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Bobby K-B Tay, MD

Spine SurgeryVice Chair, Orthopedic Surgery
Orthopedic Spine Parnassus
866-817-7463
Portrait of Bobby K-B Tay
Portrait of Bobby K-B Tay
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Bobby K-B Tay, MD

Spine SurgeryVice Chair, Orthopedic Surgery
Orthopedic Spine Parnassus
866-817-7463

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About me

Dr. Bobby K-B Tay is an orthopedic surgeon at the UCSF Spine Center, where specialists from many disciplines collaborate to provide optimal treatment of spinal conditions. These include spinal degenerative disorders, trauma, tumors and infections. Tay is particularly interested in caring for patients with degenerative diseases of the cervical and lumbar spine, as well as those with spinal tumors or fractures. He has significant expertise in minimally invasive surgical techniques for the spine.

After receiving his undergraduate degree from the University of California, Berkeley, Tay earned his medical degree at the UCSF School of Medicine. He completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at UCSF and then completed a fellowship in spinal surgery at the University of Miami Health System.

Education & training

Board certification

  • Orthopaedic Surgery, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Fellowship

  • Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Miami

Residency

  • Orthopaedic Surgery, UCSF Graduate Medical Education

Internship

  • Orthopaedic Surgery, UCSF Graduate Medical Education

Degree

  • MD, UCSF School of Medicine

Locations

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    Average rating

    4.9
    4.9 out of 5 Stars
    393 ratings
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    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      December 22, 2025

      Dr.Tay is the best he has been my spine Dr for over ten years He knows what he's doing. He knows whats the right thing to do for your well being. He is the best in his field .I wouldn't allow anyone else to perform surgery on my neck.He is a five star surgeon for sure. He is still my rock star!!!

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      December 11, 2025

      Dr Tay's the best!!

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      November 19, 2025

      Wonderful, positive experiences with both Dr. Tay and his PA. They took the time to set expectation correctly given the difficulty of my injuries

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      November 13, 2025

      Excellent

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      November 6, 2025

      Excellent visit. Great use of the MRI to address my problem and propose treatment options. Great listener and made me feel very relaxed.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      November 5, 2025

      Dr. Tay helped me understand the issues with my condition and why he was making his recommendation, as well as the impacts of doing nothing.

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