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Dr. Brian Andrews, M.D.
Neurosurgeon
Dr. Brian T. Andrews, MD, is a highly respected neurosurgeon renowned for his expertise in minimally invasive surgical techniques and his dedication to providing exceptional care to patients in California. As the founder of Pacific Neurosurgery and Chairman of the California Pacific Neuroscience Institute (CPNI) at California Pacific Medical Center (CPMC) in San Francisco, Dr. Andrews has been instrumental in advancing neurosurgical care.
With a focus on conditions such as spinal stenosis, disc herniations, and brain tumors, Dr. Andrews employs personalized treatment options tailored to each patient's unique needs. He is committed to addressing complex neurosurgical challenges and ensuring the highest standard of care for his patients.
Dr. Andrews is also a prolific author, having penned fiction novels and medical books, including an autobiography dedicated to his mentor, Dr. Charles Wilson.
With a focus on conditions such as spinal stenosis, disc herniations, and brain tumors, Dr. Andrews employs personalized treatment options tailored to each patient's unique needs. He is committed to addressing complex neurosurgical challenges and ensuring the highest standard of care for his patients.
Dr. Andrews is also a prolific author, having penned fiction novels and medical books, including an autobiography dedicated to his mentor, Dr. Charles Wilson.
48 years
Experience
Dr. Brian Andrews, M.D.
- San Francisco, CA
- University of Southern California
- Accepting new patients
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What can a neurosurgeon do for sciatica?
This is the most common problem that neurosurgeons face. It is due to irritation and/or compression of a lumbar nerve root. The diagnosis requires a neurosurgical examination combined READ MORE
This is the most common problem that neurosurgeons face. It is due to irritation and/or compression of a lumbar nerve root. The diagnosis requires a neurosurgical examination combined with an MRI on the lumbar spine. There are multiple treatment options. Usually a small procedure to relieve the nerve compression is successful top resolve or reduce the pain.
How long after a stroke should you get physical therapy?
The duration of PT depends upon the severity of the deficits. PT can be needed for months if there is a severe deficit. PT can begin as soon as a few days after stroke onset. Brian READ MORE
The duration of PT depends upon the severity of the deficits. PT can be needed for months if there is a severe deficit. PT can begin as soon as a few days after stroke onset. Brian Andrews, MD
How long do you stay in the hospital after a brain aneurysm?
The answer is dependent upon a number of issues. If this is elective treatment by a neurointerventionalist placing coils through the blood vessels it could be just a few days. READ MORE
The answer is dependent upon a number of issues. If this is elective treatment by a neurointerventionalist placing coils through the blood vessels it could be just a few days. If it is an open procedure using a craniotomy by a neurosurgeon it would be 5 or 6 days generally. Brain T. Andrews, MD, FACS, FAANS
