Dr. Moksha Ranasinghe, MD
Neurosurgery ·
Female ·
Age 41
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Dr. Moksha Ranasinghe, MD is a neurosurgery specialist in Whittier, CA and has been practicing for 8 years. She graduated from Dartmouth College in 2004 and specializes in neurosurgery.
Christopher Aho, MD
12291 Washington Blvd Ste 102
Whittier, CA 90606
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of California
- Blue Shield of California
- Capital Blue Cross
- Cigna
- Coventry Health Care
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)
- Health Net
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Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
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more than 80% of peers
Traumatic Brain Injury
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more than 77% of peers
Spine Disorders
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more than 65% of peers
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1 Specialties
- Neurosurgery
1 Board Certifications
- NeurosurgeryAccredited by: American Board of Neurological Surgery*
44 Conditions Treated
- Aneurysm
- Brain and Nervous System Cancer (incl. Gliomas, Astrocytoma, Schwannoma, Medulloblastoma, Chordoma)
- Brain Cancer
- Brain Disorders
- Broken Neck
- Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
- Cerebral Hemorrhage
- Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
- Cerebrovascular Disease
- Cervical Spine Myelopathy
- Chiari's Deformity
- Degenerative Disc Disease
- Epidural Hematoma
- Epilepsy
- Fracture
- Herniated Disc
- Hydrocephalus
- Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
- Intervertebral Disc Disease
- Low Back Pain
- Lumbar Spine Fracture
- Meningiomas
- Myelopathy
- Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
- Neurological Diseases
- Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
- Pathological Spine Fracture
- Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
- Radiculopathy (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
- Scoliosis
- Secondary Malignancies
- Spinal Stenosis
- Spine Deformities
- Spine Disorders
- Spine Fractures, Traumatic
- Spondylolisthesis
- Spondylosis
- Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
- Subdural Hemorrhage
- Thoracic Spine Fracture
- Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
- Thrombosis
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Vascular Disease
Less
15 Procedures
- Brain Surgery
- Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Shunt - Insertion, Repair or Removal
- Craniectomy, Craniotomy, Surgery of Skull Base, Neuroendoscopy
- Deep Brain Stimulation
- Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
- Herniated Disc Surgery
- Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
- Nerve Block, Somatic
- Neuroplasty
- Neurostimulation
- Neurosurgical Procedures
- Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
- Spinal Cord Stimulation
- Spinal Fusion
- Spinal Reconstructive Surgery for Deformities
Background Check
0 Malpractice Claims
No malpractice history found for California.
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
- Massachusettes Institute Of TechnologyUndergraduate School | Graduated 1999
- Dartmouth CollegeMedical School | Graduated 2004
- Penn State Hershey Medical CenterInternship Hospital | Completed 2005
- Penn State Hershey Medical CenterFellowship Hospital | Completed 2010
- Penn State Hershey Medical CenterResidency Hospital | Completed 2011
Awards & Recognition
Awards & Honors
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Media & Publications
Dr. Ranasinghe has no media or publications listed.
Languages Spoken
- English
Memberships & Professional Affiliations
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- 16 – 30 minutes
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I first saw Dr. Ranasinghe when I could no longer walk. She sent me over to emergency at Whittier Presbyterian Hospital where after a cat scan diagnosed me with spinal stenosis. I found myself in surgery immediately. Thanks to her and her scheduling of rehabilitation I am walking again ! Thanks...Read More
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2Tom D'Alessandro in La Habra, CA – Jul 26, 2018
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I would definitely recommend Dr. Ranasingh to family and friends. As a matter of fact I already have
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2Kathy Poncedeleon in Whittier, CA – May 22, 2018
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Do to a fall, I had C3 & C5 crushed disc replacement with Titanium Disc and Plate with 6 screws in my spine. Prior to surgery, I had excruciating pain on Left & Right shoulders, arms and hands.
Dr. Ranasinghe explained in detail the injury damage, the course of repair, recovery, and followup...Read More
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2Raul Tellez in Hacienda Heights, CA – May 15, 2018
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Dr. Ranasinghe really took care of me from the start. I was so nervous then knowing that this might be my only best option-having the ACDF surgery done. I even had my little book with me with all my questions on that first visit. She answered all of it and was very patient. She explained...Read More
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3Louise in Cerritos, CA – May 11, 2018
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Dr. Ranasinghe is an amazing surgeon and person. She is a great surgeon who really listens to her patients and her professionalism is top notch. Her entire office staff is very responsive and helpful.
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