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Dr. Praveen Mummaneni, MD

Dr. Praveen Mummaneni, MD

Neurosurgery*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Praveen Mummaneni, MD is a neurosurgeon in San Francisco, CA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine in 1995. He is affiliated with medical facilities UCSF Helen Diller Medical Center at Parnassus Heights and Enloe Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.7 Star Rating
Based on 25 reviews 3.7 Star Rating (25 reviews)

Neurosurgery at San Francisco Parnassus

400 Parnassus Ave # 8 San Francisco, CA 94143
Telehealth available

Make an Appointment

(415) 353-7500

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Mummaneni is affiliated with Enloe Medical Center Chico, a highly rated hospital.

Dr. Mummaneni is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

The Healthgrades Choice designation helps you understand the most important factors to consider when choosing a healthcare professional. This designation is earned based on four set standards.
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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Mummaneni specializes in the area of Neurosurgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Cranial Neurosurgery Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
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Dr. Mummaneni's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Mummaneni

3.7

25 ratings, 17 with a written review
5 Star
64%
64%
4 Star
0%
0%
3 Star
4%
4%
2 Star
8%
8%
1 Star
24%
24%

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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Feb 28, 2025
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Feb 15, 2025
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Martin M. – Jan 19, 2025
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 10, 2025
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 10, 2025
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Steve L. – Oct 18, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Jodie Dillman – Oct 16, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Sep 27, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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 B. Darling – Sep 17, 2024
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What went well
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
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An Enormously Disappointed Patient – Apr 09, 2024
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
19 people found this helpful
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Thomas I. – Nov 06, 2020
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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
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Doug DeGroff – Nov 30, 2019
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What went well
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
32 people found this helpful
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Nov 14, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
29 people found this helpful
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May 15, 2019
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
31 people found this helpful
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Apr 02, 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
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Janet Rodriguez in Willits, CA – Apr 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
9 people found this helpful
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Nancy Liimatta in Cameron Park, CA – Oct 28, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

Dr Praveen Mummaneni is co-director of the UCSF Spine Center, vice chair of the neurosurgery department, lead surgeon of the UCSF Parnassus Perioperative Services and director of the minimally invasive surgery spine fellowship. He has been selected...read more

biography

Dr. Praveen Mummaneni is co-director of the UCSF Spine Center, vice chair of the neurosurgery department, lead surgeon of the UCSF Parnassus Perioperative Services and director of the minimally invasive surgery spine fellowship. He has been selected...read more

  • Neurosurgery

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  • University Ca Sf School Of Med

    Residency Hospital

  • Va Long Beach Hlthcare Sys

    Residency Hospital

  • University Ca

    Fellowship Hospital, 2002

  • Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1995
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
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Neurosurgery
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Dr. Mummaneni is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

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    Locations

    Neurosurgery at San Francisco Parnassus

    Neurosurgery at San Francisco Parnassus400 Parnassus Ave # 8 San Francisco, CA 94143
    1

    Spine Center

    Spine Center400 Parnassus Ave Ste A2300 San Francisco, CA 94143
    2

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Enloe Medical Center

      1531 Esplanade
      Chico, CA 95926
      Recipient of 9
      hospital awards

      America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2024, 2023)

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

      Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023)

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

      View all awards

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      86%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      2% higher than the national average

      80%
      Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

      15% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback

    • UCSF Helen Diller Medical Center at Parnassus Heights

      400 Parnassus Ave
      San Francisco, CA 94143
      Recipient of 33
      hospital awards

      America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

      Cranial Neurosurgery Excellence Award™ (2025)

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

      View all awards

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      88%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      4% higher than the national average

      81%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      5% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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