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Dr. Amir Tahernia, MD
Orthopedic Spine Surgery* Age 59
Dr. Amir Tahernia, MD
5.0 (1 Ratings)

Offers telehealth
Map Pin Small Rancho Mirage, CA
Dr. Amir Tahernia, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon in Rancho Mirage, CA.
Dr. Amir Tahernia, MD
5.0 (1 Ratings)

Dr. Amir Tahernia, MD

Orthopedic Spine Surgery* Age 59
Rancho Mirage, CA
Accepting new patients
33 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Amir Tahernia, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon in Rancho Mirage, CA.

About Dr. Amir Tahernia, MD

Dr. Tahernia graduated from University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine in 1993 and completed a residency at University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Amir Tahernia, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon in Rancho Mirage, CA and has 33 years experience. Dr. Tahernia currently practices at Desert Orthopedic Center and is affiliated with Eisenhower Medical Center and Loma Linda University Medical Center. Dr. Tahernia has experience treating conditions like Spinal Stenosis, Lumbar Radiculopathy, Lumbar Spinal Stenosis, Back Pain, Cervical Radiculopathy, Cervical Stenosis, Cervical Spine Myelopathy, Upper Back Pain, Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve), Lumbosacral Stenosis, Intervertebral Disc Disease, Lumbosacral Radiculopathy and Degenerative Disc Disease among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Tahernia's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Tahernia is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Spinal Discectomy
Spinal Stenosis
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Spinal Discectomy
Spinal Stenosis
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Spinal Discectomy
Spinal Stenosis
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Fusion
Back Pain
Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical Stenosis
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Upper Back Pain
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Spinal Cord Decompression
Laminoforaminotomy
Lumbar Spinal Fusion
Anterior Disc Decompression and Fusion
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Degenerative Disc Disease
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Cervical Spinal Fusion
Anterior Interbody Lumbar Fusion (ALIF)
Disc Replacement
Spinal Osteophyte
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Spine Deformities
Adult Scoliosis
Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Broken Neck
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Cervical Herniated Disc
Chordoma
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Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Degenerative Spondylolisthesis
Failed Back Surgery Syndrome
Kyphosis
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Low Back Pain
Lumbar Herniated Disc
Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pelvic Fracture
Polyneuropathy
Sacral Fracture
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Cord Tumor
Spinal Instability
Spine Disorders
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Tarlov Cyst
Tethered Cord Syndrome
Thoracic Radiculopathy
Thoracic Stenosis
Thoracolumbar Radiculopathy
Whiplash
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Cervical Artificial Disc Replacement
Cervical Spine Surgery
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Failed Back Surgery Revision
Fracture Care
Herniated Disc Surgery
Interlaminar Spacer
Laminectomy
Lumbar Disc Replacement
Lumbar Microdiscectomy
Lumbar Spine Surgery
Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
Neck Surgery
Neurostimulator Implantation
Posterior Interbody Lumbar Fusion (ALIF)
Revision Spinal Fusion
Somatic Nerve Block
Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
Spinal Cord Stimulation
Spinal Nerve Block
Spinal Reconstructive Surgery for Deformities
Spine Surgery

Accepted Insurance Plans

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  • Blue High Performance Network EPO
    Local Access Plus HMO
    Silver 70 PPO
    Access Plus HMO
    Trio ACO HMO
    Access Plus Savenet
    Tandem PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of California PPO
    Priority Select HMO
  • LocalPlus
    Open Access Plus
    Southern CA Value HMO
    Southern CA Select HMO
    Cigna PPO
  • Pathway HMO
    Select HMO
    California Care Large Group HMO
  • CA Employer Group Plans HMO
    CA Healthnet PPO
  • SignatureValue - CA HMO
    Options PPO
    SignatureValue Advantage - CA HMO
    Choice Plus POS
  • Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Deductible Plan CA Members Only HMO
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Basic HMO
    AWH Southern California HMO
    Choice Plus POS II
    Open Choice PPO
    Aetna HMO
  • Marketplace CA
  • CA Cigna + Oscar Open Access Plus

Where Dr. Amir Tahernia, MD Sees Patients

  1. 1 Desert Orthopedic Center Rancho Mirage
    39000 Bob Hope Dr, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
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    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

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Jun 22, 2023
Good response from Dr. Tahernia. Good bedside manners, great job explaining the situation and his recommended solution, Surgery went very well (Dec. 5, 2022) Results to date are satisfying
Carmen Marquez — Jun 22, 2023
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Meet Dr. Amir Tahernia, MD

Specialties*
Orthopedic Spine Surgery
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Amir Tahernia, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Tahernia's profile.

Dr. Tahernia frequently treats the following conditions: Spinal Stenosis, Lumbar Radiculopathy, Lumbar Spinal Stenosis, Back Pain, Cervical Radiculopathy, Cervical Stenosis, Cervical Spine Myelopathy, Upper Back Pain, Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve), Lumbosacral Stenosis, Intervertebral Disc Disease, Lumbosacral Radiculopathy and Degenerative Disc Disease. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Amir Tahernia, MD is affiliated with Eisenhower Medical Center and Loma Linda University Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Amir Tahernia, MD holds board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.
Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine
    1993
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship
  • University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine
    1994
Internship
Residency Hospital
  • University of Pennsylvania
    1998
Residency Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
  • University Co
    1999
Fellowship Hospital

Hospitals Where Dr. Amir Tahernia, MD Practices

  • Eisenhower Medical Center

    39000 Bob Hope Dr, Rancho Mirage, CA

  • Loma Linda University Medical Center

    11234 Anderson St, Loma Linda, CA

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