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Phone number & Fax for all locations:
Phone: 619.297.4481 | Fax: 619.291.5536
San Diego Office: 3750 Convoy St., Suite 301, San Diego, CA 9211
La Mesa Office: 5565 Grossmont Center Drive, Building 1, Suite 210, La Mesa, CA 91942
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Craniectomy for Chiari Malformation (Foramen Magnum Decompression)

This surgery is used to treat Chiari malformation, an abnormality that results in a part of the brain extending into the upper spinal canal. During the procedure, small sections of bone are removed from the rear of the skull and spine to create more space for the errant brain tissue.

COVID-19 Patient Information

LIMITED OPERATIONS DUE TO COVID-19

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We are safely open and practicing social distancing. Due to COVID-19 we are limiting our operations to essential and emergent appointments only.

To protect our patients and our staff we ask if possible, please come to your appointment alone. If you are unable to attend alone, please bring along one other healthy person.

If you are scheduled for an appointment and are experiencing any of the following symptoms or scenarios, please call us to reschedule your appointment.

  • Fever over 100.4F
  • New or worsening cough
  • Shortness of Breath
  • Muscle Aches
  • Diarrhea or Stomach problems
  • Loss of taste or smell
  • Redness around your eyes
  • Exposure to someone experiencing these symptoms
  • If you have traveled by airplane, train, bus or cruise ship

We appreciate your compliance to these rules in order to protect the health and safety of our patients and staff. We hope to resume full operations in the next few weeks.

Please call 619-297-4481 if you have any questions or concerns.