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Dr. Brian Andrews, MD

Dr. Brian Andrews, MD

Neurosurgery*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Brian Andrews, MD is a neurosurgeon in San Francisco, CA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of California at San Francisco in 1981. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Mills-Peninsula Medical Center and CPMC Van Ness Campus. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.3 Star Rating
Based on 26 reviews 4.3 Star Rating (26 reviews)

Practice

45 Castro St Ste 437 San Francisco, CA 94114
Telehealth available

Make an Appointment

(415) 814-3429

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Andrews is affiliated with Mills-Peninsula Medical Center Burlingame, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for neurosurgery.

Dr. Andrews is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

The Healthgrades Choice designation helps you understand the most important factors to consider when choosing a healthcare professional. This designation is earned based on four set standards.
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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Andrews specializes in the area of Neurosurgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
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Dr. Andrews' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Andrews

4.3

26 ratings, 9 with a written review
5 Star
81%
81%
4 Star
4%
4%
3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
15%
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Lilian Aragon – Nov 02, 2022
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Dorothy K. – Sep 07, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
Oct 14, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Mary B., San Rafael – Jan 21, 2020
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Dean B – Nov 22, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Gail Moore in San Francisco, CA – Aug 16, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
12 people found this helpful
Helpful
Mike in Kentfield, CA – Jun 29, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
10 people found this helpful
Helpful
JOHN DOE in Oakland, CA – Jan 10, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
21 people found this helpful
Helpful
Emma Rawlings in Belvedere Ca. – Aug 02, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Brian Andrews, MD is a neurosurgeon in San Francisco, CA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of California at San Francisco in 1981. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Mills-Peninsula...read more

  • Neurosurgery

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  • University Of California-san Francisco

    Residency Hospital, 1987

  • University Of California-san Francisco

    Internship Hospital, 1982

  • University Of California At San Francisco

    Medical School, 1981
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
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Neurosurgery
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Dr. Andrews is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

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    Locations

    Practice

    Pacific Neurosurgery45 Castro St Ste 437 San Francisco, CA 94114
    1
    Office345 Lorton Ave Ste 102 Burlingame, CA 94010
    2
    Sutter West Bay Hospitals45 Castro St San Francisco, CA 94114
    3

    Practice

    Office45 Castro St Ste 421 San Francisco, CA 94114
    4

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Mills-Peninsula Medical Center

      1501 Trousdale Dr
      Burlingame, CA 94010
      Recipient of 46
      hospital awards

      America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

      America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

      View all awards

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      87%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      3% higher than the national average

      80%
      Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

      15% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback

    • Novato Community Hospital

      180 Rowland Way
      Novato, CA 94945
      Recipient of 11
      hospital awards

      Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

      View all awards

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      87%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
      84%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      6% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback

    • CPMC Van Ness Campus

      1101 Van Ness Ave
      San Francisco, CA 94109
      Recipient of 23
      hospital awards

      America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

      View all awards

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      86%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      2% higher than the national average

      78%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      2% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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