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Dr. Bruce McCormack, MD

Dr. Bruce McCormack, MD

Neurology*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Bruce McCormack, MD is a neurologist in San Francisco, CA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons in 1986. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Saint Francis Memorial Hospital and Adventist Health Ukiah Valley. He is accepting new patients.

3.6 Star Rating
Based on 32 reviews 3.6 Star Rating (32 reviews)

Practice

2320 Sutter St Ste 202 San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 923-9222

Hospital Highlight

Dr. McCormack is affiliated with Adventist Health Howard Memorial Willits, a highly rated hospital.

Dr. McCormack is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurology

The Healthgrades Choice designation helps you understand the most important factors to consider when choosing a healthcare professional. This designation is earned based on four set standards.
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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. McCormack specializes in the area of Neurosurgery. • See board certifications
  • Friendly Staff
    Patients said the staff was friendly. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
  • Recent Reviews
    Reviews made in the last 30 days. • See reviews
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Dr. McCormack's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. McCormack

3.6
32 ratings, 12 with a written review
5 star
59%
59%
4 star
6%
6%
3 star
0%
0%
2 star
3%
3%
1 star
31%
31%

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Amazing Diafgnosis and positive long lasting results
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Ross A – Apr 18, 2025
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Dr. McCormack has done surgery on me numerous times. I’ve been treated by him since 1999. He’s a great surgeon.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Cindi Andrews – Aug 31, 2024
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His surgeries have always resolved my back issues. He is the best in my opinion.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Marcy Schrader – Apr 18, 2024
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Emergency spinal laminectomy December 12th 2022
Dr. McCormack did a great job with my emergency laminectomy. I was in SF for vacation. I get Spinal Epidural Abcesses. He listened to my history and reacted professionally. His visits to me in the hospital were direct, knowledgeable and he kept my wife and family informed. He also wore a very cool sport coat. Blue I remember. My experience with him was nothing short of wonderful! I recommend him with out reservation!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Richard Roth – Oct 24, 2023
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Dr. Geoffrey Gordon
Dr. McCormack saved our daughter's life on March 26, 2023. We were so fortunate he was on call in Daly City, CA as our daughter was assaulted and brought to the hospital in a coma. We received a call in NJ that Dr. McCormack was going to perform emergency surgery, and that we should catch the first flight to SFO as the hospital was not sure she would survive the evening. We caught a 6 AM flight the next morning not knowing if we would find our daughter alive. Thankfully she was and we met Dr. McCormack. He was no nonsense, direct and to the point. That continued in his follow up visits both in the hospital and to his office. As time went forward we could see his caring about recovery and our daughter. He answered all of her questions and helped alleviate her anxiety moving forward. He is a 5 star Doctor and Person, and we are thankful that he was on call that evening, March 26, 2023.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Dr. Geoffrey Gordon – Jul 16, 2023
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My surgery went very well. Thank you Dr. M.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Feb 19, 2021
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Never met a spine he didn't want to fuse.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
6 others found this helpful
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Jim – Jun 12, 2020
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Watch out. Way too quick to want major surgeries, like fusions... I learned it the hard way.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 others found this helpful
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DD – May 28, 2020
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Ugly
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 other person found this helpful
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Feb 15, 2020
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I have total respect for Dr McCormick. He is thorough, knowledgeable and kind. He’s done 2 different spinal surgeries on me, and both came out well. I trust him.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Feb 04, 2020
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He did an excellent job on my spinal fusion.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Oct 14, 2019
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Dr. McCormack is far too eager to operate. He should be supervised so that he uses more conservative treatments, first. We are human beings. We are not simply items for him to make money off of. Every day for the rest of my life, I will deeply regret the day that I walked into his office :(
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
18 others found this helpful
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Apr 20, 2018
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About Me

care philosophy

Dr. McCormack, Director of the Neurospine Institute, is a Board Certified Neurosurgeon, started the Neurospine Institute to be a new forum for aggregating and disseminating knowledge of the spine in order to promote clinically significant research and to improve patient care for those suffering from spinal disorders.

  • Neurology

  • Neurosurgery

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  • University Of New Mexico Hospital

    Fellowship Hospital, 1994

  • University Of Florida

    Fellowship Hospital, 1993

  • Mount Sinai Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1987

  • Columbia University Vagelos College Of Physicians And Surgeons

    Medical School, 1986

  • Brown University

    Undergraduate School, 1982

  • Brown University Alpert Medical School

    Undergraduate School, 1982
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
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Neurosurgery
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Dr. McCormack is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurology

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    Locations

    Practice

    Bruce M. McCormack MD Inc.2320 Sutter St Ste 202 San Francisco, CA 94115
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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Adventist Health Howard Memorial

      1 Marcela Dr
      Willits, CA 95490
      Recipient of 3
      hospital awards

      Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023, 2022)

      Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      90%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      3% higher than the national average

      82%
      Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

      13% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback

    • CPMC Van Ness Campus

      1101 Van Ness Ave
      San Francisco, CA 94109
      Recipient of 23
      hospital awards

      America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

      View all awards

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      86%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      2% higher than the national average

      78%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      2% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback

    • Sutter Lakeside Hospital

      5176 Hill Rd E
      Lakeport, CA 95453

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      89%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      1% higher than the national average

      79%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      3% lower than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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