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Dr. Bob Shafa, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 50
Dr. Bob Shafa, MD
3.9 (23 Ratings)
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Dr. Bob Shafa, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Torrance, CA.
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Dr. Bob Shafa, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 50
Torrance, CA
Accepting new patients
23 years of experience
Dr. Bob Shafa, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Torrance, CA.

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Dr. Bob Shafa, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Torrance, CA and has 23 years experience. They graduated from University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Torrance Memorial Medical Center. At present, Dr. Shafa received an average rating of 3.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 23 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Shafa also speaks Persian. Dr. Shafa is board certified in Neurosurgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Brain Cancer
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Cerebrovascular Disease
Cervical Stenosis
Chiari Malformation Type 1
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Herniated Disc
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Hypothalamus Cancer
Low Back Pain
Meningiomas
Obstructive Hydrocephalus
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Spinal Stenosis
Spondylolisthesis
Subdural Hemorrhage
Brain Surgery
Destruction of Brain Tumor
Aneurysm
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Bone Cancer
Brain Abscess
Brain and Nervous System Cancer (incl. Gliomas, Astrocytoma, Schwannoma, Medulloblastoma, Chordoma)
Brain Aneurysm
Broken Neck
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Compressed Spinal Cord
Craniopharyngioma
Epilepsy
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Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Myelopathy
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Osteosarcoma
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Pituitary Tumor
Polyneuropathy
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Radiculopathy
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Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Deformities
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
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Vertebral Column Tumors
Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Shunt - Insertion, Repair or Removal
Craniectomy, Craniotomy, Surgery of Skull Base, Neuroendoscopy
Herniated Disc Surgery
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Neuroplasty
Pituitary Gland Tumor Excision
Pituitary Gland Tumor Resection
Somatic Nerve Block
Spinal Fusion
Spinal Reconstructive Surgery for Deformities
Spine Fracture Treatment
Stereotaxis

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Locations

  1. 1 Shirlene Jay M.D. Inc.
    3400 Lomita Blvd Ste 104, Torrance, CA 90505
  2. 2 Office
    300 Medical Plz Ste 200, Los Angeles, CA 90095
  3. 3 UCLA Entertainment Ind Medgrp
    5767 W Century Blvd Ste 400, Los Angeles, CA 90045

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3.9
Based on 23 Reviews
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1 Star (5)

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May 23, 2022
If I could give Dr Shafa a 100 stars I would-he’s my hero! Dr Shafa pulled up the pictures from my MRI showing us the location & size of tumor and how it was choking off the brain fluid drainage area and it had to be removed! He felt confident it had been there several years and was slow growing but getting to a very dangerous size & location which needed removing. He was very honest about the surgery, but was positive because he’s performed thousands of this type of surgery & would treat me as if I were his sister, whom he loves dearly. My husband, daughter and I felt I was in very good hands. Surgery took place 1 week later. I firmly believe not having any side effects or loss of function etc. is due to Dr Shafa’s perfectionist ability and demonstrated excellence of his craft. My TMMC hospital stay was half of what was expected. Dr Shafa is my hero, so amazing, caring, comforting, just overall wonderful I highly, highly, highly recommend him as your neurosurgery doctor!
— May 23, 2022
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Languages Spoken
Persian
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Specialties*
Neurosurgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
    2001
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  • Neurosurgery
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Bob Shafa, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Shafa's profile.

Dr. Bob Shafa, MD is affiliated with Torrance Memorial Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Bob Shafa, MD holds board certification in Neurosurgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Torrance Memorial Medical Center

    3330 Lomita Blvd, Torrance, CA