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Dr. Derek Allan Taggard M.D.

Neurosurgeon

5/5(29)
45 E RIVER PARK PL W STE 104 FRESNO CA, 93720
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Dr. Derek Taggard practices Neurological Surgery in Sacramento, CA. As a Neurological Surgeon, Dr. Taggard prevents, diagnoses, evaluates, and treats disorders of the autonomic, peripheral, and central nervous systems. Neurological Surgeons are trained to treat such disorders as spinal canal stenosis, herniated discs, tumors, fractures, and spinal deformities, among many others.

Education and Training

Univ of Co Sch of Med, Denver Co 1996

Board Certification

Neurological SurgeryAmerican Board of Neurological SurgeryABNS

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Dr. Derek Allan Taggard M.D.'s Practice location

Dr. Derek Taggard, MD

2801 K St Suite #410 -
Sacramento, CA 95816
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New patients: 707-423-5252

Practice At 2 Medical Plaza Dr Suite 205

2 Medical Plaza Dr Suite 205 -
Roseville, CA 95661
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45 E RIVER PARK PL W STE 104 -
FRESNO, CA 93720
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New patients: 559-320-0530
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Dr. Derek Allan Taggard M.D. has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 29 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Neurosurgeon in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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