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Dr. Alexander A Khalessi M.D., MS

Neurosurgeon

4/5(6)
9300 Campus Point Drive La Jolla CA, 92037
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4/5

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Dr. Alexander Khalessi practices Neurological Surgery in San Diego, CA. As a Neurological Surgeon, Dr. Khalessi 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 Other Degree

SUNY Buffalo School of Medicine, Buffalo, NY Other Degree

Director of Neurovascular Surgery Medical Degree

Acting Clinical Chief of Neurosurgery Medical Degree

Associate Professor of Surgery and Neurosciences Medical Degree

Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD Medical Degree

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Dr. Alexander A Khalessi M.D., MS's Practice location

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200 W Arbor Dr Mc 8220 -
San Diego, CA 92103
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New patients: 619-543-5529, 858-657-7000, 619-543-6222
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Practice At 1200 N State St

1200 N State St -
Los Angeles, CA 90033
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UC San Diego Health - La Jolla Jacobs Medical Center - Surgery

9300 Campus Point Drive -
La Jolla, CA 92037
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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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Dr. Alexander A Khalessi M.D., MS has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 6 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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