Summary

Dr. U, an internationally recognized specialist in the treatment of the vascular anomalies known as AVMs, joined the UCSD faculty in 1978. Patients have traveled to UCSD from as far away as Australia, Hong Kong, and the Sultanate of Brunei to take advantage of his expertise. His neurovascular practice also includes treatment of aneurysms and cavernous hemangiomas. He collaborates closely with interventional neuroradiologists Dr. Charles Kerber and Dr. Wade Wong to provide a complete program of diagnosis and treatment.

Dr. U's other surgical interests include the treatment of brain masses, including meningiomas, astrocytomas, craniopharyngiomas, and pituitary adenomas.

Dr. U is a renowned expert in brain tumor research. Throughout his research career, he has been entrusted with millions of dollars worth of neurosurgical research grants. He has conducted studies on diseases ranging from human pituitary adenomas to glioblastomas and is pioneering work in gene therapy and brain tissue transplantation.

Dr. U has served on numerous scientific and professional committees. Dr. U has been invited as a distinguished lecturer or panelist at over 100 meetings and conferences. He is also a member of numerous scientific and professional societies, including the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, San Diego Academy of Neurological Surgeons, Congress of Neurological Surgeons, Society of Neurologic Surgeons and the North American Skull Base Society.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3.6
  • 54 years of experience
  • 7 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish, English
  • Tufts University School Of Medicine
  • 3 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 14 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 7 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Hoi Sang U has 7 locations

Uc San Diego Medical Hillcrest Medical Offices South

4168 Front StSan Diego, CA 92103
Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

UC San Diego Health Medical Group Neurosurgeon

4510 Executive Dr Ste 325San Diego, CA 92121
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Dr. Hoi Sang U

200 W Arbor DrSan Diego, CA 92103

Dr. Hoi Sang U

4510 Executive DrSan Diego, CA 92121

Va Mission Valley Outpatient Clinic

8810 Rio San Diego DrSan Diego, CA 92108
Mon8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tue7:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

UC San Diego Health - La Jolla

9350 Campus Point DrLa Jolla, CA 92037

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Neurological SurgeryNeurological SurgeryNeurological SurgeryNeurological Surgery
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
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54 Years of Experience 32 Years of Experience 19 Years of Experience 28 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, English Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English
San Diego , CASan Diego , CASan Diego , CASan Diego , CA
Med School: Tufts University School Of Medicine Med School: HARVARD MEDICAL SCHOOL Med School: Ohio State University College Of Medicine & Public Health Med School: Baylor College Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Hoi Sang U

  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • Cigna
  • Humana - HMO
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO

Medical Specialties

Dr. Hoi Sang U has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Hoi Sang U has the following 14 areas of expertise

  • Aneurysm
  • Arteriovenous Malformations
  • Brain Injuries
  • Brain Surgery
  • Brain Tumor
  • Cancer
  • Cerebrovascular Disorders
  • Craniotomy
  • Glioblastoma
  • Laminectomy
  • Neurosurgery
  • Neurosurgical Procedures
  • Pituitary Gland Cancer
  • Stroke

Certifications, License, & Education

54 Years Experience

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

Tufts University School Of MedicineGraduated in 1972

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