Expertise in
6
conditions

Dr. Joseph A. Osorio

Neurosurgery
University Of California San Diego Jacobs Medical Center
9300 Campus Point Dr, 
La Jolla, CA 
Offers Telehealth
Expertise in
6
conditions
University Of California San Diego Jacobs Medical Center
9300 Campus Point Dr, 
La Jolla, CA 

Overview

Joseph Osorio is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in La Jolla, California.

Dr. Osorio is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Scoliosis, Lordosis, Spondylocarpotarsal Synostosis Syndrome, Osteotomy, and Spinal Fusion.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 68 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial.

Specialties

Neurosurgery

Licenses

Neurological Surgery in CA

Hospital Affiliations

Uc San Diego Health Hillcrest - Hillcrest Med Ctr

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Alignment Health Plan
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
SCAN Health Plan
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

University of California San Diego Jacobs Medical Center
9300 Campus Point Dr, La Jolla, CA 92037
Other Locations
UC San Diego
200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92103

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.

1 Clinical Trials

Evaluating and Establishing the Relationship in the Five Critical X-ray Time Points in Spinal Deformity Realignment: Preoperative Standing and Supine, Intraoperative Pre- and Post-correction, and Postoperative Standing Films
Evaluating and Establishing the Relationship in the Five Critical X-ray Time Points in Spinal Deformity Realignment: Preoperative Standing and Supine, Intraoperative Pre- and Post-correction, and Postoperative Standing Films
Enrollment Status: Unknown
Publish Date: December 20, 2024
Intervention Type: Other

68 Total Publications

Protuberant fibro-osseous lesion ("Bullough bump") presenting as a large occipital mass in a patient with cervical spinal stenosis.
Protuberant fibro-osseous lesion ("Bullough bump") presenting as a large occipital mass in a patient with cervical spinal stenosis.
Journal: Radiology case reports
Published: March 21, 2026
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Is Dr. Joseph A. Osorio a top-rated expert for Scoliosis?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Joseph A. Osorio is classified as an Advanced expert for Scoliosis, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Joseph A. Osorio specialize in?

While Dr. Joseph A. Osorio is a Neurosurgery, they have specific expertise in Scoliosis, Lordosis, and Osteotomy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurosurgery.

Does Dr. Joseph A. Osorio participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Joseph A. Osorio has published 68 articles and abstracts on conditions like Scoliosis. You can view a list of Dr. Joseph A. Osorio's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Joseph A. Osorio accept my insurance?

Dr. Joseph A. Osorio accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 619-543-5540 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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