For Referring Physicians

Streamlined Referral Process

I appreciate the trust you place in me when referring your patients. My team and I are committed to providing prompt consultations, clear communication, and comprehensive care coordination.

For urgent or emergent consultations, I am available 24/7 through the Cottage Hospital operator. For elective referrals, my office will work to schedule patients promptly, typically within 1 week and many times within 48 hours.

Conditions I Treat

I welcome referrals for evaluation and treatment of:

• Cerebrovascular conditions: Brain aneurysms, AVMs, dural fistulas, cavernous malformations, moyamoya disease
• Stroke: Acute ischemic stroke (mechanical thrombectomy), hemorrhagic stroke, carotid stenosis, intracranial stenosis
• Brain & spine tumors: Meningiomas, metastases, gliomas, acoustic neuromas, spine tumors
• Functional neurosurgery: Trigeminal neuralgia, hemifacial spasm
• General neurosurgery: Hydrocephalus, Chiari malformation, spine conditions, trauma

What to Expect

After seeing your patient, I will provide:

• Timely consultation notes documenting findings and recommendations
• Direct communication for complex or urgent cases
• Coordination with your office regarding follow-up care
• Return of care to you once neurosurgical needs are addressed

My Background

I completed my neurosurgery residency at Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School, followed by fellowship training in cerebrovascular and skull base surgery at UCSF and endovascular neurosurgery at University of Southern California. I am board certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery with additional recognition in Endovascular Neurosurgery.

I have published over 160 peer-reviewed articles and remain active in clinical research, currently serving as Site Principal Investigator for the NIH-sponsored multi-site ASPIRE trial. I am committed to evidence-based practice and staying current with advances in the field.

As a full-time Santa Barbara resident, I provide true continuity of care. Your patients will have direct access to me throughout their treatment and recovery.