Overview
Dr. Frank Kuwamura is a fellowship-trained orthopaedic spine surgeon with more than 19 years of experience treating conditions of the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine. He specializes in fractures, spinal stenosis, arthritis, tumors, spinal deformities, infections, sciatica, and degenerative disc disease.
He began his career as a Commander in the U.S. Naval Reserves, serving at the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, MD, and later as Department Head at Naval Hospital Corpus Christi.
Today, as founder and chief spine surgeon at MD Spine Care & Orthopaedics in San Antonio, Texas, Dr. Kuwamura provides both advanced surgical solutions and regenerative therapies such as platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and stem cell treatments.
He is also an innovator in medical device design and has participated in landmark clinical trials, including the Blackstone cervical disk replacement and Emulex annular repair studies.
Dr. K Kuwamura is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Herniated Disk, Laminectomy, and Bone Graft.
Dr. K Kuwamura is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery.
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Locations
3503 Paesanos Pkwy Ste 201, San Antonio, TX 78231
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Frank K Kuwamura
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Frank K Kuwamura?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Frank K Kuwamura by calling their office at 210-504-3650. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Frank K Kuwamura a top-rated expert for Spinal Stenosis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Frank K Kuwamura is classified as an Advanced expert for Spinal Stenosis, 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. Frank K Kuwamura specialize in?
While Dr. Frank K Kuwamura is a Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, and Herniated Disk. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Orthopedics.
Does Dr. Frank K Kuwamura accept my insurance?
Dr. Frank K Kuwamura accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 210-504-3650 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Spinal StenosisDr. K Kuwamura isAdvanced. Learn about Spinal Stenosis.
- SpondylolisthesisDr. K Kuwamura isAdvanced. Learn about Spondylolisthesis.
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- Bone GraftDr. K Kuwamura isExperienced. Learn about Bone Graft.
- BursitisDr. K Kuwamura isExperienced. Learn about Bursitis.
- Cervical MyelopathyDr. K Kuwamura isExperienced. Learn about Cervical Myelopathy.
- Cervical SpondylosisDr. K Kuwamura isExperienced. Learn about Cervical Spondylosis.
- CoccydyniaDr. K Kuwamura isExperienced. Learn about Coccydynia.
- Fractured SpineDr. K Kuwamura isExperienced. Learn about Fractured Spine.