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About Nikhil K. Murthy, MD, MS, MBA

Nikhil K. Murthy, MD, is a neurosurgeon who specializes in peripheral nerve conditions of the upper and lower extremity including the surgical treatment of traumatic nerve injuries, nerve compression, nerve tumors, and nerve reconstruction for spinal cord injury. He is passionate about peripheral nerve surgery because it gives him the opportunity to really understand patients' functional goals and find ways to make a difference in their daily lives through a personalized surgical approach.

As an assistant professor at UC San Diego School of Medicine, he is involved in training medical students, residents and fellows in the Department of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Murthy's academic interests include nerve regeneration, peripheral nerve tumors, peripheral nerve imaging, medical education and health care delivery.

Dr. Murthy completed a fellowship in peripheral nerve surgery at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn. and a fellowship in complex and reconstructive spinal surgery at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago, where he also completed his residency in neurological surgery. He earned his medical degree from Georgetown University School of Medicine in Washington, District of Columbia. Dr. Murthy also has a master's degree in physiology and biophysics from Georgetown University and an MBA from Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management in Evanston, Ill.

His personal interests include drumming, hiking and exploring the outdoors with his family.

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Medical DegreeGeorgetown University School of Medicine, Washington, DCResidencyNorthwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, ILFellowshipMayo Clinic, Rochester, MNFellowshipNorthwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, ILMaster's DegreeGeorgetown University School of Medicine, Washington, DCMaster's DegreeNorthwestern University Kellogg School of Management, Evanston, IL
GenderMale
Date Joined Staff2022-09-01
Conditions and Treatments
  • Peripheral Nerve Conditions
  • Traumatic Brain Injury
  • Spinal Cord Injury
  • Reconstructive Spine Surgery
  • Peripheral Nerve Repair
  • Nerve Injuries
  • Brachial Plexus Repair
  • Nerve Decompression
  • Nerve Tumors
  • Peripheral Nerve Stimulation
  • Peripheral Nerve Surgery
Neurosurgery
Cancer

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Meet Nikhil K. Murthy, MD, MS, MBA: Neurosurgeon

Meet Nikhil K. Murthy, MD, MS, MBA: Neurosurgeon

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UC San Diego Health - Focus on Health: Peripheral Nerve Care
Peripheral Nerve Care with Dr. Nikhil Murthy: Neurosurgeon

Neurosurgeon Nikhil Murthy, MD, MBA, MS, explains why patients with nerve injury, nerve pain or nerve tumors should seek care at UC San Diego Health. We offer a dedicated team of experts to diagnose peripheral nerve problems and provide the latest treatments.

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