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Dr. Manish Aghi is a neurosurgeon specializing in brain tumors at UCSF Medical Center. He cares for adult patients with a wide range of conditions, including astrocytomas and anaplastic astrocytomas, oligodendrogliomas, glioblastomas, meningiomas and pituitary adenomas. As principal investigator at the UCSF Brain Tumor Research Center, his interests include glioblastoma angiogenesis, mechanisms of glioblastoma resistance to anti-angiogenic therapy and experimental glioblastoma therapies such as cancer-killing viruses.

Aghi earned his medical degree and a doctoral degree in neurosciences from Harvard Medical School. He completed a residency in neurosurgery at Massachusetts General Hospital. He is a member of the Society for Neuro-Oncology, American Association of Neurological Surgeons, Congress of Neurological Surgeons and Pituitary Network Association. Among his honors are the Preuss and Mahaley awards from the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, and the Ronald L. Bittner Award, Synthes Skull Base Award and Integra Foundation Award from the Congress of Neurological Surgeons.

  • Board Certifications

    American Board of Neurological Surgery, Neurological Surgery, 2021

  • Residencies

    Massachusetts General Hospital, Neurosurgery, 2007

  • Internship

    Massachusetts General Hospital, 2001

  • Degree

    Harvard Medical School, 2000

  • Languages

    English

I have discovered much about cancer in my lab and operating room, but my patients have taught me what it means to be a good doctor.

Where I see patients (3)

    My reviews

    4.8

    Overall Experience
    144 Ratings
    About our process
    Jun 20, 2025
    VERY GOOD
    May 30, 2025
    So pleased to have Dr. Aghi as my care provider I know I am in great hands
    Apr 30, 2025
    I like Dr. Aghi very much.
    Apr 02, 2025
    Dr Aghi is wonderful. His expertise and skill is second to none. He clearly explains everything. I am very happy I chose him as my neurosurgeon. He brought me back to my family safely and without harm. I am forever indebted to him!
    Mar 05, 2025
    Forever grateful for his amazing skills and care
    Jan 23, 2025
    We were supported by the language translator and the communication was better
    Dec 17, 2024
    Dr. Aghi called me. We conversed on the phone. I am pleased with his level of compassion & expertise. I am very thankful that he will be taking good care of me.
    Nov 13, 2024
    Dr Aghi explained everything very well to my husband and I. He managed to ease my concerns to a manageable level and give me confidence that I am definitely at the right facility with the right neurosurgeon. Thank you Dr. Aghi.
    Oct 07, 2024
    Very good
    Aug 16, 2024
    Dr. Shih is one of the best Physicians I've ever met. She's so knowledgable, thorough, and kind. I'm so grateful to be under her care.
    Apr 08, 2024
    Dr Aghi is awesome
    Mar 20, 2024
    You have been great
    Mar 07, 2024
    I so appreciate Dr Aghi and his staff at the UCSF neurosurgery clinic!
    Dec 26, 2023
    Very good experience
    Dec 15, 2023
    Highly recommend to anyone who need their services and support
    Oct 31, 2023
    Everyone is polite and answers questions

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