Dr. Rafael Allende, MD
Neurosurgery•Male•Age 60
Health First Medical Group
1251 HICKORY ST Melbourne, FL 32901Make an Appointment
(321) 434-3420Dr. Rafael Allende, MD is a Neurosurgery Specialist in Melbourne, FL. He is affiliated with Central Florida Regional Hospital. He is accepting new patients and has indicated that he accepts telehealth appointments. Be sure to call ahead with Dr. Allende to book an appointment.
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Hospital Highlight
Dr. Allende is affiliated with Central Florida Regional Hospital Sanford, a highly rated hospital.
At a Glance
- Explains Conditions Well
- Offers TelehealthThis provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
- Practices at Top Hospital
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Dr. Allende's Top Procedures and Conditions
Treatment Frequency
Dr. Allende treats Osteoarthritis of Spine more than 100% of his peers
Dr. Allende treats this condition more than 100% of his peers
Treatment Frequency
Dr. Allende treats Intervertebral Disc Disease more than 95% of his peers
Dr. Allende treats this condition more than 95% of his peers
Treatment Frequency
Dr. Allende treats Spine Deformities more than 93% of his peers
Dr. Allende treats this condition more than 93% of his peers
Rating Includes other areas of care:
- Acrodysplasia Scoliosis
- Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
- Adult Scoliosis
- Cavernous Malformation of Spine
- Degenerative Scoliosis
- Kyphosis
- Lordosis
- Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
- Occult Spinal Dysraphism
- Scoliosis
- Scoliosis as Part of Neurofibromatosis
- Scoliosis With Unilateral Unsegmented Bar
- Spinal Instability
- Spinal Stenosis
- Split Spinal Cord Malformation
Dr. Allende's conditions and procedures:
- Acoustic Neuroma
- Aneurysm
- Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
- Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
- Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM) Brain
- Bone Cancer
- Brain Abscess
- Brain and Nervous System Cancer (incl. Gliomas, Astrocytoma, Schwannoma, Medulloblastoma, Chordoma)
- Brain Aneurysm
- Brain Cancer
- Brain Surgery
- Broken Neck
- 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 Malformation Type 1
- Chiari's Deformity
- Chordoma
- Cranial Trauma
- Craniectomy, Craniotomy, Surgery of Skull Base, Neuroendoscopy
- Deep Brain Stimulation
- Degenerative Disc Disease
- Disc Arthroplasty
- Disc Replacement
- Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
- Epidural Block, Facet Blocks
- Epilepsy
- Herniated Disc
- Herniated Disc Surgery
- Hydrocephalus
- Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
- Intervertebral Disc Disease
- Kyphoplasty
- Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
- Laminectomy
- Low Back Pain
- Lumbar Spine Fracture
- Meningiomas
- Myelopathy
- Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
- Neurological Diseases
- Neuroplasty
- Neurostimulation
- Neurostimulator Implantation
- Neurosurgical Procedures
- Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
- Osteoarthritis of Spine
- Osteosarcoma
- Pathological Spine Fracture
- Pituitary Tumor
- Polyneuropathy
- Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
- Posterior Lumbar Fusion With Robotic Assistance
- Radiculopathy (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
- Reconstruction for Craniosynos
- Scoliosis
- Secondary Malignancies
- Skull Base Surgery
- Spina Bifida
- Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
- Spinal Cord Injury
- Spinal Cord Stimulation
- Spinal Cord Tumor
- Spinal Fusion
- Spinal Reconstructive Surgery for Deformities
- Spinal Stenosis
- Spine Deformities
- Spine Fracture Treatment
- Spine Fractures, Traumatic
- Spondylolisthesis
- Spondylosis
- Stereotactic Radiosurgery
- Stroke
- Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
- Subdural Hemorrhage
- Thoracic Spine Fracture
- Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Upper Back Pain
- Vertebral Column Tumors
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Dr. Allende accepts the following insurance:
- AARP
- Aetna
- Aetna HMO
- Choice Plus POS II
- Amerigroup (Wellpoint)
- Anthem
- National (BlueCard) PPO
- Assurant Health
- AvMed
- Beech Street (Multiplan)
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Card PPO
- Capital District Physician's Health Plan (CDPHP)
- CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
- HealthyBlue 2.0
- HealthyBlue Advantage
- Careplus
- CHAMPVA
- Cigna
- Cigna HMO
- Cigna PPO
- LocalPlus
- Open Access Plus
- Commercial Insurance Company
- Coventry Health Care
- Medicare Advantage PFFS
- EmblemHealth
- Emblem Health
- Federal Employee Program (FEP)
- First Choice Health
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)
- First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
- Government Employees Health Association (GEHA)
- GEHA
- Health Net
- HealthSource of Ohio
- Humana
- Choice Care PPO
- Preferred PPO
- Select HMO
- Medicaid
- Medico
- Meritain Health
- MultiPlan
- MultiPlan PPO
- Mutual of Omaha
- MVP Health Care
- One Health
- PacifiCare Health Systems
- PEHP
- Preferred Health Professionals
- Prudential
- SelectHealth
- State Farm
- Tricare
- TriCare for Life
- UnitedHealthCare
- United Healthcare
- WellCare
- Wise Provider Networks
- Worker's Compensation
- Worker's Compensation WC
Dr. Allende's Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Allende
4.8
Based on 72 ratings
| 5 Stars | 94.44444444444444% | (68) |
| 4 Stars | 1.3888888888888888% | (1) |
| 3 Stars | 0% | (0) |
| 2 Stars | 0% | (0) |
| 1 Star | 4.166666666666667% | (3) |
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About Me
Care Philosophy
Biography
Specialties
- Neurosurgery
Board Certifications
- Neurosurgery
Education
Languages
- English
- Spanish
Awards
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Dr. Rafael Allende, MD offer telehealth services?
Dr. Allende has indicated that they offer telehealth. Contact the office to check for eligibility for your needs.
Is Dr. Rafael Allende, MD accepting new patients?
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What are Dr. Rafael Allende, MD's top areas of care?
Dr. Allende frequently treats Osteoarthritis of Spine, Intervertebral Disc Disease, and Spine Deformities. See all procedures and conditions Dr. Allende treats.
Where is Dr. Rafael Allende, MD's office located?
Dr. Allende's office is located at 1251 HICKORY ST, Melbourne, FL 32901. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
What languages does Dr. Rafael Allende, MD speak?
Dr. Allende speaks Spanish and English. View profile to see all.
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Learn more about how Healthgrades measuresHospital Quality.68% Patient Experience Rating, 1% lower than the national average
2 Awards Received
Award Highlight: Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2021)
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