Summary

I have a special interest in complex and minimally-invasive spinal surgery. I also have extensive experience in neurological surgery.

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4
  • 30 years of experience
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Medical University Of South Carolina
  • 4 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 17 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 3 hospital affiliations
  • 4 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

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

Office Locations

Dr. Vrijesh Shantanu Tantuwaya has 4 locations

Tantuwaya Vrijesh S Office

13029 Pomerado Rd Ste BPoway, CA 92064
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

Palomar Medical Center

15615 Pomerado RdPoway, CA 92064

Loma Linda University Surgical Hospital

26780 Barton RdRedlands, CA 92373

Redlands Community Hospital

350 Terracina BlvdRedlands, CA 92373

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Dr. Vrijesh Shantanu Tantuwaya, MDDr. Kevin Gerard Waldron, MD, FAANSDr. Shawn Allen Belverud, DODr. Richard Boyd Williams, MD
Neurological SurgeryNeurological SurgeryNeurological SurgeryNeurological Surgery
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.8 
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30 Years of Experience 27 Years of Experience 21 Years of Experience 42 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English
Poway , CALaguna Hills , CASan Diego , CASan Diego , CA
Med School: Washington University In St Louis School Of Medicine Med School: Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Med School: Midwestern University-Chicago College Of Osteopathic Medicine Med School: Stanford University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Vrijesh Shantanu Tantuwaya

  • Accepts Medicare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Vrijesh Shantanu Tantuwaya has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Vrijesh Shantanu Tantuwaya has the following 17 areas of expertise

  • Aneurysm
  • Back Injuries
  • Back Pain
  • Brain Surgery
  • Brain Tumor
  • Complex Regional Pain Syndromes
  • Craniotomy
  • Glioblastoma
  • Head and Neck Disorder
  • Infection
  • Laminectomy
  • Neurosurgery
  • Neurosurgical Procedures
  • Spinal Fractures
  • Spinal Stenosis
  • Stroke
  • Wounds and Injuries

Certifications, License, & Education

30 Years Experience

Dr. Vrijesh Shantanu Tantuwaya holds an expired medical license in the state of California.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of California that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Medical University Of South Carolina.

Medical School

Graduated from Washington University In St Louis School Of Medicine in 1996.

NPI Number

Dr. Tantuwaya's NPI number is 1235134966.

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Dr. Vrijesh Tantuwaya speaks English and Spanish.
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Which hospitals is Dr. Vrijesh Tantuwaya affiliated with?
Dr. Vrijesh Tantuwaya is affiliated with Redlands Community Hospital, Palomar Medical Center, and Loma Linda University Surgical Hospital.
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