Best Neurosurgeons and Brain Surgeons in San Diego, CA
We found 85 Neurosurgery Specialists in San Diego
Top Neurosurgeons in San Diego
We determine the top options by looking at a combination of experience, satisfaction ratings, hospital quality scores, distance, and appointment availability.
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Dr. Vrijesh Tantuwaya, MD
Rated 3.9 out of 5 starsNeurosurgery13029 Pomerado Rd Ste BPoway, CA 9206410 miles awayBiographyDr. Vrijesh Tantuwaya, MD is a Neurosurgery Specialist who practices in Poway, CA. He is 56 years old. Dr. Vrijesh Tantuwaya, MD is affiliated with Palomar Medical Center Poway.
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Dr. Sunil Jeswani, MD
Rated 4.9 out of 5 starsNeurosurgery5525 Grossmont Center Dr Ste 602La Mesa, CA 919427.7 miles awayBiographyDr. Jeswani specializes in the surgical management of diseases affecting the brain, skull base, spinal cord, spinal column, and peripheral nerves. He graduated with University Honors from the University of Michigan with a dual degree in computer science and molecular biology. He then pursued graduate work at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where his research focus involved machine learning algorithms and their application to biomedical engineering problems.He then attended Wayne State University School of Medicine in Detroit, Michigan where he graduated in the top ten percent of his class and was elected to the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha National medical Honor Society. He was also awarded the Charles and Ann Pofreika Award for his academic achievement during medical school. He then went on to complete a residency in neurosurgery at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, where he was involved in over 2,000 surgeries. During his residency, he scored above the 90th percentile in the neurosurgery written board exam. He was also awarded the Leo G. Rigler award for outstanding resident achievement, as well as the Moise Danielpour Academic Achievement award.He finally pursued a post-residency fellowship at the University of Southern California in complex and minimally invasive spine surgery. Dr. Jeswani has also published numerous peer-reviewed articles in national journals, several book chapters, and abstract presentations at national conferences. His clinical interests include neurosurgical oncology, skull base surgery, cerebrovascular surgery, spinal oncology, spinal deformity, and minimally invasive surgery.
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Dr. Martin Pham, MD
Rated 3.4 out of 5 starsNeurosurgery4510 Executive Dr # 7San Diego, CA 921216.0 miles awayBiographyMartin Pham, MD, is a neurosurgeon who focuses on the neurosurgical evaluation and treatment of spinal disorders. This includes adult scoliosis and spinal deformity, complex spinal reconstruction, robotic and minimally invasive spine surgery, motion preservation of the spine, spine tumors, and spine trauma. Having completed spine fellowship training with both neurosurgeons and orthopedic surgeons, Dr. Pham has a comprehensive understanding of the spine that allows him to tailor his treatment to each individual using a wide range of available surgical and nonsurgical options. Dr. Pham is published extensively within the field of spinal conditions and has an active interest in the development of evidence-based spine care. His work has appeared in Journal of Neurosurgery: Spine, The Spine Journal, Neurosurgery, and JAMA Surgery, among others. Dr. Pham completed a fellowship in robotic, spinal deformity, and motion preservation surgery at Columbia University's New York-Presbyterian Daniel and Jane Och Spine Hospital. He also did an enfolded fellowship in minimally invasive and complex spinal surgery at Keck School of Medicine of USC, where he completed his residency in neurological surgery. Dr. Pham earned his medical degree from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago. He is a member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, the Congress of Neurological Surgeons, the North American Spine Society, and AOSpine North America.In addition to the locations above, Dr. Pham also sees patients at Palomar Medical Center in Escondido.
Dr. Pham is On staff at Palomar Health Dr. William Taylor, MD
Rated 3.7 out of 5 starsNeurosurgery200 W Arbor DrSan Diego, CA 921034.7 miles awayDr. Alois Zauner, MD
Rated 4.8 out of 5 starsNeurosurgery4060 4th Ave Ste 508San Diego, CA 921034.8 miles awayAt a Glance:- Explains conditions well (45)
- Listened/answered questions (44)
- Found trustworthy (44)
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Dr. Alexander Khalessi, MD
Rated 3.7 out of 5 starsNeurosurgery200 W Arbor DrSan Diego, CA 921034.7 miles awayDr. Vikram Udani, MD
Rated 4.6 out of 5 starsNeurosurgery7901 Frost StSan Diego, CA 921231.7 miles awayAt a Glance:- Listened/answered questions (49)
- Found trustworthy (49)
- Appt. wasn't rushed (48)
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Dr. Pamela Jones, MD
Rated 5.0 out of 5 starsNeurosurgery3855 Health Sciences DrLa Jolla, CA 920936.7 miles awayAt a Glance:- Appt. wasn't rushed (1)
- Listened/answered questions (1)
- Explains conditions well (1)
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Dr. Hani Malone, MD
Rated 5.0 out of 5 starsNeurosurgery9898 Genesee AveLa Jolla, CA 920377.0 miles awayAt a Glance:- Listened/answered questions (32)
- Found trustworthy (31)
- Appt. wasn't rushed (30)
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Dr. Robert Bray, MD
Rated 4.2 out of 5 starsMinimally Invasive Neurological Spine Surgery4551 Glencoe Ave # 145La Jolla, CA 920926.6 miles awayAt a Glance:- Listened/answered questions (18)
- Explains conditions well (18)
- Found trustworthy (18)
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Dr. David Barba, MD
Rated 5.0 out of 5 starsNeurosurgery200 W Arbor DrSan Diego, CA 921034.7 miles awayAt a Glance:- Appt. wasn't rushed (6)
- Listened/answered questions (6)
- Explains conditions well (6)
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Dr. Mark Stern, MD
Rated 4.4 out of 5 starsNeurosurgery9834 Genesee Ave Ste 416La Jolla, CA 920377.1 miles awayCare PhilosophyThank you for choosing Southern California Institute of Neurological Surgery for your health care needs! At SCINS, your health is our number one priority! We strive to provide the highest quality neurosurgical care possible, emphasizing the importance of education while providing a thorough assessment of your condition. Our physicians and staff make every effort to ensure you and your family have a full understanding of your condition and the treatment process, so we encourage you to ask any questions that you may have. If you have not made an appointment yet, please make sure your referral has been faxed to us by your primary care physician or your referring physician before calling to schedule. You should plan to be in our office for at least one and a half hours. This amount of time is needed for a thorough assessment of all records and radiology studies, a comprehensive evaluation, coordination of tests, and ordering of tests and/or referrals.
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Highest Rated Neurosurgeons in San Diego
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Dr. Hani Malone, MD
Rated 5.0 out of 5 starsNeurosurgery9898 Genesee AveLa Jolla, CA 920377.0 miles awayAt a Glance:- Listened/answered questions (32)
- Found trustworthy (31)
- Appt. wasn't rushed (30)
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Dr. Sunil Jeswani, MD
Rated 4.9 out of 5 starsNeurosurgery5525 Grossmont Center Dr Ste 602La Mesa, CA 919427.7 miles awayBiographyDr. Jeswani specializes in the surgical management of diseases affecting the brain, skull base, spinal cord, spinal column, and peripheral nerves. He graduated with University Honors from the University of Michigan with a dual degree in computer science and molecular biology. He then pursued graduate work at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where his research focus involved machine learning algorithms and their application to biomedical engineering problems.He then attended Wayne State University School of Medicine in Detroit, Michigan where he graduated in the top ten percent of his class and was elected to the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha National medical Honor Society. He was also awarded the Charles and Ann Pofreika Award for his academic achievement during medical school. He then went on to complete a residency in neurosurgery at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, where he was involved in over 2,000 surgeries. During his residency, he scored above the 90th percentile in the neurosurgery written board exam. He was also awarded the Leo G. Rigler award for outstanding resident achievement, as well as the Moise Danielpour Academic Achievement award.He finally pursued a post-residency fellowship at the University of Southern California in complex and minimally invasive spine surgery. Dr. Jeswani has also published numerous peer-reviewed articles in national journals, several book chapters, and abstract presentations at national conferences. His clinical interests include neurosurgical oncology, skull base surgery, cerebrovascular surgery, spinal oncology, spinal deformity, and minimally invasive surgery.
Dr. Jeswani is On staff at Palomar HealthDr. Alois Zauner, MD
Rated 4.8 out of 5 starsNeurosurgery4060 4th Ave Ste 508San Diego, CA 921034.8 miles awayAt a Glance:- Explains conditions well (45)
- Listened/answered questions (44)
- Found trustworthy (44)
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Dr. Andrew Nguyen, MD
Rated 4.7 out of 5 starsNeurosurgery200 W Arbor Dr Ste MC8320San Diego, CA 921034.8 miles awayBiographyDr. Andrew Nguyen, MD is a Neurosurgery Specialist who practices in San Diego, CA. He is 53 years old. Dr. Andrew Nguyen, MD is affiliated with Palomar Medical Center Downtown Escondido, Palomar Medical Center Poway and Palomar Health.
Dr. Nguyen is On staff at Palomar HealthDr. Richard Ostrup, MD
Rated 4.7 out of 5 starsNeurosurgery3750 Convoy St Ste 301San Diego, CA 921111.2 miles awayAt a Glance:- Listened/answered questions (82)
- Appt. wasn't rushed (80)
- Explains conditions well (80)
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Dr. Vikram Udani, MD
Rated 4.6 out of 5 starsNeurosurgery7901 Frost StSan Diego, CA 921231.7 miles awayAt a Glance:- Listened/answered questions (49)
- Found trustworthy (49)
- Appt. wasn't rushed (48)
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Dr. Faith Barnett, MD
Rated 4.9 out of 5 starsNeurosurgery10666 N Torrey Pines RdLa Jolla, CA 920378.4 miles awayAt a Glance:- Appt. wasn't rushed (12)
- Listened/answered questions (12)
- Explains conditions well (12)
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Dr. Mark Stern, MD
Rated 4.4 out of 5 starsNeurosurgery9834 Genesee Ave Ste 416La Jolla, CA 920377.1 miles awayCare PhilosophyThank you for choosing Southern California Institute of Neurological Surgery for your health care needs! At SCINS, your health is our number one priority! We strive to provide the highest quality neurosurgical care possible, emphasizing the importance of education while providing a thorough assessment of your condition. Our physicians and staff make every effort to ensure you and your family have a full understanding of your condition and the treatment process, so we encourage you to ask any questions that you may have. If you have not made an appointment yet, please make sure your referral has been faxed to us by your primary care physician or your referring physician before calling to schedule. You should plan to be in our office for at least one and a half hours. This amount of time is needed for a thorough assessment of all records and radiology studies, a comprehensive evaluation, coordination of tests, and ordering of tests and/or referrals.
Dr. Stern is On staff at Palomar HealthDr. Rene Sanchez-Mejia, MD
Rated 4.8 out of 5 starsNeurosurgery3750 Convoy St Ste 301San Diego, CA 921111.2 miles awayCare PhilosophyAs a neurosurgeon specializing in complex neurovascular disease and complex brain tumors, I have the privilege of helping patients in an individualized and caring fashion. By offering the entire array of treatment options, including minimally-invasive endovascular, radiosurgical, and microsurgical techniques, patients have access to all options without bias, to safely and effectively treat their condition.
Dr. Sanchez-Mejia is On staff at Virginia Mason Medical CenterDr. Marc Schwartz, MD
Rated 4.8 out of 5 starsNeurosurgery200 W Arbor DrSan Diego, CA 921034.7 miles awayAt a Glance:- Found trustworthy (12)
- Appt. wasn't rushed (11)
- Listened/answered questions (11)
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Dr. Kazim Narsinh, MD
Rated 5.0 out of 5 starsNeuroendovascular Surgery200 W Arbor DrSan Diego, CA 921034.7 miles awayAt a Glance:- Listened/answered questions (1)
- Explains conditions well (1)
- Found trustworthy (1)
Dr. Jeremy Ciporen, MD
Rated 5.0 out of 5 starsNeurosurgery10666 N Torrey Pines RdLa Jolla, CA 920378.4 miles awayAt a Glance:- Listened/answered questions (2)
- Explains conditions well (2)
- Found trustworthy (2)
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Neurosurgery near San Diego
Neurosurgery Specialists in this region have an average rating of 4.2 stars and have at least 1 or more past patient ratings, so you can be confident that these providers have the experience that you are looking for.
4.2average rating
The average rating for Neurosurgeons in San Diego is 4.2 stars. The national average is 4.2 stars.
20Healthgrades Choice doctors
There are 20 Neurosurgeons who have met the standards to be designated as Healthgrades Choice doctors.
85within 10 miles
There are 85 Neurosurgeons located within a 10-mile radius of San Diego, CA.
3award winning hospitals
There are 3 hospitals in the San Diego area that have won at least one Healthgrades Hospital Quality Award.
Neurosurgeons Affiliated with Palomar Health
The following healthcare professionals practice at award-winning hospitals within the Palomar Health in San Diego. Learn more about our methodology for affiliated providers.

Dr. William Taylor, MD
Rated 3.7 out of 5 starsNeurosurgery200 W Arbor DrSan Diego, CA 921034.7 miles awayDr. Alois Zauner, MD
Rated 4.8 out of 5 starsNeurosurgery4060 4th Ave Ste 508San Diego, CA 921034.8 miles awayAt a Glance:- Explains conditions well (45)
- Listened/answered questions (44)
- Found trustworthy (44)
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Dr. Alexander Khalessi, MD
Rated 3.7 out of 5 starsNeurosurgery200 W Arbor DrSan Diego, CA 921034.7 miles awayDr. Vikram Udani, MD
Rated 4.6 out of 5 starsNeurosurgery7901 Frost StSan Diego, CA 921231.7 miles awayAt a Glance:- Listened/answered questions (49)
- Found trustworthy (49)
- Appt. wasn't rushed (48)
- View 2 more provider attributes
Dr. Pamela Jones, MD
Rated 5.0 out of 5 starsNeurosurgery3855 Health Sciences DrLa Jolla, CA 920936.7 miles awayAt a Glance:- Appt. wasn't rushed (1)
- Listened/answered questions (1)
- Explains conditions well (1)
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Dr. Hani Malone, MD
Rated 5.0 out of 5 starsNeurosurgery9898 Genesee AveLa Jolla, CA 920377.0 miles awayAt a Glance:- Listened/answered questions (32)
- Found trustworthy (31)
- Appt. wasn't rushed (30)
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Dr. Robert Bray, MD
Rated 4.2 out of 5 starsMinimally Invasive Neurological Spine Surgery4551 Glencoe Ave # 145La Jolla, CA 920926.6 miles awayAt a Glance:- Listened/answered questions (18)
- Explains conditions well (18)
- Found trustworthy (18)
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Dr. David Barba, MD
Rated 5.0 out of 5 starsNeurosurgery200 W Arbor DrSan Diego, CA 921034.7 miles awayAt a Glance:- Appt. wasn't rushed (6)
- Listened/answered questions (6)
- Explains conditions well (6)
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Dr. Mark Stern, MD
Rated 4.4 out of 5 starsNeurosurgery9834 Genesee Ave Ste 416La Jolla, CA 920377.1 miles awayCare PhilosophyThank you for choosing Southern California Institute of Neurological Surgery for your health care needs! At SCINS, your health is our number one priority! We strive to provide the highest quality neurosurgical care possible, emphasizing the importance of education while providing a thorough assessment of your condition. Our physicians and staff make every effort to ensure you and your family have a full understanding of your condition and the treatment process, so we encourage you to ask any questions that you may have. If you have not made an appointment yet, please make sure your referral has been faxed to us by your primary care physician or your referring physician before calling to schedule. You should plan to be in our office for at least one and a half hours. This amount of time is needed for a thorough assessment of all records and radiology studies, a comprehensive evaluation, coordination of tests, and ordering of tests and/or referrals.
Dr. Stern is On staff at Palomar HealthDr. Marc Schwartz, MD
Rated 4.8 out of 5 starsNeurosurgery200 W Arbor DrSan Diego, CA 921034.7 miles awayAt a Glance:- Found trustworthy (12)
- Appt. wasn't rushed (11)
- Listened/answered questions (11)
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Dr. Thomas Beaumont, MD
Rated 4.8 out of 5 starsNeurosurgery200 W Arbor DrSan Diego, CA 921034.7 miles awayAt a Glance:- Appt. wasn't rushed (4)
- Listened/answered questions (4)
- Explains conditions well (4)
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Dr. Andrew Nguyen, MD
Rated 4.7 out of 5 starsNeurosurgery200 W Arbor Dr Ste MC8320San Diego, CA 921034.8 miles awayBiographyDr. Andrew Nguyen, MD is a Neurosurgery Specialist who practices in San Diego, CA. He is 53 years old. Dr. Andrew Nguyen, MD is affiliated with Palomar Medical Center Downtown Escondido, Palomar Medical Center Poway and Palomar Health.
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- 200 W Arbor DrSan Diego, CA 921034.7 miles away
UC San Diego Health Hillcrest Hillcrest Medical Center is a medical facility located in San Diego, CA. This hospital has been recognized for America's 250 Best Hospitals Award, Cranial Neurosurgery Excellence Award, and more.
200 W Arbor DrSan Diego, CA 921034.7 miles away - 4077 5th AveSan Diego, CA 921034.8 miles away
Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego is a medical facility located in San Diego, CA. This hospital has been recognized for America's 50 Best Hospitals Award, America's 250 Best Hospitals Award, and more.
4077 5th AveSan Diego, CA 921034.8 miles away - 6655 Alvarado RdSan Diego, CA 921205.3 miles away
Alvarado Hospital Medical Center is a medical facility located in San Diego, CA. This hospital has been recognized for America's 100 Best Orthopedic Surgery, Patient Safety Excellence Award, and more.
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