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Dr. Phillip Kissel, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 70
Dr. Phillip Kissel, MD
4.1 (27 Ratings)

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Dr. Phillip Kissel, MD is a Neurosurgeon in San Luis Obispo, CA.
Dr. Phillip Kissel, MD
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Dr. Phillip Kissel, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 70
San Luis Obispo, CA
Accepting new patients
41 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Phillip Kissel, MD is a Neurosurgeon in San Luis Obispo, CA.

About

Dr. Phillip Kissel, MD is a Neurosurgeon in San Luis Obispo, CA and has 41 years experience. They graduated from Rosalind Franklin University Chicago Medical School in 1983 and completed a residency at University of California Davis Medical Center.They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Adventist Health Sierra Vista. Dr. Kissel has experience treating conditions like Hypothalamus Cancer and Lumbar Spine Fracture among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Kissel received an average rating of 4.1/5 from patients and has been reviewed 27 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Kissel is board certified in Neurosurgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Hypothalamus Cancer
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Hypothalamus Cancer
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Benign Neoplasm of Brain
Brain Cancer
Broken Neck
Cerebral Edema
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Cervical Stenosis
Chiari Malformation Type 1
Chiari's Deformity
Degenerative Disc Disease
Herniated Disc
Hydrocephalus
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Low Back Pain
Myelomalacia
Myelopathy
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Radiculopathy
Scoliosis
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spondylolisthesis
Subdural Hemorrhage
Tethered Cord Syndrome
Traumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Brain Surgery
Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Shunt - Insertion, Repair or Removal
Destruction of Brain Tumor
Spinal Fusion
Aneurysm
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Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Back Pain
Bone Cancer
Brain Abscess
Brain and Nervous System Cancer (incl. Gliomas, Astrocytoma, Schwannoma, Medulloblastoma, Chordoma)
Brain Aneurysm
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Cerebral Vascular Disease
Cerebrovascular Disease
Communicating Hydrocephalus
Compressed Spinal Cord
Cranial Nerve Cancer
Cranial Trauma
Craniopharyngioma
Epilepsy
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Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Meningiomas
Myelitis
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Nerve Sheath Tumors
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Obstructive Hydrocephalus
Osteosarcoma
Pathological Spine Fracture
Permanent Vegetative State
Persistent Vegetative State
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Pituitary Tumor
Polyneuropathy
Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Secondary Malignancies
Spinal Cord Tumor
Spine Deformities
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylosis
Stroke
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Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Syringomyelia
Thoracic Radiculopathy
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Thoracic Stenosis
Traumatic Cerebral Edema
Traumatic Hydrocephalus
Upper Back Pain
Vertebral Column Tumors
Whiplash
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Brain Tumor Biopsy
Craniectomy, Craniotomy, Surgery of Skull Base, Neuroendoscopy
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Facet Blocks
Herniated Disc Surgery
Neuroplasty
Pituitary Gland Tumor Excision
Skull Base Surgery
Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
Spinal Nerve Block
Spinal Reconstructive Surgery for Deformities
Spine Fracture Treatment

Insurance Accepted

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  • Advantage-CA PPO
    Silver EPO (Prudent Buyer EPO/ Small Grp)-CA
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of California PPO
    Select PPO
  • Access Plus Savenet
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Choice Care PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center
    1010 Murray Ave, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
  2. 2 Phillip Kissel MD A Professional Corp.
    699 California Blvd # A, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
  3. 3 Cloud Peak Sleep Specialist LLC
    1050 Mydland Rd, Sheridan, WY 82801
    Monday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Kissel
4.1
Based on 27 Reviews
5 Stars (20)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (2)
1 Star (4)

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Patient Reviews
Aug 02, 2024
I was diagnosed with a tumor inside my spinal canal pushing on my spinal cord. I got in touch with Dr. Kissel for a second opinion (the first opinion involved an unnecessary spinal fusion). Dr. Kissel did not feel a fusion was necessary. He did a laminectomy and excised the tumor. I had zero complications. Dr. Kissel explained everything very thoroughly to myself and my husband. He answered all questions honestly. The surgery was very successful and the pain management I received in the hospital was well planned. He visited me multiple times in the hospital and had several follow up calls post-surgery. He approved all the time off work that I needed as well as the physical therapy. For being such a serious and scary medical issue, Dr. Kissel made it as smooth as possible. I am so appreciative and grateful for his expertise and care.
LH — Aug 02, 2024
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Specialties*
Neurosurgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Rosalind Franklin University Chicago Medical School
    1983
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Neurosurgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Los Angeles County Harbor - UCLA Medical Center
    1984
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of California Davis Medical Center
    1989
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Phillip Kissel, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Kissel's profile.

Dr. Kissel frequently treats the following conditions: Hypothalamus Cancer and Lumbar Spine Fracture. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Phillip Kissel, MD is affiliated with Adventist Health Sierra Vista.

Yes, Dr. Phillip Kissel, MD holds board certification in Neurosurgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Adventist Health Sierra Vista

    1010 Murray Ave, San Luis Obispo, CA