Overview
Philosophy of care | I believe in patient-centered care with appropriate use of technology and evidence-based medicine. | Why I entered medicine | I became a doctor to use technology and scientific knowledge to improve health and prolong the life of patients. | Personal interests | Outside of work, I enjoy soccer, Formula 1 and endurance racing.
Dr. Spina is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meningioma. His top areas of expertise are Herniated Disk, CAPOS Syndrome, Vertigo, and Subarachnoid Hemorrhage.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
1200 S Cedar Crest Blvd, Allentown, PA 18103
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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Payam Torrei is a Radiologist in East Brunswick, New Jersey. Dr. Torrei is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meningioma. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Herniated Disk, Meningioma, and Radiation Induced Meningioma.
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Neeta Rao is a Radiologist and a Neuroradiologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Rao is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meningioma. Her top areas of expertise are Brain Aneurysm, Meningioma, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), and Prolactinoma.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- CAPOS SyndromeDr. Spina isDistinguished. Learn about CAPOS Syndrome.
- Herniated DiskDr. Spina isDistinguished. Learn about Herniated Disk.
- Advanced
- Arachnoid CystsDr. Spina isAdvanced. Learn about Arachnoid Cysts.
- Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS)
- Brain AneurysmDr. Spina isAdvanced. Learn about Brain Aneurysm.
- Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation
- Cervical MyelopathyDr. Spina isAdvanced. Learn about Cervical Myelopathy.
- Choroid Plexus CystDr. Spina isAdvanced. Learn about Choroid Plexus Cyst.
- Experienced
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
- BoilsDr. Spina isExperienced. Learn about Boils.
- Brain HerniationDr. Spina isExperienced. Learn about Brain Herniation.
- Bronchogenic CystDr. Spina isExperienced. Learn about Bronchogenic Cyst.
- CarbuncleDr. Spina isExperienced. Learn about Carbuncle.
- Cavernous Sinus ThrombosisDr. Spina isExperienced. Learn about Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis.