The 20 Best Spinal Cord Abscess Doctors Near Me in San Francisco, CA

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The 20 Best Spinal Cord Abscess Doctors near San Francisco, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 33 doctor with experience in Spinal Cord Abscess near San Francisco, CA. Of these, 29 are Experienced and 4 are Advanced.

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    Matthew G. Macdougall
    Advanced in Spinal Cord Abscess
    Neurosurgery | Neurology
    Advanced in Spinal Cord Abscess
    Neurosurgery | Neurology

    Matthew G. MacDougall, MD Private Practice

    1100 Van Ness Ave, 6th Fl, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Matthew Macdougall is a Neurologist and a Neurosurgery provider in San Francisco, California. Dr. Macdougall is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Cord Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Cord Abscess, Epidural Abscess, Subdural Hematoma, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Awake Craniotomy. Dr. Macdougall is currently accepting new patients.

    Bruce M. Mccormack
    Advanced in Spinal Cord Abscess
    Neurosurgery | Neurology
    Advanced in Spinal Cord Abscess
    Neurosurgery | Neurology

    Neurospine Institute Medical Group

    2320 Sutter St, Ste 202, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. McCormack, Director of the Neurospine Institute, is a Board Certified Neurosurgeon, started the Neurospine Institute to be a new forum for aggregating and disseminating knowledge of the spine in order to promote clinically significant research and to improve patient care for those suffering from spinal disorders. Dr. Mccormack is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Cord Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Klippel-Feil Syndrome, Epidural Abscess, Bone Graft, and Laminectomy.

    Peter B. Weber
    Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess
    Neurosurgery | Neurology
    Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess
    Neurosurgery | Neurology

    Peter B. Weber, MD Private Practice

    1100 Van Ness Ave, 6th Flr, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    caring, good listener, dedicated, intelligent, compassionate, committed, healing and reassuring. Dr. Weber is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Cord Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET), Spondylolisthesis, Brain Stem Cancer, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery.

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    Lee A. Tan
    Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess
    Neurosurgery

    Neurosurgery At San Francisco Parnassus

    400 Parnassus Ave., Eighth Floor, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Lee Tan is a neurosurgeon with expertise in both minimally invasive and traditional open surgical techniques for patients with various spinal disorders. The conditions he treats include scoliosis, kyphosis, flat back syndrome, chin-on-chest deformity, cervical disc herniation, cervical stenosis, ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament, lumbar disc herniation, spinal stenosis and spondylolisthesis. Trained in neurological and orthopedic spine surgery, he can assess patients from an interdisciplinary perspective. Tan's research interests include spinal biomechanics, motion-preservation surgical techniques and improving surgical outcomes for patients with spinal deformities. Tan received his medical degree from the Indiana University School of Medicine. He then completed a residency in neurological surgery at Rush University Medical Center, followed by a fellowship in complex spine surgery at Columbia University Irving Medical Center. Tan is a member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, Congress of Neurological Surgeons and North American Spine Society. Dr. Tan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Cord Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Scoliosis, Epidural Abscess, Laminectomy, and Spinal Fusion.

    Aaron Clark
    Advanced in Spinal Cord Abscess
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Spinal Cord Abscess
    Neurosurgery

    Neurosurgery At San Francisco Parnassus

    400 Parnassus Ave., Eighth Floor, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Aaron Clark is a neurosurgeon specializing in minimally invasive outpatient procedures for lumbar and cervical herniated discs and stenosis, as well as minimally invasive lumbar fusion surgery. These procedures are associated with shorter recovery times and less postoperative pain than standard surgeries, and almost all patients can return home the same day. Clark earned his medical and postdoctoral degrees from Virginia Commonwealth University. He completed his neurosurgery residency at UCSF, where he developed his interest in spine surgery and began publishing research on spinal oncology, spine biomechanics, spinal deformities and neurophysiological monitoring during spine surgery. In 2014, he completed a fellowship in minimally invasive spine surgery at the Semmes Murphey Neurologic and Spine Institute in Memphis, Tennessee, under the mentorship of Dr. Kevin Foley, a pioneer of minimally invasive spine surgery. Dr. Clark is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Cord Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Scoliosis, Epidural Abscess, Spinal Fusion, and Osteotomy.

    Advanced in Spinal Cord Abscess
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Spinal Cord Abscess
    Neurosurgery

    California Center For Pituitary Disorders

    400 Parnassus Ave # 8, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Tarun Arora is a Neurosurgery provider in San Francisco, California. Dr. Arora is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Cord Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Hydrocephalus, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Subdural Hematoma, Awake Craniotomy, and Laminectomy.

    Lewis Z. Leng
    Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess
    Neurosurgery | Neurology
    Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess
    Neurosurgery | Neurology

    Sutter Pacific Medical Foundation

    1100 Sutter St, Flr 6, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lewis Leng is a Neurologist and a Neurosurgery provider in San Francisco, California. Dr. Leng is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Cord Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Arterial Calcification of Infancy, PHACE Syndrome, Hydrocephalus, Balloon Sinuplasty, and Awake Craniotomy.

    Praveen V. Mummaneni
    Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess
    Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess

    Neurosurgery At San Francisco Parnassus

    400 Parnassus Ave., Eighth Floor, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Portuguese, Telugu
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Praveen Mummaneni is co-director of the UCSF Spine Center, vice chair of the neurosurgery department, lead surgeon of the UCSF Parnassus Perioperative Services and director of the minimally invasive surgery spine fellowship. He has been selected by U.S. News & World Report as one of the best doctors in the nation every year since 2005. He has also received top doctor accolades from the San Francisco Chronicle, Marin Magazine and Castle Connolly. Mummaneni earned his medical degree through the six-year BA-MD program at Boston University and completed a residency in neurological surgery at UCSF followed by a fellowship in complex spine surgery at Emory University. He also earned a master of business administration at Louisiana State University and completed a program in innovative healthcare leadership at Stanford University. Mummaneni is the UCSF Joan O'Reilly Distinguished Professor in Spinal Surgery. He leads a neuroinformatics lab at UCSF and has mentored a diverse group of medical students, residents and fellows over the past two decades. He is internationally recognized for his work on minimally invasive approaches to treating spinal deformities, spinal tumors and degenerative disease. He is the UCSF lead for the Quality Outcomes Database Spine Care Project sponsored by the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, the Minimally Invasive Surgery International Spine Study Group for spinal deformities, and the AO Spine Metastatic and Primary Tumor Research and Outcomes Network spine tumor study groups. He is also the UCSF lead for a Department of Defense grant to evaluate timing of surgery for spinal cord injury, a co-investigator of a UCSF HEAL Initiative grant from the National Institutes of Health to study back pain, and a member of the small business review panel at the National Institutes of Health. He has guest lectured at international meetings on six continents and has published more than 530 manuscripts in peer-reviewed journals. He is an editor of nine textbooks on spinal surgery and serves on multiple editorial boards, including as associate editor of Neurosurgery and a previous term editor-in-chief of the Journal of Neurosurgery: Spine. Mummaneni is active in several professional organizations. He was among the first neurosurgeons to obtain active membership in the Scoliosis Research Society (SRS) and to win its Edgar Dawson Fellowship and International Traveling Fellowship. He has served as a director of SRS and is now secretary-elect. He was also president of the San Francisco Neurological Society, president of the California Association of Neurological Surgeon, chair of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons/Congress of Neurological Surgeons Spine Section, and vice president of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons. He is currently a director of the American Board of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Mummaneni is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Cord Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Lordosis, Cervical Spondylosis, Spinal Fusion, and Laminectomy.

    Nima Alan
    Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess
    Neurosurgery

    Spine Center

    400 Parnassus Ave., Suite A2300, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Nima Alan is a neurosurgeon who cares for patients with spinal conditions, including herniated discs, spinal stenosis (narrowing of the spinal canal), degenerative disc disease (pain from normal wear and tear on discs), spondylolisthesis (displacement of a vertebra onto the one beneath), scoliosis (curving of the spine to one side), kyphosis (overly rounded upper spine), flatback syndrome (loss of normal spine curvature), other spinal deformities, spinal tumors and spinal injuries. He has expertise in both minimally invasive and traditional surgical techniques for complex spine problems. Alan's research is dedicated to improving spine care. He has received research awards from such organizations as the North American Spine Society, Society of Lateral Access Surgery, and the joint section on spine and peripheral nerve disorders of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons and Congress of Neurological Surgeons. Alan earned his medical degree at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. He completed a residency in neurological surgery and a fellowship in open complex spine surgery at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. He also completed a fellowship in minimally invasive complex spine surgery at the Barrow Neurological Institute. Dr. Alan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Cord Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Lordosis, Cervical Spondylosis, Spinal Fusion, and Osteotomy.

    Shawn Hervey
    Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess
    Neurosurgery

    Brain Tumor Center

    400 Parnassus Ave., Eighth Floor, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Shawn Hervey-Jumper is a neurosurgeon specializing in the treatment of patients with brain tumors, including low- and high-grade gliomas, meningiomas, brain metastases and neurocutaneous syndromes. Hervey-Jumper's research investigates how brain tumors violate important areas of the brain that affect how we move, speak and think. He also explores strategies to promote brain recovery and repair. In addition, he researches ways to map the human brain during surgery with the goal of limiting injury to key functional areas. Hervey-Jumper received his medical degree from the Ohio State University College of Medicine. He completed both a residency in neurosurgery and a fellowship in neuro-oncology at the University of Michigan. He then completed a clinical fellowship in neuro-oncology at UCSF. Hervey-Jumper is a member of the Society for Neuro-Oncology, American Association for Cancer Research, North American Skull Base Society, American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) and Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS). He is also a member of the joint section on tumors for the latter organizations. He is an associate professor in residence of neurological surgery at UCSF. Dr. Hervey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Cord Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Glioma, Brain Tumor, Astrocytoma, Awake Craniotomy, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.

    Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess
    Internal Medicine

    California Pacific Medical Center-Van Ness Campus

    1101 Van Ness Ave, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lisa Gaynon is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Gaynon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Cord Abscess. Her top areas of expertise are Stroke, Hypothermia, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Stent Placement, and Transmyocardial Revascularization.

    Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess
    Internal Medicine

    California Pacific Medical Center-Van Ness Campus

    1101 Van Ness Ave, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Klett is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Klett is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Cord Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Acute Pancreatitis, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Sepsis, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Liver Embolization.

    Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess
    Neurosurgery

    Brian T. Andrews M.D. A Professional Corporation

    45 Castro St Ste 437, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Brian Andrews is a Neurosurgery provider in San Francisco, California. Dr. Andrews is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Cord Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Cervical Myelopathy, Cervical Spondylosis, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery.

    Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess
    Internal Medicine

    Sutter West Bay Hospitals

    45 Castro St, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Semi Han is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Han is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Cord Abscess. Her top areas of expertise are Stroke, Brain Abscess, Spinal Cord Abscess, and Acute Pancreatitis.

    Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess
    Internal Medicine

    Sutter West Bay Hospitals

    45 Castro St, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Neil Bhalerao is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Bhalerao is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Cord Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Apoplexy, Epidural Abscess, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Stent Placement.

    Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess
    Internal Medicine

    Sutter West Bay Hospitals

    45 Castro St, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kreshnik Zejnullahu is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Zejnullahu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Cord Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Neurosarcoidosis, Apoplexy, Orchiectomy, and Bladder Reconstruction.

    Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess
    Neurosurgery

    Ucsf

    1001 Potrero Ave, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Phiroz Tarapore is a Neurosurgery provider in San Francisco, California. Dr. Tarapore is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Cord Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Traumatic Brain Injury, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Subdural Hematoma, Gastrostomy, and Spinal Fusion.

    Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess
    Neurosurgery

    University Of California Sfgh Medical Group

    1001 Potrero Ave, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Rajiv Saigal is a Neurosurgery provider in San Francisco, California. Dr. Saigal has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Cord Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Lordosis, Osteotomy, and Laminectomy.

    Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess
    Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess

    University Of California Sfgh Medical Group

    1001 Potrero Ave, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hebrew
    Accepting New Patients

    David Gendelberg is an Orthopedics provider in San Francisco, California. Dr. Gendelberg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Cord Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Lordosis, Spinal Stenosis, Osteotomy, and Spinal Fusion. Dr. Gendelberg is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess
    Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess

    Ucsf

    1001 Potrero Ave, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ernest Barthelemy is a Neurosurgery provider in San Francisco, California. Dr. Barthelemy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Cord Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Traumatic Brain Injury, Hydrocephalus, Meningioma, Stroke, and Craniectomy.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Spinal Cord Abscess?

    Spinal cord abscess is the swelling and irritation (inflammation) and the collection of infected material (pus) and germs in or around the spinal cord.

    When should I see a Spinal Cord Abscess doctor near San Francisco, 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 Spinal Cord Abscess doctor near San Francisco, 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 Spinal Cord Abscess doctors near San Francisco, 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 Spinal Cord Abscess doctors near San Francisco, 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 Spinal Cord Abscess doctor near San Francisco, 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 Spinal Cord Abscess doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Spinal Cord Abscess 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 Spinal Cord Abscess doctor near San Francisco, 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 Spinal Cord Abscess 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 Spinal Cord Abscess 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 Spinal Cord Abscess doctors near San Francisco, CA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Spinal Cord Abscess 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 Spinal Cord Abscess doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Spinal Cord Abscess 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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