Emily Engel, MD | San Diego, CA | Neurologist

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Dr. Emily Engel specializes in neurology, bringing 28 years of dedicated experience to her practice. She earned her medical degree from Drexel College of Medicine and completed her residency training at LA County Harbor UCLA Medical Center and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Dr. Engel is board certified in neurology through the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. She provides care to patients in English.

Dr. Engel practices at Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas and sees patients at two convenient locations: Scripps Clinic Rancho Bernardo in San Diego and Scripps Clinic Torrey Pines in La Jolla. She focuses on treating migraine headaches and pediatric migraines, helping patients of all ages find relief from these challenging conditions. Her expertise includes performing electromyogram and nerve conduction studies to diagnose neurological conditions, as well as providing Botox injections for therapeutic purposes. Patients consistently rate Dr. Engel highly for her …care, with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

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4.5

50 Ratings
28 years of experience
32 insurance plans accepted
speaks English
La Co Harbor UCLA Med Center
13 written reviews
1 specialty
11 areas of expertise
1 board certification
1 hospital affiliation
2 office locations
Female

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

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Emily Engel's Ratings and Reviews

4.5

50 Ratings with 13 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 7 Minutes

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Gave an accurate diagnosis: (34) Did WellNeeds Improvement (2)
Had a good bedside manner: (34) Did WellNeeds Improvement (1)
Spent time with me: (34) Did WellNeeds Improvement (2)
Provided follow-up after the visit: (34) Did WellNeeds Improvement (2)
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Dr Engel has given me my quality of life back after suffering for years with chronic migraines. She is so helpful and caring.

November 16th, 2018

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She's so caring and listens and knows her stuff. I feel like she really wants to help me. I went from having headache every day to almost never, under her care.

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
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November 16th, 2018

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Dr. Engel arrived to my appointment in a timely way but had to interrupt to take a phone call returning without comment. She proceeded to perform her minimal nerve evaluation commenting that "nothing was a problem" after I had suffered for almost a year with leg pain. REALLY....thanks for absolutely nothing.

July 28th, 2018

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Dr Engel is a caring, compassionate, intelligent doctor. I have been with her for the past 12 years. She is wonderful.

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
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May 6th, 2016

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I have been a patient of Dr Engel's for almost 8 years. Every single time I have an appointment with her, i can hardly believe how wonderful, caring, kind, smart she is and how very much she has helped me & still does! I am so comfortable w/ her and everyone in her office treats me like like family-very tight-knit practice that loves their job & all their patients. Thank you dr engel for curing my incurable!

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

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February 29th, 2016

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Dr. Engle is an excellent Dr. She's very conscientious, compassionate, listens to your concerns/questions, and is prompt in finding a solution to help you feel better. She's extremely good at treating migraine headaches and works with you to develop an ongoing treatment plan.

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
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Needs Improvement

October 9th, 2015

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i have seen 6 neurologists and received no help...my last resort was seeing dr engel (unfortunately)! i wish i wouldve started with her! she was knowledgeable, patient, kind, and really listened to what i had to say. i am 101% comfortable with anything and everything that she says & decides is medically necessary for me...she does not pack you into a cookie mold form like others do & have with me...care taylored to ME and my specific problems and the treatment is the same way. i was so relaxed & comfortable with dr engel & her nurse liza...

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
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June 22nd, 2015

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Dr. Engle is the best. She has helped me so much. Her nurse Lisa is so warm and friendly too.

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
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June 18th, 2015

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Terrific doc.

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
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June 11th, 2015

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I went to see this doctor to get 2nd opinion from reading her profile on the internet. When I saw her, she just said nothing she could do and just sat there. She wasn't caring or trying to help at all.

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Spent time with me
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Provided follow-up after the visit

April 16th, 2015

Scripps Clinic Rancho Bernardo

15004 Innovation DrSan Diego, CA 92128

Tel: (858) 605-7905

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

Scripps Clinic Torrey Pines

10710 N Torrey Pines RdLa Jolla, CA 92037

Tel: (858) 554-8887

Mon7:00 am - 7:00 pm

Tue7:00 am - 7:00 pm

Wed7:00 am - 7:00 pm

Thu7:00 am - 7:00 pm

Fri7:00 am - 7:00 pm

Sat8:00 am - 12:00 pm

SunClosed


Emily Engel, MD	Ali Elahi, MD	Dr. Mariana Schmajuk, MD	Dr. Sara Zarei, MD, PhD
Neurology	Neurology	Neurology	Neurology
	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.5 (50 Ratings)	3.3 (31 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
28 Years of Experience	26 Years of Experience	14 Years of Experience	8 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English	Speaks English, German, Persian, Spanish	Speaks English, Spanish	Speaks English, Spanish, Farsi
San Diego , CA	CORONA DEL MAR , CA	Palo Alto , CA	Orange , CA
Med School: Drexel College of Medicine AKA Hahnemann University	Med School: University Of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine	Med School: Columbia University Presbyterian Hospital - New York, NY	Med School: San Juan Bautista School Of Medicine
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Neurology

Dizziness
Electromyography
Epilepsy
Headache
Headache Disorders
Migraine Disorder
Migraine Disorders
Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Nerve Conduction Studies
Neurophysiology
Stroke

Emily Engel holds an expired medical license in the state of California. They are board certified in Neurology by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.

Board Certifications

Board certified in Neurology by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.

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 La Co Harbor UCLA Med Center and U S DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS.

Medical School

Graduated from Drexel College of Medicine AKA Hahnemann University in 1998.

NPI Number

Emily Engel's NPI number is 1093787038.

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Is Emily Engel accepting new patients?: Emily Engel has not indicated that they accept new patients. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
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Which hospitals is Emily Engel affiliated with?: Emily Engel is affiliated with Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas.
What languages does Emily Engel speak?: Emily Engel speaks English.
Where is Emily Engel's office located?: Emily Engel's office is located at 15004 Innovation Dr, San Diego, CA, 92128.

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