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Dr. Alexander Taghva, MD

Dr. Alexander Taghva, MD

Neurosurgery*
15+ years of experience

Dr. Alexander Taghva, MD is a neurosurgeon in Mission Viejo, CA and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine in 2005. He is affiliated with medical facilities Hoag Hospital Newport Beach and Providence Mission Hospital Mission Viejo. He is accepting new patients.

5 Star Rating
Based on 13 reviews 5 Star Rating (13 reviews)

O.C. Neurosurgical Associates

26732 Crown Valley Pkwy Ste 541 Mission Viejo, CA 92691

Make an Appointment

(877) 482-8789

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Taghva is affiliated with Hoag Hospital Newport Beach Newport Beach, a highly rated hospital.

Dr. Taghva is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

The Healthgrades Choice designation helps you understand the most important factors to consider when choosing a healthcare professional. This designation is earned based on four set standards.
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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Taghva specializes in the area of Neurosurgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Taghva's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Taghva

5.0

13 ratings, 10 with a written review
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Mary Windham – Oct 21, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Glenn Griffin – Feb 21, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Annette Nyqvist – Jun 12, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
7 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jack Gately – Jun 07, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
ZZ in Mission Viejo, CA – Sep 20, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Pam Smith in Irvine, CA – Jul 22, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Dave Foshee in Prescott Valley, AZ – Jun 14, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Mark Goodman in Laguna Niguel, Ca – Mar 22, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Pinkclover23 in Mission Viejo, CA – Jan 19, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Kevin Hartwell in WILMINGTON – Mar 05, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

Dr. Taghva is a board-certified neurosurgeon specializing in minimally-invasive spine surgery, complex spine surgery, neuromodulation including spinal cord stimulation and deep brain stimulation for Parkinson's disease. He is consistently voted...read more

biography

Dr. Taghva is a board-certified neurosurgeon specializing in minimally-invasive spine surgery, complex spine surgery, neuromodulation including spinal cord stimulation and deep brain stimulation for Parkinson's disease. He is consistently voted...read more

  • Neurosurgery

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  • Usc University Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 2012

  • Ohio State University|the Ohio State University Hospitals

    Fellowship Hospital, 2011

  • Usc University Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 2006

  • Johns Hopkins School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2005
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
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Neurosurgery
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Dr. Taghva is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

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    Locations

    O.C. Neurosurgical Associates

    O.C. Neurosurgical Associates26732 Crown Valley Pkwy Ste 541 Mission Viejo, CA 92691
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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Hoag Hospital Newport Beach

      1 Hoag Dr
      Newport Beach, CA 92663
      Recipient of 8
      hospital awards

      Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

      Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

      View all awards

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      86%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      2% higher than the national average

      82%
      Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

      17% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback

    • Providence Mission Hospital Mission Viejo

      27700 Medical Center Rd
      Mission Viejo, CA 92691
      Recipient of 5
      hospital awards

      Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)

      Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

      View all awards

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      84%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
      76%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      1% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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