Dr. Rakesh Donthineni, MD
Spine Specialist
5700 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA 94609
At a glance
Accepts 13 insurances
Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, more+ ·
Has 20+ years of experience
Graduated from University of Wales School of Medicine
Works at Rakesh Donthineni
Affiliated with Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Summit Campus
and Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Alta Bates Campus
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In-network insurances
Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
Medicare
Areas of expertise
This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.
Lower back pain
Neck pain and spine problems
Spinal fusion
Arthritis
Pain in joint
Lower back pain
Neck pain and spine problems
Spinal fusion
Arthritis
More about Dr. Rakesh Donthineni, MD
Dr. Rakesh Donthineni is a board certified orthopaedic surgeon. After completing his orthopaedic residency, Dr. Donthineni went on to complete a fellowship in orthopaedic oncology at Harvard Medical School (Massachusetts General Hospital and Children’s Hospital of Boston). He has been on faculty at the Department of Orthopaedics, as an Assistant Professor at the University of Pennsylvania and at the University of California, Davis. While at UC Davis, he developed the Orthopaedic Oncology division. In 2007, Dr. Donthineni broadened his knowledge and skills into both spine oncology and general spine surgery in the department of Orthopaedics, Trauma and Spine Surgery at Ospedale Maggiore, in Bologna, Italy.
Dr. Donthineni now has a private orthopaedic surgery practice specializing in both Adult Spine Disease and Orthopaedic Oncology. The focus is managing patients with spine diseases (including neck and back pain; disc herniations; degenerative spine disease etc.), as well as on spine and extremity tumor management (bone and soft tissue tumors, including benign, primary and metastatic diseases affecting adults and pediatrics).
Education & experience
Education
Medical School - University of Wales School of Medicine
University of California, San Diego (Internship)
University of California, San Diego, Residency in Orthopedics
Ospedale Maggiore, Bologna, Fellowship in Spine Surgery and Spine Oncology
Harvard University, Children's Hospital Boston, Fellowship in Orthopedic Oncology
Practice
Rakesh Donthineni
Affiliation
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Summit Campus
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Alta Bates Campus
Certifications
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Background
Languages spoken
English
Gender
Male
NPI number
#1881684363
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Patient reviews
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Overall rating
5.00
Wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
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Which hospital is Dr. Rakesh Donthineni affiliated with?
Dr. Rakesh Donthineni is affiliated with Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Summit Campus and Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Alta Bates Campus.
What practice does Dr. Rakesh Donthineni work with?
Dr. Rakesh Donthineni works with Rakesh Donthineni.
Where is Dr. Rakesh Donthineni's office located?
Dr. Rakesh Donthineni's office is located at 5700 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA 94609.
Which board certifications does Dr. Rakesh Donthineni have?
Dr. Rakesh Donthineni is certified by American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
What languages does Dr. Rakesh Donthineni speak?
Dr. Rakesh Donthineni speaks English.
How do patients rate Dr. Rakesh Donthineni in reviews?
1 patients have reviewed Dr. Rakesh Donthineni. The overall rating for this doctor is 5/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 5/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.