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Dr. Anthony Alastra, MD
Neurosurgery*
25+ years of experience
Dr. Anthony Alastra, MD is a neurosurgeon in Palm Springs, CA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in 1997. He is affiliated with Desert Regional Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.
4.6 Star Rating
Based on 41 reviews 4.6 Star Rating (41 reviews)
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1080 N Indian Canyon Dr Ste 201 Palm Springs, CA 92262Make an Appointment
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Dr. Alastra's Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Alastra
4.6
41 ratings, 31 with a written review
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Great surgeries
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Julie Frances – Jan 09, 2023
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I think this doctor was in Staten Island and I love him
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No results
What could be improved
No results
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Sep 15, 2022
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Dr.Anthony J.G. Alastra is an excellently skilled in his skillset as neurosurgeon, not post-surgical follow up, nor infectious disease management which as a patient who was forced to experience 2 additional surgeries due to Dr. Alastra’s refusal to prescribe antibiotics immediately after 1st spinal cord stimulation device implant surgery, which he did a great job implanting... the removal of implant was not desired and seriously could have been avoided if Dr. Alastra would have simply prescribed me 28 days of appropriate antibiotics with focus on lab based research for immediate antibiotic treatment... but he refused to, requiring me to experience about 10-12 weeks total of total antibiotic treatment plus the device he perfectly implanted had to be removed due to his choices, including refusing to prescribe antibiotics until it was too late to save implanted device and my life was in jeopardy with risk of paralysis and possibly death... just simply because he refused immediate antibiotic treatment, and if he had implemented lab tests 10 days after I had stopped the insufficient quantity of antibiotics it would have been clearly evident I required more antibiotics before the 30 day “it’s too late due to pseudomonas Aeruginosa BIOFILM advancement.
Why refuse antibiotics? I dunno, perhaps ego?
I seriously miss my spinal cord stimulation device and I chose to undergo what Alastra said would be upto 6 months of healing related pains only with a hope for treatment for severe pains requiring opioid pain management.
It could have been so simple: prescribe antibiotics and refer out for post surgery care... yet he simply did not... and I suffered as a result... and now continue to require opioid pain management due to Alastra’s choices.
He’s a skilled surgeon, and that is it.
His office manager is unprofessional and engaged me in very abrasive poor customer treatment based on what her colleague lied and said false statements yet she treated me so very rudely after my 3rd surgery.
A unprofessional and disgraceful experience overall with 18 months of severe aggressive pains due to 3 surgeries and requiring 14+ days in a hospital only due to refusal of antibiotics after 1st surgery.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
- Difficult to schedule appointment
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Staff wasn't friendly
- Appointment was rushed
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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David R. – Jul 21, 2022
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Dr. Alastra performed life changing surgery on me 8 years ago tomorrow. He is an amazing surgeon, with a great bedside manner and made me feel comfortable and confident throughout the entire process.
What went well
- Office environment
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
- Staff wasn't friendly
- Long wait times
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Susan Petrizzo in East Brunswick – Apr 14, 2018
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He was very straightforward and very informative
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Susan in Staten Island, NY – Aug 02, 2017
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He was great
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Sofia in Staten Island, NY – Aug 02, 2017
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Overall professionalism, gave me all the information I need on my procedure
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Andre in Staten Island, NY – Aug 01, 2017
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He explains everything in detail and gave me options
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Adrian in Staten Island, NY – Aug 01, 2017
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He's knowledgeable and gregarious. Explains medical things in an easy way. Hes an honest man. Wouldn't trade him for the world, he's the best doctor I've ever had!
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Douglas in Staten Island, NY – Jul 27, 2017
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Very clear with his explanation
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Helen in Staten Island, NY – Jul 27, 2017
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Straightforward, doesn't pull any punches
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Joseph r in Staten Island, NY – Jul 25, 2017
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He's a nice guy
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Nicholas in Staten Island, NY – Jul 25, 2017
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He's a great doctor, very cooperative and is a good person. I'd recommend him to anyone!
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Sameh in Staten Island, NY – Jul 20, 2017
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I like his personality and he was highly recommended by people I trust.
What went well
- Office environment
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Maria B in Staten Island, NY – Jul 20, 2017
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He kept me informed. Good bedside manner
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Patrick in Staten Island, NY – Jul 20, 2017
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I like the way he talks to you. He isn't arrogant. Has good vibes and mannerism.
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jay in Staten Island, NY – Jul 18, 2017
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He's good and gives good suggestions
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Ghufran in Staten Island, NY – Jul 18, 2017
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Wonderful doctor
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Anna in Staten Island, NY – Jul 18, 2017
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Has good bedside manner. Good empathy
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jeanine in Staten Island, NY – Jul 18, 2017
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Nice man
What went well
- Office environment
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
- Difficult to schedule appointment
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Dennis in Staten Island, NY – Jul 13, 2017
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Likelihood of recommending Dr. Alastra to family and friends is 4.5609756 out of 5
About Me
care philosophy
Dr. Alastra is committed to providing superior surgical and clinical care to all. He is a firm believer in a team-approach based care plan. This can include a patient's primary care provider, neurologists, pain management specialists,...read morebiography
Anthony JG Alastra, MD FAANS FACS is a neurosurgeon practicing in Palm Springs, CA. He joined the staff at Desert Regional Medical Center after fourteen years of practice in New York City. He specializes in endovascular and vascular...read moreNeurosurgery
Cerebrovascular Neurosurgery
Interventional Neuroradiology
Neurological Spine Surgery
Neurological Trauma Surgery
Neurovascular Surgery
Endovascular Neurosurgery
Minimally Invasive Neurological Spine Surgery
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Vanderbilt University
Residency Hospital, 2004New York University Medical Center Tisch Hospital
Fellowship Hospital, 2002Case Western Reserve University School Of Medicine
Medical School, 1997The Johns Hopkins University
Undergraduate School, 1992
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
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Neurosurgery
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80%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home4% lower than the national average
70%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well5% lower than the national average
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