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Dr. Frank Coufal, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 62
Dr. Frank Coufal, MD
2.9 (39 Ratings)

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Dr. Frank Coufal, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 62
La Jolla, CA
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Dr. Frank Coufal, MD is a Neurosurgeon in La Jolla, CA.

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Dr. Frank Coufal, MD is a Neurosurgeon in La Jolla, CA. Dr. Coufal currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla and Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas. Dr. Coufal has experience treating conditions like Cauda Equina Syndrome, Intervertebral Disc Disease and Low Back Pain among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Coufal received an average rating of 2.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 39 times. Dr. Coufal's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Coufal is board certified in Neurosurgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.

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Cauda Equina Syndrome
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Low Back Pain
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Low Back Pain
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Low Back Pain
Degenerative Disc Disease
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Spinal Stenosis
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Back Pain
Bone Cancer
Brain Aneurysm
Brain Cancer
Broken Neck
Cerebral Edema
Cerebrovascular Disease
Cervical Stenosis
Chiari Malformation Type 1
Chiari's Deformity
Cranial Trauma
Epilepsy
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Herniated Disc
Hydrocephalus
Hypothalamus Cancer
Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Myelopathy
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Obstructive Hydrocephalus
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Radiculopathy
Scoliosis
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Deformities
Spondylolisthesis
Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Subdural Hemorrhage
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Thoracolumbar Radiculopathy
Traumatic Brain Injury
Upper Back Pain
Brain Surgery
Destruction of Brain Tumor
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Spinal Fusion
Acoustic Neuroma
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Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
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Brachial Plexus Palsy
Brain Abscess
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Cerebral Embolism
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cervical Spinal Cord Injury
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chiari Malformation Type 2
Chordoma
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Cranial Nerve Cancer
Craniopharyngioma
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Medulloblastoma
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Osteosarcoma
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Persistent Vegetative State
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Pituitary Tumor
Polyneuropathy
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Schwannoma
Secondary Malignancies
Spina Bifida
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Stroke
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Syringomyelia
Tarlov Cyst
Tethered Cord Syndrome
Thoracic Radiculopathy
Thoracic Spinal Cord Injury
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Thoracic Stenosis
Traumatic Cerebral Edema
Vertebral Column Tumors
Brain Tumor Biopsy
Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Shunt - Insertion, Repair or Removal
Craniectomy
Craniectomy, Craniotomy, Surgery of Skull Base, Neuroendoscopy
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Disc Replacement
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Epidural Block
Facet Blocks
Herniated Disc Surgery
Laminoplasty
Neuroplasty
Neurostimulation
Neurostimulator Implantation
Pituitary Gland Tumor Resection
Reconstruction for Craniosynostosis
Skull Base Surgery
Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
Spinal Cord Stimulation
Spine Fracture Treatment

Insurance Accepted

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  • Pathway-CA HMO
    Blue Cross CA Anthem High Performance Network
  • Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
    Blue Card PPO
  • SignatureValue - CA HMO
    Choice Plus POS
    Navigate HMO
    Nexus Open Access
    SignatureValue Alliance
    Options PPO
    Navigate POS
  • Blue Shield of California PPO
    Bronze 60 SHOP PPO
    Silver 70 PPO
    Bronze Full 4500 PPO
    Platinum 90 PPO
  • Southern CA Select HMO
    Cigna HMO
    Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • Priority Select HMO
    Select PPO
    Advantage Preferred DirectAccess Plus PPO
    Blue Cross Blue Shield of California PPO
  • Northern CA Cigna + Oscar Open Access Plus EPO
  • National POS
    Choice POS
    Choice Care PPO
  • Advantage HMO
    California Care Large Group HMO
    Select CA HMO
    Prudent Buyer Small Group CA PPO
    California Care Small Group HMO
    Prudent Buyer Individual CA PPO
    Prudent Buyer Large Group CA PPO
  • CA CommunityCare Network HMO
    Salud y Mas Small / Large Group HMO
    CA Healthnet PPO
  • Open Choice PPO
    Aetna HMO
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Savings Plus of CA EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Choice Plus POS II
    Deductible Plan CA Members Only HMO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
  • Marketplace CA HMO

Locations

  1. 1 California Center for Neurointerventional Surgery
    9834 Genesee Ave Ste 411, La Jolla, CA 92037
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (858) 677-1755

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Coufal
2.9
Based on 39 Reviews
5 Stars (18)
4 Stars (1)
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1 Star (20)

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Oct 17, 2021
Great surgeon. I had spinal stenosis. He did a great job. Can hardly see incision. Feeling great.
— Oct 17, 2021
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Specialties*
Neurosurgery
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Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Neurosurgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • University of California San Diego Medical Center
    1991
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University Ca San Diego
    1998
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Medical College of Wisconsin
    1999
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Frank Coufal, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Coufal's profile.

Dr. Coufal frequently treats the following conditions: Cauda Equina Syndrome, Intervertebral Disc Disease and Low Back Pain. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Frank Coufal, MD is affiliated with Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla and Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas.

Yes, Dr. Frank Coufal, MD holds board certification in Neurosurgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego

    4077 5th Ave, San Diego, CA

  • Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla

    9888 Genesee Ave, La Jolla, CA

  • Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas

    354 Santa Fe Dr, Encinitas, CA