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About David Santiago-Dieppa, MD

David Santiago-Dieppa, MD, is a board-certified neurosurgeon who specializes in endovascular, cerebrovascular, complex cranial, and minimally invasive spine surgery. He works with patients and their families to develop individualized treatment strategies that are minimally invasive and maximize outcomes. Dr. Santiago-Dieppa has a passion for the treatment of cranial and spinal tumors.

As an assistant professor of neurological surgery and materials science and engineering, Dr. Santiago-Dieppa has extensive clinical and translational research experience and is actively engaged in teaching medical students, residents and fellows at UC San Diego School of Medicine.

He completed his fellowship in endovascular and complex cranial neurosurgery and residency in surgery at UC San Diego School of Medicine. Dr. Santiago-Dieppa earned his medical degree from The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.

He is a member of many professional organizations, including the American Association of Neurological Surgeons and the Congress of Neurological Surgeons.

Outside of work, Dr. Santiago-Dieppa enjoys spending time with his wife and three children.

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Medical DegreeJohns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, MDResidencyUC San Diego School of Medicine, San Diego, CAFellowshipUC San Diego School of Medicine, San Diego, CA
GenderMale
Date Joined Staff2020-07-01
Board Certifications
American Board of Neurological Surgery
Conditions and Treatments
  • Arteriovenous Malformations
  • Brain Aneurysm
  • Brain Tumors
  • Carotid Endarterectomy
  • Carotid Stenting
  • Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
  • Cerebrovascular Surgery
  • Endovascular Neurosurgery
  • Hemifacial Spasm
  • Meningioma
  • Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery
  • Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
  • Neurosurgery
  • Oligodendroglioma
  • Skull Base Surgery
  • Spinal Tumors
  • Stroke
  • Trigeminal Neuralgia
  • Vascular Malformations
  • Neurological Spine Care
Neurosurgery

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