Dr. Rajiv V. Taliwal, MD | Medina, OH | Orthopedic Spine Surgery

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Adult Cervical, Thoracic and Lumbar Spine

accepting new patients
4.4

39 Ratings
31 years of experience
62 insurance plans accepted
speaks English, Spanish
Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
17 written reviews
2 specialties
18 areas of expertise
2 board certifications
8 office locations
Male

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Knows who I am What I need

July 9th, 2024

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Dr. Taliwal is very easy to understand and speak to. He tells you what you need to hear in terms you can understand. I recommend him to anyone with back and spine issues. He’s very good at what he does and I am better now than I ever been.

April 8th, 2024

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The doctor has an easy manner. He reviews tests with you and offers his opinion. His staff was friendly and the wait time is very short.

March 12th, 2024

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Everyone was absolutely amazing. I was treated with kindness and compassion during every interaction with the doctor and his staff.

January 27th, 2024

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Rude and unprofessional, I was referred to him from another surgeon. His response was he wouldn’t comment on their surgery. They shouldn’t comment on his left with no answers.

December 7th, 2023

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Dr. Taliwal listens closely and explains very well. What is going on with the spine. He is not one to rush to surgery and discuss his other options. I would and have definitely recommend him to friends and family.

November 29th, 2023

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Dr. Taliwal is fully informed of what is going on by the time he comes into the office. He spends time listening and explaining all options. I really appreciate how he doesn’t rushed to surgery but looks at other options. He has done three cervical fusions, and I have been pleased with each one. I highly recommend them to my friends and family.

April 8th, 2023

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Excellent physician with full understanding of my problem

March 8th, 2023

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I chose dr taliwal due to his high ratings. I just left his office disappointed. He seemed in a hurry, totally blew me off and didnt listen to me or give me a chance to ask questions.

October 30th, 2019

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Dr. Taliwal performed a one-level cervical ACDF for me. If you're reading these reviews, you're probably as nervous or scared as I was. When I scheduled, my physical therapist smiled and said I was I good hands with Taliwal. The surgery went well. I have seen him now for all my follow-ups. He is always upbeat and attentive. He tells me that I have a lifetime option to call him directly for anything pursuant to my conditions or symptoms should they reappear. I have a positive impression from my office visits; however, if I had 100 reasons for picking a spine surgeon, at least 95 of them would deal with the ability to operate next to my spinal column, not office manners. In my research, he seemed like a good choice, and my experience confirmed that.

October 8th, 2018

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4975 Foote Rd Ste 100Medina, OH 44256

Tel: (330) 721-8232

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Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center

437 Portage TrlCuyahoga Falls, OH 44221

Tel: (330) 929-9136

Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Tel: (330) 725-1000

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1 Eagle Valley CtBroadview Heights, OH 44147

Tel: (330) 670-4016

Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Dr. Rajiv Vishnu Taliwal, MD	Dr. Marcus Newton, DO	Dr. Tamara Kimberlee Pylawka	Dr. Heather Audrey Vallier, MD
Orthopedic Spine Surgery	Orthopedic Spine Surgery	Sports Medicine	Orthopaedic Trauma
Accepts New Patients
4.4 (39 Ratings)	4.3 (24 Ratings)	5 (5 Ratings)	5 (3 Ratings)
31 Years of Experience	43 Years of Experience	20 Years of Experience	31 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish	Speaks English, Spanish	Speaks English	Speaks English, Spanish
Medina , OH	Wooster , OH	Columbus , OH	Cleveland , OH
Med School: Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School	Med School: Univ Of North Texas Health Science Center Texas College Of Osteopathic Med	Med School: Rush Medical College Of Rush University Medical Center	Med School: Stanford University School Of Medicine
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What languages does Dr. Rajiv Taliwal speak?: Dr. Rajiv Taliwal speaks English and Spanish.
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Where is Dr. Rajiv Taliwal's office located?: Dr. Rajiv Taliwal's office is located at 4975 Foote Rd Ste 100, Medina, OH, 44256.
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