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Dr. Alexander Khalessi, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 47
Dr. Alexander Khalessi, MD
3.7 (12 Ratings)

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Dr. Alexander Khalessi, MD is a Neurosurgeon in San Diego, CA.
Dr. Alexander Khalessi, MD
3.7 (12 Ratings)
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Dr. Alexander Khalessi, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 47
San Diego, CA
Accepting new patients
20 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Alexander Khalessi, MD is a Neurosurgeon in San Diego, CA.

About

Dr. Khalessi graduated from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine in 2004 and completed a residency at USC & LAC Medical Center.Dr. Alexander Khalessi, MD is a Neurosurgeon in San Diego, CA and has 20 years experience. Dr. Khalessi currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with UC San Diego Health Hillcrest Hillcrest Medical Center. At present, Dr. Khalessi received an average rating of 3.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 12 times. Dr. Khalessi's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Khalessi also speaks Spanish. Dr. Khalessi is board certified in Neurosurgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Traumatic Brain Injury
Cerebrovascular Disease
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Traumatic Brain Injury
Cerebrovascular Disease
Brain Aneurysm
Brain Cancer
Cerebral Edema
Cervical Stenosis
Chiari Malformation Type 1
Chiari's Deformity
Hydrocephalus
Hypothalamus Cancer
Meningiomas
Spinal Stenosis
Syringomyelia
Brain Surgery
Destruction of Brain Tumor
Acoustic Neuroma
Aneurysm
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Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Benign Neoplasm of Brain
Bone Cancer
Bone Disorders
Brain Abscess
Brain and Nervous System Cancer (incl. Gliomas, Astrocytoma, Schwannoma, Medulloblastoma, Chordoma)
Brain Disorders
Brain Tumor
Cancer
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Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chordoma
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Communicating Hydrocephalus
Concussion
Cranial Trauma
Degenerative Disc Disease
Dural Tear
Ear Disorders
Epidural Hematoma
Epilepsy
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Extradural Hemorrhage
Fracture
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Herniated Disc
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Low Back Pain
Moyamoya Disease
Myelopathy
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Neurogenic Bowel
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Obstructive Hydrocephalus
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteosarcoma
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Pituitary Tumor
Polyneuropathy
Radiculopathy
Rasmussen's Syndrome
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Secondary Malignancies
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Cord Tumor
Spine Deformities
Spine Disorders
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylolisthesis
Spondylosis
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Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Subdural Hemorrhage
Thoracic Spinal Cord Injury
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Thrombosis
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Vascular Disease
Vertebral Column Tumors
Brain Tumor Biopsy
Carotid Artery Stent Placement
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Shunt - Insertion, Repair or Removal
Craniectomy, Craniotomy, Surgery of Skull Base, Neuroendoscopy
Epidural Lysis of Adhesions (LOA)
Intracranial Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM) Repair
Intracranial Vessel Angioplasty and Stenting
Intracranial Vessels Stenting
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Neuroplasty
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Repair Intracranial Aneurysm
Skull Base Surgery
Stereotaxis
Vascular Transcatheter Embolization

Insurance Accepted

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  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • PacifiCare PPO
    United Healthcare
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • Cigna
  • Dignity Health PHC EPO & HDP/HSA-CA
  • HIP Health Plan of New York
  • Health Net of California
  • Basic Plan
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • WEA Trust
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of California
  • Network Health
  • Aetna
  • Medicare Advantage HMO
  • Molina
  • Choice Care PPO

Locations

  1. 1 UC San Diego
    200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92103
  2. 2 University of California San Diego Jacobs Medical Center
    9300 Campus Point Dr, La Jolla, CA 92037

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Khalessi
3.7
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5 Stars (8)
4 Stars (0)
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1 Star (4)

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May 15, 2020
I had a left temporal AVM (Arteriovenous Malformation) brain surgery (Craniotomy) in March 2020 by Dr. Khalessi. After much research, I found one of the best neurosurgeons in the nation here in San Diego. Dr. Khalessi shared all the options for my disease and the best option to proceed. He took the time to answer all my questions in detail. Dr. Khalessi and his team at UCSD are excellent. I recommend Dr. Khalessi for any neurosurgery, in particular complex neurological surgeries.
— May 15, 2020
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About Me

Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Neurosurgery
Cerebrovascular Neurosurgery
Neurological Trauma Surgery
Neurocritical Care
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
    2004
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Neurosurgery
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • USC & LAC Medical Center
    2011
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University of Southern California
    2011
Fellowship Hospital
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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Alexander Khalessi, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Khalessi's profile.

Dr. Alexander Khalessi, MD is affiliated with UC San Diego Health Hillcrest Hillcrest Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Alexander Khalessi, MD holds board certification in Neurosurgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • UC San Diego Health Hillcrest Hillcrest Medical Center

    200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, CA