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Dr. Heather Spader, MD
Pediatric Neurosurgery* Age 50
Dr. Heather Spader, MD

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Dr. Heather Spader, MD is a Pediatric Neurosurgery Specialist in Charlottesville, VA.
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Dr. Heather Spader, MD

Pediatric Neurosurgery* Age 50
Charlottesville, VA
Accepting new patients
19 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Heather Spader, MD is a Pediatric Neurosurgery Specialist in Charlottesville, VA.
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Dr. Spader graduated from University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine. Dr. Heather Spader, MD is a Pediatric Neurosurgery Specialist in Charlottesville, VA and has 19 years experience. Dr. Spader currently practices at UVA Health Pediatric Neurosurgery Clinic and is affiliated with UVA Health Sciences Center. Dr. Spader's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Spader also speaks Spanish. Dr. Spader is board certified in Neurosurgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Craniotomy
Deep Brain Stimulation
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Endoscopic Third Ventriculostomy
Epilepsy Surgery
Herniated Disc Surgery
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intracranial Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM) Repair
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Management of VNS Devices for the Treatment of Epilepsy
Neuroplasty
Neurostimulation
Neurostimulator Implantation
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Pituitary Gland Tumor Excision
Reconstruction for Craniosynostosis
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Rhizotomy
Skull Base Surgery
Spinal Cord Stimulation
Spinal Fusion
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Stereotactic Radiosurgery
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Vascular Transcatheter Embolization
Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt Adjustment

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Locations

  1. 1 UVA Health Pediatric Neurosurgery Clinic
    1204 W Main St Fl 5, Charlottesville, VA 22903
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Languages Spoken
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Pediatric Neurosurgery
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Heather Spader, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Spader's profile.

Dr. Heather Spader, MD is affiliated with UVA Health Sciences Center.

Yes, Dr. Heather Spader, MD holds board certification in Neurosurgery.

Education
Medical Education
  • University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine
    2007
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Neurosurgery
Board Certifications
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Hospital Affiliations

  • UVA Health Sciences Center

    1215 Lee St, Charlottesville, VA

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