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Dr. Bret Abshire, MD

Neurosurgery*
4.3 (23)
Map Pin Small Murrieta, CA
Accepting new patients
30 years of experience
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Overview of Dr. Bret Abshire, MD

Dr. Bret Abshire, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Murrieta, CA. They specialize in Neurosurgery, has 30 years of experience, and is board certified in Neurosurgery. They graduated from Rosalind Franklin University Chicago Medical School and is affiliated with Southwest Healthcare Inland Valley Hospital and Southwest Healthcare Rancho Springs Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Abshire an average 4.3 star rating.

Dr. Abshire works at Practice in Murrieta, CA. They frequently treat conditions like Broken Neck, Thoracic Stenosis and Scoliosis along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

Dr. Abshire's Office Locations

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    Murrieta Office
    25150 Hancock Ave Ste 210, Murrieta, CA 92562 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (714) 395-5840

Experience & Treatment Frequency

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Broken Neck
Thoracic Stenosis
Scoliosis
Spine Deformities
Subdural Hemorrhage
Cervical Stenosis
Upper Back Pain
Back Pain
Benign Neoplasm of Brain
Brain Cancer
Cerebrovascular Disease
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Degenerative Disc Disease
Herniated Disc
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Myelopathy
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Radiculopathy
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spondylolisthesis
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Traumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Brain Surgery
Herniated Disc Surgery
Spinal Fusion
Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Astrocytoma
Bone Cancer
Bone Disorders
Brain Abscess
Brain Aneurysm
Brain Injury
Brain Tumor
Cancer
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Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Cerebral Edema
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Chiari Malformation Type 1
Chiari Malformation Type 2
Chiari's Deformity
Communicating Hydrocephalus
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Compressed Spinal Cord
Cranial Trauma
Epilepsy
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Fracture
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Hydrocephalus
Hypothalamus Cancer
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Medulloblastoma
Meningiomas
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Osteosarcoma
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pinched Nerve in Back
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Pituitary Tumor
Polyneuropathy
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Schwannoma
Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Secondary Malignancies
Spinal Cord and Brain Disorders
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Cord Tumor
Spine Disorders
Stroke
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Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Syringomyelia
Tarlov Cyst
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Thrombosis
Vertebral Column Tumors
Brain Tumor Surgery
Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Shunt - Insertion, Repair or Removal
Cervical Herniated Disc Surgery
Craniectomy
Craniectomy, Craniotomy, Surgery of Skull Base, Neuroendoscopy
Craniotomy
Destruction of Brain Tumor
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Laminectomy
Laminoplasty
Microdiscectomy
Neuroplasty
Neurostimulation
Neurostimulator Implantation
Neurosurgical Procedures
Scoliosis Surgery
Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
Spinal Cord Stimulation
Spinal Cord Stimulator Implant
Spinal Decompression
Spinal Nerve Block
Spinal Reconstructive Surgery for Deformities
Spinal Tumor Surgery
Spine Fracture Treatment
Spine Surgery
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    • Aetna
    • Anthem
    • Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of California
    • Blue Shield of California
    • Buckeye Community Health Plan
    • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
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    Ratings & Reviews

    4.3
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    About Dr. Bret Abshire, MD

    Specialties*
    • Neurosurgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 30 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    Gender
    • Male
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    NPI Number
    • 1992741912
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • University of South Florida
    Fellowship
    Internship
    • The Cleveland Clinic
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Rosalind Franklin University Chicago Medical School
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Neurosurgery
    Board Certifications
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    Hospital Affiliations

    • Southwest Healthcare Inland Valley Hospital
    • Southwest Healthcare Rancho Springs Hospital

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. Bret Abshire, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Abshire is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Abshire has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Abshire has seen patients for Broken Neck, Thoracic Stenosis and Scoliosis, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Abshire on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    23 patients have reviewed Dr. Abshire. The overall rating for this provider is 4.3. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Abshire.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Abshire, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Abshire appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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