Neurosurgery
Our center at San Francisco VA Medical Center provides state-of-the-art neurosurgical care tailored to the specific needs of each Veteran. Our entire staff of neurosurgeons bring extensive experience, specialized skills, and hold a dual appointment at the University of California, San Francisco, which is consistently one of the premier hospitals in neurosurgery in the United States. Our close-knit team of surgeons, physician assistants, nurse practitioner, and administrative staff are committed to providing Veterans with neurosurgical care at the highest level.
For scheduling or referrals, please call our Neurosurgery staff at
Spinal Disorders
To treat the conditions below, we utilize team-driven decision making and advanced surgical techniques, including minimally invasive surgery (MIS), and approved technological advancements, such as computerized neuronavigation and intraoperative imaging. Spinal disorders treated:
- Sciatica
- Lumbar stenosis
- Cervical stenosis
- Radiculopathy
- Scoliosis
- Fractures
- Spinal osteomyelitis and discitis
- Spine arteriovenous malformations
- Spinal tumors
Brain Disorders
Our neurosurgeons bring extensive experience with cranial neurosurgery, and we strive to match each surgical case to the surgeon with the most relevant specialized expertise. Brain disorders treated:
- Glioma
- Meningioma
- Schwannoma
- Metastatic tumors
- Pituitary tumors
- Normal pressure hydrocephalus
- Surgical epilepsy
Functional Neurosurgery
The San Francisco VA Medical Center was the first VA Center of Excellence for the surgical treatment of Parkinson’s disease, performing procedures with cutting-edge technologies like the interventional MRI (iMRI). Types of Functional Neurosurgery offered:
- Deep brain stimulation for Parkinson’s disease, essential tremor, and dystonia
- Trigeminal neuralgia
- Hemifacial spasm
- Spinal cord stimulator
Cerebrovascular Diseases
Using a patient-focused, multi-disciplinary team-based approach with colleagues in stroke, neurology, and interventional neuroradiology. Our subspecialized team offers the full range of state-of-the-art treatment options, including endovascular and open surgical procedures. Cerebrovascular diseases treated:
- Brain aneurysms
- Arteriovenous malformations
- Cavernous malformations
- Arteriovenous fistulas
- Moyamoya disease
- Carotid stenosis
- Intracranial atherosclerotic disease
SFVA Clinic Location:
4150 Clement Street
San Francisco, CA 94121
Building 200, Module 3 (Ground Floor)
Clinic Hours: 12:20 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Mondays only)
Surgery days: Mon., Tue., Wed. and Fri.
For any questions regarding scheduling or referral please call our Neurosurgery Medical Support Assistant at
Advanced Practice Providers:
- Nurse Practitioner: Mary Ellen Mannix x23237
- Physician Assistants: Joseph Estrada x24791 or Chantilay Ruffin x24703
Our Staff:
