Hartford, CT 06105

Contact Information

(860) 522-7121

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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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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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Intervertebral Disc Disease

very high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Lantner treats Intervertebral Disc Disease more than 88% of his peers

Dr. Lantner treats this condition more than 88% of his peers

Dr. Lantner's conditions and procedures:

Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration

Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage

Acoustic Neuroma

Aneurysm

Bone Disorders

Brain and Nervous System Cancer (incl. Gliomas, Astrocytoma, Schwannoma, Medulloblastoma, Chordoma)

Brain Aneurysm

Brain Cancer

Brain Disorders

Brain Surgery

Broken Neck

Cancer

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 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)

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

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

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

3.6

Based on 25 reviews

5 Stars	56%	(14)
4 Stars	12%	(3)
3 Stars	0%	(0)
2 Stars	4%	(1)
1 Star	28%	(7)

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Average Wait Time

16 – 30 minutes

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What People Say About Dr. Howard Lantner, MD

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East Hartford, CT – Jul 27, 2017

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Upon reading the reviews on Doctors webpage, I was very hesitant about going forward with my appointment. Dr. L spent a very intense fifteen minutes with me and gave me instructions to have a MRI. After those results, I was scheduled for Cervical surgery. The negative reviews were likely from...Read More

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Laura in North Granby, CT – Jul 27, 2017

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Staff at hospital was great. I woke up from a two level artificial disc procedure pain free except on my back neck muscles which isn't too bad. Incision is small and hoping recover keeps going well. Feeling back in my left arm not my finger though but time might help that too.

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Mark in Enfield, CT – Apr 23, 2017

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Did L4/L5 spinal fusion operation on me several weeks ago. Nothing but praise for this surgeon. He walked my wife and I through the process, step by step, and everything (so far) has gone as planned.

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Scott D. in Cheshire, CT – Dec 30, 2016

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