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Sandeep M. Kunwar, MD

Neurosurgery • Pediatric Neurosurgery
Neurosurgery Parnassus
415-353-7500
Portrait of Sandeep M. Kunwar
Portrait of Sandeep M. Kunwar
ucsf logobch logo

Sandeep M. Kunwar, MD

Neurosurgery • Pediatric Neurosurgery
Neurosurgery Parnassus
415-353-7500

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About me

Dr. Sandeep Kunwar is a neurosurgeon with a special interest in pituitary tumors, including craniopharyngiomas. He uses minimally invasive surgical techniques to treat patients with these disorders. He cares for pediatric patients in collaboration with the pediatric neurosurgery team.

Kunwar earned his medical degree at UCSF, where he also completed an internship and a residency. As a Howard Hughes Medical Institute Research Scholar, he worked in the laboratory of molecular biology at the National Cancer Institute.

Education & training

Board certification

  • Neurological Surgery, American Board of Neurological Surgery

Residency

  • Neurology, UCSF Graduate Medical Education

Internship

  • General Surgery, UCSF Graduate Medical Education

Degree

  • MD, UCSF School of Medicine

My expertise

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    Reviews

    Average rating

    4.9
    4.9 out of 5 Stars
    75 ratings
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    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      September 20, 2025

      Dr. Kunwar, Molly, NP, and Kelly were excellent at arranging/conducting the video visit!

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      September 9, 2025

      Excellent human being, very empathetic with his patients

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      August 3, 2025

      Doctor Kinwar was his usual friendly, professional self. Hadn't seen him since he worked on my brain 2 years ago so it was nice to see him again!

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      July 24, 2025

      Outstanding visit. Thorough, detailed, and presented in an easy to understand manner. Very professional.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      July 14, 2025

      I love Dr Kunwar, he is professional, adept at what he does, knowledgeable & reassuring.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      June 7, 2025

      I really liked his interest and the way he explained the procedure to my condition was very clear and friendly

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