- Dr. Melvin Snyder, MD
Dr. Melvin Snyder, MD
Overview
Dr. Melvin Snyder, MD works in Torrance, California is a specialist in Neurosurgery and graduated Tufts University School Of Medicine in 1971. Dr. Snyder is affiliated with Centinela Hospital Medical Center, Northridge Hospital Medical Center, Saint Mary Medical Center, Sequoia Hospital and practicing for 52 years
Specialties
- Neurosurgery
Conditions
• Acute Urinary Retention• Adrenal Gland Diseases
• 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
• Functional Movement Screening
• Implanon® Placement
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• Isolaz System Acne Treatment
• IV Sedation
• Joint Fusion
• Joint X-Ray
• Lattice Corneal Dystrophy, Type 1
• Muscular Dystrophy, Congenital, Type 1C
• Mycobacterial Infections
• Neurological Injuries
• Pediatric AIDS
• Pediatric Dermatologic Disorders
• Pediatric Thoracic Disorders
• Pelvic Support Problems
• Pneumatic Dilations (PD)
• Rheumatic Diseases
• Syndactyly
• The treatment of complicated hypertension
• Tissue Plasminogen Activator (tPA)
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Procedures
• Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Shunt - Insertion, Repair or Removal• Craniectomy, Craniotomy, Surgery of Skull Base, Neuroendoscopy
• Epidural Lysis of Adhesions (LOA)
• Herniated Disc Surgery
• Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
• Spinal Fusion
• Spinal Reconstructive Surgery for Deformities
Board Certifications
- Board Certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery
Years Since Graduation
- 52
State License
- California
Education & Training
Medical School
Boston, MA, United States
Graduated: 1971
Residency Hospital
Los Angeles, CA, USA
Awards
Dr. Snyder 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
Accepting New Patients
- Yes
Map & Directions
Institute Of Brain and Spine Sgy, 21350 Hawthorne Boulevard Suite 176, Torrance, California (CA), 90503
Insurances Accepted (check insurance plans)
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of California
- Cigna
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)
- Great West Healthcare-Cigna
- Health Net
- Medicare
- Medicare MCR
- Open Access
- PacifiCare
- UnitedHealthCare
- WellPoint
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Affiliated Hospitals
Centinela Hospital Medical Center
Centinela Hospital Medical Center is a hospital located in Inglewood, CA. Procedures/Diagnosis costs are at the state average in 3 of 14 procedures. Length of Stay is at the state average in 12 of 14 procedures.
Northridge Hospital Medical Center
Northridge Hospital Medical Center is a hospital located in Northridge, CA. Procedures/Diagnosis costs are at the state average in 9 of 15 procedures. Length of Stay is at the state average in 8 of 15 procedures.
Saint Mary Medical Center
Saint Mary Medical Center is a non-profit hospital located in Langhorne, PA. 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.
Sequoia Hospital
Sequoia Hospital is an accredited, not-for-profit community hospital providing innovative and exceptional healthcare to Bay Area residents since 1950. We offer a full range of medical, surgical and specialty programs.
(650) 367-5551
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