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Yanamadala, Vijay, MD, FAANS

Language

English, Portuguese, Telugu, Spanish

Providing the best care to our patients and their companions requires communicating in a way everyone understands. Interpreter services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. All spoken languages are available, as well as American Sign Language (AS/L).


Specialties
Accepting New Patients
  • Neurosurgery – Board Certified
  • Spine Surgery

Areas of Expertise
Back Surgery, Complex Spine Surgery, Computer Assisted Surgery (CAS), Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery, Revisional Surgeries, Scoliosis, Spinal Deformity Surgery, Spinal Tumors

Hospitals and Organizations

  • Connecticut Orthopaedic Institute
  • Hartford HealthCare Medical Group
  • Integrated Care Partners
  • St. Vincent's Medical Center

Education

Medical School
Harvard Medical School

Internship
Massachusetts General Hospital

Residency
Massachusetts General Hospital ‐ Neurosurgery

Fellowship
Virginia Mason Medical Center ‐ Complex Spine and Spinal Deformity Surgery
Massachusetts General Hospital ‐ Orthopedic Spine Surgery

Reviews

Verified Patient Reviews

5 out of 5 stars

Dr Yanamadala spent time explaining my options including surgery, he is easy to talk to

5 out of 5 stars

Excellent across the board

5 out of 5 stars

Thank you for great medical care!

5 out of 5 stars

What a wonderful dr. Explained every clearly and took his time making me feel very comfortable

5 out of 5 stars

I drive an hour to see Dr Yanamadala he is well worth the drive.

5 out of 5 stars

Answered all my questions

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Yanamadala gave me my life back. I suffered for years and he solved the problem. He is also very kind and personable. He listens and never makes you feel rushed. When I had some complications after my surgery, he was totally available to help me through it. He's the best doctor!

5 out of 5 stars

Professional, polite and knowledgeable, I would recommend to others

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Yanamadala was outstanding and explained every detail of what will be major neck and back surgery. My Wife and I left feeling confident and informed.

5 out of 5 stars

I HAVE recommended him to others. And now they love him too!


Other Reviews from Around the Web

5 out of 5 stars

I recently met with Dr. Yanamadala, and together we came up with the best way to treat my issues. I’ve got great confidence in his ability to listen and not do more than needed.

5 out of 5 stars

A truly terrific doctor! I am grateful to be his patient.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Yanamadala was so kind and listened to all my concerns. He graciously answered all of my questions and I feel confident he’ll help me find some relief.

4 out of 5 stars

Very knowledgeable and caring physician.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Yanamadala, was a very kind and compassionate Dr. If I do have to have my surgery, I will be happy that I will be in very good hands with Dr. Y

5 out of 5 stars

This is the best neurosurgeon kind he is compassionate. He explains everything never rushes. Does excellent surgery gave me my life back. I am so glad that I have Dr Yanamadala And the entire St. Vincent‘s Hospital staff and the nurse navigators everyone is very supportive. I had a cervical spinal fusion and no longer have pain or difficulty lifting my left arm. I am now back to my artwork . I can’t say enough about the excellent care I received if anyone’s looking for a neurosurgeon for spinal issues I highly recommend Dr and his team.

5 out of 5 stars

Great experience with Doctor Yanamadala he true help me get my life back I am 7 weeks post surgery and feeling better than ever Highly recommend him

5 out of 5 stars

I first saw Dr. Yanamandala in early 2025 when I visited Hartford Health Care's Spine and Neurosurgical Center in Westport. He ordered testing to determine the condition of my spine and referred me for pain management and physical therapy. He did not jump immediately to surgery as the solution to my condition. After a few months of intermediate treatments, I met with Dr. Yanamandala again. We reviewed the x-ray and MRI images together, and he concurred with my suggestion that surgery seemed appropriate. A date was set for the surgery, and in the meantime I was asked to secure clearance form my cardiologist.On the day of surgery, Dr. Yanamandala met with me and my husband to discuss any last-minute questions. This surgery would require both fusion of the L4 and L5, plus the construction of a sheath to protect and allow the regeneration of nerves that had been crushed over time. I have had a follow-up visit with the neurosurgeon since the surgery and have another scheduled.Top marks!!

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Insurance

Aetna, Anthem, BCBS Medicare, CarePartners of Connecticut, Cigna Healthcare, Colonial Cooperative Care, Community Health Network of Connecticut, Inc., Connecticare, Connecticare Commercial, Connecticare Medicare, Corvel, Coventry, Essence Healthcare, Evercare, First Health Group Corp., Focus, Health Connecticut, Health Direct, Health New England, Healthy Connecticut, HMC/ Northeast Healthcare, Medspan Commercial, Medspan Medicare, Northeast Health Direct, One Health Plan/ Great-West Healthcare, Oxford Health Plans, Prime Health Services, Private Health Care Systems, Inc., Senior Whole Health, United Healthcare, WellCare of Connecticut, Inc.

This information is subject to change at any time. Please check with your insurance provider before scheduling your appointment or receiving services to confirm they are a participating member of the Hartford HealthCare network.

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