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Bio: Dr. Anand Veeravagu is Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery and Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, by courtesy, and Director of Minimally Invasive NeuroSpine Surgery here at Stanford. Dr. Veeravagu is focused on advancing minimally invasive surgical techniques for diseases of the spine and cares for patients with a wide range of spinal disorders.
Dr. Veeravagu graduated from the Johns Hopkins University Biomedical Engineering program with a focus on spinal cord injury and regeneration. Committed to medical device development, neuroregeneration, and non-invasive imaging he accepted a position to complete his MD at the Stanford University School of Medicine. While a medical student, Dr. Veeravagu worked with neurosurgery and the molecular imaging program to develop novel, non-invasive imaging tools and treatments for malignant neoplasms of central nervous system.
Dr. Veeravagu subsequently completed his neurosurgical residency at Stanford University. As a resident, Dr. Veeravagu was appointed by the President of the United States as a White House Fellow in 2012, serving as Special Assistant to Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta and Chuck Hagel to guide Department of Defense Policy on traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, and mental health treatment for the United States military. One of 14 people from around the nation to be selected, Dr. Veeravagu served as a speech writer, national security advisor, and health consultant directly to the Secretary of Defense.
After completion of his neurosurgical residency, Dr. Veeravagu was awarded the prestigious Neurosurgical Research and Education Foundation Post-Residency Clinical Fellowship Grant and completed his fellowship training in minimally invasive and complex deformity spine at Stanford University with both neurosurgical and orthopeadic training. Dr. Veeravagu also completed a clinical scholar rotation at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine focused on endoscopic and robotic spine surgery.
Dr. Veeravagu’s research efforts are focused on the utilization of large national databases to assess cost, quality, and effectiveness of various treatment alogirthms as well as predictive analytics. Dr. Veeravagu is also an author and writes about current events, health policy, and public health-related topics for the San Francisco Chronicle, The Daily Beast, The BBC, and the Huffington Post.
Recurrent glioblastoma multiforme: a review of natural history and management options.
Hou, L. C., Veeravagu, A., Hsu, A. R., & Tse, V. C. K. (2006). Recurrent glioblastoma multiforme: a review of natural history and management options. Neurosurgical Focus, 20(4), E5-?
Hsu, A. R., Hou, L. C., Veeravagu, A., Greve, J. M., Vogel, H., Tse, V., & Chen, X. (2006). In vivo near-infrared fluorescence imaging of integrin alpha(v)beta(3) in an orthotopic glioblastoma model. MOLECULAR IMAGING AND BIOLOGY, 8(6), 315–323.
Hou, L. C., Hsu, A. R., Veeravagu, A., & Boakye, M. (2007). Spinal gout in a renal transplant patient: a case report and literature review. SURGICAL NEUROLOGY, 67(1), 65–73.
Molecular events of brain metastasis. Santarelli, J. G., Sarkissian, V., Hou, L. C., Veeravagu, A., & Tse, V. (2007). Molecular events of brain metastasis. Neurosurgical Focus, 22(3), E1-?
CyberKnife radiosurgical rhizotomy for the treatment of atypical trigeminal nerve pain. Patil, C. G., Veeravagu, A., Bower, R. S., Li, G., Chang, S. D., Lim, M., & Adler, J. R. (2007). CyberKnife radiosurgical rhizotomy for the treatment of atypical trigeminal nerve pain. Neurosurgical Focus, 23(6), E9-?
Vascular endothelial growth factor and vascular endothelial growth factor receptor inhibitors as anti-angiogenic agents in cancer therapy Veeravagu, A., Hsu, A. R., Cai, W., Hou, L. C., Tse, V. C. K., & Chen, X. (2007). Vascular endothelial growth factor and vascular endothelial growth factor receptor inhibitors as anti-angiogenic agents in cancer therapy. RECENT PATENTS ON ANTI-CANCER DRUG DISCOVERY, 2(1), 59–71.
Integrin alpha(v)beta(3) antagonists for anti-angiogenic cancer treatment Hsu, A. R., Veeravagu, A., Cai, W., Hou, L. C., Tse, V., & Chen, X. (2007). Integrin alpha(v)beta(3) antagonists for anti-angiogenic cancer treatment. RECENT PATENTS ON ANTI-CANCER DRUG DISCOVERY, 2(2), 143–158.
The Cancer Stem Cell-Vascular Niche Complex in Brain Tumor Formation Veeravagu, A., Bababeygy, S. R., Kalani, M. Y. S., Hou, L. C., & Tse, V. (2008). The Cancer Stem Cell-Vascular Niche Complex in Brain Tumor Formation. STEM CELLS AND DEVELOPMENT, 17(5), 859–867.
Glutaric acidemia type I: a neurosurgical perspective Hou, L. C., Veeravagu, A., Hsu, A. R., Enns, G. M., & Huhn, S. L. (2007). Glutaric acidemia type I: a neurosurgical perspective. JOURNAL OF NEUROSURGERY, 107(2), 167–172.
The temporal correlation of dynamic contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging with tumor angiogenesis in a murine glioblastoma model Veeravagu, A., Hou, L. C., Hsu, A. R., Cai, W., Greve, J. M., Chen, X., & Tse, V. (2008). The temporal correlation of dynamic contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging with tumor angiogenesis in a murine glioblastoma model. NEUROLOGICAL RESEARCH, 30(9), 952–959.
Outcomes after repeat transsphenoidal surgery for recurrent Cushing's disease Patil, C. G., Veeravagu, A., Prevedello, D. A., Katznelson, L., Vance, M. L., Laws, E. R., … Cappabianca, P. (2008). Outcomes after repeat transsphenoidal surgery for recurrent Cushing's disease. NEUROSURGERY, 63(2), 266–271.
Integrin alpha(v)beta(3)-Targeted Radioimmunotherapy of Glioblastoma Multiforme Veeravagu, A., Liu, Z., Niu, G., Chen, K., Jia, B., Cai, W., … Chen, X. (2008). Integrin alpha(v)beta(3)-Targeted Radioimmunotherapy of Glioblastoma Multiforme. CLINICAL CANCER RESEARCH, 14(22), 7330–7339.
Resolution of syringomyelia after release of tethered cord Hsu, A. R., Hou, L. C., Veeravagu, A., Barnes, P. D., & Huhn, S. L. (2009). Resolution of syringomyelia after release of tethered cord. SURGICAL NEUROLOGY, 72(6), 657–661.
Risk Factors for Postoperative Spinal Wound Infections After Spinal Decompression and Fusion Surgeries Veeravagu, A., Patil, C. G., Lad, S. P., & Boakye, M. (2009). Risk Factors for Postoperative Spinal Wound Infections After Spinal Decompression and Fusion Surgeries. SPINE, 34(17), 1869–1872.
Craniotomy for resection of meningioma in the elderly: a multicentre, prospective analysis from the National Surgical Quality Improvement Program Patil, C. G., Veeravagu, A., Lad, S. P., & Boakye, M. (2010). Craniotomy for resection of meningioma in the elderly: a multicentre, prospective analysis from the National Surgical Quality Improvement Program. JOURNAL OF NEUROLOGY NEUROSURGERY AND PSYCHIATRY, 81(5), 502–505.
HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibition Causes Increased Necrosis and Apoptosis in an In Vivo Mouse Glioblastoma Multiforme Model Bababeygy, S. R., Polevaya, N. V., Youssef, S., Sun, A., Xiong, A., Prugpichailers, T., … Tse, V. (2009). HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibition Causes Increased Necrosis and Apoptosis in an In Vivo Mouse Glioblastoma Multiforme Model. ANTICANCER RESEARCH, 29(12), 4901–4908.
The role of radiosurgery in the treatment of craniopharyngiomas Veeravagu, A., Lee, M., Jiang, B., & Chang, S. D. (2010). The role of radiosurgery in the treatment of craniopharyngiomas. NEUROSURGICAL FOCUS, 28(4).
CyberKnife Stereotactic Radiosurgery for Recurrent, Metastatic, and Residual Hemangiopericytomas Veeravagu, A., Jiang, B., Patil, C. G., Lee, M., Soltys, S. G., Gibbs, I. C., & Chang, S. D. (2011). CyberKnife Stereotactic Radiosurgery for Recurrent, Metastatic, and Residual Hemangiopericytomas. JOURNAL OF HEMATOLOGY & ONCOLOGY, 4.
Renal Osteodystrophy: Neurosurgical Considerations and Challenges Veeravagu, A., Ponnusamy, K., Jiang, B., Bydon, M., McGirt, M., Gottfried, O. N., … Bydon, A. (2012). Renal Osteodystrophy: Neurosurgical Considerations and Challenges. WORLD NEUROSURGERY, 78(1-2).
Neurosurgical interventions for spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia congenita: clinical presentation and assessment of the literature. Veeravagu, A., Lad, S. P., Camara-Quintana, J. Q., Jiang, B., & Shuer, L. (2013). Neurosurgical interventions for spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia congenita: clinical presentation and assessment of the literature. World Neurosurgery, 80(3-4), 437 e1–8.
Intramedullary spinal cord metastasis from prostate carcinoma: a case report. Lieberson, R. E., Veeravagu, A., Eckermann, J. M., Doty, J. R., Jiang, B., Andrews, R., & Chang, S. D. (2012). Intramedullary spinal cord metastasis from prostate carcinoma: a case report. Journal of Medical Case Reports, 6(1), 139-?
Management of intracranial and extracranial chordomas with CyberKnife stereotactic radiosurgery Jiang, B., Veeravagu, A., Lee, M., Harsh, G. R., Lieberson, R. E., Bhatti, I., … Chang, S. D. (2012). Management of intracranial and extracranial chordomas with CyberKnife stereotactic radiosurgery. JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCE, 19(8), 1101–6.
CyberKnife stereotactic radiosurgery for the treatment of intramedullary spinal cord metastases Veeravagu, A., Lieberson, R. E., Mener, A., Chen, Y.-ren, Soltys, S. G., Gibbs, I. C., … Chang, S. D. (2012). CyberKnife stereotactic radiosurgery for the treatment of intramedullary spinal cord metastases. JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCE, 19(9), 1273–1277.
Spontaneous intracranial hypotension secondary to anterior thoracic osteophyte: Resolution after primary dural repair via posterior approach. Veeravagu, A., Gupta, G., Jiang, B., Berta, S. C., Mindea, S. A., & Chang, S. D. (2013). Spontaneous intracranial hypotension secondary to anterior thoracic osteophyte: Resolution after primary dural repair via posterior approach. International Journal of Surgery Case Reports, 4(1), 26–29.
Acute respiratory distress syndrome and acute lung injury in patients with vertebral column fracture(s) and spinal cord injury: a nationwide inpatient sample study Veeravagu, A., Jiang, B., Rincon, F., Maltenfort, M., Jallo, J., & Ratliff, J. K. (2013). Acute respiratory distress syndrome and acute lung injury in patients with vertebral column fracture(s) and spinal cord injury: a nationwide inpatient sample study. SPINAL CORD, 51(6), 461–465.
Volumetric Analysis of Intracranial Arteriovenous Malformations Contoured for CyberKnife Radiosurgery With 3-Dimensional Rotational Angiography vs Computed Tomography/Magnetic Resonance Imaging. Veeravagu, A., Hansasuta, A., Jiang, B., Karim, A. S., Gibbs, I. C., & Chang, S. D. (2013). Volumetric Analysis of Intracranial Arteriovenous Malformations Contoured for CyberKnife Radiosurgery With 3-Dimensional Rotational Angiography vs Computed Tomography/Magnetic Resonance Imaging. Neurosurgery, 73(2), 262–270.
Biopsy versus resection for the management of low-grade gliomas. Veeravagu, A., Jiang, B., Ludwig, C., Chang, S. D., Black, K. L., & Patil, C. G. (2013). Biopsy versus resection for the management of low-grade gliomas. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews , 4, CD009319-?
CyberKnife radiosurgery for the management of skull base and spinal chondrosarcomas. Jiang, B., Veeravagu, A., Feroze, A. H., Lee, M., Harsh, G. R., Soltys, S. G., … Chang, S. D. (2013). CyberKnife radiosurgery for the management of skull base and spinal chondrosarcomas. Journal of Neuro-Oncology, 114(2), 209–18.
Traumatic epistaxis: Skull base defects, intracranial complications and neurosurgical considerations. Veeravagu, A., Joseph, R., Jiang, B., Lober, R. M., Ludwig, C., Torres, R., & Singh, H. (2013). Traumatic epistaxis: Skull base defects, intracranial complications and neurosurgical considerations. International Journal of Surgery Case Reports, 4(8), 656–661.
Brain tuberculoma in a non-endemic area. Lober, R. M., Veeravagu, A., & Singh, H. (2013). Brain tuberculoma in a non-endemic area. Infectious Disease Reports, 5(1).
Fungal infection of a ventriculoperitoneal shunt: histoplasmosis diagnosis and treatment. Veeravagu, A., Ludwig, C., Camara-Quintana, J. Q., Jiang, B., Lad, N., & Shuer, L. (2013). Fungal infection of a ventriculoperitoneal shunt: histoplasmosis diagnosis and treatment. World Neurosurgery, 80(1-2), 222 e5–222 e13.
Revision rates and complication incidence in single- and multilevel anterior cervical discectomy and fusion procedures: an administrative database study Veeravagu, A., Cole, T., Jiang, B., & Ratliff, J. K. (2014). Revision rates and complication incidence in single- and multilevel anterior cervical discectomy and fusion procedures: an administrative database study. SPINE JOURNAL, 14(7), 1125–31.
Usage of Recombinant Human Bone Morphogenetic Protein in Cervical Spine Procedures: Analysis of the MarketScan Longitudinal Database. Cole, T., Veeravagu, A., Jiang, B., & Ratliff, J. K. (2014). Usage of Recombinant Human Bone Morphogenetic Protein in Cervical Spine Procedures: Analysis of the MarketScan Longitudinal Database. Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. American Volume, 96(17), 1409–1416.
Intraoperative Neuromonitoring in Single-Level Spinal Procedures A Retrospective Propensity Score-Matched Analysis in a National Longitudinal Database Cole, T., Veeravagu, A., Zhang, M., Li, A., & Ratliff, J. K. (2014). Intraoperative Neuromonitoring in Single-Level Spinal Procedures A Retrospective Propensity Score-Matched Analysis in a National Longitudinal Database. SPINE, 39(23), 1950–59.
The use of bone morphogenetic protein in thoracolumbar spine procedures: analysis of the MarketScan longitudinal database Veeravagu, A., Cole, T. S., Jiang, B., Ratliff, J. K., & Gidwani, R. A. (2014). The use of bone morphogenetic protein in thoracolumbar spine procedures: analysis of the MarketScan longitudinal database. SPINE JOURNAL, 14(12), 2929–37.
Intracranial fat migration: A newly described complication of autologous fat repair of a cerebrospinal fluid leak following supracerebellar infratentorial approach. Ludwig, C. A., Aujla, P., Moreno, M., Veeravagu, A., & Li, G. (2015). Intracranial fat migration: A newly described complication of autologous fat repair of a cerebrospinal fluid leak following supracerebellar infratentorial approach. International Journal of Surgery Case Reports, 7C, 1–5.
Perspective on "the role of adjuvant radiotherapy after gross total resection of atypical meningiomas". Veeravagu, A., Azad, T. D., & Chang, S. D. (2015). Perspective on "the role of adjuvant radiotherapy after gross total resection of atypical meningiomas". World Neurosurgery, 83(5), 737–738.
Nelson Syndrome: Update on Therapeutic Approaches. Azad, T. D., Veeravagu, A., Kumar, S., & Katznelson, L. (2015). Nelson Syndrome: Update on Therapeutic Approaches. World Neurosurgery, 83(6), 1135–1140.
Anterior Versus Posterior Approach for Multilevel Degenerative Cervical Disease: A Retrospective Propensity Score-Matched Study of the MarketScan Database. Cole, T., Veeravagu, A., Zhang, M., Azad, T. D., Desai, A., & Ratliff, J. K. (2015). Anterior Versus Posterior Approach for Multilevel Degenerative Cervical Disease: A Retrospective Propensity Score-Matched Study of the MarketScan Database. Spine, 40(13), 1033–1038.
National trends in burn and inhalation injury in burn patients: results of analysis of the nationwide inpatient sample database. Veeravagu, A., Yoon, B. C., Jiang, B., Carvalho, C. M., Rincon, F., Maltenfort, M., … Ratliff, J. K. (2015). National trends in burn and inhalation injury in burn patients: results of analysis of the nationwide inpatient sample database. Journal of Burn Care & Research , 36(2), 258–65.
Improved capture of adverse events after spinal surgery procedures with a longitudinal administrative database. Veeravagu, A., Cole, T. S., Azad, T. D., & Ratliff, J. K. (2015). Improved capture of adverse events after spinal surgery procedures with a longitudinal administrative database. Journal of Neurosurgery. Spine, 23(3), 374–382.
The effect of centralization of caseload for primary brain tumor surgeries: trends from 2001-2007 Nuno, M., Mukherjee, D., Carico, C., Elramsisy, A., Veeravagu, A., Black, K. L., & Patil, C. G. (2012). The effect of centralization of caseload for primary brain tumor surgeries: trends from 2001-2007. ACTA NEUROCHIRURGICA, 154(8), 1343–1350.
Nelson Syndrome: Update on Therapeutic Approaches Azad, T. D., Veeravagu, A., Kumar, S., & Katznelson, L. (2015). Nelson Syndrome: Update on Therapeutic Approaches. WORLD NEUROSURGERY, 83(6), 1135–40.
Craniotomy for Resection of Meningioma: An Age-Stratified Analysis of the MarketScan Longitudinal Database Connolly, I. D., Cole, T., Veeravagu, A., Popat, R., Ratliff, J., & Li, G. (2015). Craniotomy for Resection of Meningioma: An Age-Stratified Analysis of the MarketScan Longitudinal Database. WORLD NEUROSURGERY, 84(6), 1864–1870.
Anterior Versus Posterior Approach for Multilevel Degenerative Cervical Disease A Retrospective Propensity Score-Matched Study of the MarketScan Database Cole, T., Veeravagu, A., Zhang, M., Azad, T. D., Desai, A., & Ratliff, J. K. (2015). Anterior Versus Posterior Approach for Multilevel Degenerative Cervical Disease A Retrospective Propensity Score-Matched Study of the MarketScan Database. SPINE, 40(13), 1033–38.
Improved capture of adverse events after spinal surgery procedures with a longitudinal administrative database Veeravagu, A., Cole, T. S., Azad, T. D., & Ratliff, J. K. (2015). Improved capture of adverse events after spinal surgery procedures with a longitudinal administrative database. JOURNAL OF NEUROSURGERY-SPINE, 23(3), 374–82.
Retrosigmoid Versus Translabyrinthine Approach for Acoustic Neuroma Resection: An Assessment of Complications and Payments in a Longitudinal Administrative Database. Cole, T., Veeravagu, A., Zhang, M., Azad, T., Swinney, C., Li, G. H., … Giannotta, S. L. (2015). Retrosigmoid Versus Translabyrinthine Approach for Acoustic Neuroma Resection: An Assessment of Complications and Payments in a Longitudinal Administrative Database. Cure¯Us, 7(10).
Abducens Nerve Avulsion and Facial Nerve Palsy After Temporal Bone Fracture: A Rare Concomitance of Injuries. Azad, T. D., Veeravagu, A., Corrales, C. E., Chow, K. K., Fischbein, N. J., & Harris, O. A. (2016). Abducens Nerve Avulsion and Facial Nerve Palsy After Temporal Bone Fracture: A Rare Concomitance of Injuries. World Neurosurgery, 88, 689 e5–8.
Postoperative Visual Loss Following Lumbar Spine Surgery: A Review of Risk Factors by Diagnosis Li, A., Swinney, C., Veeravagu, A., Bhatti, I., & Ratliff, J. (2015). Postoperative Visual Loss Following Lumbar Spine Surgery: A Review of Risk Factors by Diagnosis. WORLD NEUROSURGERY, 84(6), 2010–21.
Junior Seau: An Illustrative Case of Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy and Update on Chronic Sports-Related Head Injury Azad, T. D., Li, A., Pendharkar, A. V., Veeravagu, A., & Grant, G. A. (2016). Junior Seau: An Illustrative Case of Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy and Update on Chronic Sports-Related Head Injury. WORLD NEUROSURGERY, 86.
A brief history of endoscopic spine surgery. Telfeian, A. E., Veeravagu, A., Oyelese, A. A., & Gokaslan, Z. L. (2016). A brief history of endoscopic spine surgery. Neurosurgical Focus, 40(2), E2-?
Surgical outcomes of cervical spondylotic myelopathy: an analysis of a national, administrative, longitudinal database. Veeravagu, A., Connolly, I. D., Lamsam, L., Li, A., Swinney, C., Azad, T. D., … Ratliff, J. K. (2016). Surgical outcomes of cervical spondylotic myelopathy: an analysis of a national, administrative, longitudinal database. Neurosurgical Focus, 40(6), E11-?
Delayed Presentation of Sciatic Nerve Injury after Total Hip Arthroplasty: Neurosurgical Considerations, Diagnosis, and Management. Xu, L. W., Veeravagu, A., Azad, T. D., Harraher, C., & Ratliff, J. K. (2016). Delayed Presentation of Sciatic Nerve Injury after Total Hip Arthroplasty: Neurosurgical Considerations, Diagnosis, and Management. Journal of Neurological Surgery Reports, 77(3), e134–8.
Impact of Inpatient Venous Thromboembolism Continues After Discharge: Retrospective Propensity Scored Analysis in a Longitudinal Database. Li, A. Y., Azad, T. D., Veeravagu, A., Bhatti, I., Li, A., Cole, T., … Ratliff, J. K. (2016). Impact of Inpatient Venous Thromboembolism Continues After Discharge: Retrospective Propensity Scored Analysis in a Longitudinal Database. Clinical Spine Surgery, -?
Complications, Readmissions, and Revisions for Spine Procedures Performed by Orthopedic Surgeons Versus Neurosurgeons: A Retrospective, Longitudinal Study. Mabud, T., Norden, J., Veeravagu, A., Swinney, C., Cole, T., McCutcheon, B. A., & Ratliff, J. (2016). Complications, Readmissions, and Revisions for Spine Procedures Performed by Orthopedic Surgeons Versus Neurosurgeons: A Retrospective, Longitudinal Study. Clinical Spine Surgery, -?
An assessment of data and methodology of online surgeon scorecards. Xu, L. W., Li, A., Swinney, C., Babu, M., Veeravagu, A., Wolfe, S. Q., … Ratliff, J. K. (2016). An assessment of data and methodology of online surgeon scorecards. Journal of Neurosurgery. Spine, 1–8.
Cranioplasty Complications and Costs: A National Population-Level Analysis Using the MarketScan Longitudinal Database. Li, A., Azad, T. D., Veeravagu, A., Bhatti, I., Long, C., Ratliff, J. K., & Li, G. (2017). Cranioplasty Complications and Costs: A National Population-Level Analysis Using the MarketScan Longitudinal Database. World Neurosurgery, 102, 209–20.
Surgeon Procedure Volume and Complication Rates in Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusions: Analysis of a National Longitudinal Database. Cole, T., Veeravagu, A., Zhang, M., & Ratliff, J. K. (2016). Surgeon Procedure Volume and Complication Rates in Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusions: Analysis of a National Longitudinal Database. Clinical Spine Surgery, -?
Optimization of tumor resection with intra-operative magnetic resonance imaging Swinney, C., Li, A., Bhatti, I., & Veeravagu, A. (2016). Optimization of tumor resection with intra-operative magnetic resonance imaging. JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCE, 34, 11–14.
CyberKnife stereotactic radiosurgery for the treatment of symptomatic vertebral hemangiomas: a single-institution experience Zhang, M., Chen, Y.-ren, Chang, S. D., & Veeravagu, A. (2017). CyberKnife stereotactic radiosurgery for the treatment of symptomatic vertebral hemangiomas: a single-institution experience. NEUROSURGICAL FOCUS, 42(1).
Outpatient vs Inpatient Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion: A Population-Level Analysis of Outcomes and Cost. Purger, D. A., Pendharkar, A. V., Ho, A. L., Sussman, E. S., Yang, L., Desai, M., … Desai, A. (2017). Outpatient vs Inpatient Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion: A Population-Level Analysis of Outcomes and Cost. Neurosurgery.
Surgeon Procedure Volume and Complication Rates in Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusions: Analysis of a National Longitudinal Database. Cole, T., Veeravagu, A., Zhang, M., & Ratliff, J. K. (2017). Surgeon Procedure Volume and Complication Rates in Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusions: Analysis of a National Longitudinal Database. Clinical Spine Surgery, 30(5), E633–E639.
Biopsy versus resection for themanagement of low-grade gliomas Jiang, B., Chaichana, K., Veeravagu, A., Chang, S. D., Black, K. L., & Patil, C. G. (2017). Biopsy versus resection for themanagement of low-grade gliomas. COCHRANE DATABASE OF SYSTEMATIC REVIEWS, (4).
Very bright young man - in a matter of a few minutes, digested my history and prescribed a temporary fix. I was impressed with both his background and his ability to link important information to provide learned counsel. This fellow is a keeper.
I was scheduled for a pre-op appointment and the doctor advised that the scheduled surgery could be postponed based on my improved condition as self-reported. I respected his listening to me.
Dr. Veeravagu was very pleasant; polite; professional; very knowledgeable and has a very nice "bed-side" manner. Very compassionate.
very assuring that the pain will be targeted. resolved. And they are confident.
The best in all areas!
Dr. Veeravagu is extremely professional. kind, clear. He has reviewed X-rays, MRI & explained present as well as ongoing concerns.
Sheri Loo, NP is fabulous! Dr. Veeravagu is wonderful!
Decisions needed to be made by me for my next step of treatment. Dr. Veeravagu described the choices, the pros and cons. I was able to make a decision that has worked out well!
The doctor was extremely friendly and 100% engaged, during my explanation of my past medical history.
The best Dr. interview I have ever had.
l refer every person l can to your facility. A+ establishment in my book.
Very professional, explained treatment rationale clearly. Spent time listening.
Excellent experience. My only disappointment was that Dr. V did not discuss the alternatives that we might have after my completion of the prescribed eight weeks of physical therapy.
Dr. Veeravagu is caring human being and an amazing doctor. I feel blessed to have had him for my surgery. Stanford Hospital is lucky to have him on their staff. Truly amazing!!!
Dr. Veeravagu is an excellent doctor.
Dr. Veeravagu was very positive and gave us hope and direction. With accommodations, my husband will continue to work and that's what we were hoping for.
Dr. Veeravagu is great and so is his team. Thank you so much.
Very pleased with and impressed by Dr. V and his staff.
Dr. Veeravagu - was clear, helpful, warm could not be better!
Such a fantastic team of people from check in to nurse assistants to the doctor.
Dr. Veeravagu and Np. Park were so good at explaining everything and making me feel very sure that my care was finally in good hands.
Both the doctor & nurse were caring, concerned & listened. I also never felt like he wanted to rush me out. Best doctor I have EVER seen and I have seen many.
Dr. Veeravagu is a Great Dr. and a Great person.
This was a great experience with Shelly Staford & Dr. Veeravagu. Wonderful bedside manner & explanations were great - Very impressed & comfortable.
Great combination of skills and personality. Friendly - concerned - intelligent - informative - (great at listening to my concerns) - very understanding & presented info hard to hear, i.e., (poor prognosis of condition) in the best way possible. Rx - not the primary focus of a surgeon.
Dr. Veeravagu established commonalities with me and then helped me and my husband to understand what we were seeing on my MRI. I came here for a second opinion, and the difference was night and day between him and the first surgeon I saw. My whole experience here was better!
I would praise him to anyone.
Dr. Veeravagu is an excellent surgeon and has a wonderful "bedside" manner! He is very personable!
The care provided through the pre-surgical, surgical and post surgical processes was excellent!
Very impressed by the doctor - who was friendly yet professional and took the time to answer all my questions.
I already have recommended you.
My personal Doctor Dr Reddy is recommending new patients too Stanford University and Clinics for the existent experience with my Dr Veeravagu from Stanford!
Dr. Veeravagu and Seu Na has showed so much compassion for my husband. There is always a great feeling of relief after we see him. He makes us feel confident that we are making the right decisions. Words cannot express how greatful we are for his care.
Excellent. Knowledgeable, caring, patient, thorough. Thank you.
Have already recommended him to two people.
I felt very at ease. I am so glad to have him as a doctor. I cannot say enough about the staff in his office.
Dr. Veeravagu is a very compassionate and personable man.
Dr. Veeravagu showed a great amount of compassion, care and understanding during this and all my previous visits; I sensed his true concern for my condition. I honestly couldn't ask more from a doctor, and I'm incredibly thankful for his care.
I was impressed by his desire to try alternate methods to surgery for my problem and his desire to know all facts of my condition.
Both Dr. Veeravagu and the PA (Joy) were excellent! They listened intently, asked pertinent questions and communicated at a level I could understand.
i CAN NOT EXPRESS HOW WONDERFUL HE HAS BEEN . DEFINATLEY RECOMMEND HIM. I DO NOT WANT TO SEE A PA, THE DOCTOR HAS BEEN WHO I HAVE SEEN AND I LIKE THAT AND HE HAS BEEN INCREDIBLE.
Dr. V. & Evan (NP) were extremely informative, courteous, & accommodating. I was very impressed. Have never had this kind of service.

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