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Dr. Brian Andrews, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 69
Dr. Brian Andrews, MD
4.3 (26 Ratings)

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Dr. Brian Andrews, MD is a Neurosurgeon in San Francisco, CA.
Dr. Brian Andrews, MD
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Dr. Brian Andrews, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 69
San Francisco, CA
Accepting new patients
43 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Brian Andrews, MD is a Neurosurgeon in San Francisco, CA.

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Dr. Brian Andrews, MD is a Neurosurgeon in San Francisco, CA and has 43 years experience. They graduated from University of California at San Francisco in 1981 and completed a residency at University of California-San Francisco.They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Mills-Peninsula Medical Center, CPMC Van Ness Campus, Novato Community Hospital, California Pacific Medical Center-Davies Campus and Marinhealth Medical Center. Dr. Andrews has experience treating conditions like Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve) and Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Andrews received an average rating of 4.3/5 from patients and has been reviewed 26 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Andrews is board certified in Neurosurgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spinal Stenosis
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Back Pain
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Cerebrovascular Disease
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Cervical Stenosis
Degenerative Disc Disease
Herniated Disc
Hypothalamus Cancer
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Meningiomas
Myelopathy
Radiculopathy
Scoliosis
Spine Deformities
Spondylolisthesis
Subdural Hemorrhage
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Traumatic Brain Injury
Brain Surgery
Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Shunt - Insertion, Repair or Removal
Neuroplasty
Spinal Fusion
Acoustic Neuroma
Aneurysm
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Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Astrocytoma
Benign Neoplasm of Brain
Bone Cancer
Brain Abscess
Brain Cancer
Broken Neck
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Cerebral Edema
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Chiari Malformation Type 1
Chiari's Deformity
Chordoma
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Communicating Hydrocephalus
Compressed Spinal Cord
Cranial Nerve Cancer
Cranial Trauma
Craniopharyngioma
Epilepsy
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Extradural Hemorrhage
Hydrocephalus
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Medulloblastoma
Myelitis
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Myelomalacia
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Obstructive Hydrocephalus
Osteosarcoma
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pineal Region Tumors
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Pituitary Tumor
Polyneuropathy
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Rasmussen's Syndrome
Schwannoma
Secondary Malignancies
Spina Bifida
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Cord Tumor
Stroke
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Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Syringomyelia
Tarlov Cyst
Tethered Cord Syndrome
Thoracic Radiculopathy
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Thoracic Stenosis
Torticollis
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Upper Back Pain
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Craniectomy
Craniectomy, Craniotomy, Surgery of Skull Base, Neuroendoscopy
Craniotomy
Destruction of Brain Tumor
Disc Replacement
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Epidural Block
Facet Blocks
Herniated Disc Surgery
Laminoplasty
Skull Base Surgery
Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
Spinal Nerve Block
Stereotaxis

Insurance Accepted

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  • Aetna HMO
    Choice Plus POS II
    Deductible Plan CA Members Only HMO
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Open Choice PPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
  • Blue Cross CA Anthem High Performance Network
  • Advantage HMO
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    California Care Large Group HMO
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  • Blue Card PPO
  • Advantage Preferred DirectAccess Plus PPO
    Blue Cross Blue Shield of California PPO
  • Access Plus HMO
    Blue Shield of California PPO
    Bronze 60 SHOP PPO
    Bronze Full 4500 PPO
    Platinum 90 PPO
    Silver 70 PPO
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • CA Employer Group Plans HMO
    CA Healthnet PPO
  • Choice Care PPO
    Choice POS
    National POS
  • Northern CA Cigna + Oscar LocalPlus EPO
  • Choice Plus POS
    Navigate HMO
    Navigate POS
    Nexus Open Access
    Options PPO
    SignatureValue - CA HMO
    SignatureValue Alliance

Locations

  1. 1 Pacific Neurosurgery
    45 Castro St Ste 437, San Francisco, CA 94114
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (415) 814-3429
  2. 2 Office
    345 Lorton Ave Ste 102, Burlingame, CA 94010
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  3. 3 California Pacific Medical Center
    45 Castro St, San Francisco, CA 94114
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (415) 558-8584
  4. 4 Office
    45 Castro St Ste 421, San Francisco, CA 94114
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (415) 600-7760

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Andrews
4.3
Based on 26 Reviews
5 Stars (21)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (4)

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Patient Reviews
Nov 02, 2022
He operated on my neck in 1994. Never had pain again. Going back to him now for more serious lower back injury. I am glad to be back in the Bay Area. I trust only him for any neurological surgery.
Lilian Aragon — Nov 02, 2022
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Specialties*
Neurosurgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of California at San Francisco
    1981
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Neurosurgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • University of California-San Francisco
    1982
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of California-San Francisco
    1987
Residency 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. Brian Andrews, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Andrews' profile.

Dr. Andrews frequently treats the following conditions: Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve) and Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Brian Andrews, MD is affiliated with Mills-Peninsula Medical Center, CPMC Van Ness Campus, Novato Community Hospital, California Pacific Medical Center-Davies Campus and Marinhealth Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Brian Andrews, MD holds board certification in Neurosurgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Mills-Peninsula Medical Center

    1501 Trousdale Dr, Burlingame, CA

  • CPMC Van Ness Campus

    1101 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA

  • Novato Community Hospital

    180 Rowland Way, Novato, CA

  • California Pacific Medical Center-Davies Campus

    Castro And Duboce Sts, San Francisco, CA

  • Marinhealth Medical Center

    250 Bon Air Rd, Greenbrae, CA