4.1
52 Ratings with 18 written Reviews
Summary
Dr. Josef Gorek is an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in spine surgery with 37 years of experience treating patients with complex spinal conditions. He earned his medical degree from the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and completed his residency training at UCLA Medical Center. His extensive background in orthopedic care has given him deep expertise in both general orthopedic surgery and specialized spine procedures. Dr. Gorek communicates with patients in English.
Dr. Gorek practices at multiple locations throughout the Bay Area, including Oakland and Redwood City. He focuses on treating patients with spinal stenosis and back pain, including back pain that occurs during pregnancy. His surgical expertise includes performing foraminotomies to relieve nerve pressure, lumbar laminectomies to address spinal stenosis, and lateral lumbar spinal fusion procedures for complex spine conditions. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.1 stars for his care.
Dr. Gorek practices at multiple locations throughout the Bay Area, including Oakland and Redwood City. He focuses on treating patients with spinal stenosis and back pain, including back pain that occurs during pregnancy. His surgical expertise includes performing foraminotomies to relieve nerve pressure, lumbar laminectomies to address spinal stenosis, and lateral lumbar spinal fusion procedures for complex spine conditions. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.1 stars for his care.
Overview based on verified provider data
Quick Facts
- 37 years of experience
- 17 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English
- Ucla Medical Center
- 18 written reviews
- 2 specialties
- 4 areas of expertise
- 4 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. Josef Ernst Gorek has 4 locationsKaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center
3600 BroadwayOakland, CA 94611 Tel: (510) 752-1000
Mon8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Tue8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Wed8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Thu8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Fri8:30 am - 5:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
Kaiser Permanente Redwood City Medical Center
1100 Veterans BlvdRedwood City, CA 94063 Tel: (650) 299-2000
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center Summit Campus
350 Hawthorne AveOakland, CA 94609 Tel: (510) 655-4000
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| Dr. Josef Ernst Gorek, MD | Robert Peterson, MD | Derek F. Amanatullah, MD, PhD | Marc R. Safran, MD |
| Orthopedic Surgery | Orthopedic Surgery | Orthopedic Surgery | Orthopedic Surgery |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 37 Years of Experience | 34 Years of Experience | 22 Years of Experience | 39 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | Speaks English | Speaks English, Spanish | |
| Oakland , CA | Vacaville , CA | Redwood City , CA | Redwood City , CA |
| Med School: David Geffen School Of Medicine At Ucla | Med School: Albert Einstein College Of Medicine Of Yeshiva University | Med School: Albert Einstein College Of Medicine Of Yeshiva University | Med School: Duke University School Of Medicine |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Josef Ernst Gorek
Medical Specialties
Dr. Josef Ernst Gorek has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Josef Ernst Gorek has the following 4 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
37 Years Experience
Dr. Josef Ernst Gorek holds an active medical license in the state of California.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of California that expired in 2026.
Education & Training
Residency
Completed their residency at Ucla Medical Center.
Medical School
Graduated from David Geffen School Of Medicine At Ucla in 1989.
NPI Number
Dr. Gorek's NPI number is 1407908205.
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- Dr. Josef Gorek has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
- Where is Dr. Josef Gorek's office located?
- Dr. Josef Gorek's office is located at 3600 Broadway, Oakland, CA, 94611.
- What languages does Dr. Josef Gorek speak?
- Dr. Josef Gorek speaks English.
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- Is Dr. Josef Gorek accepting new patients?
- Dr. Josef Gorek has not indicated that they accept new patients. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
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