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Bobby K-B Tay, MD

Orthopedic Surgery (Spine Surgery)Vice Chair, Orthopedic Surgery
Orthopedic Spine Parnassus
866-817-7463
Portrait of Bobby K-B Tay
Portrait of Bobby K-B Tay
ucsf logo

Bobby K-B Tay, MD

Orthopedic Surgery (Spine Surgery)Vice 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 School of Medicine -GME

Internship

  • Orthopaedic Surgery, UCSF School of Medicine -GME

Degree

  • MD, UCSF School of Medicine

Academic title

  • Clinical Professor

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    Average rating

    4.9
    4.9 out of 5 Stars
    377 ratings
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    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      July 29, 2026

      Dr. Tay came very highly recommended and he is excellent.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      July 22, 2026

      Dr. Bobby Tay and PA Huffstutter are consummate professionals. I could not have asked for a better team.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      July 21, 2026

      Dr Tay is a fantastic physician in part because he is open-minded and is willing to think outside the box.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      July 16, 2026

      Dr. Tay and his team are wonderful on both human and professional levels.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      July 10, 2026

      Was very helpful in creating a plan to prevent relapse from occurring but still made it clear I'm high risk, regardless of any steps I take.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      July 9, 2026

      Dr. Tay did not tell me what I wanted to hear or deliver good news, but I respect his medical opinion and he fully discussed his reasoning. All risks were discussed.

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