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Dr. Christopher Uchiyama, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 64
Dr. Christopher Uchiyama, MD
4.2 (25 Ratings)

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Dr. Christopher Uchiyama, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 64
La Jolla, CA
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Dr. Christopher Uchiyama, MD is a Neurosurgeon in La Jolla, CA.

About

Dr. Christopher Uchiyama, MD is a Neurosurgeon in La Jolla, CA. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Scripps Green Hospital and Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas. Dr. Uchiyama has experience treating conditions like Myelopathy, Low Back Pain and Cervical Spine Myelopathy among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Uchiyama received an average rating of 4.2/5 from patients and has been reviewed 25 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Uchiyama is board certified in Neurosurgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Myelopathy
Low Back Pain
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Myelopathy
Low Back Pain
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Myelopathy
Low Back Pain
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Back Pain
Benign Neoplasm of Brain
Brain Aneurysm
Brain Cancer
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Cerebrovascular Disease
Cervical Stenosis
Compressed Spinal Cord
Degenerative Disc Disease
Herniated Disc
Hypothalamus Cancer
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Meningiomas
Myelomalacia
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Pituitary Tumor
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Radiculopathy
Scoliosis
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Deformities
Spondylolisthesis
Tarlov Cyst
Tethered Cord Syndrome
Traumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Upper Back Pain
Brain Surgery
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Nerve Ablation
Neurostimulation
Spinal Cord Stimulation
Spinal Cord Stimulator Implant
Spinal Fusion
Aneurysm
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Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Astrocytoma
Bone Cancer
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Brain Abscess
Broken Neck
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Cerebral Edema
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cervical Spinal Cord Injury
Chiari Malformation Type 1
Chiari Malformation Type 2
Chiari's Deformity
Chordoma
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Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Cranial Nerve Cancer
Cranial Trauma
Craniopharyngioma
Epilepsy
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Extradural Hemorrhage
Hydrocephalus
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Medulloblastoma
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Neurogenic Bowel
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Obstructive Hydrocephalus
Osteosarcoma
Pathological Spine Fracture
Polyneuropathy
Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Rasmussen's Syndrome
Schwannoma
Schwannomatosis
Secondary Malignancies
Spina Bifida
Spinal Cord Tumor
Stroke
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Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Subdural Hemorrhage
Syringomyelia
Thoracic Radiculopathy
Thoracic Spinal Cord Injury
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Thoracic Stenosis
Torticollis
Vertebral Column Tumors
Whiplash
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Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Shunt - Insertion, Repair or Removal
Craniectomy
Craniectomy, Craniotomy, Surgery of Skull Base, Neuroendoscopy
Craniotomy
Destruction of Brain Tumor
Disc Replacement
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Herniated Disc Surgery
Laminoplasty
Nerve Destruction by Neurolytic Agent
Neuroplasty
Neurostimulator Implantation
Peripheral Nerve Block
Pituitary Gland Tumor Resection
Puncture Aspiration
Reconstruction for Craniosynostosis
Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
Spine Fracture Treatment
Vascular Transcatheter Embolization

Insurance Accepted

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  • Aetna HMO
    Choice Plus POS II
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Open Choice PPO
    Savings Plus of CA EPO
  • Prudent Buyer Individual CA PPO
    Prudent Buyer Large Group CA PPO
    Prudent Buyer Small Group CA PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Statewide - AZ EPO
  • Advantage Preferred DirectAccess Plus PPO
    Blue Cross Blue Shield of California PPO
  • Access Plus HMO
    Access Plus Savenet
    Access Plus Savenet HMO
    Blue High Performance Network EPO
    Blue Shield of California PPO
    Bronze 60 SHOP PPO
    Bronze Full 4500 PPO
    Local Access Plus HMO
    Platinum 90 PPO
    Silver 70 PPO
    Trio ACO HMO
  • Cigna PPO
    LocalPlus
    Open Access Plus
    Southern CA Select HMO
  • Premium
  • CA CommunityCare Network HMO
    CA Employer Group Plans HMO
    CA Healthnet PPO
    Salud y Mas Small / Large Group HMO
  • Choice Care PPO
    Choice POS
    National POS
  • Marketplace CA HMO
  • Northern CA Cigna + Oscar LocalPlus EPO
    Northern CA Cigna + Oscar Open Access Plus EPO
  • Choice Plus POS
    Navigate HMO
    Navigate POS
    Nexus Open Access
    Options PPO
    SignatureValue - CA HMO
    SignatureValue Alliance

Locations

  1. 1 Scripps Green Hospital
    10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, CA 92037
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (858) 487-1800
  2. 2 Scripps Clinic John R Anderson V Medical Pavillion
    9898 Genesee Ave, La Jolla, CA 92037
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (858) 554-8920
  3. 3 Scripps Clinic Medical Laboratories
    15004 Innovation Dr, San Diego, CA 92128
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (858) 605-7981

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Uchiyama
4.2
Based on 25 Reviews
5 Stars (20)
4 Stars (0)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (4)

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Sep 14, 2024
The guy did 20 hours straight of surgery on me and saved my life. He's a pro, and a wonderful human.
bawbshway — Sep 14, 2024
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Specialties*
Neurosurgery
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Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Neurosurgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
    1993
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of Utah Hospital
    1999
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • HARVARD Medical School
    1999
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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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. Christopher Uchiyama, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Uchiyama's profile.

Dr. Uchiyama frequently treats the following conditions: Myelopathy, Low Back Pain and Cervical Spine Myelopathy. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Christopher Uchiyama, MD is affiliated with Scripps Green Hospital and Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas.

Yes, Dr. Christopher Uchiyama, MD holds board certification in Neurosurgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Scripps Green Hospital

    10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, CA

  • Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas

    354 Santa Fe Dr, Encinitas, CA