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Best Neurosurgeons in Escondido

Written by Andrew Le, MD

Updated September 19, 2024

Introduction to Neurosurgery in Escondido

Overview of Neurosurgery

Neurosurgery is a highly specialized medical field that focuses on the diagnosis and surgical treatment of disorders affecting the nervous system, including the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves.

Neurosurgeons in Escondido treat a wide range of conditions, such as brain tumors, spine disorders, cerebrovascular diseases, and traumatic injuries to the nervous system.

Importance of Choosing the Right Neurosurgeon

Selecting an appropriate neurosurgeon is a significant decision that can greatly influence a patient's treatment outcomes and overall quality of life.

The complex nature of neurological procedures requires neurosurgeons to possess extensive training and experience. In Escondido, patients have access to board-certified specialists with diverse backgrounds in neurosurgical subspecialties.


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List of Neurosurgeons in Escondido

Dr. Sunil Jeswani

Dr. Sunil Jeswani

4.9

Escondido, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English, Spanish

Phone

(858) 437-9941

American Board of Neurological Surgery

Cedars Sinai Medical Center (Residency Hospital, 2013)

Cedars Sinai Medical Center|University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine (Fellowship Hospital, 2013)

Cedars Sinai Medical Center (Internship Hospital, 2008)

Wayne State University School of Medicine (Medical School, 2007)

English

Spanish

Neurosurgery

Cerebrovascular Neurosurgery

Neurological Skull Base Surgery

Dr. Andrew Nguyen

Dr. Andrew Nguyen

4.6

Escondido, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English

Phone

(442) 274-0566

American Board of Neurological Surgery

University of Ca (Medical School, 2000)

English

Neurosurgery

Neurological Spine Reconstructive Surgery

Interventional Spine Medicine

Dr. Mark Stern

Dr. Mark Stern

4.4

Escondido, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English, French, Spanish

Phone

(858) 437-9941

American Board of Neurological Surgery

USC University Hospital (Residency Hospital)

National Institute of Health (Fellowship Hospital, 1982)

Georgetown University Hospital|Medstar-Georgetown University Medical Center (Internship Hospital, 1978)

ALBANY MEDICAL COLLEGE (Medical School, 1977)

English

French

Spanish

Neurosurgery

Orthopedic Neck Surgery

Orthopedic Spine Surgery

Dr. Blake Berman

Dr. Blake Berman

3.6

Escondido, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English, Spanish

Phone

(858) 437-9941

American Osteopathic Board of Surgery

Arrowhead Regional Medical Center (Fellowship Hospital, 2012)

MICHIGAN STATE University (Residency Hospital, 2004)

Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific (Medical School, 2002)

English

Spanish

Neurosurgery

Orthopedic Neck Surgery

Orthopedic Spine Surgery

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Dr. Thomas Marcisz

2.6

Escondido, CA

Sex

Male

Languages

English

University of Illinois College of Medicine (Medical School, 1981)

English

Neurosurgery

Finding a Neurosurgeon in Escondido

Factors to Consider

Board Certification

  • Importance of American Board of Neurological Surgery certification
  • Examples: Dr. Jeswani, Dr. Nguyen, and Dr. Stern are board-certified

Experience and Specializations

  • Review of subspecialties like Cerebrovascular Neurosurgery or Spine Surgery
  • Consideration of years in practice and educational background

Patient Reviews and Ratings

  • Analysis of star ratings from Healthgrades
  • Importance of number of reviews (e.g., Dr. Stern has 87 reviews)

Language Preferences

  • Availability of multilingual neurosurgeons
  • Examples: Dr. Jeswani and Dr. Stern speak Spanish

Resources for Doctor Search

Online Platforms

  • Use of Healthgrades for comprehensive doctor information
  • Importance of verifying information across multiple sources

Local Medical Community

  • Seeking referrals from primary care physicians or neurologists
  • Contacting local hospitals for neurosurgeon recommendations

Top-Ranked Neurosurgeons in Escondido

Dr. Sunil Jeswani

Specializations and Expertise

  • Neurosurgery
  • Cerebrovascular Neurosurgery
  • Neurological Skull Base Surgery

Education and Certifications

  • Residency and Fellowship at Cedars Sinai Medical Center
  • Medical Degree from Wayne State University School of Medicine
  • Certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery

Patient Satisfaction

  • Exceptional patient rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars
  • Based on 34 patient reviews

Additional Information

  • Languages: English and Spanish
  • Contact: (858) 437-9941

Dr. Andrew Nguyen

Specializations and Expertise

  • Neurosurgery
  • Neurological Spine Reconstructive Surgery
  • Interventional Spine Medicine

Education and Certifications

  • Medical Degree from University of California
  • Certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery

Patient Satisfaction

  • High patient rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars
  • Based on 37 patient reviews

Additional Information

  • Language: English
  • Contact: (442) 274-0566

Dr. Mark Stern

Specializations and Expertise

  • Neurosurgery
  • Orthopedic Neck Surgery
  • Orthopedic Spine Surgery

Education and Certifications

  • Residency at USC University Hospital
  • Fellowship at National Institute of Health
  • Medical Degree from Albany Medical College
  • Certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery

Patient Satisfaction

  • Strong patient rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars
  • Based on 87 patient reviews

Additional Information

  • Languages: English, French, and Spanish
  • Contact: (858) 437-9941

Additional Considerations

Language Preferences

Multilingual Options

  • English-speaking doctors available
  • Spanish-speaking options: Dr. Sunil Jeswani, Dr. Mark Stern, and Dr. Blake Berman
  • French-speaking option: Dr. Mark Stern

Gender Preferences

Available Neurosurgeons by Gender

  • All listed neurosurgeons in Escondido are male
  • Patients should consider their comfort level with surgeon gender

Subspecialties within Neurosurgery

Matching Patient Needs with Doctor Expertise

  • Cerebrovascular Neurosurgery: Dr. Sunil Jeswani
  • Neurological Skull Base Surgery: Dr. Sunil Jeswani
  • Neurological Spine Reconstructive Surgery: Dr. Andrew Nguyen
  • Interventional Spine Medicine: Dr. Andrew Nguyen
  • Orthopedic Neck and Spine Surgery: Dr. Mark Stern and Dr. Blake Berman