Dr. Emily Engel, MD | San Diego, CA | Neurology

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Dr. Emily Engel is a neurologist with 28 years of experience treating complex nervous system conditions. 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 by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. She provides care in English.

Dr. Engel practices at Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas with clinic locations in San Diego and La Jolla, California. She specializes in treating migraine headaches in both adults and children, as well as conditions affecting nerve sensation. Her expertise includes performing nerve and muscle testing through electromyogram studies and providing targeted nerve blocks for pain relief. Patients rate Dr. Engel 4.5 out of 5 stars for her neurological care.

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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

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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.

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.

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!

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.

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...

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.

June 18th, 2015

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Terrific doc.

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.

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

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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

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Dr. Emily Engel, MD	Dr. Ali Elahi, MD	Dr. Sara Zarei, MD, PhD	Dr. Belma Sadikovic, MD
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	8 Years of Experience	15 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, Farsi	Speaks English
San Diego , CA	CORONA DEL MAR , CA	Orange , CA	Walnut Creek, , CA
Med School: Drexel College of Medicine AKA Hahnemann University	Med School: University Of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine	Med School: San Juan Bautista School Of Medicine	Med School: University Of California Davis 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

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

Neurology

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2026, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

La Co Harbor UCLA Med Center

U S DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Medical School

Drexel College of Medicine AKA Hahnemann UniversityGraduated in 1998

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What languages does Dr. Emily Engel speak?: Dr. Emily Engel speaks English.
Where is Dr. Emily Engel's office located?: Dr. Emily Engel's office is located at 15004 Innovation Dr, San Diego, CA, 92128.
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