Summary

Dr. Bobby Tay is a surgeon specializing in orthopedic surgery with particular expertise in spine care. He earned his medical degree from the University of California San Francisco School of Medicine and completed his residency at Jackson Health System. With 33 years of experience in practice, Dr. Tay has developed extensive knowledge in treating complex spinal conditions. He is fluent in Russian and Spanish in addition to English.

Dr. Tay practices at UCSF Helen Diller Medical Center at Parnassus Heights and sees patients at the Spine Center locations in San Francisco, California. His clinical focus includes treating spinal stenosis and back pain, including back pain during pregnancy. He performs spinal X-rays and herniated disc surgery to help patients find relief from spine-related conditions. Patients have given Dr. Tay an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.2
  • 33 years of experience
  • 37 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Russian, Spanish
  • Jackson Health System
  • 11 written reviews
  • 3 specialties
  • 24 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Locations

Bobby K-B Tay has 2 locations

Spine Center

1500 Owens StSan Francisco, CA 94158

Spine Center

400 Parnassus Ave Ste A2300San Francisco, CA 94143

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Med School: University Of California San Francisco School Of Medicine Med School: UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN MEDICAL SCHOOL Med School: Touro University Nevada College Of Osteopathic Medicine Med School: Western Univ Health Sci College Of Osteopathic Medicine Of The Pacific
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Bobby K-B Tay

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • AllCare Health
  • AllCare Health - IPA
  • AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Oklahoma
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • Brand New Day
  • Central California Alliance for Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Chinese Community Health Plan
  • Cigna
  • Golden State Medicare Health Plan
  • Golden State Medicare Health Plan - Medicare
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Imperial Health Plan of California
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Premera Blue Cross
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • Wellcare
  • Western Health Advantage
  • Western Health Advantage - HMO

Medical Specialties

Bobby K-B Tay has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Bobby K-B Tay has the following 24 areas of expertise

  • Arthroscopic Surgery (Arthroscopy)
  • Arthroscopy
  • Back Injuries
  • Bone Fracture
  • Bone Transplantation
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • General Orthopedics
  • General Surgeon
  • Head and Neck Disorder
  • Herniated Disc
  • Joint Pain/Swelling
  • Joint Replacement
  • Knee Osteoarthritis
  • Knee Surgery
  • Knee Surgery (Knee Replacement Arthroplasty)
  • Laminectomy
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Osteoarthritis (Hand and Wrist)
  • Scoliosis
  • Spinal Fractures
  • Spinal Fusion
  • Spinal Injuries
  • Spinal Stenosis
  • Sports Medicine

Certifications, License, & Education

33 Years Experience

Bobby K-B Tay holds an expired medical license in the state of California.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of California that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Jackson Health System.

Medical School

Graduated from University Of California San Francisco School Of Medicine in 1993.

NPI Number

Bobby K-B Tay's NPI number is 1124065164.

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Bobby K-B Tay speaks Russian and Spanish.
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Bobby K-B Tay's office is located at 1500 Owens St, San Francisco, CA, 94158.

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