Overview
Rakesh Kumar, MD, is a fellowship-trained neurosurgeon offering compassionate, personalized spine care, with specialization in complex spine conditions and revision spine surgery. By offering the safest, most effective surgical and non-surgical options, his goal is to restore function, relieve pain and improve quality of life while ensuring that every patient feels supported throughout their journey. Dr. Kumar values strong partnerships with referring physicians, keeping them informed and involved while delivering high-quality, personalized spine care to referred patients.Away from work, Dr. Kumar enjoys playing cricket, volleyball, listening to music, cooking, and cherishes spending quality time with his family.Conditions and procedures:Cervical, thoracic and lumbar disk surgery including disc replacementComplex spinal surgeryDegenerative spine disorders (disc herniation/ spinal stenosis)Minimally invasive spine surgeryRevision spine surgerySpinal deformity correction (scoliosis/kyphosis)Spinal trauma/fracture managementSpinal tumors and spondylolisthesis (including pars fracture repair).
Dr. Kumar is currently accepting new patients.
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Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- PPO
Locations
1608 S J Street 5th, Floor, Tacoma, WA 98405
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Dr. Rakesh Kumar accepts most major insurance plans, including Premera. We recommend calling the office directly at 253-274-7505 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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