Neurosurgical Care
If you’ve been diagnosed with a neurological condition that requires surgery, you need a highly trained and experienced neurosurgeon.
At UC San Diego Health, you get specialized and personalized care throughout your entire medical journey.
From your first visit with us to follow-up care, our team members provide committed, world-class service.
Why Choose Us?
Neurosurgical Care at UC San Diego Health has earned several distinctions.
UC San Diego Health is ranked among the top 25 in the nation for neurology & neurosurgery by U.S. News and World Report.
The region's only NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center
A Level 4 Epilepsy Center
Two Comprehensive Stroke Centers
The region's only intraoperative MRI
Neurosurgery Areas of Expertise
The Latest Neurosurgery Treatment Options
Our neurosurgeons are experts in using innovative technology and therapies to deliver the best possible treatment for injuries and disorders of the brain, spine, spinal cord and peripheral nerves.
Research & Clinical Trials
Neurospecialists at UC San Diego Health are dedicated to improving treatments, technologies and procedures in the field.
Video: Neurosurgical Care with Dr. Alexander Khalessi
Neurosurgeons
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