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Nima Alan, MD
Neurosurgery • Spine Surgery- Telehealth Visits
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Nima Alan, MD
Neurosurgery • Spine Surgery- Telehealth Visits
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About me
Dr. Nima Alan is a neurosurgeon who cares for patients with spinal conditions, including herniated discs, spinal stenosis (narrowing of the spinal canal), degenerative disc disease (pain from normal wear and tear on discs), spondylolisthesis (displacement of a vertebra onto the one beneath), scoliosis (curving of the spine to one side), kyphosis (overly rounded upper spine), flatback syndrome (loss of normal spine curvature), other spinal deformities, spinal tumors and spinal injuries. He has expertise in both minimally invasive and traditional surgical techniques for complex spine problems.
Alan's research is dedicated to improving spine care. He has received research awards from such organizations as the North American Spine Society, Society of Lateral Access Surgery, and the joint section on spine and peripheral nerve disorders of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons and Congress of Neurological Surgeons.
Alan earned his medical degree at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. He completed a residency in neurological surgery and a fellowship in open complex spine surgery at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. He also completed a fellowship in minimally invasive complex spine surgery at the Barrow Neurological Institute.
Education & training
Board certification
- Neurological Surgery, American Board of Neurological Surgery
Fellowship
- Minimally Invasive and Complex Spinal Surgery, Barrow Neurological Institute / St Josephs Med Ctr
Residency
- Neurosurgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Internship
- Neurosurgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Degree
- MD, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
Academic title
- Clinical Professor
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- June 13, 20263.6 out of 5 Stars
Dr had excellent information to share but little empathy or understanding of how it felt to go through all of this. Lessons in body communication and communication itself might be helpful. Statements such as "I can't do anything to help you", while accurate could be restated so as to not feel as though this had been a completely wasted effort!. It's all about communication, skill that can actually be developed, By the way, That was my field. He did know something more and could have leaned forward and said "I wish I could help you; but the views of your spine at level x show that..".
- June 4, 20263.1 out of 5 Stars
I feel that I didn't get enough time with provider to talk about my concerns and feel rushed.
- May 19, 20265 out of 5 Stars
Dr Alan's approach to medicine and patient care is exemplary. This was my second appointment and what I learned from my first stayed with me because he uses visual aids (the still or rotational scans) while he explains a complex condition. This method (for me) helps retention, understanding, and acceptance.
- May 9, 20264.9 out of 5 Stars
I would absolutely recommend UCSF to anyone for any reason whatsoever. They're Efficient, empathetic, and professional, which is why I would highly recommend this hospital to anyone going through something similar to myself
- May 7, 20265 out of 5 Stars
Dr. Alan, PA Johan and Isaiah Miller have been excellent through out my recovery period.
- April 16, 20265 out of 5 Stars
All of the staff and Dr's were very polite and professional. Excellent
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