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Dr. Anthony Alastra, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 54
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Dr. Anthony Alastra, MD is a Neurosurgery Specialist in Palm Springs, CA.
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Dr. Anthony Alastra, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 54
Palm Springs, CA
Accepting new patients
27 years of experience
Dr. Anthony Alastra, MD is a Neurosurgery Specialist in Palm Springs, CA.

About

Dr. Anthony Alastra, MD is a Neurosurgery Specialist in Palm Springs, CA and has 27 years experience. They graduated from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in 1997 and completed a residency at Vanderbilt University.They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Desert Regional Medical Center. At present, Dr. Alastra received an average rating of 4.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 41 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Alastra also speaks Italian. Dr. Alastra is board certified in Neurosurgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Degenerative Disc Disease
Herniated Disc
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Radiculopathy
Spinal Stenosis
Spondylolisthesis
Traumatic Brain Injury
Brain Surgery
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Laminoforaminotomy
Spinal Cord Stimulator Implant
Spinal Fusion
Aneurysm
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Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Benign Neoplasm of Brain
Bone Cancer
Bone Disorders
Brain Abscess
Brain and Nervous System Cancer (incl. Gliomas, Astrocytoma, Schwannoma, Medulloblastoma, Chordoma)
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Brain Disorders
Broken Neck
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Cauda Equina Syndrome
Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Cerebral Edema
Cerebral Embolism
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cerebrovascular Disease
Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical Spinal Cord Injury
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Cervical Stenosis
Chiari Malformation Type 1
Complete Spinal Cord Injury
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Cranial Nerve Cancer
Cranial Trauma
Extradural Hemorrhage
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Hydrocephalus
Hypothalamus Cancer
Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Lumbar Compression Fracture
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Lumbosacral Stenosis
Meningiomas
Myelomalacia
Myelopathy
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Obstructive Hydrocephalus
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Pituitary Tumor
Polyneuropathy
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Secondary Malignancies
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Cord Tumor
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Deformities
Spine Disorders
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylosis
Stroke
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Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Subdural Hemorrhage
Tethered Cord Syndrome
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Traumatic Cerebral Edema
Upper Back Pain
Vertebral Column Tumors
Artificial Disc Replacement
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Shunt - Insertion, Repair or Removal
Cervical Artificial Disc Replacement
Cervical Disc Replacement
Cervical Herniated Disc Surgery
Cervical Spine Surgery
Craniectomy
Craniotomy
Destruction of Brain Tumor
Disc Replacement
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Endoscopic Spine Surgery
Herniated Disc Surgery
Image-Guided Spine Surgery
Intracranial Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM) Repair
Kyphoplasty
Lumbar Fusion with Robotic Assist
Lumbar Herniated Disc Surgery
Lumbar Spinal Fusion
Lumbar Spine Surgery
Microdiscectomy
Microsurgical Spine Surgery
Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
Neuroplasty
Neurostimulator Implantation
Percutaneous Kyphoplasty
Percutaneous Vertebroplasty
Pituitary Gland Tumor Excision
Reconstruction for Craniosynos
Repair Intracranial Aneurysm
Skull Base Surgery
Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
Spinal Cord Decompression
Spinal Discectomy
Spinal Tumor Surgery
Spine Fracture Treatment
Vascular Transcatheter Embolization
Vertebroplasty

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  • Choice Plus POS
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    Navigate POS
    Nexus Open Access
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Locations

  1. 1 Office
    1080 N Indian Canyon Dr Ste 201, Palm Springs, CA 92262
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  2. 2 Desert Regional Medical Center
    1150 N Indian Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92262
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (760) 507-8473
  3. 3 Healthcare Associates in Medicine PC
    1099 Targee St, Staten Island, NY 10304
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (718) 448-3210
    Monday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
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  4. 4 Riverside University Health System-medical Center
    26520 Cactus Ave, Moreno Valley, CA 92555
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (951) 486-4460

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Jan 09, 2023
He did surgery on me 10 yrs ago and he save my life. I am glad I found him again he has magic hands. Hope he could see me again.
Julie Frances — Jan 09, 2023
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About Me

Languages Spoken
Italian
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Neurosurgery
Cerebrovascular Neurosurgery
Interventional Neuroradiology
Neurological Spine Surgery
Neurological Trauma Surgery
Neurovascular Surgery
Endovascular Neurosurgery
Minimally Invasive Neurological Spine Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
    1997
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Neurosurgery
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Vanderbilt University
    2004
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • New York University Medical Center Tisch Hospital
    2002
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Anthony Alastra, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Alastra's profile.

Dr. Anthony Alastra, MD is affiliated with Desert Regional Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Anthony Alastra, MD holds board certification in Neurosurgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Desert Regional Medical Center

    1150 N Indian Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA