
Dr. Gregory G. Gerras MD
Neurosurgeon
4647 Zion Ave San Diego CA, 92120About
Dr. Gregory Gerras practices Neurological Surgery in San Diego, CA. As a Neurological Surgeon, Dr. Gerras 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
Wayne State Univ Sch of Med, Detroit Mi 1986
Wayne State University School of Medicine 1986
Board Certification
Neurological SurgeryAmerican Board of Neurological SurgeryABNS
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cerebrovascular Disease
- Birth Defects
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- Dr. Donald John Blaskiewicz M.D.2100 5th Ave San Diego CA 92101
- Dr. Richard Ostrup M.D3750 CONVOY ST STE 301 SAN DIEGO CA 92111
- Dr. Scott P Leary MD6645 Alvarado Rd San Diego CA 92120
- Dr. Vrijesh Shantanu Tantuwaya MD12630 Monte Vista Rd Poway CA 92064
- Dr. Lokesh Tantuwaya M.D.7830 Clairemont Mesa Blvd San Diego CA 92111
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