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Vikas Rao, MD, Neurosurgery, Mission Viejo, CA

VikasRaoMDFAANS

Neurosurgery Mission Viejo, CA

Brain & Spinal Tumor, Cerebrovascular Neurosurgery, Interventional Neuroradiology, Skull Base

Cerebrovascular, Endovascular, Brain, and Spine Neurosurgeon

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  • Office

    26732 Crown Valley Parkway
    Suite 541
    Mission Viejo, CA 92691
    Phone+1 949-388-7190
    Fax+1 949-388-7150

Summary

  • I am a board-certified fellowship-trained cerebrovascular and endovascualar neurosurgeon specializing in the treatment of brain aneurysms, stroke, vascular malformations, and carotid disease.
    I also have specialized training and an active practice treating brain tumors, performing minimally invasive spine surgery, and taking care of neurotrauma patients.
  • www.drvikasrao.com

    Practice website for Dr. Vikas Rao

    Stroke Awareness with Dr. Vikas Rao

    Online lecture about Stroke including stroke prevention and the latest treatments for ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes

Education & Training

  • Capital Institute for Neurosciences - Stroke & Cerebrovascular Center of NJ
    Capital Institute for Neurosciences - Stroke & Cerebrovascular Center of NJFellowship, Endovascular Surgical Neuroradiology (Neurological Surgery), 2015 - 2016
  • Drexel Neurosciences Institute
    Drexel Neurosciences InstituteFellowship, Endovascular Surgical Neuroradiology (Neurological Surgery), 2015 - 2016
  • Baylor College of Medicine
    Baylor College of MedicineChief Residency, Neurological Surgery, 2014 - 2015
  • Baylor College of Medicine
    Baylor College of MedicineResidency, Neurological Surgery, 2008 - 2015
  • Baylor College of Medicine
    Baylor College of MedicineInternship, Surgery, 2008 - 2009
  • Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California
    Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern CaliforniaClass of 2008

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2016 - 2025
  • American Board of Neurological Surgery Neurological Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Orange County Physicians of Excellence - Top Doctors Orange County Medical Association, 2022-2024
  • Fellow (FAANS) American Academy of Neurological Surgeons, 2021

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Professional Memberships