Alessandra M. Cathel

Overview

"Alessandra Cathel, DO, is a neurosurgeon specializing in oncology. Originally from New Jersey, she relocated to Johnson City after being drawn to the beauty of the Appalachian Highlands. ""The warmth and friendliness I have encountered has made the region home,"" she says. Inspired by both the science of medicine and the complexity of the brain, Dr. Cathel finds her greatest motivation in caring for patients and their families. She is dedicated to tailoring treatment plans to each individual and values working with a team of specialists to provide the highest quality of care. Outside of work, Dr. Cathel enjoys hiking, playing softball, spending time on the water and following football and baseball.".

Dr. Cathel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. Her top areas of expertise are Epidural Hematoma, Osteochondroma, Vein of Galen Aneurysm, and Olfactory Neuroblastoma.

Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 15 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, she has co-authored 15 articles in the study of Astrocytoma.

Graduate Institution
Rowan University School Of Osteopathic Medicine,  
Residency
Desert Regional Medical Center
Specialties
Neurosurgery
Licenses
Neurological Surgery in CO
Board Certifications
American Osteopathic Board Of Surgery
Fellowships
Neurosurgery
Hospital Affiliations
 
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Female
Awards
 

Insurance

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  • HMO
  • POS
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  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Medica
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  • HMO
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
SelectHealth
  • HMO
  • POS
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Ballad Health Medical Associates Neurosurgery, Spine And Rehabilitation
701 Med Tech Pkwy., Suite 300, Johnson City, TN 37604

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Cathel has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Meningioma
Glioblastoma
Astrocytoma

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


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Areas of Expertise

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