123 Neurosurgeons Found in La Jolla, CA

We found 123 Neurosurgeons available in La Jolla, CA with an average 4 stars across 1,238 reviews. Find the best one for your needs by years of experience, distance, reviews on Vitals, and more through the filters provided below. Currently, 55 Neurosurgeons listed are accepting new patients and 35 accept Medicare.

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Dr. Kevin J Fleming

Addiction Medicine
Spent time with me
Accepting New Patients
Virtual Visit available
Laguna Beach, CA
"I have had the privilege of working with Dr. Flemming affectionately known as Doc for the past year and a half, and I can honestly say I have nothing but the highest praise for him. " View Profile

Yves Chery, CT, ASCP, APRN, BSN, MSN

Family Medicine
Accepting New Patients
Virtual Visit available
SUWANEE, GA

Dr. Abraham Hafiz Rodriguez, MD

Family Medicine
13 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Virtual Visit available
Pleasanton, CA
Dr. Abraham Hafiz Rodriguez, MD, specializes in General Practice, Primary Care, Family Medicine, Pain Medicine, Shockwave Therapy (ESWT), Spine Medicine, Neurological Surgery, Occupational Medicine, Integrative Medicine, Preventive Medicine, and more. View Profile

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Dr. Vikram Mahendra Udani, MD

Neurological Surgery
20 years exp
La Jolla, CA2.2 mi
"Dr. Udani changed my life and I am so grateful for him and my successful C4/5 disc replacement surgery a year ago." View Profile

Dr. David Isidore Levy, MD

Neurological Surgery
38 years exp
LA JOLLA, CA1.8 mi
"Dr. Levy is a kind and caring neurosurgeon. Dr. Levy performed brain aneurysm coiling and stenting on my brain." View Profile

Dr. Christopher Uchiyama, MD, PhD

Neurological Surgery
34 years exp
Accepting New Patients
La Jolla, CA2.6 mi
"Dr. Uchiyama is an excellent, caring doctor. I highly recommend him." View Profile

Dr. Donald John Blaskiewicz, MD

Neurological Surgery
25 years exp
La Jolla, CA2.0 mi
"Dr Blaskiewicz is a rock star. My husband saw Dr Jorgensen of the Spine Institute and Dr Jorgensen negligently damaged by husbands peritoneal nerve during a fusion." View Profile

Dr. Scott Olson, MD

Neurological Surgery
La Jolla, CA2.2 mi
Dr. Scott Olson, MD is a health care provider primarily located in La Jolla, CA. His specialties include Neurological Surgery. View Profile

Dr. Ramin Sean Pakbaz, MD

Neurological Surgery
38 years exp
Accepting New Patients
San Diego, CA1.4 mi
Dr. Ramin Sean Pakbaz, MD is a health care provider primarily located in San Diego, CA, with other offices in La Jolla, CA and San Diego, CA(and 4 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Frank Jeffrey Coufal, MD

Neurological Surgery
38 years exp
Accepting New Patients
La Jolla, CA2.0 mi
"I feel blessed to have Dr. Coufal for my neurosurgeon. He is very knowledgeable and has a very good bedside manner. I highly recommend him. Judy Flanagan" View Profile

Dr. William Taylor, MD

Neurological Surgery
39 years exp
Accepting New Patients
La Jolla, CA
"Dr. Taylor changed my life. Neck surgery was the best decision I ever made." View Profile

Dr. Michael Lee Levy, MD

Neurological Surgery
40 years exp
Accepting New Patients
La Jolla, CA2.0 mi
"Dr. Levy is a brilliant Neurosurgeon and even with all his success and credentials, has the humility to look at every case as a chance to learn new things, improve in skill, and give a second chance at life to his patients. " View Profile

Dr. John Fergus Alksne, MD

Neurological Surgery
68 years exp
Accepting New Patients
San Diego, CA1.4 mi
"I live in Alaska. I had trigiminal nueralgia. This was 14 years ago. I suffered with it four ten years. I was allergic to tegretal the medication I was told would help with pain." View Profile

Dr. Marc S. Schwartz, MD

Neurological Surgery
35 years exp
Accepting New Patients
La Jolla, CA
"Dr. Schwartz is a brilliant surgeon. I was out of bed talking and laughing 2 days after surgery removing a tumor on CN5" View Profile

Dr. Adam Burdick, MD

Neurological Surgery
22 years exp
Accepting New Patients
La Jolla, CA2.2 mi
"I was fortunate to have Dr. Burdick as my neurosurgeon twice, two different areas of body, and both surgeries were very successful. Dr. Burdick is a skilled surgeon." View Profile

Dr. David Barba, MD

Neurological Surgery
47 years exp
La Jolla, CA2.0 mi
"EXCELLENT!!!" View Profile

Dr. Kenneth Henry Ott, MD

Neurological Surgery
56 years exp
Accepting New Patients
La Jolla, CA2.3 mi
"About five years ago Dr. Ott was my doctor he’s the one that perform surgery on my neck and I had a discectomy I had spinal canal stenosis and he was by far the best doctor that anybody could ever ask for surgery went very very well I was back on my feet in six weeks they said it would probably take longer but I Healed much quicker because of the great work that he did on my neck I would highly recommend Dr. Ott to anybody who has any worries or second guesses about who touches and fixes their body the curiosity would stop here because I highly recommend him I will never forget him he is very caring doctor and wants nothing the but the best For you." View Profile

Dr. Howard Tung, MD

Neurological Surgery
41 years exp
La Jolla, CA2.0 mi
"I'm the mid 1990s I had a back fusion surgery by another doctor. It didn't pan out very well. A year or so later Dr. Tung corrected the surgery and did a marvelous job." View Profile

Dr. Joseph D. Ciacci, MD

Neurological Surgery
37 years exp
Accepting New Patients
La Jolla, CA
Dr. Joseph D. Ciacci, MD is a health care provider primarily located in La Jolla, CA. He has 37 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Faith Barnett, MD, PhD

Neurological Surgery
36 years exp
La Jolla, CA2.6 mi
"Dr Faith Barnett is very professional and personable! I have seen her twice and each time she goes the extra mile and takes time to explain things to me and my husband as well." View Profile

Dr. Cornelius Jacobus Jansen, MD

Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery
43 years exp
Accepting New Patients
La Jolla, CA2.0 mi
"Amazing" View Profile

Dr. Hoi Sang U, MD

Neurological Surgery
54 years exp
Accepting New Patients
La Jolla, CA2.3 mi
"I WAS THE 3rd person he had performed this type of surgery on. Thats right it is me Katherine P. I was only 12 years old. I just turned53." View Profile

Dr. Sharona Ben-Haim, MD

Neurological Surgery
18 years exp
Accepting New Patients
La Jolla, CA
Dr. Sharona Ben-Haim, MD is a health care provider primarily located in La Jolla, CA. She has 18 years of experience. Her specialties include Neurological Surgery, Neurosurgery. View Profile

Dr. Lawrence F Marshall, MD

Neurological Surgery
57 years exp
La Jolla, CA2.3 mi
"Dr.Marshall is the very best Neurologist in the world. He is intuitive and knowledgeable, beyond other Neurologists. ." View Profile

Dr. Alexander A. Khalessi, MD

Neurological Surgery
22 years exp
Accepting New Patients
La Jolla, CA
Dr. Alexander A. Khalessi, MD is a health care provider primarily located in La Jolla, CA. He has 22 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Bob S Carter, MD

Neurological Surgery
Accepting New Patients
La Jolla, CA2.3 mi
"Extremely delighted to have met with Dr. Carter, and to have him as our surgeon. He explained the AVM, and the solution and procedure perfectly." View Profile

Dr. Mark Steven Stern, MD

Neurological Surgery
49 years exp
Accepting New Patients
La Jolla, CA2.0 mi
Dr. Mark Steven Stern, MD is a health care provider primarily located in La Jolla, CA, with other offices in Oceanside, CA and La Jolla, CA(and 6 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Jeremy Ciporen, MD

Neurological Surgery
27 years exp
La Jolla, CA2.6 mi
"Although probably one of the smartest people on the planet, what stands out most about Dr. Ciporen is his humility, kindness, and confidence." View Profile

Dr. Lance Luke Altenau, MD

Neurological Surgery
56 years exp
Accepting New Patients
La Jolla, CA2.3 mi
"Dr Kenneth Ott messes up my surgery and left pieces of disc fragment and one in particular was lodged underneath my nerve. Two days later Dr Altenau came and fixed it." View Profile

Dr. Kevin J Fleming

Addiction Medicine
Spent time with me
Accepting New Patients
Virtual Visit available
Laguna Beach, CA
"I have had the privilege of working with Dr. Flemming affectionately known as Doc for the past year and a half, and I can honestly say I have nothing but the highest praise for him. " View Profile

Dr. Raj Murali, MD

Neurological Surgery
58 years exp
Accepting New Patients
La Jolla, CA1.3 mi
Dr. Raj Murali, MD is a health care provider primarily located in La Jolla, CA, with other offices in Valhalla, NY and La Jolla, CA(and 2 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Joseph Osorio, MD, PhD

Neurological Surgery
14 years exp
Accepting New Patients
La Jolla, CA
Dr. Joseph Osorio, MD is a health care provider primarily located in La Jolla, CA. He has 14 years of experience. His specialties include Neurological Surgery, Neurosurgery. View Profile

Dr. Jeffrey Steinberg, MD

Neurological Surgery
14 years exp
Accepting New Patients
La Jolla, CA
"He performed my Surgery this month December 2023. It was total success. It went just as he described, the time it would take etc. His Surgical Team performed at the highest level." View Profile

Dr. Frank Kevin Yoo, MD

Neurological Surgery
33 years exp
La Jolla, CA2.0 mi
"Your staff is very calming and patient. The Dr. is patient as well. He takes the time to explain everything in easy to understand terms." View Profile

Dr. Hani Malone, MD

Neurological Surgery
16 years exp
Accepting New Patients
La Jolla, CA2.2 mi
"One of the kindest most conscientious doctors I have ever had the pleasure to meet" View Profile

Dr. Abraham Hafiz Rodriguez, MD

Family Medicine
13 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Virtual Visit available
Pleasanton, CA
Dr. Abraham Hafiz Rodriguez, MD, specializes in General Practice, Primary Care, Family Medicine, Pain Medicine, Shockwave Therapy (ESWT), Spine Medicine, Neurological Surgery, Occupational Medicine, Integrative Medicine, Preventive Medicine, and more. View Profile

Yves Chery, CT, ASCP, APRN, BSN, MSN

Family Medicine
Accepting New Patients
Virtual Visit available
SUWANEE, GA

Dr. J. Scott Pannell, MD

Neurological Surgery
19 years exp
Accepting New Patients
La Jolla, CA
Dr. J. Scott Pannell, MD is a health care provider primarily located in La Jolla, CA. He has 19 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Arvin R. Wali, MD

Neurological Surgery
8 years exp
Accepting New Patients
La Jolla, CA
Dr. Arvin R. Wali, MD is a health care provider primarily located in La Jolla, CA. He has 8 years of experience. His specialties include Neurological Surgery, Neurosurgery. View Profile

Nikhil K. Murthy, MBA, MD

Neurological Surgery
11 years exp
Accepting New Patients
La Jolla, CA
Nikhil K. Murthy, MBA is a health care provider primarily located in La Jolla, CA. He has 11 years of experience. His specialties include Neurological Surgery, Neurosurgery. View Profile

Dr. Martin H. Pham, MD

Neurological Surgery
16 years exp
Accepting New Patients
La Jolla, CA
Dr. Martin H. Pham, MD is a health care provider primarily located in La Jolla, CA. He has 16 years of experience. His specialties include Neurological Surgery, Neurosurgery. View Profile

Dr. David Santiago-Dieppa, MD

Neurological Surgery
13 years exp
Accepting New Patients
La Jolla, CA
Dr. David Santiago-Dieppa, MD is a health care provider primarily located in La Jolla, CA. He has 13 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Arjun Khanna, MD

Neurological Surgery
10 years exp
Accepting New Patients
La Jolla, CA
Dr. Arjun Khanna, MD is a health care provider primarily located in La Jolla, CA. He has 10 years of experience. His specialties include Neurological Surgery, Neurosurgery. View Profile

Dr. Jeremy Naftali Rich, MD

Neurology
33 years exp
La Jolla, CA1.4 mi
Dr. Jeremy Naftali Rich, MD is a health care provider primarily located in La Jolla, CA, with other offices in La Jolla, CA and Pittsburgh, PA(and 4 other locations). View Profile

Andrea Vastola, NP

Neurological Surgery
La Jolla, CA2.6 mi
Andrea Vastola, NP is a health care provider primarily located in La Jolla, CA. Her specialties include Neurological Surgery. View Profile

Dr. Alexander Tenorio

Neurological Surgery
6 years exp
La Jolla, CA2.2 mi
"Thank you for bringing attention to the traumatic injuries occurring at the border. There is no need to have desperate people suffer even more." View Profile

Dr. John Cleary, MD

Neurological Surgery
67 years exp
La Jolla, CA2.1 mi
"I was fortunate to have had Dr Cleary as my neurologist for almost 30 years. His dedication and professionalism was ever present." View Profile

Dr. Albert William Lizarraras

Neurological Surgery
62 years exp
La Jolla, CA2.3 mi
Dr. Albert William Lizarraras is a health care provider primarily located in La Jolla, CA. They have 62 years of experience. Their specialties include Neurological Surgery. View Profile

Dr. Ronald Joseph Ignelzi

Neurological Surgery
60 years exp
La Jolla, CA1.0 mi
Dr. Ronald Joseph Ignelzi is a health care provider primarily located in La Jolla, CA. He has 60 years of experience. His specialties include Neurological Surgery. View Profile

Dr. Bryan Edward Ryba

Neurological Surgery
5 years exp
La Jolla, CA1.3 mi
Dr. Bryan Edward Ryba is a health care provider primarily located in La Jolla, CA, with other offices in La Jolla, CA and La Jolla, CA(and 3 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Mickey Ellis Abraham

Neurological Surgery
6 years exp
La Jolla, CA1.3 mi
Dr. Mickey Ellis Abraham is a health care provider primarily located in La Jolla, CA, with other offices in La Jolla, CA and La Jolla, CA(and 2 other locations). View Profile

Alexander Orlando Richard Urzua

Addiction Medicine
67 years exp
Accepting New Patients
La Jolla, CA1.4 mi
Alexander Orlando Richard Urzua is a health care provider primarily located in La Jolla, CA, with other offices in COLUMBUS, OH and Greenville, NC(and 2052 other locations).

Homira Feely

Nurse Practitioner
Accepting New Patients
La Jolla, CA1.4 mi
Homira Feely is a health care provider primarily located in La Jolla, CA, with another office in La Jolla, CA. Her specialties include Neurological Surgery, Nurse Practitioner. View Profile

Dr. Lauren Elizabeth Stone

Neurological Surgery
7 years exp
LA JOLLA, CA1.9 mi
Dr. Lauren Elizabeth Stone is a health care provider primarily located in LA JOLLA, CA, with another office in LA JOLLA, CA. She has 7 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Norman Luther Cobb, MD

Neurological Surgery
74 years exp
La Jolla, CA2.4 mi
Dr. Norman Luther Cobb, MD is a health care provider primarily located in La Jolla, CA, with another office in La Jolla, CA. They have 74 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Timothy Yushin Kim

Neurological Surgery
4 years exp
La Jolla, CA2.0 mi
Dr. Timothy Yushin Kim is a health care provider primarily located in La Jolla, CA, with other offices in Baltimore, MD and San Diego, CA. He has 4 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Kathryn Nicole Becker

Neurological Surgery
2 years exp
La Jolla, CA2.0 mi
Dr. Kathryn Nicole Becker is a health care provider primarily located in La Jolla, CA. She has 2 years of experience. Her specialties include Neurological Surgery. View Profile

Dr. Nicholas Solorio Hernandez

Neurological Surgery
3 years exp
La Jolla, CA2.0 mi
Dr. Nicholas Solorio Hernandez is a health care provider primarily located in La Jolla, CA, with other offices in La Jolla, CA and San Diego, CA. He has 3 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Kiefer James Forseth

Neurological Surgery
5 years exp
La Jolla, CA2.0 mi
Dr. Kiefer James Forseth is a health care provider primarily located in La Jolla, CA, with another office in San Diego, CA. He has 5 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Jubran Hanna Jubran

Neurological Surgery
3 years exp
La Jolla, CA2.0 mi
Dr. Jubran Hanna Jubran is a health care provider primarily located in La Jolla, CA, with another office in La Jolla, CA. He has 3 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Hernan Francisco Jose Gonzalez

Neurological Surgery
4 years exp
La Jolla, CA2.0 mi
Dr. Hernan Francisco Jose Gonzalez is a health care provider primarily located in La Jolla, CA. He has 4 years of experience. His specialties include Neurological Surgery. View Profile

Dr. Nikita Choudhary

Neurological Surgery
2 years exp
La Jolla, CA2.0 mi
Dr. Nikita Choudhary is a health care provider primarily located in La Jolla, CA, with other offices in La Jolla, CA and San Diego, CA(and 2 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Luis Daniel Diaz Aguilar

Neurological Surgery
8 years exp
Accepting New Patients
La Jolla, CA2.0 mi
Dr. Luis Daniel Diaz Aguilar is a health care provider primarily located in La Jolla, CA, with another office in Le Mars, IA. He has 8 years of experience. View Profile

What is a Neurosurgeon and How Can They Help You?

A neurosurgeon performs operative procedures on the nervous system including brain, spinal structures, and peripheral nerves. These surgeons manage both urgent neurosurgical emergencies and elective procedures for complex neurological pathology.

Neurosurgeons complete medical school followed by seven years of neurosurgery residency training. Many pursue additional fellowship training in spine surgery, pediatric neurosurgery, cerebrovascular surgery, or skull base procedures.

A Neurosurgeon's surgical practice includes:

  • Specializes in operative management of the central and peripheral nervous systems
  • Assesses patients, orders neuroimaging studies, diagnoses neurosurgical conditions, performs intricate operations
  • Treats cerebral neoplasms, vertebral pathology, cerebrovascular lesions, head trauma, intervertebral disc disease, and neural compression
  • Performs cranial procedures, vertebral fusion, minimally invasive techniques, endoscopic surgery, and microsurgical operations
  • Also known as: brain surgeon, spinal surgeon, MD, DO

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the best way to search for a Neurosurgeon in La Jolla who accepts my health insurance?
Navigate to the insurance filter located at the top of the search page and select your health plan. This will display only Neurosurgeons in La Jolla who are in-network with your carrier. For additional confirmation, visit each doctor's profile or reach out to their office by phone.
Where can I find Neurosurgeons in La Jolla who offer virtual appointments?
Select the "Virtual Visit" filter at the top of the search page to see Neurosurgeons providing telehealth services in La Jolla. Check each doctor's profile for video visit options and online scheduling availability. You may also call their office to set up a remote consultation.
What's the easiest way to locate highly-rated Neurosurgeons in La Jolla?
Use the "Ratings" filter at the top of the search page to filter results by the average star rating. Browse individual profiles to see patient reviews and ratings in detail. When comparing Neurosurgeons, look at both the average star rating and how many patients have submitted reviews.
Is it possible to schedule a same-day visit with a Neurosurgeon in La Jolla?
Visit individual doctor profiles to see their current scheduling availability in La Jolla. If you don't see same-day openings listed online, try calling their office—walk-in times may be available that don't appear on the website.
Which Neurosurgeons in La Jolla have the shortest wait times?
Review the Ratings & Reviews card on each provider's profile to see their average wait time in La Jolla. This helps you find a Neurosurgeon that doesn’t make their patients wait too long.
Can I schedule appointments with Neurosurgeons in La Jolla without calling?
Search for Neurosurgeons who have "Book Online" or "Request Now" options on their profiles. Click these buttons to access online appointment scheduling. If a provider doesn't offer web-based booking, their phone number will be available for traditional scheduling.
How do I locate a Neurosurgeon in La Jolla with evening or weekend hours?
Check the Locations card on each profile to view office hours for Neurosurgeons in La Jolla. This helps you find providers with non-traditional availability. For the most accurate information about extended availability, call the office directly.
How do I leave feedback about my appointment with a Neurosurgeon in La Jolla?
Go to your doctor's profile page and click the "Leave a Review" button or link. You can share your rating and write about your experience. Patient reviews like yours help others in the community choose the right Neurosurgeon.
How can I locate a Neurosurgeon in La Jolla who is fluent in my preferred language?
Review the language information displayed on individual profiles for Neurosurgeons. If this information isn't available online, contact the office directly to ask about the doctor's language capabilities or whether interpreters are available.
How do I search for a Neurosurgeon in La Jolla who works at a particular hospital or medical center?
Check the "Hospital Affiliation" and "Locations" sections on each provider's profile to see where Neurosurgeons practice. You can also enter a specific hospital or medical group name into the search tool to find Neurosurgeons who work there.

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