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Dr. Frank K Kuwamura, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 63
Dr. Frank K Kuwamura, MD
4.5 (44 Ratings)

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Dr. Frank K Kuwamura, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in San Antonio, TX.
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Dr. Frank K Kuwamura, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 63
San Antonio, TX
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Dr. Frank K Kuwamura, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in San Antonio, TX.

About

Dr. Frank K Kuwamura, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in San Antonio, TX. They graduated from Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with South Texas Spine And Surgical Hospital, Methodist Hospital, Methodist Hospital Stone Oak, Peterson Regional Medical Center, Legent Orthopedic + Spine Hospital, Doctors Hospital Of Laredo, Val Verde Regional Medical Center, Uvalde Memorial Hospital, Laredo Medical Center, University Hospital - University Health System, Resolute Health Hospital, Methodist Hospital South, Baptist Medical Center, Connally Memorial Medical Center, Medina Regional Hospital, Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas and Yakima Valley Memorial. Dr. Kuwamura has experience treating conditions like Lumbar Radiculopathy, Back Pain and Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve) among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Kuwamura received an average rating of 4.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 44 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Kuwamura also speaks Spanish. Dr. Kuwamura is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Lumbar Radiculopathy
Back Pain
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Back Pain
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Back Pain
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Chronic Neck Pain
Herniated Disc
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Radiculopathy
Sciatica
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Spinal Stenosis
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Laminoforaminotomy
Spinal Cord Decompression
Cervical Radiculopathy
Degenerative Disc Disease
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Scoliosis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Upper Back Pain
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Cervical Stenosis
Coccygeal Pain
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Difficulty With Walking
Gait Abnormality
Joint Pain
Limb Pain
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Myelopathy
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Pathological Spine Fracture
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Sacrum Disorders
Spinal Osteophyte
Spine Deformities
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Thoracic Stenosis
Herniated Disc Surgery
Lumbar Fusion with Robotic Assist
Lumbar Spinal Fusion
Percutaneous Kyphoplasty
Percutaneous Vertebroplasty
Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
Spinal Cord Stimulation
Spinal Fusion
Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Ataxia
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Autoimmune Diseases
Bone Disorders
Broken Neck
Bursitis
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Bursitis of Hip
Cancer
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Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Dural Tear
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Foot Conditions
Fracture
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Gout
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Hand Conditions
Hip Fracture
Hip Tendinitis
Internal Derangement of Knee
Knee Disorders
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lupus
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Muscle Cramping
Neck Muscle Strain
Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteopenia
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pelvic Fracture
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Plantar Fasciitis
Polyneuropathy
Pseudoarthrosis
Rotator Cuff Tear
Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Sjögren's Syndrome
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
Spine Disorders
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylosis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Tethered Cord Syndrome
Thoracic Radiculopathy
Anterior Disc Decompression and Fusion
Cervical Spinal Fusion
Disc Replacement
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Fracture Care
Hip Dislocation
Joint Drainage
Knee Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Neuroplasty
Neurostimulator Implantation
Spinal Nerve Block
Spinal Reconstructive Surgery for Deformities
Spine Fracture Treatment
Steroid Injection
Synovial Biopsy
Trigger Point Injection
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate

Insurance Accepted

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    Choice Plus POS II
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Open Choice PPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Signature Administrators PPO
  • BestChoice PPO
    Blue Advantage HMO
    Blue Essentials HMO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Open Access Plus
  • Choice Care Network PPO
    Choice Care PPO
    Choice POS
    HMO Premier HMO
    National POS
    Preferred PPO
    San Antonio HMOx
  • Choice Plus POS
    Navigate HMO
    Navigate POS
    Nexus Open Access
    Options PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Brent J. Bell MD PA
    525 Oak Centre Dr Ste 100, San Antonio, TX 78258
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Jul 10, 2023
Performed a minor surgery, relieved so much pain and allowed me to live again. Thank you!
— Jul 10, 2023
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About Me

Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Orthopedic Surgery
Orthopedic Spine Surgery
Orthopedic Spine Reconstructive Surgery
Minimally Invasive Orthopedic Spine Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Frank K Kuwamura, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Kuwamura's profile.

Dr. Kuwamura frequently treats the following conditions: Lumbar Radiculopathy, Back Pain and Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve). See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Frank K Kuwamura, MD is affiliated with South Texas Spine And Surgical Hospital, Methodist Hospital, Methodist Hospital Stone Oak, Peterson Regional Medical Center, Legent Orthopedic + Spine Hospital, Doctors Hospital Of Laredo, Val Verde Regional Medical Center, Uvalde Memorial Hospital, Laredo Medical Center, University Hospital - University Health System, Resolute Health Hospital, Methodist Hospital South, Baptist Medical Center, Connally Memorial Medical Center, Medina Regional Hospital, Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas and Yakima Valley Memorial.

Yes, Dr. Frank K Kuwamura, MD holds board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • South Texas Spine And Surgical Hospital

    18600 Hardy Oak Blvd, San Antonio, TX

  • Methodist Hospital

    7700 Floyd Curl Dr, San Antonio, TX

  • Methodist Hospital Stone Oak

    1139 E Sonterra Blvd, San Antonio, TX

  • Peterson Regional Medical Center

    551 Hill Country Dr, Kerrville, TX

  • Legent Orthopedic + Spine Hospital

    5330 N Loop 1604 W, San Antonio, TX

  • Doctors Hospital Of Laredo

    10700 McPherson Rd, Laredo, TX

  • Val Verde Regional Medical Center

    801 N Bedell Ave, Del Rio, TX

  • Uvalde Memorial Hospital

    1025 Garner Field Rd, Uvalde, TX

  • Laredo Medical Center

    1700 E Saunders St, Laredo, TX

  • University Hospital - University Health System

    4502 Medical Dr, San Antonio, TX

  • Resolute Health Hospital

    555 Creekside Xing, New Braunfels, TX

  • Methodist Hospital South

    1905 E State Highway 97, Jourdanton, TX

  • Baptist Medical Center

    111 Dallas St, San Antonio, TX

  • Connally Memorial Medical Center

    499 10th St, Floresville, TX

  • Medina Regional Hospital

    3100 Avenue E, Hondo, TX

  • Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas

    8200 Walnut Hill Ln, Dallas, TX

  • Yakima Valley Memorial

    2811 Tieton Dr, Yakima, WA