3 Best Neurosurgeons in San Francisco, CA

“Dr. Brian T. Andrews completed his medical degree at the University of California School of Medicine, San Francisco. He finished his internship and neurosurgical residency at the University of California-San Francisco. He is also chairman of the California Pacific Neuroscience Institute (CPNI) at California Pacific Medical Center (CPMC) and a founder of the neuro-oncology tumor board at CPMC. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Mills-peninsula Medical Center and Novato Community Hospital. Dr. Andrews is a board-certified neurosurgeon who has a clinical interest in performing artificial cervical or lumbar disc replacement and minimally invasive spine. He particularly specializes in treating brain and craniofacial abnormalities and laminectomy defects. Dr. Andrews has been voted one of the Best Doctors in America since 2005, has been named one of Castle Connolly's Top Doctors for the last ten years in a row (2003. 2013). He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.”

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“Dr. Bruce McCormack graduated from Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons in 1986. He completed his fellowship at the University of Florida College of Medicine and the University of New Mexico School of Medicine, followed by a residency at Bellevue Hospital Center. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as St. Mary's Medical Center and Adventist Health Ukiah Valley. He is an expert in implementing major intellectual advances and new techniques in spinal disorders. Dr. Bruce has a particular interest in performing herniated disc surgeries and surgeries for spinal cord injuries. He has treated many patients with spinal diseases through new techniques and technologies. Dr. Bruce McCormack is affiliated with California Pacific Medical Center-Van Ness Campus and Saint Francis Memorial Hospital. Currently, he practices at Neurospine Institute Medical Group. He accepts new patients.”

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“Dr. Edward Chang is a neurosurgeon at UCSF Health who graduated in 2004 from UCSF School of Medicine. He finished his residency in neurosurgery at the UCSF Medical Center. Dr. Edward has board certifications in Neurological Surgery and the American Board of Neurological Surgery. He is the chair of the Department of Neurological Surgery. He is affiliated with UCSF Helen Diller Medical Center at Parnassus Heights. He has special interests in Brain tumors, Epilepsy, Glossopharyngeal Neuralgia, Hemifacial spasm, and Trigeminal neuralgia. He specializes in advanced brain mapping techniques to preserve crucial areas for speech and motor functions in the brain. He also has comprehensive experience with implantable devices that stimulate specific nerves to relieve seizures, movement, pain, and other disorders. His research focuses on the brain mechanisms for speech, movement, and learning. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.”

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