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Dr. Howard Tung, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 64
Dr. Howard Tung, MD
3.1 (21 Ratings)

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Dr. Howard Tung, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 64
Carlsbad, CA
Accepting new patients
46 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Howard Tung, MD is a Neurosurgery Specialist in Carlsbad, CA.
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Dr. Howard Tung, MD is a Neurosurgery Specialist in Carlsbad, CA and has 46 years experience. They graduated from Dartmouth College in 1978 and completed a residency at L a Co-Usc Med Ctr, Neurological Surgery.They currently practice at California Dermatology and Mohs Surgery Specialists and are affiliated with UC San Diego Medical Center, Palomar Medical Center Downtown Escondido, Palomar Medical Center Poway, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla and Tri-city Medical Center. At present, Dr. Tung received an average rating of 3.1/5 from patients and has been reviewed 21 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Tung also speaks Chinese. Dr. Tung is board certified in Neurosurgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.

Locations

  1. 1 The Research Center of Southern California LLC
    6010 Hidden Valley Rd Ste 200, Carlsbad, CA 92011
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Experience and Background Check

Hypothalamus Cancer
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Radiculopathy
Hypothalamus Cancer
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Radiculopathy
Hypothalamus Cancer
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Radiculopathy
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Aneurysm
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Astrocytoma
Back Pain
Bone Cancer
Brain Abscess
Brain Aneurysm
Brain Cancer
Brain Injury
Broken Neck
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Cerebral Edema
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cerebrovascular Disease
Cervical Spinal Cord Injury
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Cervical Stenosis
Chiari Malformation Type 1
Chiari's Deformity
Compressed Spinal Cord
Cranial Trauma
Degenerative Disc Disease
Dural Tear
Epilepsy
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Extradural Hemorrhage
Herniated Disc
Hydrocephalus
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Medulloblastoma
Meningiomas
Myelomalacia
Myelopathy
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Obstructive Hydrocephalus
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pituitary Tumor
Polyneuropathy
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Rasmussen's Syndrome
Schwannoma
Scoliosis
Secondary Malignancies
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Cord Tumor
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Deformities
Spondylolisthesis
Stroke
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Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Subdural Hemorrhage
Tethered Cord Syndrome
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Thoracic Stenosis
Traumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Upper Back Pain
Brain Surgery
Craniectomy
Craniectomy, Craniotomy, Surgery of Skull Base, Neuroendoscopy
Craniotomy
Destruction of Brain Tumor
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Herniated Disc Surgery
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Laminoplasty
Neuroplasty
Pituitary Gland Tumor Resection
Posterior Lumbar Fusion With Robotic Assistance
Skull Base Surgery
Spinal Fusion
Spinal Reconstructive Surgery for Deformities

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3.1
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Jun 13, 2022
He has the ability to explain the Problem and the options to solving the best practices.
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About Me

Biography
  • Dr. Howard Tung, MD is a neurosurgery specialist in Carlsbad, CA and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Dartmouth College in 1978. He specializes in Neurosurgery.
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Languages Spoken
Chinese
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Specialties*
Neurosurgery
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Education

Medical Education

Medical Education
  • Dartmouth College
    1978
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Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Neurosurgery
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Residency Hospital
  • L a Co-Usc Med Ctr, Neurological Surgery
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Howard Tung, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Tung's profile.

Dr. Howard Tung, MD is affiliated with UC San Diego Medical Center, Palomar Medical Center Downtown Escondido, Palomar Medical Center Poway, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla and Tri-city Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Howard Tung, MD holds board certification in Neurosurgery.

Dr. Tung has over 46 years of healthcare experience.

Hospital Affiliations

  • UC San Diego Medical Center

    200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, CA

  • Palomar Medical Center Downtown Escondido

    555 E Valley Pkwy, Escondido, CA

  • Palomar Medical Center Poway

    15615 Pomerado Rd, Poway, CA

  • Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla

    9888 Genesee Ave, La Jolla, CA

  • Tri-city Medical Center

    4002 Vista Way, Oceanside, CA

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