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Dr. Roger Shortz, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 82
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Dr. Roger Shortz, MD is a Neurosurgery Specialist in Walnut Creek, CA.
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Dr. Roger Shortz, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 82
Walnut Creek, CA
Accepting new patients
56 years of experience
Dr. Roger Shortz, MD is a Neurosurgery Specialist in Walnut Creek, CA.

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Dr. Roger Shortz, MD is a Neurosurgery Specialist in Walnut Creek, CA and has 56 years experience. They graduated from University of Miami Miller School of Medicine in 1968 and completed a residency at Miami Affil Hosps.They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Hoag Hospital Newport Beach. At present, Dr. Shortz received an average rating of 2.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 8 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Shortz also speaks Chinese and Spanish. Dr. Shortz is board certified in Neurosurgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Back Pain
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Degenerative Disc Disease
Herniated Disc
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Low Back Pain
Myelopathy
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
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Spine Disorders
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Herniated Disc Surgery
Neurostimulation
Spinal Cord Stimulation
Spinal Fusion
Spinal Nerve Block
Spinal Reconstructive Surgery for Deformities

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Locations

  1. 1 Office
    1875 Olympic Blvd Ste 150, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (510) 243-2130
  2. 2 Earth and Air Wellness Acupuncture & Alternative Medicine Inc.
    140 Gregory Ln Ste 210, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
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Jun 06, 2017
Dr Shortz was my surgeon a few years ago and I am in the exact same pain so I'm sure the degenerative disc disease has made it's way to another disc or More!¡! I am hopin and praying I can get him to be my surgeon Again because HE WAS AMAZING
Amy Fitz in Stockton,ca — Jun 06, 2017
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Care Philosophy
  • Jayson graduated from Columbia College with a BA and earned his Master of Science Physician Assistant at the University of New England, Portland, ME. He served for nine years in the US Air Force, with two years as a medic on a medical surgical unit. He became a Firefighter EMT/Paramedic and discovered his interest in dermatology on a mission trip. Jayson has post-graduate training in general, cosmetic, and surgical dermatology, and is certified to perform a variety of cosmetic procedures. He is a member of the Florida Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants, American Academy of Physician Assistants, Veterans Caucus of AAPA, and Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants. He enjoys traveling, cooking, and time with family and friends.
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Biography
  • Dr. Roger Shortz, MD is a neurosurgery specialist in Walnut Creek, CA and has over 55 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Miami Miller School of Medicine in 1968. He specializes in Neurosurgery, Cosmetic, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, and more.
Biography
Languages Spoken
Chinese
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Neurosurgery
Cosmetic, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Cosmetic Medicine
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
    1968
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Neurosurgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Jackson Memorial Hospital
    1969
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Miami Affil Hosps
    1974
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Roger Shortz, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Shortz's profile.

Dr. Roger Shortz, MD is affiliated with Hoag Hospital Newport Beach.

Yes, Dr. Roger Shortz, MD holds board certification in Neurosurgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Hoag Hospital Newport Beach

    1 Hoag Dr, Newport Beach, CA