Specialty:
"Dr. Richard C. Ostrup did his medical school at the University of California, Davis, and finished his residency at the University of Michigan. He did his residency in Neurological Surgery at the UCSD Medical Center, San Diego, CA. He has special interests in anterior laminectomy, brain tumors, laminectomy, minimally invasive spine surgery, pituitary tumors, and surgical treatment of spinal disorders (thoracic, cervical, lumbar). Dr. Richard establishes his identity by specializing in peripheral nerve surgery, neurosurgical sports injuries, and spine disorder treatments. He is board-certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgeons. Dr. Richard C. Ostrup has built his reputation by being voted a top neurosurgeon in San Diego magazine by his peers for the last 18 years. He serves as the Chief of Surgery at Sharp Memorial Hospital, demonstrating his leadership and dedication to excellence in patient care. Dr. Richard is affiliated with Sharp Community, Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center, Sharp Grossmont Hospital, and Sharp Memorial Hospital.
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2026 Update: He holds Board Certification in the American Association of Neurological Surgeons. He is the Partner of Neurosurgical Medical Clinic, Inc., in San Diego, CA. Dr. Richard C. Ostrup is a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society, the American College of Surgeons, the American Society of Peripheral Nerve, the Congress of Neurological Surgeons, the American College of Sports Medicine, the California Association of Neurosurgeons, and the North American Spine Society."








