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Alexander Taghva, MD

949-388-7190

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    • Neurosurgical Conditions
      • Treatment for Neurosurgical Conditions
    • Neurosurgical Procedures
      • Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion
      • Cervical Disc Replacement
      • Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS)
      • Microdiscectomy
      • Minimally Invasive Laminotomy
      • Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
      • Revision Spine Surgery
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      • Lumbar Artificial Disc Replacement
      • Spine Surgery
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Alexander Taghva, MD, FAANS – Neurosurgeon in Orange County, CA

Alexander Taghva, MD - Neurosurgeon
Alexander Taghva, M.D., F.A.A.N.S.

Dr. Taghva is a board-certified neurosurgeon practicing in Orange County, California. He specializes in the treatment of neck pain, low back pain, sciatica, brain tumors, Parkinson’s disease, as well as other conditions requiring brain or spine surgery. He offers his patients unique nonsurgical options as well as minimally invasive spine surgery orange county and neuromodulation therapies. He received his medical degree from the prestigious Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, which was ranked the top hospital in the United States by U.S. News and World report for 21 straight years. Prior to that, Dr. Taghva graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of Southern California with a degree in biochemistry. He completed his residency in neurological surgery at the University of Southern California, where he learned complex techiques in brain surgery and spine surgery, including orange county minimally invasive spine surgery. Dr. Taghva is a diplomat of the American Board of Neurological Surgery, a fellow of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, and a member of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons.

Dr. Taghva completed a prestigious fellowship in neuromodulation and functional neurosurgery at Ohio State University. During that time, Dr. Taghva treated such conditions as Parkinson’s disease and essential tremor using deep brain stimulation orange county (DBS). In addition, Dr. Taghva has specialized training in the use of spinal cord stimulation orange county in the treatment of chronic pain. He is considered a “key opinion leader” nationally in neuromodulation and is on the cutting-edge of these interventions. Most recently, he was a primary investigator for the St. Jude Medical Sunburst study, and one of the first in the nation (and first in Southern California) to implant the Nevro Senza device. He also has an interest in noninvasive forms of neuromodulation and was principal investigator in a trial using magnetic stimulation of the brain to treat veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in conjunction with the Brain Treatment Center.

Dr. Taghva’s training has given him unique perspective on the treatment of many patients who have failed prior spine interventions, including patients with “failed back surgery syndrome,” as well as patients who are not traditionally considered candidates for surgery. Dr. Taghva tailors his approach to each patient and can offer minimally-invasive options for corrective surgery or neuromodulation options for the treatment of chronic pain. Dr. Taghva’s personal philosophy is that many patients get unnecessary spinal fusion operations, and he prefers nonsurgical, minimally-invasive, or motion-sparing alternatives for most of his patients. He also specializes in the treatment of uncommon pain syndromes including trigeminal neuralgia and complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS or RSD). He also keeps an active practice of general neurosurgery, including surgery for tumors of the brain and spine, as well as epilepsy surgery, including vagal nerve stimulation.

On a personal note, Dr. Alexander Taghva was raised in Las Vegas, Nevada where he was a national champion tennis player featured in Sports Illustrated’s “Faces in the Crowd.”He now lives in Orange County, California with his wife, Goretti, and three daughters, Lara, Ella, and Adeline. He now practices as part of Orange County Neurosurgical Associates and is director of neurotrauma at Mission Hospital Regional Trauma Center.


Why Dr. Alex Taghva is considered the Best Neurosurgeon in Orange County

Watch Dr. Taghva Explain revolutionary Deep Brain Stimulation for Treating Parkinson’s Disease

Completely pain free. It is unreal! I went ahead with the operation, and I am so glad that I did. Immediately after I awakened from the operation,I felt like I could go home.

– Joseph R.

Neurosurgical Procedures Offered

Minimally-invasive and complex surgery of the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine including:

  • Minimally-invasive discectomy
  • Minimally-invasive foraminotomy
  • Minimally invasive laminotomy orange county
  • Minimally-invasive lateral fusion (XLIF)
  • Anterior lumbar interbody fusion (ALIF)
  • Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion orange county (ACDF)
  • Total disc replacement
  • Posterior lumbar fusion (PLIF, TLIF)
  • Spinal fusion and deformity correction
  • Revision spine surgery mission viejo

Brain Surgeries offered

Minimally-invasive and complex surgery of the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine including:

  • Craniotomy for brain tumors
  • Craniotomy for hematomas (bleeding of the brain)
  • Deep brain stimulation for Parkinson’s Disease and Essential Tremor
  • Transnasal surgery for pituitary tumors

Pain Disorders treatments

  • Spinal cord stimulation (trial and permanent implants, percutaneous and paddle leads)
  • Microvascular decompression for trigeminal neuralgia

​Non-Surgical Treatment

Cyberknife radiosurgery for brain tumors and trigeminal neuralgia


Alex Taghva In the News

Dr. Taghva was recently featured on PBS to discuss deep brain stimulation for the treatment of Parkinson’s Disease.
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Deep Brain Stimulation to Treat Obesity?
August 20, 2012
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Reviews

Since I have no formal medical training, I would like to provide you with my layman’s point of view of my case and the incredible journey I undertook.

In early January of 2015 I developed a serious problem in…

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Doctors McFarland, Sieglen, Massoudi, and Madara,

I am writing this letter today to thank each of you individually and your organizations for allowing me the opportunity to have met a man of such as Alexander Taghva MD.

I am the son of poor Scottish immigrants, an Ex Army Paratrooper, Ex…

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  • James G., ,

I have suffered for years with excruciating hip pain, More recently, I began needing ambulatory assistance, for without a cane, it became impossible to get from the bed to the bathroom. So, I saw another hip specialist and he deduced that the problem was in my back. He scheduled a MRI, and this…

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  • Joseph R., ,

5 years ago I was sent to Dr. Taghva by my pain management specialist. He had very thorough tests done. He told me that it was his opinion that I had RSD aka CRPS. After much discussion with my pain specialist, I had a spinal cord stimulator implanted. I loved the relief it gave me.

A few years…

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  • Susan H., ,

Dr. Taghva is my hero. I had a herniated disc and spinal stenosis with pressure on the upper spine area. After 3 hours of surgery I was up and walking pain free right away. My recovery in just 2-3 weeks had me walking without any walker or back brace and I am feeling terrific.

Thank you so much…

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I had a trial stimulator put in two weeks ago since I have scoliosis and spinal stenosis and helped with my pain 100%. Yesterday he inserted permanent stimulator inside me. I am so happy and love Dr Tagvha. I highly recommend him and has a wonderful bedside manner. Best neurosurgeon. Dr. Alexander…

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  • Christina C., ,

I recently had major surgery on my cervical spine. Work was done from C3 to T1. I was suffering from severe stenosis and losing the ability to use my left arm and hand.

Dr. Taghva performed the surgery and was assisted by his nurse practitioner Vanessa Stroessner. It’s been a few months since…

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  • Pat B., ,

In September 2018, my ENT doctor sent me to see Dr. Taghva; as a result of the MRI taken after my ears were tested for possible hearing loss. It turned out that I had a brain tumor the size of a golf ball that needed to be removed; which most likely was the cause of some hearing loss. Both doctors…

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