Expertise in
1
conditions

Dr. Joseph D. Ciacci

Neurosurgery
UC San Diego
200 W Arbor Dr, 
San Diego, CA 
Expertise in
1
conditions
UC San Diego
200 W Arbor Dr, 
San Diego, CA 

Overview

Joseph Ciacci is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in San Diego, California.

Dr. Ciacci is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Epidural Hematoma, Spinal Stenosis, Subdural Hematoma, Laminectomy, and Spinal Fusion.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 56 peer reviewed articles and participating in 3 clinical trials.

Specialties

Neurosurgery

Licenses

Neurological Surgery in CA

Hospital Affiliations

Uc San Diego Health Hillcrest - Hillcrest Med Ctr

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID

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.

3 Clinical Trials

Randomized, Controlled, Single-blind Study of Probable Benefit of the Neuro-Spinal Scaffold™ for Safety and Neurologic Recovery in Subjects With Complete Thoracic AIS A Spinal Cord Injury as Compared to Standard of Care
Randomized, Controlled, Single-blind Study of Probable Benefit of the Neuro-Spinal Scaffold™ for Safety and Neurologic Recovery in Subjects With Complete Thoracic AIS A Spinal Cord Injury as Compared to Standard of Care
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: January 17, 2024
Intervention Type: Device
Study Phase: Not Applicable
The INSPIRE Study: InVivo Study of Probable Benefit of the Neuro-Spinal Scaffold(TM) for Safety and Neurologic Recovery in Subjects With Complete Thoracic AIS A Spinal Cord Injury
The INSPIRE Study: InVivo Study of Probable Benefit of the Neuro-Spinal Scaffold(TM) for Safety and Neurologic Recovery in Subjects With Complete Thoracic AIS A Spinal Cord Injury
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: January 17, 2024
Intervention Type: Device
Study Phase: Not Applicable
A Phase 1/2a Dose Escalation Study of AST-OPC1 in Subjects With Subacute Cervical Spinal Cord Injury
A Phase 1/2a Dose Escalation Study of AST-OPC1 in Subjects With Subacute Cervical Spinal Cord Injury
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: July 14, 2021
Intervention Type: Biological
Study Phase: Phase 1/Phase 2
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56 Total Publications

Treatment of spinal injury muscle spasticity by spinal subpial AAV9-GAD65/VGAT delivery: An efficacy and safety study in rat, pig, and NHP.
Treatment of spinal injury muscle spasticity by spinal subpial AAV9-GAD65/VGAT delivery: An efficacy and safety study in rat, pig, and NHP.
Journal: Molecular therapy : the journal of the American Society of Gene Therapy
Published: February 28, 2026
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Is Dr. Joseph D. Ciacci a top-rated expert for Laminectomy?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Joseph D. Ciacci is classified as an Advanced expert for Laminectomy, 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 D. Ciacci specialize in?

While Dr. Joseph D. Ciacci is a Neurosurgery, they have specific expertise in Laminectomy, Epidural Hematoma, and Spinal Stenosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurosurgery.

Does Dr. Joseph D. Ciacci participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Joseph D. Ciacci has published 56 articles and abstracts on conditions like Laminectomy. You can view a list of Dr. Joseph D. Ciacci's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

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Dr. Joseph D. Ciacci accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Medicaid. 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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