Jasmine Thum, MD, MS
Neurosurgeon
757 Westwood Plz Los Angeles CA, 90005About
Dr. Jasmine Thum practices Neurological Surgery in Los Angeles, CA. As a Neurological Surgeon, Dr. Thum 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.
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Fellowships
- UCSF, Neurosurgery Fellow, Functional Neurosurgery, Epilepsy Neurosurgery
Professional Society Memberships
- AANS, CNS, ASPN
Articles and Publications
- Dr.Thum has published many articles in peer reviewed journals, largely in the areas of disorders of consciousness, peripheral nerve disorders, and functional and general neurosurgery.
What do you attribute your success to?
- My parents, by far! You know how when you get older and you look back on your childhood and think about all that your parents did for you--my parents have been incredibly supportive of me and gave me all the opportunities in life without pushing me in any certain direction and they always listen to me.
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