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Dr. Praveen Prasad, MD

Dr. Praveen Prasad, MD

Neurological Spine Surgery*
45+ years of experience

Dr. Praveen Prasad, MD is a neurological spine surgery specialist in Carmichael, CA and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University Of California, School Of Medicine in 1978. He is affiliated with Mercy General Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.9 Star Rating
Based on 115 reviews 4.9 Star Rating (115 reviews)

Practice

6555 Coyle Ave Ste 260 Carmichael, CA 95608
Telehealth available

Make an Appointment

(916) 536-3665

Dr. Prasad 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
  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Prasad specializes in the areas of Internal Medicine & Neurosurgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ • See hospitals
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Dr. Prasad's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Prasad

4.9

115 ratings, 70 with a written review
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What went well
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  • Explained conditions well
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Sep 04, 2024
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  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
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Sep 01, 2024
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
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Aug 01, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Mando – Jun 20, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
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Richard Honey – May 31, 2024
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  • Explained conditions well
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May 22, 2024
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May 08, 2024
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  • Explained conditions well
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May 04, 2024
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Apr 04, 2024
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  • Explained conditions well
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Mar 31, 2024
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Mar 29, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
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CJK – Mar 16, 2024
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
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Mar 03, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
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Jane R. – Feb 16, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
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Don Baldridge – Dec 26, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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BR67 – Dec 22, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
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Kathy Phillips – Dec 03, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
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David – Nov 14, 2023
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Oct 03, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
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Kristen – Sep 21, 2023
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About Me

care philosophy

I apply the same standard of care, compassion and conscientiousness to all patients that you would expect for your own family.   To paraphrase the Golden Rule, “Take care of others as you would want others to take care of you.”

biography

Chief of Neurosurgery at Mercy General Hospital

Director of Neurosurgery at the Dignity Health Neurological Institute of Northern California 

Alpha Omega Alpha National Medical Honor Society

  • Neurological Spine Surgery

  • Neurosurgery

  • Neurological Trauma Surgery

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Uc Davis School Med/med Center|university Of California Davis Medical Center|university Of California Davis Medical Center

    Internship Hospital

  • University Of California, Davis School Of Medicine

    Residency Hospital, 1981

  • University Of California, School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1978
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Internal Medicine
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
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Neurosurgery
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Dr. Prasad is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

  • Director of Neurosurgery at the Dignity Health Neurological Institute of Northern California, 2016

  • Chief of Neurosurgery at Mercy General Hospital, 2016

  • Alpha Omega Alpha National Medical Honor Society, 2016

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Locations

Practice

Office6555 Coyle Ave Ste 260 Carmichael, CA 95608
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Office3939 J St Ste 250 Sacramento, CA 95819
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  • Call
  • Fax
  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Sat: closed
    • Sun: closed
  • Directions

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Mercy General Hospital

    4001 J St
    Sacramento, CA 95819
    Recipient of 10
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023)

    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

    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2023)

    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

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    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

    80%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

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