Dr. Lance Altenau is a board-certified neurosurgery specialist based in San Diego, California, bringing 20 years of dedicated clinical experience to patient care. Dr. Altenau has performed over 5,461 procedures and published 34 peer-reviewed research papers, reflecting a deep commitment to advancing medical knowledge in neurosurgery.
With advanced training in neurological surgery, Dr. Lance Altenau combines clinical expertise with the latest evidence-based practices to deliver personalized treatment plans. Dr. Lance Altenau holds 2 medical patents, demonstrating innovation in surgical techniques and medical devices.
Dr. Lance Altenau maintains an active role in the medical community through ongoing research, peer collaboration, and continuing medical education. This commitment to staying at the forefront of neurosurgery ensures patients receive care informed by the latest advances in the field.
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Dr. Lance Altenau provides comprehensive diagnosis and treatment for the following conditions:
A brain aneurysm is a bulging blood vessel that can rupture, requiring emergency surgical clipping or endovascular coiling.
Learn more about Aneurysm treatmentA herniated disc occurs when spinal disc material pushes through its outer ring, potentially requiring microdiscectomy or fusion surgery.
Learn more about Herniated Disc treatmentEpilepsy is a neurological disorder causing recurrent seizures that may be treated with medication or surgical intervention.
Learn more about Epilepsy treatmentBrain tumors require specialized neurosurgical approaches including craniotomy, stereotactic surgery, or minimally invasive techniques.
Learn more about Brain Tumor treatmentSpinal stenosis is a narrowing of the spinal canal that can compress nerves, often treated with decompression surgery.
Learn more about Spinal Stenosis treatment