Summary

Board certified in neurosurgery, Dr. Erasmus is medical director of the Taylor McAdam Bell Neuroscience Institute's Minimally Invasive Spine Program.

Dr. Erasmus has been a member of the Washington Hospital medical staff since 1979 when he established his medical practice in Fremont, California. Well respected in the community, he is a long-standing member of numerous professional organizations, including: the American Medical Association (AMA), California Medical Association (CMA), Alameda-Contra Costa County Medical Association (ACCMA), California Association of Neurological Surgeons (CANS), San Francisco Neurological Society (SFNS) and the American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPIO).

Dr. Erasmus obtained his medical school training at Christian Medical College in India. He then moved to Cleveland, Ohio where he completed additional training, including: an internship at Deaconess Hospital, general surgery training at St. Luke's Hospital and St. Vincent Charity Hospital and his neurology residency and neurosurgical training at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.4
  • 59 years of experience
  • 6 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Cleveland Clinic Health System
  • 6 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 13 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Location

Gamma Knife At Taylor Mcadam Bell Neuroscience

2500 Mowry Ave Ste 224Fremont, CA 94538
Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Fremont , CAPalo Alto , CAPalo Alto , CAPalo Alto , CA
Med School: Christian Medical College Ludhiana Med School: University Of Michigan Medical School Med School: University Of Cambridge School Of Clinical Medicine Med School: Stanford University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Desmond Erasmus

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Desmond Erasmus has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Desmond Erasmus has the following 13 areas of expertise

  • Aneurysm
  • Back Injuries
  • Brain Surgery
  • Brain Tumor
  • Craniotomy
  • Glioblastoma
  • Head and Neck Disorder
  • Laminectomy
  • Neurology
  • Neurosurgery
  • Spinal Fractures
  • Spinal Stenosis
  • Stroke

Certifications, License, & Education

59 Years Experience

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Cleveland Clinic Health System.

Medical School

Graduated from Christian Medical College Ludhiana in 1967.

NPI Number

Dr. Erasmus' NPI number is 1386744779.

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