- Dr. Lance L Altenau, MD
Dr. Lance L Altenau, MD
Overview
Dr. Lance L Altenau, MD works in Chula Vista, California is a specialist in Neurosurgery and graduated University Mich in 1976. Dr. Altenau is affiliated with Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, Scripps Mercy Hospital, Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista, Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center, Sharp Coronado Hospital and Healthcare Center, Sharp Grossmont Hospital, Sharp Memorial Hospital and practicing for 53 years
Specialties
- Neurosurgery
Conditions
• Acute Urinary Retention• Adrenal Gland Diseases
• Back Disorders
• Bone Marrow Disorders
• Brain and Nervous System Cancer (incl. Gliomas, Astrocytoma, Schwannoma, Medulloblastoma, Chordoma)
• Cervical Spine Myelopathy
• Elbow Or Upper Arm Arthritis
• Eosinophilia Myalgia Syndrome
• Food Additive Allergy - Annatto
• Functional Hemispherectomy
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• Functional Movement Screening
• Gastrectomy With Robotic Assistance
• Helminthosporium Fungus Allergy
• Implanon® Placement
• Isolaz System Acne Treatment
• IV Sedation
• Joint Fluid Test
• Joint Fusion
• Joint X-Ray
• Lattice Corneal Dystrophy, Type 1
• Muscular Dystrophy, Congenital, Type 1C
• Mycobacterial Infections
• Neurological Injuries
• Pediatric Chronic Infection
• Pediatric Thoracic Disorders
• Pediatric Voiding
• Pelvic Support Problems
• Pneumatic Dilations (PD)
• Pneumoconiosis
• Rheumatic Diseases
• Sinus Node Disease
• Surgical Mesh Removal
• Syndactyly
• The treatment of complicated hypertension
• Tissue Plasminogen Activator (tPA)
• Woodworker's Lung
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Procedures
• Back Disorders• Brain and Nervous System Cancer (incl. Gliomas, Astrocytoma, Schwannoma, Medulloblastoma, Chordoma)
• Brain Aneurysm
• Brain Cancer
• Brain Tumor
• Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
• Cerebral Hemorrhage
• Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Shunt - Insertion, Repair or Removal
• Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
• Cerebrovascular Disease
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• Cervical Spine Fracture
• Cervical Spine Myelopathy
• Craniectomy, Craniotomy, Surgery of Skull Base, Neuroendoscopy
• Degenerative Disc Disease
• Dural Repair or Other Spinal Spinal Cord Repair
• Epidural Block, Facet Blocks
• Epilepsy
• Herniated Disc Surgery
• Hydrocephalus
• Intervertebral Disc Herniation
• Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
• Laminectomy
• Low Back Pain
• Lumbar Spine Fracture
• Meningiomas
• Microsurgical Procedure
• Myelopathy
• Neuroplasty
• Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
• Osteoarthritis of Spine
• Pathological Spine Fracture
• Pituitary Gland Tumor Excision
• Pituitary Tumor
• Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
• Radiculopathy (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
• Scoliosis
• Secondary Malignancies
• Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
• Spinal Cord Injury
• Spinal Fusion
• Spinal Nerve Block
• Spinal Reconstructive Surgery for Deformities
• Spinal Stenosis
• Spine Deformities
• Spine Fractures, Traumatic
• Spine Surgery
• Spondylolisthesis
• Stroke
• Thoracic Spine Fracture
• Torticollis
• Vertebral Column Tumors
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Board Certifications
- Board Certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery
Years Since Graduation
- 53
State License
- California
Education & Training
Residency Hospital
Ann Arbor, MI, USA
Year completed: 1976
Awards
Dr. Altenau Reviews
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I got an appointment when I needed one.
They kept things moving and on time during my visit.
I received a correct diagnosis and up-to-date treatment.
I was given specific advice on lifestyle changes I can make to improve my health.
The provider really listened, gave me the time I needed, and put me at ease.
We discussed treatment options and choices I have.
The provider addressed traditional and alternative medicine treatment options in an open-minded way.
Office Locations
Primary location
Other Office Locations
Accepting New Patients
- Yes
Map & Directions
Neurosurgical Medical Clinic, 752 Medical Center Court Suite 206, Chula Vista, California (CA), 91911
Insurances Accepted (check insurance plans)
- AARP Medicare Complete Essential HMO
- AARP Medicare Complete Premier HMO
- AARP Medicare Complete Value HMO
- Aetna
- Aetna HMO
- Anthem Blue Cross
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Beech Street (Multiplan)
- Beech Street (Multiplan) PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of California
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of California HMO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
- Blue Shield of California
- Blue Shield of California HMO
- Blue Shield of California PPO
- Care 1st Health Plan
- Choice HMO
- Cigna
- Cigna HMO
- Cigna PPO
- County Medical Services Program (CMSP)
- Coventry Health Care
- Coventry Health Care PPO
- Health Fund PPO
- Health Net
- Health Net HMO
- Health Net of California
- Health Net PPO
- Healthy Families EPO
- Medi-Cal
- Medicaid of California
- Medicare
- Medicare Assignment MCR
- MultiPlan
- MultiPlan PPO
- Open Choice PPO
- Premier HMO
- Prime
- Prudent Buyer PPO
- Seniority Plus Medicare Advantage HMO
- Sharp Health Plan
- Sharp Secure Horizons Medicare Advantage HMO
- Traditional Choice PPO
- Tricare
- TriCare for Life
- UnitedHealthCare
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Affiliated Hospitals
Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas
Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas is a hospital located in Encinitas, CA. Procedures/Diagnosis costs are at the state average in 11 of 11 procedures. Length of Stay is at the state average in 10 of 11 procedures.
Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla
Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla is a hospital located in La Jolla, CA. Procedures/Diagnosis costs are at the state average in 14 of 14 procedures. Length of Stay is at the state average in 12 of 14 procedures.
Scripps Mercy Hospital
Scripps Mercy Hospital is a hospital located in San Diego, CA. This hospital reports jointly with Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista. Therefore the ratings and awards apply to multiple hospitals and this specific hospital may not provide all rated services. Procedures/Diagnosis costs are at the stat...
Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista
Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista is a hospital located in Chula Vista, CA. This hospital reports jointly with Scripps Mercy Hospital. Therefore the ratings and awards apply to multiple hospitals and this specific hospital may not provide all rated services. Procedures/Diagnosis costs are at the st...
Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center
Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center is a hospital located in Chula Vista, CA. Procedures/Diagnosis costs are at the state average in 13 of 13 procedures. Length of Stay is at the state average in 9 of 13 procedures.
Sharp Coronado Hospital and Healthcare Center
Sharp Coronado Hospital and Healthcare Center is a hospital located in Coronado, CA. Procedures/Diagnosis costs are at the state average in 3 of 4 procedures. Length of Stay is at the state average in 3 of 4 procedures.
Sharp Grossmont Hospital
Sharp Grossmont Hospital is a hospital located in La Mesa, CA. Procedures/Diagnosis costs are at the state average in 15 of 15 procedures. Length of Stay is at the state average in 12 of 15 procedures.
Sharp Memorial Hospital
Sharp Memorial Hospital is a hospital located in San Diego, CA. Procedures/Diagnosis costs are at the state average in 15 of 15 procedures. Length of Stay is at the state average in 14 of 15 procedures.
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