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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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Richard Ostrup, MD, FACS

Richard Ostrup, MD, FACS

Meet Dr. Richard Ostrup: A Trusted Leader in Neurosurgery

With over 35 years of experience, Dr. Ostrup is a highly respected neurosurgeon who has served as Chief of Neurosurgery at multiple hospitals in San Diego, including Sharp Memorial, Sharp Grossmont, and Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla. He has also been Chief of Surgery at Sharp Memorial Hospital, demonstrating his leadership and dedication to excellence in patient care.

Beyond his surgical expertise, Dr. Ostrup is a co-inventor of the Camino Intracranial Pressure Monitoring Device, a groundbreaking tool used worldwide to monitor brain pressure in critically ill patients. His experience also extends to sports neurosurgery, having served as a neuro-trauma consultant for the San Diego Chargers. His specialties include brain tumors, spine surgery, complex spinal conditions, and peripheral nerve disorders.

For 18 consecutive years, Dr. Ostrup has been named one of San Diego’s Top Doctors by his peers—an honor given to only seven neurosurgeons in the area. This recognition speaks to both his exceptional skill and the trust he has earned from fellow physicians.

A Patient-Centered Approach

Dr. Ostrup believes that education is the most important part of his job—not just performing surgery.

“Patients don’t come to see me because they need surgery; they come because they need answers. My role is to evaluate their condition, explain their options, and help them make the best decision for their health.” He understands that surgery is not the right choice for everyone, and many patients take time to decide. Some return for a second evaluation months later, after learning more about their condition.

“It’s a process. My goal is to provide patients with knowledge so they can make informed choices. When surgery is the right option, I use the latest techniques to achieve the best possible outcomes.”

Dr. Ostrup sees patients at our Convoy Street office and holds privileges at Sharp Memorial, Sharp Grossmont, Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center, and Scripps Mercy Hospital.

Expert Care. Thoughtful Guidance. Proven Results.

Practice Manager:
Erica Ebert
Tel: 619-297-4481 x 104
Fax: 858-810-7307
Email: Erica@sd-neurosurgeon.com

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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.

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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.