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Dr. Peter Sun, MD

Neurosurgery*
4.7 (32)
Map Pin Small Oakland, CA
Accepting new patients
33 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Peter Sun, MD

Dr. Peter Sun, MD is a Neurosurgery Specialist in Oakland, CA. They specialize in Neurosurgery, has 33 years of experience, and is board certified in Neurosurgery. They graduated from Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons and is affiliated with Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center, French Hospital Medical Center, Renown Regional Medical Center and Ucsf Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland. Dr. Sun, completed a residency at yale University. Patients rated Dr. Sun an average 4.7 star rating.

Dr. Sun works at Practice in Oakland, CA with other offices in Walnut Creek, CA and Reno, NV. 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.

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Dr. Sun's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Epilepsy Clinic - Oakland
    744 52nd St, Oakland, CA 94609 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (510) 428-3319
  2. 2
    Ucsf Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland
    747 52nd St, Oakland, CA 94609 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (510) 428-3319
  3. 3
    Pediatric Cardiac Mri and Ct Imaging Program
    2401 Shadelands Dr, Walnut Creek, CA 94598 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (510) 428-3319
  4. 4
    Renown Regional Medical Center
    1155 Mill St, Reno, NV 89502 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (775) 982-5123

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  • Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center
  • French Hospital Medical Center
  • Renown Regional Medical Center
  • Ucsf Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland

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Reconstruction for Craniosynos
Spinal Fusion
Spinal Reconstructive Surgery for Deformities
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    4.7
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    About Dr. Peter Sun, MD

    Specialties*
    • Neurosurgery

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    Specialties*
    Years of Experience
    • 33 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1972590354
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Chldrns Hospital University Penn
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • yale University
    Residency
    Internship
    • University of California Davis Medical Center
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Neurosurgery
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    Dr. Peter Sun, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Sun is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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    32 patients have reviewed Dr. Sun. The overall rating for this provider is 4.7. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Sun.

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