George Counelis, Neurosurgeon
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George Counelis

Neurosurgeon

4/5(8)
100 N Wiget Lane Suite 160 Walnut Creek CA, 94598
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Rating

4/5

About

Dr. Counelis is a Board Certified neurosurgeon who specializes in complex brain and spinal problems. He received his medical training at Tufts University School of Medicine in Boston. After a post-doctoral clinical fellowship in cerebral blood flow at UCLA, he completed his internship and six years of neurosurgical training at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. During his training at the University of Pennsylvania, he completed fellowships in brain tumor research and complex spinal surgery. In 2004, Dr. Counelis joined the medical staff at John Muir, operating out of Walnut Creek. There, he was chosen as the Medical Director of the Brain Tumor and Neuro-Oncology Program in 2008. Dedicating his career to studying the brain and spine, Dr. Counelis has taken a special clinical interest in primary and metastatic tumors of the brain and spine, pituitary tumors, and stereotactic radiosurgery. He also has a special interest in minimally invasive spinal surgery, which has allowed for patients to spend less time in the hospital and heal in a timelier manner. In addition, he has joined the faculty at UCSF Department of Neurological Surgery as a Clinical Instructor, allowing him to teach future physicians and collaborate on complex brain and spinal surgery. Dr. George J. Counelis has full medical staff privileges at John Muir Hospital in Walnut Creek, CA

Education and Training

University of California at Berkeley B.A. with Honors 1990

Tufts University School of Medicine M.D. 1995

Board Certification

American Board of Neurological Surgery

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Areas of expertise and specialization

Brain tumors, neuro-oncology and spine surgery.

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Medical Director-Brain Tumor and Neuro-Oncology Program John Muir Medical Center, Walnut Creek 2008 - 2017
  • Co-chair-Division of Neurosurgery John Muir Medical Center, Walnut Creek 2015 - 2017
  • Clinical Instructor UCSF Medical Center, San Francisco 2014 - 2017

Awards

  • Top Doctors 2017 Castle Connolly 
  • Patients' Choice Award 2008 Patients Choice 
  • Patients' Choice Award 2009 Patients Choice 
  • Patients' Choice Award 2010 Patients Choice 
  • Patients' Choice Award 2011 Patients Choice 
  • Patients' Choice Award 2014 Patients Choice 

Professional Memberships

  • American Association of Neurological Surgeons  

Charities and Philanthropic Endeavors

  • John Muir Foundation
  • National Brain Tumor Society

Internships

  • University of Pennsylvania

Professional Society Memberships

  • Advisory Council at John Muir Health Foundation

Areas of research

Cervical Spine Trauma Associated with Moderate and Severe Head Injury.Transcranial Doppler and Cerebral Blood Flow.Bilateral Subthalamic Nucleus Deep Brain Stimulation.Brain Tissue Oxygen Tension in Clinical Brain Death.

George Counelis's Practice location

100 N Wiget Lane Suite 160 -
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
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Patient Experience with Dr. Counelis


4.0

Based on 8 reviews

George Counelis has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 8 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.
  • M
    (5)

    Dr. Counelis is the reason I'm alive today. My brain surgeries were a success because of his extraordinary talent. His bedside manner also exceeds any expectations. He will always be the hero to my family and me! So grateful to have him as my specialist!

  • Jayne
    (5)

    Dr. Counelis is an excellent neurosurgeon, who is courteous, professional & has good bedside manners. He is a good listener and responds to his patients. His surgeries improved my pain level by at least 90-95%. I would highly recommend Dr. Counelis for spinal recommendations or surgeries. He is knowledgeable, answers questions and respects his patients.

  • Mark
    (5)

    Dr. Counelis is an excellent listener; he spent ample time to show me all aspects of my spinal surgery and answered my questions in a way that built confidence. Dr. Cournelis is also an excellent surgeon who applied the medical theories and approaches to my surgery that resulted in remarkably great and sustained results. It is without hesitation that I recommend a consultation with Dr. Cournelis if you need of an accomplished and likable neurosurgeon.

  • Robert
    (5)

    If you are to rate a doctor, with five stars being the best, in my book, Dr. George Counelis would accrue far more than five stars. It wasn't my lucky day when taken by ambulance to John Muir Hospital and being diagnosed with a subdural hematoma. However, learning that Dr. Counelis would be the physician who would perform my craniotomy proved to be VERY lucky. Dr. Counelis and his entire staff provided support to myself and my family through the entire situation. Numerous plaques in his office indicate that he has received the “TOP DOCTOR” award. They have been justly earned and well-deserved!

  • Keith
    (5)

    My overall experience with Dr. Counelis was excellent. He and his office staff went above and beyond what was expected. My outcome after surgery was outstanding. I could not have ask for a better outcome.

  • Sharon
    (0)

    Dr.Counelis was extremely professional. Immediately felt comfortable and confident with him and his expertise. He performed surgery without complications and was thorough with his follow up.Roseann, was terrific with follow up calls and a pleasant addition to the office. I am a nurse and would highly recommend this Doctor.

  • Jessica
    (5)

    I am extremely satisfied with the results of my back surgery and follow up care. If you want a doctor who knows his area of expertise, truly cares about your wellbeing and has a great support staff, look no further.

  • Anthony
    (5)

    I have seen Dr. Counelis over the last ten years. He is one of the finest Doctors in NOCAL. Always has options on the best the best for your care. He is highly recommended!

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