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Dr. Eugene Carragee, MD

Dr. Eugene Carragee, MD

Palo Alto, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Carragee, Orthopedic Spine Surgeon in Palo Alto, CA?

    Dr. Eugene Carragee, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, who primarily practices in Palo Alto, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Carragee completed his residency at Stanford Univ Hosp, Orthopedic Surgery; Stanford Univ Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Carragee is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Carragee’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Carragee’s office at (650) 725-6797.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Carragee?

    Dr. Eugene Carragee, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Orthopedic Spine Surgeon known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Carragee empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Spinal Deformity, Spinal Disc Replacement, Spinal Reconstructive Surgery, Spinal Surgery, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Palo Alto/CA community, Dr. Carragee is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

    Where did Dr. Carragee go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Fellowship: University Of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China | University Of Hong Kong, China

    • Residency: Stanford Univ Hosp, Orthopedic Surgery; Stanford Univ Hosp, Internal Medicine | Stanford University Medical Center | Stanford University Medical Center

    • Medical School: Stanford Univ Sch Of Med- Stanford Ca

    Is Dr. Carragee board certified in Orthopedic Spine Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Eugene Carragee, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery , American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery since 1994

    What languages does Dr. Carragee speak?

    Dr. Carragee and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Carragee treat?

    As a Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, Dr. Carragee diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Carragee. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Neck Pain
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Cervical Pain
    • Sore Neck
    • Neck Ache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M542: Cervicalgia

    Also known as:

    • Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
    • Back Pain
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Lumbar Radiculopathy
    • Lower Back Nerve Compression
    • Compressed Nerve in Lower Back

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Spinal Stenosis
    • Lower Back Spinal Stenosis with Nerve Pain in Legs
    • Spinal Stenosis
    • Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal
    • Lumbar Spinal Canal Narrowing
    • Lumbar Stenosis
    • Lumbar Spinal Stenosis with Claudication
    • Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal with Leg Pain
    • Nerve Compression in Lower Back with Walking Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M48061: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region without neurogenic claudication
    • M48062: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Disc Displacement
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Slipped Disc in Lower Back
    • Herniated Disc in Lumbar Spine
    • Lumbar Disc Protrusion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5126: Other intervertebral disc displacement, lumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Walking and Mobility Problems
    • Walking Problems
    • Gait Abnormalities
    • Trouble Moving
    • Mobility Issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R269: Unspecified abnormalities of gait and mobility

    Also known as:

    • Scoliosis
    • Curved Spine
    • Spinal Curvature
    • Backbone Curve

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M419: Scoliosis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Post-Surgery Condition
    • Postoperative State
    • Recovery After Surgery
    • Surgical Follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z98890: Other specified postprocedural states

    Which procedures does Dr. Carragee perform as a Orthopedic Spine Surgeon?

    As a Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, procedures performed by an Dr. Eugene Carragee may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Carragee's office.

    Does Dr. Carragee accept my insurance?

    Dr. Carragee accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 725-6797 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Carragee accept in Palo Alto, CA?

    Dr. Carragee in Palo Alto, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Carragee's office located?

    Dr. Eugene Carragee's Primary Practice

    900 Blake Wilbur Dr Fl First

    Palo Alto, CA 94304

    (650) 725-6797

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    Dr. Eugene Carragee's Practice 2

    300 Pasteur Dr

    Stanford, CA 94305

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    Dr. Eugene Carragee's Practice 3

    450 Broadway St

    Redwood City, CA 94063

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    Recognitions

    Awards

    North American Spine Society

    Outstanding Paper Award

    San Francisco Super Doctors

    North American Spine Society

    Leon Wiltse Award

    International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine

    Volvo Clinical Research Award

    International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine

    Clinical Research Award

    Stanford University School of Medicine

    Excellence in Teaching Award

    International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine

    Best Paper Award

    International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine

    Outstanding Research Award

    Summa Cum Laude, State

    University of New York at Albany

    Various awards and Commendations, U.S. Army (to)

    Publications

    Magnetic resonce imaging predictors of surgical outcome

    Spine, 2013

    Does a Fibronectin and Aggrecan Complex Play a Role in Painful Vertebral Disks?

    PM&R, 2013

    Thoracolumbar fracture dislocation sustained during childbirth

    SPINE JOURL, 2012

    Functiol assessment of the acute local

    SPINE JOURL, 2012

    Retrograde ejaculation after anterior lumbar interbody fusion with

    SPINE JOURL, 2012

    A biologic without guidelines: the YODA project

    SPINE JOURL, 2012

    Commentary: Penetrating neck injury: George Orwell is Struck by Lighting

    SPINE JOURL, 2012

    Commentary: Battle injuries: Jessica Lynch sets the record straight

    SPINE JOURL, 2012

    Marching home, again: spine casualties, combat exposure, and the long wars

    SPINE JOURL, 2012

    Commentary: The veteran: A need to talk but no one wanted to hear about it

    SPINE JOURL, 2012

    Morbidity and Mortality of C2 Fractures in the Elderly: Surgery and Conservative Treatment

    NEUROSURGERY, 2012

    Commentary: Revision lumbar surgery and revisiting the role of preoperative depression screening

    SPINE JOURL, 2012

    Overview of Axial Skeleton Injuries: Burden of Disease

    JOURL OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF ORTHOPAEDIC SURGEONS, 2012

    Maging Nonspecific Low Back Pain Do Nonclinical Patient Characteristics Matter?

    SPINE, 2011

    Commentary: One small step

    SPINE JOURL, 2011

    Charlson Score is a Robust Predictor of 30-Day Complications Following Spil Metastasis Surgery

    SPINE, 2011

    Outcome of Lumbar Epidural Steroid Injection Is Predicted by Assay of a Complex of Fibronectin

    SPINE, 2011

    Future directions for The Spine Jourl: maging and reporting conflict of interest issues

    SPINE JOURL, 2011

    Local bone graft harvesting and volumes in posterolateral lumbar fusion: a technical report

    SPINE JOURL, 2011

    Retrograde ejaculation after anterior lumbar interbody fusion using rhBMP-2

    SPINE JOURL, 2011

    A challenge to integrity in spine publications

    SPINE JOURL, 2011

    A critical review of recombint human bone morphogenetic protein-2 trials in spil surgery

    SPINE JOURL, 2011

    Are Persistently Symptomatic Vertebral Compression Fractures

    JOURL OF SPIL DISORDERS & TECHNIQUES, 2011

    Predictors of Survival After Surgical Treatment of Spil Metastasis

    NEUROSURGERY, 2011

    Intradiscal treatment of back pain

    SPINE JOURL, 2011

    A case of late epidural hematoma in a patient on clopidogrel therapy postoperatively

    SPINE JOURL, 2011

    Accelerated Degeneration After Failed Cervical and Lumbar Nucleoplasty

    JOURL OF SPIL DISORDERS & TECHNIQUES, 2010

    Identification of a complex between fibronectin

    CLINICAL BIOCHEMISTRY, 2010

    Minimum acceptable outcomes after lumbar spil fusion

    SPINE JOURL, 2010

    The vertebroplasty affair: the mysterious case of the disappearing effect size

    SPINE JOURL, 2010

    Cytokine evaluation in individuals with low back pain using discographic lavage

    SPINE JOURL, 2010

    Pseudomorbidity in iliac crest bone graft harvesting

    SPINE JOURL, 2009

    Epidural Interferon Gamma-Immunoreactivity A Biomarker for Lumbar Nerve Root Irritation

    SPINE, 2009

    2009 ISSLS Prize Winner

    SPINE, 2009

    Continuing debate: validity and utility of magnetic resonce

    SPINE JOURL, 2009

    Changes in posterior lumbar disk contour abnormality with flexion

    PM & R : the jourl of injury, function, and rehabilitation, 2009

    Surgery for Low Back Pain A Review of the Evidence for an American Pain Society Clinical Practice

    SPINE, 2009

    Interventiol Therapies, Surgery

    SPINE, 2009

    Lifetime Asymptomatic for Back Pain The Validity of Self-report Measures in Soldiers

    SPINE, 2009

    Clinical Research Is the Spine Field a Mine Field?

    SPINE, 2009

    TREATMENT OF NECK PAIN Injections and Surgical Interventions

    JOURL OF MANIPULATIVE AND PHYSIOLOGICAL THERAPEUTICS, 2009

    Lumbar Spine: Reliability of MR Imaging Findings

    RADIOLOGY, 2009

    Is the self-reported history accurate in patients with persistent axial pain after a motor vehicle

    SPINE JOURL, 2009

    Does acute placement of instrumentation

    SPINE, 2008

    Reliability of readings of magnetic resonce imaging features of lumbar spil stenosis

    SPINE, 2008

    Reliability of magnetic resonce imaging readings for lumbar disc herniation

    SPINE, 2008

    Assessment of neck pain and its associated disorders - Results of the bone and joint decade 2000

    EUROPEAN SPINE JOURL, 2008

    Treatment of neck pain

    EUROPEAN SPINE JOURL, 2008

    The burden and determints of neck pain in whiplash-associated disorders after traffic collisions

    EUROPEAN SPINE JOURL, 2008

    Course and prognostic factors for neck pain in whiplash-associated disorders

    EUROPEAN SPINE JOURL, 2008

    The burden and determints of neck pain in the general population

    EUROPEAN SPINE JOURL, 2008

    Course and prognostic factors for neck pain in workers - Results of the bone and joint decade 2000

    EUROPEAN SPINE JOURL, 2008

    Research priorities and methodological implications - The bone and joint decade 2000

    EUROPEAN SPINE JOURL, 2008

    Clinical practice implications of the bone and joint decade 2000

    EUROPEAN SPINE JOURL, 2008

    Methods for the best evidence synthesis on neck pain and its associated disorders

    EUROPEAN SPINE JOURL, 2008

    Course and prognostic factors for neck pain in the general population

    EUROPEAN SPINE JOURL, 2008

    A new conceptual model of neck pain - Linking onset, course

    EUROPEAN SPINE JOURL, 2008

    Treatment of neck pain - Injections and surgical interventions

    EUROPEAN SPINE JOURL, 2008

    The burden and determints of neck pain in workers - Results of the bone and joint decade 2000

    EUROPEAN SPINE JOURL, 2008

    Validity of self-reported history in patients with acute back or neck pain after motor vehicle

    SPINE JOURL, 2008

    Course and prognostic factors for neck pain in workers - Results of the bone and joint decade 2000

    SPINE, 2008

    The burden and determints of neck pain in workers - Results of the bone and joint decade 2000

    SPINE, 2008

    Methods for the best evidence synthesis on neck pain and its associated disorders

    SPINE, 2008

    The burden and determints of neck pain in the general population

    SPINE, 2008

    Research priorities and methodological implications - The bone and joint decade 2000

    SPINE, 2008

    Clinical practice implications of the bone and joint decade 2000

    SPINE, 2008

    Treatment of neck pain

    SPINE, 2008

    Course and prognostic factors for neck pain in the general population

    SPINE, 2008

    Assessment of neck pain and its associated disorders - Results of the bone and joint decade 2000

    SPINE, 2008

    Course and prognostic factors for neck pain in whiplash-associated disorders

    SPINE, 2008

    A new conceptual model of neck pain - Linking onset, course

    SPINE, 2008

    The burden and determints of neck pain in whiplash-associated disorders after traffic collisions

    SPINE, 2008

    A brief overview of evidence-informed magement of chronic low back pain with surgery

    SPINE JOURL, 2008

    The pyrite standard: the Midas touch in the diagnosis of axial pain syndromes.

    spine jourl, 2007

    Does minor trauma cause serious low back illness?

    SPINE, 2006

    Are first-time episodes of serious LBP associated with new MRI findings?

    spine jourl, 2006

    Surgical treatment for unstable low-grade isthmic spondylolisthesis in adults

    spine jourl, 2006

    A gold standard evaluation of the discogenic pain diagnosis as determined by provocative

    SPINE, 2006

    A prospective controlled study of limited versus subtotal posterior discectomy

    SPINE, 2006

    Low-pressure positive discography in subjects asymptomatic of significant low back pain illness

    SPINE, 2006

    The surgical treatment of disc degeneration: is the race not to the swift?

    spine jourl, 2005

    Clinical practice. Persistent low back pain.

    New England jourl of medicine, 2005

    Discographic, MRI and psychosocial determints of low back pain disability and remission

    spine jourl, 2005

    Prospective controlled study of the development of lower back pain

    SPINE, 2004

    Diagnostic evaluation of low back pain

    ORTHOPEDIC CLINICS OF NORTH AMERICA, 2004

    Clinical outcomes after lumbar discectomy for sciatica

    jourl of bone and joint surgery. American volume, 2003

    Indications for lumbar microdiskectomy.

    Instructiol course lectures, 2002

    Provocative discography in volunteer subjects with mild persistent low back pain.

    spine jourl, 2002

    Discography. a review.

    spine jourl, 2001

    Psychological screening in the surgical treatment of lumbar disc herniation

    CLINICAL JOURL OF PAIN, 2001

    Psychological and functiol profiles in select subjects with low back pain.

    spine jourl, 2001

    Changes in posterior disc bulging

    spine jourl, 2001

    Provocative discography in patients after limited lumbar discectomy - A controlled

    SPINE, 2000

    2000 Volvo Award Winner in Clinical Studies - Lumbar high-intensity zone

    SPINE, 2000

    Can discography cause long-term back symptoms in previously asymptomatic subjects?

    SPINE, 2000

    The rates of false-positive lumbar discography in select patients without low back symptoms

    SPINE, 2000

    Is lumbar discography a determite of discogenic low back pain

    Current review of pain, 2000

    False-positive findings on lumbar discography

    SPINE, 1999

    Activity restrictions after posterior lumbar discectomy

    SPINE, 1999

    Pain control and cultural norms and expectations after closed femoral shaft fractures.

    American jourl of orthopedics (Belle Mead, N.J.), 1999

    The clinical use of erythrocyte sedimentation rate in pyogenic vertebral osteomyelitis

    SPINE, 1997

    Single-level posterolateral arthrodesis, with or without posterior decompression

    jourl of bone and joint surgery. American volume, 1997

    Instrumentation of the infected and unstable spine

    JOURL OF SPIL DISORDERS, 1997

    A prospective alysis of magnetic resonce imaging findings in patients with sciatica

    SPINE, 1997

    Pyogenic vertebral osteomyelitis.

    jourl of bone and joint surgery. American volume, 1997

    The clinical use of magnetic resonce imaging in pyogenic vertebral osteomyelitis

    SPINE, 1997

    Wound care after posterior spil surgery

    SPINE, 1996

    Are postoperative activity restrictions necessary after posterior lumbar discectomy?

    SPINE, 1996

    SPONDYLOLISTHESIS IN THE YOUNG ATHLETE

    PHYSICIAN AND SPORTSMEDICINE, 1994

    INCREASED RATES OF COMPLICATIONS IN PATIENTS WITH SEVERE ANKLE FRACTURES

    JOURL OF TRAUMA-INJURY INFECTION AND CRITICAL CARE, 1993

    Pudendal nerve palsy after femoral intramedullary iling.

    Jourl of orthopaedic trauma, 1993

    EARLY COMPLICATIONS IN THE OPERATIVE TREATMENT OF ANKLE FRACTURES

    JOURL OF BONE AND JOINT SURGERY-BRITISH VOLUME, 1991

    REPETITIVE TRAUMA AND NERVE COMPRESSION

    ORTHOPEDIC CLINICS OF NORTH AMERICA, 1988

    What is Dr. Carragee's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Carragee's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1881740355.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Carragee?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Carragee

    What is Dr. Eugene Carragee's specialty?

    Dr. Carragee is a Orthopedic Spine Surgeon near Palo Alto, CA. Orthopaedic surgeons specializing in the spine, recognized by several state medical boards as a fellowship subspecialty of orthopaedic surgery, focus on the evaluation and treatment for both nonoperative and operative of a wide range of primary spinal disorders. These include trauma, degenerative conditions, deformities, tumors, and reconstructive issues related to the spine. Contact Dr. Carragee to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Eugene Carragee affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Carragee is affiliated with Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

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    Is Eugene Carragee accepting new patients in Palo Alto, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Eugene Carragee is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Eugene Carragee offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Carragee's office at (650) 725-6797 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Eugene Carragee?

    Please contact Dr. Carragee's office at (650) 725-6797 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Eugene Carragee have?

    Dr. Eugene Carragee is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

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