BRUCE MCCORMACK, MD - NEUROSPINE INSTITUTE MEDICAL GROUP
2320 Sutter Street, Suite 202, San Francisco, CA 94115 DIRECTIONS
Since 1986
Here’s The Deal:
Dr. Bruce McCormack graduated from Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons in 1986, and he completed a residency at Bellevue Hospital Center. Currently, he practices at Neurospine Institute Medical Group, which is affiliated with California Pacific Medical Center Davies Campus. He is an expert in implementing major intellectual advances and new techniques in the field of spinal disorders. Dr. Bruce has a special interest in performing herniated disc surgeries and surgeries for spinal cord injuries. Dr. BM has recognized that the major intellectual advances and new techniques in the field of spinal disorders are now coming from the private industry. Many patients with spinal diseases that result in pain, deformity, and paralysis can now be successfully treated using new techniques and technologies at Neurospine Institute Medical Group by its expert professionals.
SPECIALTY:
Discectomy, Spinal Decompression, Fusion and Stenosis, Artificial Disc Replacement, Spondylolisthesis, Brain Tumor, Carpal Tunnel Release System, Sympathectomy for Hyperhidrosis, Thorascopic Disc, Cerebrovascular Disease, Cervical Spine Myelopathy & Thoracic Fractures
License #G078326
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BRIAN T. ANDREWS, MD
45 Castro Street, Suite 421, San Francisco, CA 94114 DIRECTIONS
Since 1981
Here’s The Deal:
Dr. Brian T. Andrews completed his medical degree at the University of California School of Medicine, San Francisco, in 1981, where he also finished his internship and neurosurgical residency. 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. 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, 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), and has been named a top neurosurgeon by U.S. News.
SPECIALTY:
Brain Mapping, Tumor and Trauma, Cervical Spine Disorders, Craniofacial Abnormalities, Hydrocephalus Treatment, Spine, Spinal Stenosis Procedures, Epilepsy, Complex Brains and Spines, Lumbar Spine Microsurgery & Peripheral Nerve
License #G48858
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EDWARD CHANG, MD - UCSF HEALTH
400 Parnassus Avenue Eighth Floor, San Francisco, CA 94143 DIRECTIONS
Since 2004
Here’s The Deal:
Dr. Edward Chang is a neurosurgeon at UCSF Health who graduated in 2004 from UCSF School of Medicine. He has special interests in Brain tumor, 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. He is the chair of the Department of Neurological Surgery. His research focuses on the brain mechanisms for speech, movement, and learning. Dr. Edward has board certifications in Neurological Surgery and the American Board of Neurological Surgery.
SPECIALTY:
Brain Tumor, Epilepsy, Neurosurgery, Trigeminal Neuralgia, Peripheral Nervous System Disorders, Brain Mapping, Deep Brain Stimulation & Gamma Knife Radiosurgery
License #A94367