Dr. Harold D. Segal, MD | San Luis Obispo, CA | Neurosurgeon

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Dr. Segal graduated from the University of Iowa Roy J and Lucille A Carver College of Medicine,University of Iowa in 1973. He works in San Luis Obispo, CA and 1 other location and specializes in Neurosurgery. Dr. Segal is affiliated with Arroyo Grande Community Hospital.

accepting new patients
4.7

13 Ratings
53 years of experience
7 insurance plans accepted
speaks English
University Hospital
8 written reviews
1 specialty
11 areas of expertise
1 hospital affiliation
2 office locations
Male

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

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Dr. Segal's Ratings and Reviews

4.7

13 Ratings with 8 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 12 Minutes

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My late husband and myself had surgery performed by doctor Segal. The pain before the surgery was excrutiating. There was an amazing change immediately after the surgeries. The best thing in the world is to live pain free. Doctor Segal we thank you again for your kindness, excellent bed side manners, caring, compassion and to us doctor Segal wi[[ always be the very best neuro-surgeon in the entire U.S.A. God Bless You

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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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October 3rd, 2019

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I was so impressed by his through exam of my Hydrocephalis. After putting in a shunt, and new drain to abdomen. My Headaches and shaking hands are cured. I had to go to my other neurologist in Salt Lake City, to have setting on shunt opened up one setting. I am so good now. Just had a CScan and everything is great, no atrophy

March 15th, 2014

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This Doctor is not deceased !!!! Because I grow cysts, I have had 4 successful spine surgeries. He is a great Doctor, careing and kind and with his very professional staff I recommend him to everyone.

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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

Needs Improvement

January 24th, 2014

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Have had 2 cervical operations by Dr. Segal. 2 not because he didn't take care of the problem, but due to 2 auto accidents. He is a caring, excellent doctor. He is not one to "rush" into surgery, makes sure that surgery is needed before scheduling. His Staff is great. Professional, yet caring. Only Neurosurgeon I would recommend.

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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

Needs Improvement

January 24th, 2012

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i had a neck fusion. No more pain or other symptoms. Husband had partial laminectomy and became free of pain. Excellent resiults

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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

Needs Improvement

September 9th, 2011

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In 2008 Dr. Segal removed a benign cyst from my spine and inserted "hardware" in my spinal column. I went from daily agony, painful walking and sitting, to virtually no pain.Dr. Segal put me at ease from the beginning and I trusted him to treat me successfully, which he did. Within a few days after discharge from Sierra Vista,(where the nurses are awesome), I was back to walking a good distance devoid of pain and today I am back to daily running. I recommend Dr. Segal to everyone.

Did Well

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

Needs Improvement

May 13th, 2011

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I had next surgery about 10 yrs ago and I have had NO problems what so ever!!!

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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

Needs Improvement

April 15th, 2011

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saved my life

Did Well

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

Needs Improvement

January 12th, 2009

Segal Harold D Office

140 Casa StSan Luis Obispo, CA 93405

Tel: (805) 543-4319

Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Fri9:00 am - 3:00 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed

Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center

1010 Murray AveSan Luis Obispo, CA 93405


Dr. Harold David Segal, MD	Dr. Kevin Gerard Waldron, MD, FAANS	Dr. Robert Stewart	Dr. Elijah Uzoma Wogu, MD
Neurosurgery	Neurosurgery	Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery	Neurosurgery
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.7 (13 Ratings)	4.8 (32 Ratings)	4 (20 Ratings)	3.8 (25 Ratings)
53 Years of Experience	27 Years of Experience	43 Years of Experience	22 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English	Speaks English	Speaks English, Spanish	Speaks English
San Luis Obispo , CA	Laguna Hills , CA	San Luis Obispo , CA	San Luis Obispo , CA
Med School: University Of Iowa Roy J And Lucille A Carver College Of Medicine	Med School: Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School	Med School: Vanderbilt University School Of Medicine	Med School: Western Univ Health Sci College Of Osteopathic Medicine Of The Pacific
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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Accepts Medicare
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Neurosurgery

Aneurysm
Back Injuries
Back Pain
Brain Surgery
Brain Tumor
Craniotomy
Glioblastoma
Head and Neck Disorder
Laminectomy
Scoliosis
Stroke

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at University Hospital.

Medical School

Graduated from University Of Iowa Roy J And Lucille A Carver College Of Medicine and University Of Iowa in 1973.

NPI Number

Dr. Segal's NPI number is 1336195866.

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Neurology
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Dr. David John Yeh, MD
Neurosurgery
28 Years Exp | San Luis Obispo, CA
(34)
Dr. Phillip N Kissel, MD
Neurosurgery
43 Years Exp | San Luis Obispo, CA
(32)
Dr. Donald Allen Ramberg, MD
Neurosurgery
48 Years Exp | San Luis Obispo, CA
(16)
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Addiction Medicine
67 Years Exp | PEMBROKE PINES, FL
(0)
Dr. Edward Alan Smith, MD
Neurosurgery
59 Years Exp | Arroyo Grande, CA
(4)
Dr. Alan Stewart Edelman, MD
Neurosurgery
46 Years Exp | Arroyo Grande, CA
(19)
Adalberto Medina JR.
Nurse Practitioner
| Santa Maria, CA
(0)
Dr. Benjamin Kevin Hendricks
Neurosurgery
10 Years Exp | San Luis Obispo, CA
(0)
Matthew R. Schreckinger, MD
Neurosurgery
| Santa Maria, CA
(0)

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