
Dr. David Barba M.D.
Neurosurgeon
6645 Alvarado Rd # 229 San Diego CA, 92120About
Dr. David Barba practices Neurological Surgery in San Diego, CA. As a Neurological Surgeon, Dr. Barba 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 Medical Degree
UC San Diego, School of Medicine, San Diego, CA Other Degree
National Institutes of Health Bethesda, MD Other Degree
Shinshu University Matasumoto, Japan Other Degree
Neurosurgeon Medical Degree
Professor of Surgery Medical Degree
University of Western Ontario Schulich school of Medicine and Dentistry Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, London, Canada Other Degree
Board Certification
Neurological SurgeryAmerican Board of Neurological SurgeryABNS
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UC San Diego Health - La Jolla Executive Drive - Neurological Institute
4510 Executive Drive -San Diego, CA 92121Get Direction
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