Summary

Dr. Dorsi is a Board-Certified, Fellowship trained Neurosurgeon that has been providing top-notch care to the Ventura County community since 2012. He was born and raised in Stirling, NJ. The fundamental value of helping others and service to the community was instilled in him at an early age by his mother who worked as a nurse and later director of religious education at the local church and father who served the community as a police officer. After completing high school, he attended The Johns Hopkins University and graduated Phi Beta Kappa with Highest Honors and a degree in Neuroscience. He then earned a medical degree from The Johns Hopkins School of Medicine.

While a student, he conducted ground-breaking research in the field of Neuropathic Pain and was awarded the Ronald Tasker Award from the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, the Harvey Cushing Award from the Johns Hopkins Department of Neurosurgery and was a research scholar of the American Association of Neurology. Dr. Dorsi then completed residency training in neurosurgery at The Johns Hopkins Hospital where he trained under some of the most prominent leaders in neurosurgery. In addition to general neurosurgery training. He developed a unique sub-specialty skillset in complex peripheral nerve surgery.

During residency, he was awarded a prestigious fellowship from the California Institute of Regenerative Medicine and dedicated two years to researching spinal cord injury and stem cell transplantation at UCLA. He then returned to Johns Hopkins Hospital and served as Assistant Chief of Service of Neurosurgery.

Following residency, Dr. Dorsi was honored as the recipient of the Cloward Fellowship for Spine and Peripheral Nerve Surgery from the American Academy of Neurological Surgery and completed a one-year minimally invasive and complex spine fellowship at UCLA. Dr. Dorsi joined Ventura County Neurosurgical Associates in 2012.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 47 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • JOHNS HOPKINS SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
  • 444 written reviews
  • 1 award
  • 1 specialty
  • 15 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

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

Awards

  • Vitals Preferred Provider

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Office Locations

Dr. Michael J. Dorsi has 2 locations

UCLA Neurosurgery Ventura

141 Triunfo Canyon Rd 110Ventura, CA 93003

UCLA Neurosurgery Westlake Village

1250 La Venta DrWestlake Village, CA 91361

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Dr. Michael J. Dorsi, MDDr. Alan SiuDr. Cary David Alberstone, MDDr. Ha Son Nguyen, MD
Neurological SurgeryNeurological SurgeryNeurological SurgeryNeurological Surgery
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.7 
35 Years of Experience 15 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks Spanish, English Speaks Spanish, English
Ventura , CAVentura , CAOxnard , CAThousand Oaks , CA
Med School: JOHNS HOPKINS SCHOOL OF MEDICINE Med School: Albany Medical College Med School: Indiana University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Michael J. Dorsi

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Alignment Health Plan
  • Alignment Health Plan - HMO
  • AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Anthem Blue Cross - HMO
  • Anthem Blue Cross - PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - Medicare
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • Cigna
  • GEHA
  • Health Net
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • L.A. Care Health Plan
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Mercy Care
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Premier Health Plan
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • SCAN Health Plan - HMO
  • State Farm
  • Tricare
  • Tricare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford
  • Wellcare
  • Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Western Health Advantage

Medical Specialties

Dr. Michael J. Dorsi has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Michael J. Dorsi has the following 15 areas of expertise

  • Aneurysm
  • Brain Cancer
  • Brain Surgery
  • Brain Tumor
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Compression Fractures
  • Craniotomy
  • Facial Nerve Pain (Trigeminal Neuralgia)
  • Glioblastoma
  • Herniated Disc
  • Hydrocephalus
  • Laminectomy
  • Radiculopathy
  • Stroke
  • Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

Certifications, License, & Education

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

American Board of Neurological Surgery

Neurological Surgery

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

JOHNS HOPKINS SCHOOL OF MEDICINE

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Dr. Michael Dorsi's office located?
Dr. Michael Dorsi's office is located at 141 Triunfo Canyon Rd 110, Ventura, CA, 93003.
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