Rajiv V. Taliwal, M.D.
WELL DONE AND THANK YOU, DR. TALIWAL, FOR HELPING ME BECOME PAIN FREE!
DR. TALIWAL IS BY FAR AMAZING. I WAS SCARED TO HAVE MY SURGERY UNTIL I GOT TO KNOW HIM AND HIS TEAM.
- Beth
DR. TALIWAL IS VERY GOOD AT WHAT HE DOES I WOULD RECOMMEND HIM TO ANYONE WHO HAS BACK PROBLEMS.
Bio
Dr. Taliwal received his undergraduate degree from Rutgers University, where he earned membership into Phi Beta Kappa. He received his medical degree from the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, where he was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honorary Society. He completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia. He completed a fellowship in spine surgery at Hospital for Special Surgery, Cornell Medical Center in New York. He also earned his Master of Business Administration degree from the Case Western Reserve University Weatherhead School of Management.
Dr. Taliwal specializes in the evaluation and management of adult disorders of the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine. This includes degenerative conditions, trauma, tumor, infection, and minimally invasive, as well as complex reconstructive procedures.
Dr. Taliwal has authored numerous publications and book chapters, and remains active in research and education. He is a member of many medical societies, including the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. Dr. Taliwal has been a physician since 1995.
Board Certifications
Board-certified physicians have met additional requirements for certification from a recognized medical board.
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Surgery of the Spine
Fellowship
Fellowship-trained surgeons have achieved the highest level of training in their specialty.
Cornell Medical Center
Hospital for Spinal Surgery
Residency
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
Medical School
Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
Videos
News
Crystal Clinic Makes List of America’s Best Hospitals for Spine CareAkron Beacon Journal: Oh my aching back! Tips from a Spine Surgeon
Crystal Clinic Makes List of America’s Best Hospitals for Spine Care
Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Surgeon Rajiv Taliwal, M.D. Expands His Practice To Hudson
Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center Pioneers Robotic Guidance System In Spine Surgery
Crystal Clinic Recognized For Excellence In Spinal Surgery
Publications
Read Dr. Taliwal’s OrthoAdviceTM article on radiculopathy from Akron Life.