Summary

Dr. Tamargo specializes in the treatment of aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations (AVMs), arteriovenous fistulas (AVFs), and cavernous malformations of the brain and spinal cord in both adults and children.

Dr. Tamargo specializes in revascularization procedures for moyamoya disease. For this condition, Dr. Tamargo performs either a microsurgical encephaloduroarteriomyosynangiosis (EDAMS) or a microsurgical extracranial-to-intracranial artery bypass.

Dr. Tamargo also specializes in the treatment of acoustic neuromas (vestibular schwannomas).

A recipient of numerous honors and awards, some of Dr. Tamargo's most recent accolades include the Neurosurgery Faculty Teaching Award and the Hopkins Richard S. Ross Clinician Scientist Award.

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 42 years of experience
  • 15 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish
  • Columbia University College Of Physicians & Surgeons
  • 2 specialties
  • 1 area of expertise
  • 1 office location

Office Location

Levi Watkins, Jr., M.D., Outpatient Center

601 North Caroline Street Floor 5Baltimore, MD 21287

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Speaks Spanish Speaks English Speaks English, Urdu Speaks English
Baltimore , MDPikesville , MDBaltimore , MDBaltimore , MD
Med School: Columbia University College Of Physicians & Surgeons Med School: Medical College of Wisconsin Med School: Wayne State University Med School: Boston University School of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Rafael Jesus Tamargo

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - POS
  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare
  • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
  • Cigna
  • HealthScope Benefits
  • Johns Hopkins Employer Health Programs
  • Maryland Physicians Care
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare

Medical Specialties

Rafael Jesus Tamargo has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Rafael Jesus Tamargo has the following area of expertise

  • Neurosurgery

Certifications, License, & Education

42 Years Experience

Rafael Jesus Tamargo holds an active medical license in the state of Maryland.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Maryland that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from Columbia University College Of Physicians & Surgeons in 1984.

NPI Number

Rafael Jesus Tamargo's NPI number is 1295766939.

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Rafael Tamargo speaks Spanish.
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Rafael Tamargo's office is located at 601 North Caroline Street Floor 5, Baltimore, MD, 21287.
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