Expertise in
12
conditions
Expertise in
12
conditions
23560 Crenshaw Blvd, 
Torrance, CA 

Overview

Alexander Tuchman is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Torrance, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years.

Dr. Tuchman is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Scoliosis, Cervical Spondylosis, Cervical Myelopathy, Laminectomy, and Osteotomy.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 71 peer reviewed articles.

Graduate Institution

University Of Miami Miller School Of Medicine , 2005 - 2009, 2009

Residency

University of Southern California/ Los Angeles County Hospital , Neurosurgery , 2010 - 2016

Specialties

Neurosurgery

Licenses

Neurological Surgery in CA

Fellowships

Columbia University , Spine Surgery , 2016 - 2017

Hospital Affiliations

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Eisenhower Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
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Locations

Cedars Sinai Faculty Physicians
23560 Crenshaw Blvd, Torrance, CA 90505

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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Is Dr. Alexander Tuchman a top-rated expert for Scoliosis?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Alexander Tuchman is classified as an Distinguished expert for Scoliosis, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Alexander Tuchman specialize in?

While Dr. Alexander Tuchman is a Neurosurgery, they have specific expertise in Scoliosis, Cervical Spondylosis, and Laminectomy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurosurgery.

Does Dr. Alexander Tuchman participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Alexander Tuchman has published 71 articles and abstracts on conditions like Scoliosis. You can view a list of Dr. Alexander Tuchman's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Alexander Tuchman accept my insurance?

Dr. Alexander Tuchman accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Blue Shield of California. We recommend calling the office directly at 310-517-7022 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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