3 Best Neurologists in San Diego, CA

“Dr. Ian M. Purcell is a neurology specialist who graduated from the University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine and finished his residency in neurology at the University of California, San Diego. He did his internal medicine internship at the University of Texas Medical Branch and completed his fellowship at the University of Texas Medical Branch. He has been in practice for 18 years. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego, Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas, and Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla. He is a world-renowned vestibular specialist and now lectures and guides at large ENT and Neurology hospitals throughout the US, the Middle East, and Asia. He specializes in clinical neurology with a specialty in Oto-Neurology and Headache management. He practices at Senta Clinic. He is passionate about how sensory information related to gravity is encoded and processed by the vestibular system to control the oculomotor and postural reflexes and spatial orientation of the human body moving through a complex three-dimensional environment. He speaks Spanish, English, and Vietnamese. He specializes in dizziness, vertigo, BPPV, and other balance disorders. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.”

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“Dr. Monali S. Patel is one of the leading neurologists in San Diego. She graduated from Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science in 2007 and was selected as the Student Dean. She has earned many honors and distinctions. She finished her internal medicine internship and neurology residency at the Temple University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA. She is affiliated with Sharp Grossmont Hospital. She is a member of the American Academy of Neurology, American Headache Society, San Diego Association of Physicians of Indian Origin, San Diego Neurological Association, and Association of Indian Neurologists of America (AINA). She has a special interest in headaches, otoneurology, and vestibular and balance disorders. She serves the San Diego medical community in a combination of unique subspecialties. She is dedicated to being at the latest technology, understanding the most advanced progress in neurologic diseases, and keeping a patient-centered approach with outstanding care. Her goal is to continue rising to the challenges of an ever-changing healthcare system as the spectrum of modern medicine neurology has and will occupy a place of prominence.”

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“Dr. Erik Perkins is a board-certified neurologist in San Diego, California. He graduated from the University of Arizona. He completed his Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center (Phoenix) internship and residency at the Cornell Medical Center. Dr. Erik did his fellowship at the University of California, San Francisco. He is affiliated with the medical facilities of Sharp Memorial Hospital and Sharp Grossmont Hospital. He has over 24 years of experience in the medical field. He specializes in stroke, migraine, and seizures. He spends enough time listening to, observing, and communicating with patients and their families. He always explains everything and is well-informed about the patient's condition. He accepts new patients and also offers video consultations. His practice is also available at 5525 Grossmont Center Drive, La Mesa, CA 91942. He is fluent in English and Spanish. He is accepting new patients, and virtual visits are available.”

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