The 20 Best Craniectomy Doctors near San Diego, CA

Find the Experts and Specialists who perform Craniectomy

Last Updated: 09/19/2026

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MediFind found 67 doctor with experience in Craniectomy near San Diego, CA. Of these, 45 are Experienced, 19 are Advanced, 2 are Elite and 1 are Distinguished.

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67 providers found
    Elite in Craniectomy
    Elite in Craniectomy
    Referral may be required

    Loma Linda Univ Anesthesiology Medical Group Inc

    11234 Anderson St, 
    Loma Linda, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jeffrey Rosenfeld is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Loma Linda, California. Dr. Rosenfeld is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in Craniectomy. He is also highly rated in 49 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3, and Craniectomy.

    Elite in Craniectomy
    Elite in Craniectomy
    Referral may be required

    Ucsf

    1001 Potrero Ave, 
    San Francisco, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Geoffrey Manley is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Manley is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in Craniectomy. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Traumatic Brain Injury, Subdural Hematoma, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Craniectomy, and Spinal Fusion.

    Experienced in Craniectomy
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Craniectomy
    Neurosurgery
    Referral may be required

    Fetal Treatment Center

    1855 Fourth St., Second Floor, Room A-2432, 
    San Francisco, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Nalin Gupta is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Gupta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Craniectomy. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gliomatosis Cerebri, Glioma, Brain Tumor, Osteotomy, and Craniectomy. Dr. Gupta is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery, Neurological Surgery. Dr. Gupta is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Craniectomy
    Plastic Surgery
    Experienced in Craniectomy
    Plastic Surgery
    Referral may be required

    UC San Diego

    200 W Arbor Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Amanda Gosman is a Plastic Surgeon practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Gosman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Craniectomy. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Craniosynostosis, Metopic Ridge, Plagiocephaly, Osteotomy, and Bone Graft.

    Distinguished in Craniectomy
    Neurosurgery
    Distinguished in Craniectomy
    Neurosurgery
    Referral may be required

    Office

    505 Parnassus Ave Ste M779, 
    San Francisco, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Yue is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Yue is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Craniectomy. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Traumatic Brain Injury, Subdural Hematoma, Epidural Hematoma, Craniectomy, and Laminectomy.

    Advanced in Craniectomy
    Advanced in Craniectomy
    Referral may be required

    Palo Alto Center

    Palo Alto, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Angela Lumba-Brown is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Lumba-Brown is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Craniectomy. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Traumatic Brain Injury, Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection, Asthma in Children, Croup, and Craniectomy. Dr. Lumba-Brown is board certified in Pediatrics - Board Certified. Dr. Lumba-Brown is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Craniectomy
    Plastic Surgery | General Surgery
    Advanced in Craniectomy
    Plastic Surgery | General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery Clinic

    1600 Divisadero St., Room H2907, 
    San Francisco, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    William Hoffman is a Plastic Surgeon and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Hoffman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Craniectomy. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bifid Nose, Congenital Generalized Lipodystrophy, Familial Partial Lipodystrophy, Craniectomy, and Osteotomy. Dr. Hoffman is board certified in American Board Of Plastic Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Surgery General Surgery, and Plastic Surgery. Dr. Hoffman is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Craniectomy
    Advanced in Craniectomy
    Referral may be required

    UC Irvine Medical Center

    101 The City Drive South, Building 30, 
    Orange, CA 
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Patrick Chen is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Orange, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Chen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Craniectomy. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Central Pain Syndrome, Traumatic Brain Injury, Stroke, Craniectomy, and Thrombectomy. Dr. Chen is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology - Neurology and American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology - Neurocritical Care.

    Advanced in Craniectomy
    Advanced in Craniectomy
    Referral may be required

    Cerebrovascular Neurosurgery Clinic

    400 Parnassus Ave., Eighth Floor, 
    San Francisco, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ethan Winkler is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Winkler is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Craniectomy. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Arteriovenous Malformation, Traumatic Brain Injury, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Endovascular Embolization, and Extracranial-Intracranial Bypass Surgery. Dr. Winkler is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Craniectomy
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Craniectomy
    Neurosurgery
    Referral may be required

    Outpatient Neurologic Rehabilitation Program

    213 Quarry Rd, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jamshid Ghajar is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Ghajar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Craniectomy. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Traumatic Brain Injury, Increased Intracranial Pressure, Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, and Craniectomy.

    Advanced in Craniectomy
    Advanced in Craniectomy
    Referral may be required

    Ucsf

    1001 Potrero Ave, 
    San Francisco, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ernest Barthelemy is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Barthelemy is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Craniectomy. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Traumatic Brain Injury, Hydrocephalus, Meningioma, Stroke, and Craniectomy.

    Advanced in Craniectomy
    Advanced in Craniectomy
    Referral may be required

    Kaiser Permanente Sacramento Medical Center

    2025 Morse Ave, 
    Sacramento, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Paul Akins is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Akins is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Craniectomy. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cystic Hygroma, Hygroma Cervical, Cavernous Lymphangioma, Craniectomy, and Thrombectomy.

    Advanced in Craniectomy
    Advanced in Craniectomy
    Referral may be required

    Brain Tumor Clinic

    1825 4th St # 6, 
    San Francisco, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kurtis Auguste is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Auguste is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Craniectomy. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Epilepsy, Seizures, Epilepsy in Children, Craniectomy, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Advanced in Craniectomy
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Craniectomy
    Neurosurgery
    Referral may be required

    Loma Linda Univ Anesthesiology Medical Group Inc

    11234 Anderson St, 
    Loma Linda, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Justin Dye is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Loma Linda, California. Dr. Dye is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Craniectomy. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Brain Aneurysm, Arteriovenous Malformation, Vein of Galen Aneurysm, Thrombectomy, and Craniectomy.

    Advanced in Craniectomy
    Advanced in Craniectomy
    Referral may be required

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    965 High St, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Odette Harris is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Harris is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Craniectomy. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Traumatic Brain Injury, Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Craniectomy, and Thrombectomy.

    Advanced in Craniectomy
    Military Health Care
    Advanced in Craniectomy
    Military Health Care
    Referral may be required
    Naval Hospital, Commanding Officer, 
    Camp Pendleton, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Martin is a Military Health Care provider practicing medicine in Camp Pendleton, California. Dr. Martin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Craniectomy. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Traumatic Brain Injury, Secondary Immunodeficiency (SID), Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Craniectomy, and Adenoidectomy.

    Advanced in Craniectomy
    Holistic Medicine
    Advanced in Craniectomy
    Holistic Medicine
    Referral may be required
    2200 Chestnut Ave, 
    Manhattan Beach, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Harris is a Holistic Medicine provider practicing medicine in Manhattan Beach, California. Mr. Harris is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Craniectomy. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), and Craniectomy.

    Advanced in Craniectomy
    Plastic Surgery
    Advanced in Craniectomy
    Plastic Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Cedars-Sinai Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery-Los Angeles

    8635 W 3rd St Ste 770 Ofc West, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mitchel Seruya is a Plastic Surgeon practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Seruya is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Craniectomy. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Craniosynostosis, Plagiocephaly, Metopic Ridge, Osteotomy, and Craniectomy.

    Advanced in Craniectomy
    Advanced in Craniectomy
    Referral may be required

    Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital

    2410 Fletcher Ave Ste 302, 
    Santa Barbara, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Brian Walcott is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Santa Barbara, California. Dr. Walcott is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Craniectomy. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Arteriovenous Malformation, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Brain Aneurysm, Craniectomy, and Thrombectomy.

    Advanced in Craniectomy
    Advanced in Craniectomy
    Referral may be required

    Office

    11234 Anderson St Rm 2562B, 
    Loma Linda, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Zachary Gersey is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Loma Linda, California. Dr. Gersey is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Craniectomy. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chordoma, Brain Tumor, Hypothalamic Tumor, Craniectomy, and Thrombectomy. Dr. Gersey is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/19/2026

    When should I see a Craniectomy doctor near San Diego, CA?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Craniectomy doctor near San Diego, CA?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Craniectomy doctors near San Diego, CA?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Craniectomy doctors near San Diego, CA?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Craniectomy doctor near San Diego, CA?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Craniectomy doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Craniectomy doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Craniectomy doctor near San Diego, CA?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Craniectomy doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Craniectomy doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Craniectomy doctors near San Diego, CA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Craniectomy doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Craniectomy doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Craniectomy doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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