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Dr. Paul Tolentino, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 55
Dr. Paul Tolentino, MD
4.4 (78 Ratings)

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Dr. Paul Tolentino, MD is a Neurosurgery Specialist in Cape Girardeau, MO.
Dr. Paul Tolentino, MD
4.4 (78 Ratings)
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Dr. Paul Tolentino, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 55
Cape Girardeau, MO
Accepting new patients
29 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Paul Tolentino, MD is a Neurosurgery Specialist in Cape Girardeau, MO.

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Dr. Paul Tolentino, MD is a Neurosurgery Specialist in Cape Girardeau, MO and has 29 years experience. They graduated from HARVARD Medical School in 1995 and completed a residency at Shands Hospital at The University of Florida.They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Southeast Hospital. Dr. Tolentino has experience treating conditions like Intervertebral Disc Disease and Spondylolisthesis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Tolentino received an average rating of 4.4/5 from patients and has been reviewed 78 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Tolentino also speaks Italian. Dr. Tolentino is board certified in Neurosurgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Spinal Fusion
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Spondylolisthesis
Spinal Fusion
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Spondylolisthesis
Herniated Disc
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Back Pain
Broken Neck
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Cervical Stenosis
Degenerative Disc Disease
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Myelomalacia
Myelopathy
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Pathological Spine Fracture
Radiculopathy
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Deformities
Tethered Cord Syndrome
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Thoracic Stenosis
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Upper Back Pain
Herniated Disc Surgery
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Neuroplasty
Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
Aneurysm
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Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Astrocytoma
Bone Cancer
Brain Abscess
Brain and Nervous System Cancer (incl. Gliomas, Astrocytoma, Schwannoma, Medulloblastoma, Chordoma)
Brain Cancer
Brain Injury
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Cerebral Vascular Disease
Cerebrovascular Disease
Cervical Spinal Cord Injury
Chiari Malformation Type 1
Chiari's Deformity
Chordoma
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Compressed Spinal Cord
Dural Tear
Hydrocephalus
Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Medulloblastoma
Meningiomas
Myelitis
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Neck Pain
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Obstructive Hydrocephalus
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Pituitary Tumor
Polyneuropathy
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Schwannoma
Secondary Malignancies
Spina Bifida
Spinal Cord Tumor
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylosis
Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Subdural Hemorrhage
Syringomyelia
Thoracic Radiculopathy
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Thoracolumbar Radiculopathy
Torticollis
Transverse Myelitis
Traumatic Brain Injury
Vertebral Column Tumors
Brain Surgery
Brain Tumor Surgery
Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Shunt - Insertion, Repair or Removal
Craniectomy, Craniotomy, Surgery of Skull Base, Neuroendoscopy
Craniotomy
Disc Surgery
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Laminectomy
Microdiscectomy
Neurostimulation
Neurostimulator Implantation
Spinal Cord Stimulation
Spinal Reconstructive Surgery for Deformities
Spine Fracture Treatment
Spine Surgery
Stereotactic Radiosurgery

Insurance Accepted

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  • Choice Plus POS II
  • Blue Access Choice (St Louis) (Select Network)-MO
    Silver Blue Preferred Options-MO
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO
    Blue Preferred Plus POS
  • Blue Card PPO
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
    HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • MultiPlan PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Regional Brain & Spine LLC
    1723 Broadway St Ste 410, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
  2. 2 Southeast Hospital
    1701 Lacey St, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Tolentino
4.4
Based on 78 Reviews
5 Stars (66)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (1)
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1 Star (10)

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Feb 23, 2023
Went to Dr .Tolentino with Severe Back pain Thay Scheduled MRI Called next day asked if i wonted to come in that day to see doctor yes i did. and he recommended Surgery 10 day later i had surgery Dr Tolentino and his staff including hospital were verry professional and courteous. Now 6 weeks later I am 98% Pain Free Thank You
Kirk Rickert — Feb 23, 2023
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About Me

Care Philosophy
  • Because both of his parents are doctors, Dr. Tolentino grew up observing and appreciating how much a physician can affect the lives of their patients. During medical school, he also benefitted from outstanding neurosurgery role models and mentors.

    Dr. Tolentino is proud to combine highly refined surgical skills with practical insights about how a patient's condition affects his or her quality of life. His patients appreciate his honest and compassionate approach to care.

    Whether patients seek his care due to a straightforward problem or a more complex neurosurgical issue, each receives a comprehensive evaluation and a wealth of educational information so that they can make informed choices about their care.

Care Philosophy
Biography
  • Dr. Paul Tolentino, MD is a neurosurgery specialist in Cape Girardeau, MO and has over 28 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from HARVARD Medical School in 1995. He specializes in Neurosurgery.
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Languages Spoken
Italian
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Neurosurgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • HARVARD Medical School
    1995
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Neurosurgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Shands Hospital at The University of Florida
    1998
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Shands Hospital at The University of Florida
    2004
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Paul Tolentino, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Tolentino's profile.

Dr. Tolentino frequently treats the following conditions: Intervertebral Disc Disease and Spondylolisthesis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Paul Tolentino, MD is affiliated with Southeast Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Paul Tolentino, MD holds board certification in Neurosurgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Southeast Hospital

    1701 Lacey St, Cape Girardeau, MO