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Surgeons - Neurosurgeons
UC San Diego Health Acoustic Neuroma Program
San Diego, CA
Richard C Ostrup
La Jolla, CA
Scripps Green Hospital
La Jolla, CA
Kevin Yoo MD Neurosurgery
La Jolla, CA
Neurosurgical Medical Clinic
9850 Genesee Ave Ste 770
La Jolla, CA 92037
About
Richard Ostrup, MD
Dr. Richard Ostrup has more than 25 years of neurosurgical experience treating disorders and tumors of the spine and brain. A partner with Neurosurgical Medical Group in San Diego and La Jolla, California, Ostrup believes his primary job is to educate patients about all the alternatives, and not to specifically recommend surgery. "My primary job is to provide patients with knowledge about their health problems. Surgery is an alternative for some, but not for everyone."
Primary Specialty
Neurosurgeon
Education
Univ Of Ca, Davis, Sch Of Med, Davis Ca 95616
Training
Univ Ca San Diego Med Ctr, Neurological Surgery; Univ Of Mi Hosps & Hlth Ctrs, General Surgery
Services
Specialties
Neurosurgery
Critical Care Neurosurgery
Neurological Skull Base Surgery
Neurological Spine Surgery
Neurological Trauma Surgery
Neurovascular Surgery
Board Certifications
Neurosurgery
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Dr. Ostrup's Experience
Dr. Ostrup's Care Philosophy
"My primary job is to educate patients; not recommend surgery."
Specialties
Neurosurgery
Critical Care Neurosurgery
Neurological Skull Base Surgery
Neurological Spine Surgery
Neurological Trauma Surgery
Neurovascular Surgery
Board Certifications
Neurosurgery
Procedures Dr. Ostrup Performs
Brain Surgery
Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Shunt - Insertion, Repair or Removal
Conservative and Complex Management of Spinal Column Disorders
Craniectomy, Craniotomy, Surgery of Skull Base, Neuroendoscopy
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Herniated Disc Surgery
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Neuroplasty
Pituitary Gland Tumor Excision
Spinal Fusion
Spine Fracture Treatment
Conditions Dr. Ostrup Treats
Acoustic Neuroma
Aneurysm
Brain and Nervous System Cancer (incl. Gliomas, Astrocytoma, Schwannoma, Medulloblastoma, Chordoma)
Brain Aneurysm
Brain Cancer
Brain Disorders
Broken Neck
Cerebral Hemorrhage
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cervical Disc Degeneration
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Craniopharyngioma
Degenerative Disc Disease
Epilepsy
Hydrocephalus
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Intervertebral Disc Herniation
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Disc Degeneration
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Meningiomas
Metastatic Tumors (Brain)
Myelopathy
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Pathological Spine Fracture
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Radiculopathy (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Secondary Malignancies
Spinal Stenosis
Spine Deformities
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylolisthesis
Stroke
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Additional Services Neurosurgery,Spine Surgery
Neurosurgery
Critical Care Neurosurgery
Neurological Skull Base Surgery
Neurological Spine Surgery
Neurological Trauma Surgery
Neurovascular Surgery
Board Certifications
Neurosurgery
Healthgrades
10 Steps to Pick the Right Doctor
Whether you need a primary care doctor or a specialist, these 10 steps will ensure you find the right doctor for you.
View Slideshow
Dr. Ostrup's Experience
Dr. Ostrup's Care Philosophy
"My primary job is to educate patients; not recommend surgery."
Specialties
Neurosurgery
Critical Care Neurosurgery
Neurological Skull Base Surgery
Neurological Spine Surgery
Neurological Trauma Surgery
Neurovascular Surgery
Board Certifications
Neurosurgery
Procedures Dr. Ostrup Performs
Brain Surgery
Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Shunt - Insertion, Repair or Removal
Conservative and Complex Management of Spinal Column Disorders
Craniectomy, Craniotomy, Surgery of Skull Base, Neuroendoscopy
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Herniated Disc Surgery
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Neuroplasty
Pituitary Gland Tumor Excision
Spinal Fusion
Spine Fracture Treatment
Conditions Dr. Ostrup Treats
Acoustic Neuroma
Aneurysm
Brain and Nervous System Cancer (incl. Gliomas, Astrocytoma, Schwannoma, Medulloblastoma, Chordoma)
Brain Aneurysm
Brain Cancer
Brain Disorders
Broken Neck
Cerebral Hemorrhage
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cervical Disc Degeneration
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Craniopharyngioma
Degenerative Disc Disease
Epilepsy
Hydrocephalus
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Intervertebral Disc Herniation
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Disc Degeneration
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Meningiomas
Metastatic Tumors (Brain)
Myelopathy
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Pathological Spine Fracture
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Radiculopathy (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Secondary Malignancies
Spinal Stenosis
Spine Deformities
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylolisthesis
Stroke
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Additional Services Neurosurgery,Spine Surgery
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Dr. Richard Ostrup was a highly recommended referral for my degenerative spondylolisthesis.
I was experiencing excruciating pain and loosing the ability to walk and use my legs. Dr. Ostrup performed
I was experiencing excruciating pain and loosing the ability to walk and use my legs. Dr. Ostrup performed
by Kathleen N.
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October 12, 2016
Dr. Ostrup performed a three level cervical fusion on me in a five hour surgical procedure. To my surprise, I was ready to be released from the hospital the next day and Dr Ostrup concurred. Since t
by Ed McIntosh
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August 22, 2016
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