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Dr. Hector Wanhow Ho, MD

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(45 Ratings)

Specializes in: Spine Surgery and Neurosurgery

St. Louis University School of Medicine

Professional interests include: peripheral nerve surgery, brain surgery, cervical laminoplasty, and more.

100 E Valencia Mesa Drive Suite 310
Fullerton, CA 92835

(714) 734-3120

Dr. Hector Wanhow Ho, MD is a spine surgeon in Fullerton, CA specializing in spine surgery and neurosurgery. He graduated from St. Louis University School of Medicine. Dr. Hector Wanhow Ho, MD is affiliated with Providence, Providence Medical Foundation, St. Joseph Hospital Neuro-Oncology Program - Orange, Providence St. Jude Medical Center, Providence St. Joseph Hospital - Orange and Saint Jude Heritage Healthcare.

Office Locations

100 E Valencia Mesa Drive Suite 310
Fullerton, CA 92835

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Some issues Dr. Hector Wanhow Ho, MD can help you with:

Craniotomy

Craniotomy and craniectomy are surgical procedures used to access the brain and treat tumors, intracranial pressure, or other conditions. These surgeries are performed by creating holes in the skull, or cranium, to expose the brain. The opening in the skull can be immediately replaced (craniotomy), or it can be replaced during a later procedure (craniectomy). The following procedures use craniotomy or craniectomy:

Brain biopsy, which is done by guiding a needle through the opening in the skull to the targeted area of the brain. This procedure may be performed through an open or minimally invasive approach. The minimally invasive approach, called stereotactic brain biopsy, uses a computer to guide the needle.
Brain tumor resection, which may be performed following a biopsy with image guidance. Depending on the size and location of the tumor, resection will require 2-5 hours.
Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak repair, particularly for leaks that continue for a long period of time after a surgery. CSF leaks that are left untreated can lead to complications such as meningitis, an inflammation of the outer layers (meninges) of the brain.
Decompression, often following a stroke or injury. Decompressive craniotomy or craniectomy temporarily removes a flap from the skull to give the brain more room for swelling, which provides pressure relief.
Hematoma evacuation, which can also relieve pressure on the brain. A hematoma is a swelling of clotted blood. It can occur between the skull and the outer covering of the brain, or dura (epidural), between the dura and the brain (subdural), and within the brain (intracerebral). Craniotomy or craniectomy may be used to access and remove the hematoma.

To perform a craniotomy, the surgeon will need to make an incision on the scalp to expose the skull. Some of the hair may be shaved, and the scalp will be cleaned with antiseptic solution. Following the incision, the surgeon will use a drill to remove a piece of the skull, called a bone or skull flap. If the surgeon needs to reach a tumor or perform an aspiration, the dura, which covers the brain, will be incised (cut) to access the lesion. The bone flap will be reattached once the surgeon has completed the procedure. If the surgeon is performing a craniectomy, the same steps will be followed, but a mesh piece will be placed where the bone flap was, and the scalp will be surgically closed. Patients will need to wear a special helmet for a few months after the procedure. The bone flap will be preserved and replaced during a later operation, or it may never be replaced.

Patient recovery period can range from two days to two weeks, depending on the specific procedure and condition. Patient will require monitoring and may be given medication for pain or brain swelling. Patients will have to restrict their physical activity for some time after the procedure, and they may need to work with a physical therapist.

Hydrocephalus

Normally, the brain is bathed in a liquid called cerebrospinal fluid. This fluid cushions and nurtures the brain cells as it flows around and through the brain. Sometimes, cerebrospinal fluid does not get reabsorbed into the body properly, or a blockage in the brain can stop it from flowing. This causes a buildup of pressure called hydrocephalus. This condition affects a wide range of people, but it is much more prevalent among infants and older adults. Left untreated, hydrocephalus can cause uncomfortable symptoms, such as headaches and blurred vision, and eventually may cause brain damage.

Hydrocephalus is most often treated with an implanted device called a shunt. A shunt is a long, thin tube that is used to drain excess fluid. One end is placed within the brain. The tube runs under the skin, along the neck behind the ear, and to another part of the body where the fluid can be reabsorbed. Most often this is the abdomen, but the chest or other areas can also be used. Shunts have a valve that allows doctors to monitor and control the pressure within the brain. Insertion of a shunt is a surgical procedure that takes one to two hours. Incisions are made in the head and the abdomen, and the shunt is threaded into place before the openings are stitched closed.

In cases where hydrocephalus is caused by a blockage, a procedure called endoscopic third ventriculostomy, or ETV, may be performed. During this procedure, a surgeon makes a dime-sized hole in the skull and uses a thin tube with a camera on the end (called an endoscope) to see inside the brain. The surgeon punctures a hole in the floor of the third ventricle, a fluid-filled space within the brain. The hole provides an opening for cerebrospinal fluid to flow around the blockage, normalizing pressure. The entire procedure usually takes less than an hour and patients can often go home the following day. ETV can provide a permanent and safe alternative to a shunt, but it is only useful for patients whose hydrocephalus is caused by a blockage.

Spinal Fusion

Spinal fusion is a surgical procedure to permanently join together two or more vertebrae, the bones in the spine. Certain spinal disorders can lead to instability and pain, and the idea behind spinal fusion is that fusing vertebrae together can both make them stronger and reduce motion, which can sometimes reduce pain.

There are several different types of spinal fusion surgery available, mostly depending on where a patient's pain is located and whether his or her surgeon will perform the procedure through the back, front, or side. In general, a fusion is performed by packing the vertebrae to be fused with grafted bone. This bone may be taken from the patient's hip, may be donated from a cadaver, or it may be a manufactured synthetic material. The bone is placed along the vertebrae, and sometimes, the disc that lies in between the vertebrae is removed and replaced with grafted bone. The bone material will grow and cement the two vertebrae together. After the bone graft is placed, the vertebrae are sometimes held in place with rods, screws, plates, or cages, depending on the weakness of the spine and needs of the graft.

Spinal fusion is a significant surgery and can take three to four hours or more. Recovery is typically two to four days in the hospital. After surgery, it is important to remember that the fusion takes time to grow from the bone graft. So, the actual fusion is not complete for several months. Patients will probably feel somewhat better right away, but it may take a while to feel the full effects of the fusion as the bone grows into place. In the meantime, doctors might have patients wear a brace to protect their spine and keep it properly aligned.

Spinal fusion is not used for all kinds of back pain. Changing the way the spine moves can lead to strain on the other joints in the back, and fusion is only performed when the benefits outweigh the risks. Some spine disorders that are treated with fusion include:

Curvature disorders, such as scoliosis and kyphosis
Degenerative disc disease
Spondylolisthesis, a disorder that causes vertebrae to slip over each other
Significant spinal fractures that cause instability
Weakened spine due to infection or tumor
Some cases of spinal stenosis, a narrowing of the spinal column
Chronic lower back pain (although the use of fusion to treat this is controversial)

Regardless of the diagnosis, there is always a possibility of 'failure' with spinal fusion, or of the surgery not fully solving the pain. This is more likely when fusion is used primarily to treat pain instead of structural problems. Patients can improve their chances of a successful outcome by stopping smoking, maintaining a healthy weight, moving their body every day, and following their doctor's instructions for any physical therapy that they are prescribed.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Hector Wanhow Ho, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 10%

By Volume:

inpatient hospital care

By Affordability:

decompression surgery

decompressive laminectomy

decompressive lumbar laminectomy

laminectomy with foraminotomy and facetectomy

lumbar decompression

lumbar laminectomy

lumbar spine surgery

nerve decompression surgery

nerve procedures

nerve surgery

spinal decompression

spinal decompression surgery

spinal instrumentation

spine surgery procedures

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within California, Dr. Hector Wanhow Ho, MD performed more inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of them and he also had a list price for decompression surgery, decompressive laminectomy, decompressive lumbar laminectomy, facetectomy, foraminotomy, lamina procedures, laminectomy, laminectomy with foraminotomy and facetectomy, lumbar decompression, lumbar laminectomy, lumbar spine surgery, nerve decompression surgery, nerve procedures, nerve surgery, spinal decompression, spinal decompression surgery, spinal instrumentation (e.g. rods/screws/metal plates), and spine surgery procedures that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Hector Wanhow Ho, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Fullerton, CA during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care, spinal procedures and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Hector Wanhow Ho, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	16
decompression surgery	17
doctor visit	200
hospital care	242
inpatient care	242
neck surgery	16
nerve procedures	17
spinal procedures	51

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Hector Wanhow Ho, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Fullerton, CA during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care, spinal procedures and neck surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Hector Wanhow Ho, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	25
cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) shunt insertion	14
decompression surgery	12
doctor visit	197
hospital care	171
inpatient care	171
neck surgery	25
nerve procedures	12
spinal procedures	53

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hector Wanhow Ho, MD.

**Gender**
Male	126
Female	130

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	156
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	59
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	96
From 75 to 84	85
85 and over	43
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hector Wanhow Ho, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	29
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	41
Dementia	25
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Hector Wanhow Ho, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Fullerton, CA during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) shunt insertion and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Hector Wanhow Ho, MD for Medicare patients.

cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) shunt insertion	14
doctor visit	198
hospital care	205
inpatient care	205
spinal procedures	11

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hector Wanhow Ho, MD.

**Gender**
Male	131
Female	151

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	172
Black	0
Hispanic	42
Asian	53
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	107
From 75 to 84	92
85 and over	49
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hector Wanhow Ho, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	29
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	39
Dementia	25
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Hector Wanhow Ho, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Fullerton, CA during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care, spinal procedures and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Hector Wanhow Ho, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	19
doctor visit	161
hospital care	175
inpatient care	175
nerve procedures	19
spinal procedures	32

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hector Wanhow Ho, MD.

**Gender**
Male	208
Female	254

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	280
Black	0
Hispanic	72
Asian	88
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	172
From 75 to 84	154
85 and over	82
Less than 65	54

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hector Wanhow Ho, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	31
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	38
Dementia	22
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Hector Wanhow Ho, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Fullerton, CA during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care, spinal procedures and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Hector Wanhow Ho, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	17
doctor visit	105
hospital care	188
inpatient care	188
nerve procedures	17
spinal procedures	29

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hector Wanhow Ho, MD.

**Gender**
Male	83
Female	124

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	125
Black	0
Hispanic	15
Asian	50
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	74
From 75 to 84	77
85 and over	32
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hector Wanhow Ho, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	33
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	36
Dementia	24
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Hector Wanhow Ho, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Fullerton, CA during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Hector Wanhow Ho, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	12
doctor visit	121
hospital care	227
inpatient care	227
nerve procedures	12
spinal procedures	12

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hector Wanhow Ho, MD.

**Gender**
Male	84
Female	132

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	137
Black	0
Hispanic	16
Asian	50
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	78
From 75 to 84	73
85 and over	47
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hector Wanhow Ho, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	39
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	38
Dementia	20
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Hector Wanhow Ho, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Fullerton, CA during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Hector Wanhow Ho, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	20
doctor visit	112
hospital care	170
inpatient care	170
nerve procedures	20
spinal procedures	20

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hector Wanhow Ho, MD.

**Gender**
Male	88
Female	110

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	129
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	45
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	69
From 75 to 84	74
85 and over	37
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hector Wanhow Ho, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	35
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	39
Dementia	24
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Hector Wanhow Ho, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Fullerton, CA during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care, spinal procedures and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Hector Wanhow Ho, MD for Medicare patients.

cranial surgery	15
decompression surgery	16
doctor visit	147
excision	15
hospital care	149
inpatient care	149
nerve procedures	16
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	15
spinal procedures	27

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hector Wanhow Ho, MD.

**Gender**
Male	100
Female	120

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	128
Black	0
Hispanic	28
Asian	49
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	76
From 75 to 84	85
85 and over	45
Less than 65	14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hector Wanhow Ho, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	39
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	41
Dementia	27
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Hector Wanhow Ho, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Fullerton, CA during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Hector Wanhow Ho, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	12
decompression surgery	12
doctor visit	123
hospital care	159
inpatient care	159
neck surgery	12
nerve procedures	12
spinal procedures	12

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hector Wanhow Ho, MD.

**Gender**
Male	85
Female	94

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	105
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	48
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	71
From 75 to 84	67
85 and over	23
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hector Wanhow Ho, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	30
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	37
Dementia	27
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Hector Wanhow Ho, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Fullerton, CA during 2021 were hospital care, inpatient care, spinal procedures and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Hector Wanhow Ho, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	15
doctor visit	143
hospital care	151
inpatient care	151
nerve procedures	15
spinal procedures	27

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hector Wanhow Ho, MD.

**Gender**
Male	95
Female	102

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	116
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	46
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	70
From 75 to 84	86
85 and over	29
Less than 65	12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hector Wanhow Ho, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	26
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	38
Dementia	22
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Hector Wanhow Ho, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Fullerton, CA during 2022 were hospital care, inpatient care, spinal procedures and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Hector Wanhow Ho, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	12
doctor visit	162
hospital care	122
inpatient care	122
nerve procedures	12
spinal procedures	30

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hector Wanhow Ho, MD.

**Gender**
Male	95
Female	110

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	108
Black	0
Hispanic	23
Asian	60
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	82
From 75 to 84	83
85 and over	28
Less than 65	12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hector Wanhow Ho, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	36
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	30
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	44
Dementia	18
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Hector Wanhow Ho, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Hector Wanhow Ho, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Fullerton, CA were hospital care, inpatient care, spinal procedures and neck surgery.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	17
cranial surgery	15
decompression surgery	15
doctor visit	151
excision	15
hospital care	178
inpatient care	178
neck surgery	17
nerve procedures	15
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	15
spinal procedures	27

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hector Wanhow Ho, MD.

**Gender**
Male	99
Female	120

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	49
Non-Hispanic White	132
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	17
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	79
85 and over	37
Less than 65	21
65 to 74	81

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hector Wanhow Ho, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Hector Wanhow Ho, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	29
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	17
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	35
Atrial Fibrillation	14
Dementia	21
Cancer	15

Education & Training

Dr. Hector Wanhow Ho, MD graduated from St. Louis University School of Medicine. He completed residency at McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University. He is certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery and has a state license in California.

Medical School: St. Louis University School of Medicine

Residency: McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University

Board Certification: American Board of Neurological Surgery

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Hector Wanhow Ho, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Providence

Providence Medical Foundation

St. Joseph Hospital Neuro-Oncology Program - Orange

Providence St. Jude Medical Center

Providence St. Joseph Hospital - Orange

Saint Jude Heritage Healthcare

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Hector Wanhow Ho, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Aetna PPO, Aetna HMO, CIGNA PPO, CIGNA HMO, Blue Shield of California, MultiPlan PPO, Medicare Advantage, Interplan PPO, TriWest, Anthem Blue Cross HMO, Anthem Blue Cross PPO, Health Net PPO, Health Net HMO, Anthem, United Healthcare PPO, Providence, United Healthcare HMO, US Family Health Plan, Aetna Medicare PPO and CoventryFirst Health PPO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Hector Wanhow Ho, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Aetna PPO

Aetna HMO

CIGNA PPO

CIGNA HMO

Blue Shield of California

MultiPlan PPO

Medicare Advantage

Interplan PPO

TriWest

Anthem Blue Cross HMO

Anthem Blue Cross PPO

Health Net PPO

Health Net HMO

Anthem

United Healthcare PPO

Providence

United Healthcare HMO

US Family Health Plan

Aetna Medicare PPO

CoventryFirst Health PPO

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Hector Wanhow Ho, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 45 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Hector Wanhow Ho, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Fullerton, CA.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Hector Wanhow Ho, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Penumbra, Inc.	$5,880 ARTEMIS $2,405	Penumbra System $1,486	Apollo $1,352	Penumbra Coil 400 $637
Medtronic Xomed, Inc.	$2,777 Laser ablation $2,764	MRI-guided laser ablation $13
Stryker Corporation	$2,506 NAVIGATION $671	Tritanium $470	OASYS $290	THORACO-LUMBAR $277	NEURO/SPINE/ENT $136	Other $663
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.	$2,452 Spine $1,150	Orthopaedics $457	CMF $150	ANSPACH $125	NA $124	Other $446
Medtronic USA, Inc.	$2,310 O-ARM-ST $833	VISUALASE $647	PIVOX Oblique Lateral Spinal System $418	FiberCel $145	CD HORIZON $125	Other $142
Other	$10,722 Spinal Implant $2,045	CODMAN HAKIM Precision Valve $1,238	Timberline $851	Thoracolumbar - TL Therapies $777	Excelsius Robotics System $723	Other $5,088

**Types of Payments**
Travel and Lodging	$15,927
Food and Beverage	$10,685
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$35

Biography

Dr. Hector Ho is a spine surgery and neurosurgery specialist in Fullerton, CA and Orange, CA. He graduated from St. Louis University School of Medicine and then he performed his residency at McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University. Areas of expertise for Dr. Ho include spinal embolization, bypass surgery, and kyphoplasty (vertebral augmentation). Patients gave Dr. Ho an average rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). He is an in-network provider for several insurance carriers, including Anthem, Blue California, and HealthSmart. Dr. Ho has received the following distinction: Southern California Super Doctors. He is affiliated with Providence Medical Foundation. He has an open panel in Fullerton, CA according to Doctor.com.