
Overview
Scott Wachhorst is a Neurosurgery provider in Mountain View, California. Dr. Wachhorst is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Sciatica, Scoliosis, Spondylolisthesis, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery. Dr. Wachhorst is currently accepting new patients.
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Stanford Health Care
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Brain Tumor Center
Dr. Mitchel S. Berger is a nationally recognized expert in treating brain and spinal cord tumors as well as tumor-related epilepsy in adults and children. He also is a specialist in brain mapping techniques – used to identify and preserve areas of motor, sensory and language function during surgery – and an expert in using the Gamma Knife, a precise, noninvasive tool that applies radiation beams for tumor treatment. He is director of the Brain Tumor Center, director of the Center for Neurological Injury and Repair and co-director of the Adult Brain Tumor Surgery Program. Berger earned his bachelor's degree from Harvard College in 1975 and his medical degree from the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine in 1979. He completed an internship and a residency at UCSF, and was awarded a clinical fellowship in neuro-oncology by the American Cancer Society and a research fellowship by the Brain Tumor Research Center. He completed further fellowship training in neuro-oncology at UCSF and in pediatric neurosurgery at the Hospital for Sick Children, an affiliate of the University of Toronto. Berger was elected to the American Association of Neurological Surgeons' board of directors and appointed to the American Board of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Berger is highly rated in 23 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Astrocytoma, Glioma, Glioblastoma, Awake Craniotomy, and Endovascular Embolization.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Scott Wachhorst
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Scott Wachhorst?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Scott Wachhorst by calling their office at 650-404-8222. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Scott Wachhorst a top-rated expert for Sciatica?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Scott Wachhorst is classified as an Advanced expert for Sciatica, 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. Scott Wachhorst specialize in?
While Dr. Scott Wachhorst is a Neurosurgery, they have specific expertise in Sciatica, Scoliosis, and Spondylolisthesis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurosurgery.
Does Dr. Scott Wachhorst accept my insurance?
Dr. Scott Wachhorst accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 650-404-8222 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- Cervical Disc SurgeryDr. Wachhorst isAdvanced. Learn about Cervical Disc Surgery.
- Herniated Disc SurgeryDr. Wachhorst isAdvanced. Learn about Herniated Disc Surgery.
- MicrodiscectomyDr. Wachhorst isAdvanced. Learn about Microdiscectomy.
- SciaticaDr. Wachhorst isAdvanced. Learn about Sciatica.
- ScoliosisDr. Wachhorst isAdvanced. Learn about Scoliosis.
- SpondylolisthesisDr. Wachhorst isAdvanced. Learn about Spondylolisthesis.
- Experienced
- Cervical MyelopathyDr. Wachhorst isExperienced. Learn about Cervical Myelopathy.
- Cervical SpondylosisDr. Wachhorst isExperienced. Learn about Cervical Spondylosis.
- Herniated DiskDr. Wachhorst isExperienced. Learn about Herniated Disk.
- Invertebral Disc DiseaseDr. Wachhorst isExperienced. Learn about Invertebral Disc Disease.
- KyphosisDr. Wachhorst isExperienced. Learn about Kyphosis.
- LaminectomyDr. Wachhorst isExperienced. Learn about Laminectomy.

