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Dr. Richard Ostrup M.D, Neurosurgeon
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Dr. Richard Ostrup M.D

Neurosurgeon

5/5(43)
3750 CONVOY ST STE 301 SAN DIEGO CA, 92111
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Practice Philosophy

Traditional Medicine

Rating

5/5

About

The majority of patients in I treat as a partner with Neurosurgical Medical Clinic are those with spinal column disorders, herniated discs, spinal fractures, those requiring brain surgery due to injury, ...

Education and Training

University of California,San Diego B.A. 1975

University of California, Davis M.D. 1975

Board Certification

Neurological SurgeryAmerican Board of Neurological SurgeryABNS- 1991

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 37 years of experience

Treatments

  • Brain Surgery
  • Cerebrospinal Fluid (csf) Shunt - Insertion, Repair Or Removal
  • Conservative And Complex Management Of Spinal Column Disorders
  • Craniectomy
  • Craniotomy
  • Surgery Of Skull Base
  • Neuroendoscopy
  • Dural Repair Or Other Spinal Cord Repair
  • Herniated Disc Surgery
  • Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
  • Neuroplasty
  • Pituitary Gland Tumor Excision
  • Spinal Fusion, Spine Tumors, Spine Surgery And More
  • Spine Fracture Treatment

Fellowships

  • University of Toronto,Ontario, Canada Peripheral Nerve Surgery  1987

Dr. Richard Ostrup M.D's Practice location

3750 CONVOY ST STE 301 -
SAN DIEGO, CA 92111
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New patients: 619-297-4481
Fax: 619-291-5536

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