Provider
John Richard Vender, MD
Neurosurgery
Neurological Skull Base Surgery
Pain Management
About John Richard Vender, MD

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Clinical Interests
Adult brain tumors
Pituitary tumors
Craniocervical junction
Head injury
Spasticity
Normal pressure hydrocephalus
Gamma knife radiosurgery
Stereotactic surgery
Implantable pain management and therapy -
Research Interests
Genetics of Cerebral Neoplasms
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Philosophy of Care
Augusta University is a world-class health care network offering the most comprehensive care in the region, where your health is our priority. As leaders in patient- and family-centered care, our physicians partner with our patients, their families, and other specialty physicians to provide an unmatched level of care. As the only academic medical center in the area, our patients receive the compassionate care they deserve along with leading-edge research and technologies not found anywhere else in the region.
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Specialties
Neurosurgery
Neurological Skull Base Surgery
Pain Management
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Language(s)
English
Credentials
Certifications
American Board of Neurological Surgery - Certified, 2001
Education and Training
Medical School: Albert Einstein College of Medicine, 1990
Residency: Hahnemann University, Neurosurgery, 1991-1996
Locations
1120 15th Street
Augusta, GA 30912
Patient Reviews
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Dr. Vender’s Reviews
April 23, 2023
Very good experience.
March 24, 2023
No problems . All encountered was professional.
March 19, 2023
Dr Vender and his staff are the best in my opinion and I have been seeing them since xxx.
March 19, 2023
Dr. Vender showed me MRIs explained issues in a way I understand them , explained the risks, and what they may find once they started the operation, and what he may have to do such as fusing the spine, and the consequences of each!
March 12, 2023
Good
October 23, 2022
Dr. Vender went out of his way to listen to xxx concerns and, and explained things to her in a manner where she understood it. He was very pleasant and friendly to each of us!
September 4, 2022
Dr. Vender's long experience with xxx tumors and how to treat them is why I am seeing him.
August 13, 2022
All good
August 7, 2022
Very informative about the next steps of my care
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