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Dr. Christopher Uchiyama, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 65
Dr. Christopher Uchiyama, MD
4.2 (25 Ratings)

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Dr. Christopher Uchiyama, MD
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Dr. Christopher Uchiyama, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 65
San Diego, CA
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Offers telehealth

Dr. Christopher Uchiyama, MD is a Neurosurgeon in San Diego, CA.

About

Dr. Christopher Uchiyama, MD is a Neurosurgeon in San Diego, CA. Dr. Uchiyama currently practices at Scripps Clinic Rancho Bernardo and are affiliated with Scripps Green Hospital. Dr. Uchiyama has experience treating conditions like Myelopathy, Cervical Spine Myelopathy and Myelomalacia 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. Dr. Uchiyama's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Uchiyama is board certified in Neurosurgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

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Explains Conditions Well

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Trustworthy

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Friendly Staff

Patients said the staff was friendly.

Easy Scheduling

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Myelopathy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Myelomalacia
Myelopathy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Myelomalacia
Low Back Pain
Tethered Cord Syndrome
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
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
Traumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Upper Back Pain
Brain Surgery
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Nerve Ablation
Neurostimulation
Neurostimulator Implantation
Spinal Cord Stimulation
Spinal Cord Stimulator Implant
Spinal Discectomy
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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Anterior Interbody Lumbar Fusion (ALIF)
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
Peripheral Nerve Block
Pituitary Gland Tumor Excision
Puncture Aspiration
Reconstruction for Craniosynostosis
Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
Spine Fracture Treatment
Vascular Transcatheter Embolization
Vertebroplasty

Insurance Accepted

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  • CA Healthnet PPO
    CA Employer Group Plans HMO
    CA CommunityCare Network HMO
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • BlueCard PPO
  • Choice Care PPO
    National POS
    Choice POS
  • SignatureValue - CA HMO
    Choice Plus POS
    Navigate Plus POS
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    Options PPO
  • CA Cigna + Oscar Open Access Plus
  • Cigna PPO
    Southern CA Select HMO
    Open Access Plus
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    Trio ACO HMO
    Local Access Plus HMO
    Blue High Performance Network EPO
    Tandem PPO
    Access Plus HMO
  • Savings Plus of CA EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Open Choice PPO
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Choice Plus POS II
    Aetna HMO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of California PPO
    Advantage Preferred DirectAccess Plus PPO
  • Marketplace CA
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    Prudent Buyer Individual CA PPO

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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Patient Reviews
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
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

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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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, Cervical Spine Myelopathy and Myelomalacia. See more on Sharecare.

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

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • Scripps Green Hospital

    10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, CA