Stephen I. Ryu
Experienced in Apoplexy

Dr. Stephen I. Ryu

Neurosurgery | Neurology
CommonSpirit Health
Palo Alto, CA 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Experienced in Apoplexy
CommonSpirit Health
Palo Alto, CA 
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Overview

Stephen Ryu is a Neurologist and a Neurosurgery provider in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Ryu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Hydrocephalus, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Ryu is currently accepting new patients.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 68 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution
UC, San Diego
Residency
Stanford University School of Medicine, CA
Specialties
Neurosurgery
Neurology
Licenses
Neurological Surgery in CA
Board Certifications
Neurological Surgery
Fellowships
Stanford University Hospital
Hospital Affiliations
Peninsula Medical Center
Sequoia Hospital
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Aetna
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Alignment Health Plan
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Anthem
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Blue Cross Blue Shield
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Chinese Community Health
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Cigna
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Humana
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Managed Medicaid
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Sutter Health
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  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
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  • PPO
Wellcare
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  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
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  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Palo Alto, CA 94301
Call: 650-853-2919

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


68 Total Publications

Expanding the Scope of Robotic Spinal Surgery With Bone Decompression: Commentary on "Advancements and Challenges in Robot-Assisted Bone Processing in Neurosurgical Procedures".
Expanding the Scope of Robotic Spinal Surgery With Bone Decompression: Commentary on "Advancements and Challenges in Robot-Assisted Bone Processing in Neurosurgical Procedures".
Journal: Neurospine
Published: April 03, 2024
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      • Apoplexy
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      • Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly
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