Expertise in
3
conditions

Dr. Nikhil K. Murthy

Neurosurgery
UC San Diego
200 W Arbor Dr, 
San Diego, CA 
Offers Telehealth
Expertise in
3
conditions
UC San Diego
200 W Arbor Dr, 
San Diego, CA 

Overview

Nikhil Murthy is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in San Diego, California.

Dr. Murthy is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Brachial Plexopathy, Subdural Hematoma, Erb's Palsy, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Thrombectomy.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 46 peer reviewed articles.

Specialties

Neurosurgery

Licenses

Neurological Surgery in MN

Hospital Affiliations

Uc San Diego Health Hillcrest - Hillcrest Med Ctr
El Centro Regional Medical Center
Palomar Health Downtown Campus

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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

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Accepted insurance plans:

Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID

Locations

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

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Murthy has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)

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.

46 Total Publications

Response to the Letter Regarding "American Academy of Pain Medicine Consensus Guidelines on Neuromodulation Technologies and Neurocomputer Interfaces for Pain Management and Functional Recovery".
Response to the Letter Regarding "American Academy of Pain Medicine Consensus Guidelines on Neuromodulation Technologies and Neurocomputer Interfaces for Pain Management and Functional Recovery".
Journal: Pain medicine (Malden, Mass.)
Published: August 11, 2026
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Is Dr. Nikhil K. Murthy a top-rated expert for Brachial Plexopathy?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Nikhil K. Murthy is classified as an Advanced expert for Brachial Plexopathy, 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. Nikhil K. Murthy specialize in?

While Dr. Nikhil K. Murthy is a Neurosurgery, they have specific expertise in Brachial Plexopathy, Subdural Hematoma, and Posterior Fossa Decompression. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurosurgery.

Does Dr. Nikhil K. Murthy participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Nikhil K. Murthy has published 46 articles and abstracts on conditions like Brachial Plexopathy. You can view a list of Dr. Nikhil K. Murthy's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Nikhil K. Murthy accept my insurance?

Dr. Nikhil K. Murthy accepts most major insurance plans, including Cigna and Humana. 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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