All Neurosurgery

Top-Rated Neurosurgery in San Diego, CA

52 physicians

52 neurosurgery surgeons practicing in San Diego — with clinical reviews from the OR insiders who work with them. Find the right surgeon, or share your own experience to help patients and colleagues.

Dr. Samy Abdou

Neurological Surgery

San Diego, CA

Kaiser Permanente San Diego Medical Center

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Dr. David Barba

Neurological Surgery

San Diego, CA

Uc San Diego Medical Center

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Dr. Thomas Beaumont

Neurological Surgery

San Diego, CA

Uc San Diego Medical Center

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Dr. Kathryn Becker

Neurological Surgery

San Diego, CA

Uc San Diego Medical Center

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Dr. Shawn Belverud

Neurological Surgery

San Diego, CA

Naval Medical Center San Diego

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Dr. Sharona Ben-Haim

Neurological Surgery

San Diego, CA

Uc San Diego Medical Center

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Dr. Lucas Carlstrom

Neurological Surgery

San Diego, CA

Kaiser Permanente San Diego Medical Center

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Dr. Vamsidhar Chavakula

Neurological Surgery

San Diego, CA

Sharp Memorial Hospital

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Dr. Nikita Choudhary

Neurological Surgery

San Diego, CA

Uc San Diego Medical Center

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Dr. Joseph Ciacci

Neurological Surgery

San Diego, CA

Uc San Diego Medical Center

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Dr. Gregory Gerras

Neurological Surgery

San Diego, CA

Kaiser Permanente San Diego Medical Center

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Dr. David Gonda

Neurological Surgery

San Diego, CA

Rady Children's Hospital - San Diego

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Dr. Vidya Hawkins

Neurological Surgery

San Diego, CA

Kaiser Permanente Zion Medical Center

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Dr. Brian Hirshman

Neurological Surgery

San Diego, CA

Uc San Diego Medical Center

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Dr. Alexander Khalessi

Neurological Surgery

San Diego, CA

Uc San Diego Medical Center

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Dr. Kelly Kiehm

Neurological Surgery

San Diego, CA

Dr. Anita Gupta

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Dr. Sohaib Kureshi

Neurological Surgery

San Diego, CA

Sharp Memorial Hospital

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Dr. Jeffrey Lee

Neurological Surgery

San Diego, CA

Kaiser Permanente Zion Medical Center

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Dr. Olusegun Leramo

Neurological Surgery

San Diego, CA

Laboratory Corporation Of America

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Dr. Michael Levy

Neurological Surgery

San Diego, CA

Rady Children's Hospital - San Diego

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What to Look For in a Neurosurgery Surgeon

Neurosurgery is among the most demanding specialties in medicine. Whether the case is a brain tumor resection, an aneurysm clipping, or a complex spinal fusion, the margin for error is measured in millimeters. Sub-specialization matters enormously here — a cerebrovascular neurosurgeon and a spine-focused neurosurgeon train for very different work.

The professionals who assist these procedures — scrub techs, circulating nurses, and neuro-monitoring specialists — witness which neurosurgeons truly excel under pressure: the steadiness of their hands, the soundness of their judgment when findings change mid-case, and how they communicate with the team during long, high-stakes operations.

When evaluating a neurosurgeon, confirm experience with your specific condition, ask about case volume, and consider how the surgeon is regarded by the people who stand beside them at the table. Peer reviews from inside the OR reveal the consistency and composure that define the best in this field.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many neurosurgery physicians are listed in San Diego, CA?

There are 52 neurosurgery physicians practicing in San Diego, CA listed on Physician Signal, ranked by clinical reviews from verified healthcare professionals who have worked with them in the operating room.

How are neurosurgery surgeons in San Diego rated?

Each surgeon's Insight Score is the average of six clinical dimensions rated anonymously by the OR nurses, surgical techs, device reps, and fellow surgeons who work alongside them. The list is sorted to surface the most-reviewed physicians in San Diego first.

What should I look for in a neurosurgeon?

Confirm the neurosurgeon regularly treats your specific condition and is sub-specialized appropriately (for example cerebrovascular versus spine). Peer reviews from OR staff and neuro-monitoring specialists reveal the precision, judgment, and composure that matter most in this high-stakes specialty.

Are these neurosurgeon reviews anonymous?

Yes. Every review on Physician Signal comes from a verified healthcare professional and is published anonymously through our Ghost Identity protection, so reviewers can share honest clinical insight without any risk of being identified.

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