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Dr. Frank K. Kuwamura, III, M.D.
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Frank
K. Kuwamura, III, M.D.
Comprehensive Spine
Care
Contact
Information
Dr.
Kuwamura, III, is a graduate from Boston University where he received
his doctorate in microbiology. He completed his internship and
orthopaedic residency at the National Naval |
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Medical
Center in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr.
Kuwamura is currently a commander in the U.S. Naval Reserves.
He trained for his interest in the spine by completing a comprehensive spinal
reconstruction fellowship at the Florida Neck and Back Institute. Dr. Kuwamura
is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, and is a member of
The North America Spine Society. |
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**What's New**
New Technique to Ease Back Pain
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| Special Interests |
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MITR — Microdiskectomey |
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Minimally
invasive laminectomy |
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Anterior
lumbar fusion |
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Posterior
lumbar fusion |
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Percutaneous
spinal surgery |
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Artificial
lumbar disc replacement |
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Artificial
cervical disc replacement |
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Kyphoplasty |
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Physical training
site as director |
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Clinical outcomes
research |
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Practice
History |
The San Antonio Orthopaedic Group, LLP
San Antonio, Texas
1999–present |
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| Education |
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| Fellowship |
Florida
Neck and Back Institute
Gainesville, Florida
Adult and Pediatric Spine,
1998–1999 |
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| Residency |
National Naval Medical
Center
Bethesda, Maryland
Orthopaedic Surgery,
1991–1995 |
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| Internship |
National
Naval Medical Center
Bethesda, Maryland
General Surgery,
1989–1990 |
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| Medical School |
Boston University School
of Medicine
Boston, Massachusetts
Doctor of Medicine,
1985–1989 |
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| College |
Catholic University
of America
Washington, D.C.
Bachelor of Arts,
1983 |
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| Military Service |
| Commander, U. S. Navy,
1989-1997 |
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| Certification & Licensure |
Texas State Board of
Medical Examiners, 1999
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, 1997
National Board of Medical Examiners, 1990 |
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| Research |
“Anterior column
support of the spine: cage technology and bone graft alternatives,” Florida
Neck and Back Institute, P.A., Research Institute International,
P.A., 1998.
“Suprafascial pedicle screw stabilization of anterior lumbar
intradiscal fusions: a traumatic operative technique,” Florida
Neck and Back Institute, P.A., Research Institute International, P.A.,
1998.
“Transabdominal laparoscopic spine surgery and stand-alone anterior
cage,” Florida Neck and Back Institute, P.A., Research Institute
International, P.A. 1998.
“Autologous growth factors: alternatives in spinal fusion,” New
Concepts and Options in Bone Graft, 1998. |
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| Consultant |
| Spine research |
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| Presentations |
Dr. Kuwamura
has made 12 presentations from 1993-2001.
Information available upon
request. |
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| Dr. Kuwamura's Office
Locations and Contact Information: |
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| Central |
The Orthopaedic
Institute
400 Concord Plaza Dr., Suite 300
San Antonio, Texas 78216
T: (210) 396-5320
F: (210) 396-5318
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| Downtown |
Metropolitan
Methodist Plaza
1200 Brooklyn Ave., Suite 320
San Antonio, Texas 78212
T: (210) 396-5320
F: (210) 396-5318
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North
Central |
Stoneterra Medical
Plaza
150 E. Sonterra Blvd., Suite 300
San Antonio, Texas 78258
Phone: (210) 396-5320
Fax: (210) 396-5318
Toll-free: 1-866-680-CRCT (2728) |
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Northwest |
Westover Hills Medical Plaza I
11212 State Hwy 151, Suite 150
San Antonio, Texas 78251
T: (210) 396-5320
F: (210) 396-5318
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