Meet Dr. Rajesh G. Arakal, MD
Dr. Arakal is a board-certified and fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon with Texas Back Institute.
He offers expert evaluation and treatment of spine conditions and provides highly advanced, minimally invasive spine surgery.
Dr. Arakal at a Glance
- Dr. Arakal serves as a spine consultant for the Michael Johnson Athletic Performance Center, lead surgeon at the Scoliosis Center at Medical Center of Plano, a sub-investigator for the Advent Cervical Disc arthroplasty study, and a co-investigator for the Intradiscal regeneration study with Johnson & Johnson.
- He has been recognized as a top doctor by D Magazine and Texas Super Doctors.
Discuss your back or neck pain with Dr. Arakal.
Dr. Arakal is a member of Texas Back Institute.
Doctor Quote
I dedicate my practice exclusively to the thorough evaluation and treatment of cervical, thoracic, and lumbar pathology. When required, surgical treatments are tailored to patient needs.
How Dr. Rajesh G. Arakal, MD Can Help You
Specialties
- Orthopedic Surgeon
Languages Spoken
- English
- French
- Spanish
Conditions
- Arm Pain
- Degenerative Spinal Conditions
- Herniated Disc/Bulging Disc
- Kyphosis
- Leg Pain
- Lower Back Pain
- Myelopathy
- Piriformis Syndrome
- Sacroiliac (SI) Joint Dysfunction
- Sciatica/Radiculopathy/Leg Pain
- Scoliosis and Deformity
- Spinal Stenosis
- Spondylolisthesis
- Whiplash
- Failed Back Surgery Syndrome
- Neck Pain
- Hip Pain
- Chronic Pain
- Osteoporosis
- Spinal Tumors
- Coccydynia
- Spinal Cord Injuries
- Fractures
- Foot Drop
- Nerve Pain/Neuralgia
- Upper Back Pain
- Brain Tumors
- Acute Pain
Treatment
- Dynamic Lumbar Stabilization
- Sports Medicine
- Microdiscectomy/Microdecompression
- Kyphoplasty/Vertebroplasty
- Minimally Invasive Surgery
- Neck/Cervical Spine Surgery
- Scoliosis Surgery
- Upper Back/Thoracic Spine Surgery
- Radiofrequency Procedures
- Reconstructive/Revision Spine Surgery
- Laminectomy
- Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion (ALIF)
- Anterior Cervical Corpectomy
- Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion (ACDF)
- Anterior/Posterior Lumbar Fusion
- Bone Graft Substitutes
- Laminoplasty
- Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion (PLIF)
- Posterolateral Lumbar Fusion
- Posterior Cervical Discectomy
- Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion (TLIF)
- Pain Medications
- Bracing
- Annulus Repair
- Spine Surgery
- Endoscopic Microdiscectomy
- Interspinous Process Spacers
- Lumbar Corpectomy
- Posterior Cervical Foraminotomy
- Lumbar Spine Fusion
Accolades for Dr. Rajesh G. Arakal, MD
Professional Distinctions
- Fellowship, Spine surgery
- 2000 - Gold Foundation, Resident Role Model and Teaching Excellence, UMDNJ
- 1998 - Design Art Piece on permanent display at NJMS Lecture Hall
- 1997 - NJMS/UMDNJ Alumni Scholar
- 1996 - NJMS/UMDNJ Research Fellowship
Professional Affiliations
- North American Spine Society
- American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- Thurston County Medical Association
Board Certifications
- Diplomate, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons (Spine)
- Board Certified, American Board of Orthopedic Surgery
Office Information for Dr. Rajesh G. Arakal, MD
Primary Location
6020 W. Parker Road
Suite 200
Plano, TX 75093
Hours
Tuesday: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Wednesday: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Thursday: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Friday: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Additional Locations
- 6045 Alma Road Suite 360 McKinney, TX 75070 Driving Directions
- 501 Midwestern Parkway East Wichita Falls, TX 76302 Driving Directions
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