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3 verified Neurosurgeons in San Diego, CA
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Dr. Evan Winograd, MD

Neurosurgeon
4.64
·11 reviews
Dr. Winograd was extremely professional and well spoken. I am happy with my experience consulting with him and trust his opinion with my medical needs. I would highly recommended him. - Oct 22, 2025 by Benjamin W.Click to read more
29.5 mi · 6125 Paseo Del Norte, Ste. 140, Carlsbad, CA 92011
Accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 13 more
Accepting new patients · Highly recommended · Excellent wait time · Expertise in craniotomy + 2 more ·
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Evan Winograd never grew up thinking of being a doctor. First, his alt-rock garage band never took off the way he dreamed it might. Then, college courses geared toward business and a potential career in international law never materialized. He found himself in a neurobiology class, his junior year a...Click to read more
Next available: Mon, Jun 15

Dr. Vivek Mehta, MD

Neurosurgeon (Virtual)
2.33
·3 reviews
- May 14, 2026 by Karen K.Click to read more
Irvine, CA
Accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 15 more
Accepting new patients · Offers video visits · Excellent wait time · Expertise in lower back pain + 4 more ·
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Dr. Mehta is a nationally recognized neurosurgeon with expertise in complex and minimally invasive brain and spine surgery. He was raised in Orange County and completed medical school with Alpha Omega Alpha Honors at The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. In college, he was named to the US...Click to read more
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Dr. Vivek Mehta, MD

Neurosurgeon
2.33
·3 reviews
- May 14, 2026 by Karen K.Click to read more
74.5 mi · 16300 Sand Canyon Ave, Ste 614, Irvine, CA 92618
Accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 15 more
Also offers video visits · Accepting new patients · Excellent wait time · Expertise in lower back pain + 4 more ·
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Dr. Mehta is a nationally recognized neurosurgeon with expertise in complex and minimally invasive brain and spine surgery. He was raised in Orange County and completed medical school with Alpha Omega Alpha Honors at The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. In college, he was named to the US...Click to read more
Next available: Thu, Jun 11
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Daniel White, MD

Neurosurgeon
7785.5 mi · 296 H St, 303, Chula Vista, CA 91910
Accepts UnitedHealthcare
Accepting new patients · 25+ years of experience · Offers video visits · Expertise in neck pain and spine problems + 1 more ·
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Daniel White, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Chula Vista, CA. They completed their residency at St Louis University School Of Medicine. They attended medical school at University Of California in 1998. Their offices are located in 340 4th Ave 5A, Chula Vista, CA and 296 H St 303, Chula Vista, CA.Click to read more

Mario Ammirati, MD

Neurosurgeon
7785.5 mi · 11199 Sorrento Valley Rd, 203, San Diego, CA 92121
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare + 3 more
Accepting new patients · 25+ years of experience ·
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Mario Ammirati, MD is a Neurosurgeon in San Diego, CA. They attended medical school at University Di Napoli in 1977. They completed their residency at Mc Gaw Mc/Northwestern University. Mario Ammirati was board certified by American Board of Neurological Surgery Certification in Neurological Surgery...Click to read more

Mark Stern, MD

Neurosurgeon
7785.5 mi · 705 E Ohio Ave, Escondido, CA 92025
Accepts Cigna, UnitedHealthcare + 3 more
Accepting new patients · 25+ years of experience · Offers video visits · Expertise in neck pain and spine problems + 2 more ·
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Mark Stern, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Escondido, CA. They completed their residency at L A Co-Usc Medical Center. They attended medical school at AlbaNew York Medical College in 1977. Mark Stern was board certified by American Board of Neurological Surgery Certification in Neurological Surgery. Their ...Click to read more

Blake Berman, DO

Neurosurgeon
7785.5 mi · 705 E Ohio Ave, Escondido, CA 92025
Accepts Aetna, Cigna + 3 more
Accepting new patients · Offers video visits ·
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Blake Berman, DO is a Neurosurgeon in Colton, CA and Escondido, CA. Their offices are located in 400 N Pepper Ave, Colton, CA, 290 N 10th St 100, Colton, CA and 705 E Ohio Ave, Escondido, CA.Click to read more

Imad Shahhal, MD

Neurosurgeon
7785.5 mi · 460 N Elm St, Escondido, CA 92025
Accepting new patients · 25+ years of experience ·
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Imad Shahhal, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Escondido, CA. They attended medical school at American University Of Beirut in 1980. They completed their residency at Loma Linda University Medical Center in 1986. Imad Shahhal was board certified by American Board of Neurological Surgery Certification in Neur...Click to read more

Vikas Rao, MD

Neurosurgeon
7785.5 mi · 26732 Crown Valley Pkwy, 541, Mission Viejo, CA 92691
Accepts Cigna + 3 more
Accepting new patients · 18 years of experience · Offers video visits · Expertise in craniotomy + 1 more ·
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Vikas Rao, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Mission Viejo, CA. They attended medical school at University of Southern California School Of Medicine in 2008. Their offices are located in 27700 Medical Center Rd, Mission Viejo, CA and 26732 Crown Valley Pkwy 541, Mission Viejo, CA.Click to read more
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