Dr. Alexander Khalessi, MD
Dr. Alexander Khalessi, MD is a neurosurgeon in San Diego, CA and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine in 2004. He is affiliated with UC San Diego Health Hillcrest Hillcrest Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
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200 W Arbor Dr San Diego, CA 92103Make an Appointment
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About Me
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The Division of Neurosurgery provides the full range of contemporary neurosurgical practice. Using a multidisciplinary approach, we provide care to diagnose, treat and rehabilitate patients with neurological disorders. Our Division also offers...read morebiography
Alexander A. Khalessi, MD, MBA, MS, is a board-certified neurosurgeon who specializes in cranial and endovascular surgery. He is Chair of the Department of Neurological Surgery, and Professor of Surgery, Radiology and Neurosciences at UC San Diego. ...read moreNeurosurgery
Cerebrovascular Neurosurgery
Neurological Trauma Surgery
Neurocritical Care
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Usc & Lac Medical Center
Residency Hospital, 2011University Of Southern California
Fellowship Hospital, 2011State University Of New York At Buffalo
2010Johns Hopkins School Of Medicine
Medical School, 2004Stanford University
Undergraduate School, 1999
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hospital awardsAmerica's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
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Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
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89%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home5% higher than the national average
80%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well4% higher than the national average
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