Summary

Dr. Ernest Sponzilli feels a genuine honor to have the opportunity to serve his patients. As a reflection of this, he has been awarded three separate board certifications to offer patients exceptional care and expertise. Experience is critical when performing precision percutaneous spinal interventions and incision-less/bloodless surgeries. Dr. Sponzilli esteems himself as one of the highest volume providers of intervention spine care in northern California. Specializing in interventional pain care management, Dr. Sponzilli has successfully performed over 1000 interventional pain procedures annually, since beginning his career at California Orthopedics & Spine in 1999. His special clinical skills include neuro-diagnostic, peripheral nerve and joint blocks, cervical thoracic and lumbar epidural steroid injections, radiofrequency desensitization, fracture augmentation, percutaneous discectomy, thermal annuloplasty, and spinal stimulator implantation. Dr. Sponzilli's current research …interest centers on novel regenerative therapies involving the use of advanced ortho-biologic therapies, including IRAP1, PRP, BMAC, and ADSC, for the treatment of arthritis, tendinosis, and degenerative disease. While these treatments can play a role in one's recovery, Dr. Sponzilli firmly believes in taking a broader whole-life perspective and identifying modifiable lifestyle factors that contribute to the development of injury and disease. Dr. Sponzilli is a native of the Bay Area and lives with his wife and four young children. Dr. Sponzilli is also an active staff member at MarinHealth Medical Center and Marin Specialty Surgery Center. Dr. Sponzilli's work has appeared in many publications, and he has also offered his medical services to local organizations.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3.9
  • 34 years of experience
  • 47 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Vet Affairs Med Ctr-W La, Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation Kaiser Permanente Med Ctr-Sf, Internal Medicine
  • 12 written reviews
  • 3 specialties
  • 9 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Flexible scheduling

Office Location

MarinHealth Spine Institute | A UCSF Health Clinic

2 Bon Air Rd Ste 120Larkspur, CA 94939
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

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Larkspur , CASan Francisco , CABoston , MASAN FRANCISCO , CA
Med School: Albany Medical College of Union University Med School: University Of California Irvine College Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Ernest H. Sponzilli

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Alignment Health Plan
  • AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - Medicare
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California - Medicare
  • Cigna
  • Contra Costa Health Plan
  • Corvel - Workers’ Compensation
  • Health Net
  • Health Net - HMO
  • HealthPartners
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Magellan Health
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Partnership HealthPlan of California
  • PreferredOne
  • Providence Health Plans
  • SAMBA
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • Tricare
  • United American
  • United American - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford
  • UnitedHealthOne
  • Western Health Advantage
  • Western Health Advantage - HMO

Medical Specialties

Ernest H. Sponzilli has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Ernest H. Sponzilli has the following 9 areas of expertise

  • EMG/Nerve Conduction Studies
  • Injury
  • Nerve Damage
  • Pain
  • Prosthetics
  • Rehabilitation
  • Sports Medicine
  • Surgery
  • Surgery Recovery

Certifications, License, & Education

34 Years Experience

Ernest H. Sponzilli holds an expired medical license in the state of California. They are board certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.

Board Certifications

Board certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.

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 Vet Affairs Med Ctr-W La, Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation Kaiser Permanente Med Ctr-Sf, Internal Medicine, Kaiser San Francisco, University Of California-Los Angeles, U S DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS, Kaiser Permanente San Francisco Medical Center LARKSPUR, and University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Affiliated Hospitals.

Medical School

Graduated from Albany Medical College of Union University in 1992.

NPI Number

Ernest H. Sponzilli's NPI number is 1497709984.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Ernest Sponzilli's office located?
Ernest Sponzilli's office is located at 2 Bon Air Rd Ste 120, Larkspur, CA, 94939.
Which hospitals is Ernest Sponzilli affiliated with?
Ernest Sponzilli is affiliated with Sonoma Valley Hospital.
What languages does Ernest Sponzilli speak?
Ernest Sponzilli speaks English.
Does Ernest Sponzilli accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Ernest Sponzilli accepts on their Vitals profile.
Does Ernest Sponzilli accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Ernest Sponzilli has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.

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