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Dr. David Barba M.D.

Neurosurgeon

5/5(9)
6645 Alvarado Rd # 229 San Diego CA, 92120
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5/5

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Dr. David Barba practices Neurological Surgery in San Diego, CA. As a Neurological Surgeon, Dr. Barba prevents, diagnoses, evaluates, and treats disorders of the autonomic, peripheral, and central nervous systems. Neurological Surgeons are trained to treat such disorders as spinal canal stenosis, herniated discs, tumors, fractures, and spinal deformities, among many others.

Education and Training

University of Southern California, Keck School of Medicine, Los Angeles, CA Medical Degree

UC San Diego, School of Medicine, San Diego, CA Other Degree

National Institutes of Health Bethesda, MD Other Degree

Shinshu University Matasumoto, Japan Other Degree

Neurosurgeon Medical Degree

Professor of Surgery Medical Degree

University of Western Ontario Schulich school of Medicine and Dentistry Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, London, Canada Other Degree

Board Certification

Neurological SurgeryAmerican Board of Neurological SurgeryABNS

Provider Details

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Dr. David Barba M.D.'s Practice location

Dr. David Barba, MD

6645 Alvarado Rd # 229 -
San Diego, CA 92120
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200 W ARBOR DR -
SAN DIEGO, CA 92103
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UC San Diego Health - La Jolla Executive Drive - Neurological Institute

4510 Executive Drive -
San Diego, CA 92121
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New patients: 858-657-8540, 858-657-7000

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Dr. David Barba M.D. has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 9 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Neurosurgeon in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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