Christopher Uchiyama, MD, joined Scripps in 2001 where he currently serves as the division head for neurosurgery. Dr Uchiyama has clinical expertise in brain and spinal surgery, with special expertise in complex cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine surgery, pituitary tumors, brain and spinal tumors and general neurosurgery. He also performs cervical artificial disc replacement. He is a member of several professional societies and has been the recipient of many honors and awards for his work in clinical research.
Primary Specialty
Neurosurgeon
GenderMale
EducationUniversity of Southern Ca Sch of Med, Los Angeles Ca, Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California
CertificationNeurological Surgery, Neurological Surgery
ServicesChristopher Uchiyama, MD, PhD provides neurosurgery in San Diego, CA. A Neurosurgeon is trained to diagnose and treat disorders of the spinal cord, brain and nervous system such as Parkinson's disease and neurological disorders.
Please call Christopher Uchiyama, MD, PhD at (858) 605-7981 to schedule an appointment in San Diego, CA or to get more information.