R. Sean Pakbaz
Radiologist | Neuroradiology
15415 Eastvale Road Poway California, 92064About
R. Sean Pakbaz, MD, is Director of the Neurointerventional Program at the University of California San Diego in California. He is one of the country's leading expert in minimally invasive treatments for brain aneurysms and other neurological conditions. He also treats spinal disease with a minimally invasive approach. Dr. Pakbaz currently serves as Director of the Endovascular Neurosurgery Division.
Education and Training
American University of the Caribbean
Board Certification
American Board of Radiology- Radiology
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Areas of expertise and specialization
Internships
- Providence Hospital
Fellowships
- William Beaumont Hospital
Professional Society Memberships
- Society of Neurointerventional Surgery, American Society of Spine Radiology
What do you attribute your success to?
- Hard Work, Passion for Helping Patients, Desire to Improve Today's Medicine
Hobbies / Sports
- Outdoorsman, Traveling
Favorite professional publications
- American Journal of Neuroradiology
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