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Dr. Brian Andrews, MD

Neurosurgery*
4.3 (26)
Map Pin Small San Francisco, CA
Accepting new patients
43 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Brian Andrews, MD

Dr. Brian Andrews, MD is a Neurosurgeon in San Francisco, CA. They specialize in Neurosurgery, has 43 years of experience, and is board certified in Neurosurgery. They graduated from University of California at San Francisco and is affiliated with California Pacific Medical Center-Davies Campus. Dr. Andrews, completed a residency at University of California-San Francisco. Patients rated Dr. Andrews an average 4.3 star rating.

Dr. Andrews works at Practice in San Francisco, CA with other offices in Burlingame, CA. They frequently treat conditions like Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve) and Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Andrews' Office Locations

  1. 1
    Pacific Neurosurgery
    45 Castro St Ste 437, San Francisco, CA 94114 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (415) 814-3429
  2. 2
    Office
    345 Lorton Ave Ste 102, Burlingame, CA 94010 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (415) 814-3429
  3. 3
    California Pacific Medical Center
    45 Castro St, San Francisco, CA 94114 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (415) 558-8584
  4. 4
    Office
    45 Castro St Ste 421, San Francisco, CA 94114 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (415) 600-7760

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  • California Pacific Medical Center-Davies Campus

Experience & Treatment Frequency

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Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)

Treatment frequency



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Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Spinal Stenosis
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Back Pain
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Cervical Stenosis
Degenerative Disc Disease
Herniated Disc
Hypothalamus Cancer
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Low Back Pain
Meningiomas
Myelopathy
Radiculopathy
Scoliosis
Spine Deformities
Spondylolisthesis
Subdural Hemorrhage
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Traumatic Brain Injury
Brain Surgery
Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Shunt - Insertion, Repair or Removal
Herniated Disc Surgery
Spinal Fusion
Acoustic Neuroma
Aneurysm
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Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Astrocytoma
Benign Neoplasm of Brain
Bone Cancer
Brain Abscess
Brain Cancer
Broken Neck
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Cerebral Edema
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cerebrovascular Disease
Chiari Malformation Type 1
Chiari's Deformity
Chordoma
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Communicating Hydrocephalus
Compressed Spinal Cord
Cranial Nerve Cancer
Cranial Trauma
Craniopharyngioma
Epilepsy
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Extradural Hemorrhage
Hydrocephalus
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Medulloblastoma
Myelitis
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Nerve Sheath Tumors
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Obstructive Hydrocephalus
Osteosarcoma
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pineal Region Tumors
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Pituitary Tumor
Polyneuropathy
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Rasmussen's Syndrome
Schwannoma
Secondary Malignancies
Spina Bifida
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Cord Tumor
Stroke
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Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Syringomyelia
Tarlov Cyst
Thoracic Radiculopathy
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Thoracic Stenosis
Torticollis
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Upper Back Pain
Craniectomy
Craniectomy, Craniotomy, Surgery of Skull Base, Neuroendoscopy
Craniotomy
Destruction of Brain Tumor
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Epidural Block
Facet Blocks
Laminoplasty
Neuroplasty
Skull Base Surgery
Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
Spinal Nerve Block
Stereotaxis
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    4.3
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    Based on 26 ratings
    Patient Ratings (26)
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    About Dr. Brian Andrews, MD

    Specialties*
    • Neurosurgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 43 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1710935887
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • University of California-San Francisco
    Residency
    Internship
    • University of California-San Francisco
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • University of California at San Francisco
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Neurosurgery
    Board Certifications
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    Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

    Dr. Andrews has seen patients for Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve) and Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Andrews on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    26 patients have reviewed Dr. Andrews. 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. Andrews.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Andrews, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Andrews 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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