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Dr. Gowriharan Thaiyananthan, MD

Dr. Gowriharan Thaiyananthan, MD

Neurosurgery*
20+ years of experience

Dr. Gowriharan Thaiyananthan, MD is a neurosurgeon in Newport Beach, CA and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of California, San Francisco in 2001. He is affiliated with San Joaquin General Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4.1 Star Rating
Based on 88 reviews 4.1 Star Rating (88 reviews)

Practice

4631 Teller Ave Ste 100 Newport Beach, CA 92660

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Dr. Thaiyananthan's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Thaiyananthan

4.1

88 ratings, 18 with a written review
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What went well
  • 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
3 people found this helpful
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Sandy Marquez – Mar 18, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Nov 23, 2019
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What went well
  • 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 person found this helpful
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Jackie in Orange, CA – Jan 09, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
4 people found this helpful
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JL in Mission Viejo – Sep 20, 2018
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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
  • Long wait times
9 people found this helpful
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Denise in Yorba Linda, CA – Sep 06, 2018
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What went well
  • 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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London in Irvine, CA – Dec 08, 2017
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What went well
  • 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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Niranjala Peiris in Northridge, CA – Aug 19, 2017
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What went well
  • 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
1 person found this helpful
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Tracy Williamson in Ladera Ranch, CA – Jun 22, 2017
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What went well
  • 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
1 person found this helpful
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Bruce M in Corona, CA – Sep 17, 2016
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
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Gomez S in Anaheim, CA – Aug 30, 2016
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What went well
  • 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
4 people found this helpful
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Berta kapur in Irvine, CA – Aug 12, 2016
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What went well
  • 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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
LucyT in Irvine, CA – Jul 16, 2016
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What went well
  • 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
2 people found this helpful
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Spiro Lanier in Newport Beach, CA – Apr 13, 2016
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What went well
  • 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
2 people found this helpful
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Erin Jennings-Stein in Aliso Viejo, CA – Apr 13, 2016
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What went well
  • 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
Helpful
Matthew Ellicott in Anaheim, CA – Apr 13, 2016
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What went well
  • 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
Helpful
Marc P. in Tustin, CA – Mar 19, 2016
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What went well
  • 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
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Feb 21, 2016
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
7 people found this helpful
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Feb 03, 2016
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care philosophy

Our compassionate and dedicated spine surgeons and pain management specialists are recognized as leaders in performing the most up-to-date minimally invasive procedures for patients suffering from spinal injuries and damage, or for our patients...read more
  • Neurosurgery

  • Pain Medicine

  • Interventional Pain Medicine

  • Spinal Cord Injury Medicine

  • Orthopedic Spine Surgery

  • Neurological Spine Reconstructive Surgery

  • Neurological Spine Surgery

  • Chiropractic

  • Interventional Spine Medicine

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Cedars-sinai Medical Center's Institute Of Spinal Disorders

    Fellowship Hospital, 2008
  • Yale New Haven Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 2002
  • University Of California, San Francisco

    Medical School, 2001
  • Johns Hopkins School Of Medicine

    Undergraduate School, 1997
  • Johns Hopkins University

    Undergraduate School, 1997
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
Neurosurgery
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    I2b Lab LLC4631 Teller Ave Ste 100 Newport Beach, CA 92660
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