4.5
11 Ratings with 4 written Reviews
Summary
Spine Disorders Dr. Dean Chou specializes in the treatment of spine tumors, both metastatic and primary. His areas of expertise include minimally invasive and open techniques to treat complex spinal disorders. He also uses thoracoscopic techniques to treat diseases of the thoracic spine. Chou's research interests include clinical outcomes in spine surgery. He is developing protocols to evaluate the increasing role of surgery compared to other treatments for metastatic spine disease. He also is developing protocols to assess the outcomes of minimally invasive spine surgery compared to open procedures. A graduate of the UCSF School of Medicine, Chou completed his neurosurgery residency at Johns Hopkins Hospital and a fellowship in complex spinal surgery at the Barrow Neurological Institute.
Quick Facts
- 30 years of experience
- speaks English, Spanish
- Johns Hopkins Health System
- 4 written reviews
- 1 specialty
- 15 areas of expertise
- 1 board certification
- 3 hospital affiliations
- 7 office locations
- Male
Patients’ Perspective
- Gave an accurate diagnosis
- Had a good bedside manner
- Spent time with me
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Office Locations
Dr. Dean Chou has 7 locationsUCSF Spine Center
400 Parnassus Ave Fl 3San Francisco, CA 94143Mon8:00 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
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| Neurological Surgery | Neurological Surgery | Neurological Surgery | Neurological Surgery |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 30 Years of Experience | 15 Years of Experience | 23 Years of Experience | 16 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available |
| Speaks English, Spanish | Speaks English, Spanish | Speaks English | |
| New York , NY | New York , NY | New York , NY | New York , NY |
| Med School: University Of California San Francisco School Of Medicine | Med School: Columbia University College Of Physicians & Surgeons | Med School: Columbia University College Of Physicians & Surgeons | Med School: Harvard Medical School |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Dean Chou
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Medical Specialties
Dr. Dean Chou has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Dean Chou has the following 15 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
30 Years Experience
Dr. Dean Chou holds expired and active medical licenses in the states of New York and New Jersey.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of New York that expired in 2026 and an active medical license in the state of New Jersey that expires in 2027.
Education & Training
Residency
Completed their residency at Johns Hopkins Health System.
Medical School
Graduated from University Of California San Francisco School Of Medicine in 1996.
NPI Number
Dr. Chou's NPI number is 1023066834.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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- Dr. Dean Chou has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
- Where is Dr. Dean Chou's office located?
- Dr. Dean Chou's office is located at 5141 Broadway, New York, NY, 10034.
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- Dr. Dean Chou has not indicated that they accept new patients. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
- Which hospitals is Dr. Dean Chou affiliated with?
- Dr. Dean Chou is affiliated with Ucsf Helen Diller Medical Center At Parnassus Heights, Newyork Presbyterian Allen Hospital, and Stamford Hospital.
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