3 Best Neurologists in San Diego, CA

“Dr. Ian M. Purcell graduated from the University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine and completed a residency at UCSD Medical Center. He specializes in dizziness, vertigo, BPPV, and other balance disorders. He has been in practice for 21 years. He focuses on oto-neurology procedures, developmental delays, and orthostatic hypotension treatments. He is a world-renowned vestibular specialist and now lectures and guides at large ENT and neurology hospitals throughout the U.S., the Middle East, and Asia. He is very interested in providing insight into how sensory information related to gravity is encoded and processed by the vestibular system to control oculomotor and postural reflexes. Dr. Ian M. Purcell actively publishes research articles on the vestibular system and is involved in the innovation of many new vestibular technologies. He is affiliated with Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego, Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas, and La Jolla. Dr. Ian M. Purcell speaks Spanish, English, and Vietnamese.”

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“Dr. Monali S. Patel graduated from Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science in 2007 and was selected as the Student Dean. She finished her internal medicine internship and neurology residency at Temple University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA. She has a special interest in headaches, otoneurology, vestibular, and balance disorders. She serves the San Diego medical community with a combination of unique subspecialties. She is dedicated to being at the forefront of the latest technology, understanding the most advanced developments in neurologic diseases, and keeping a patient-centered approach with outstanding care. 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). Dr. Monali S. Patel is committed to understanding the latest research in Neurology. She has consistently been selected as a 'Top Neurologist in San Diego.' Dr. Monali S. Patel accepts new patients and telehealth appointments.”

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“Dr. Erik Perkins received his medical degree from the University of Arizona. He completed his internship at the Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center (Phoenix) and residency at the Weill Cornell Medical Center. Dr. Erik Perkins did his fellowship at the University of California, San Francisco. He is board-certified in Neurology. He specializes in stroke, migraine, and seizures. Dr. Erik Perkins always explains everything and is well-informed about the patient's condition. He is affiliated with Sharp Rees-Stealy and Sharp Memorial Hospital. His service is also available at 5525 Grossmont Center Drive, La Mesa, CA 91942. He spends enough time listening to, observing, and communicating with patients and their families. Dr. Erik Perkins accepts new patients and also offers video consultations.”

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