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Richard Ostrup, MD
4.9
Medical doctor (MD)
Neurological surgery (board certified)
Insurance
Richard Ostrup, MD
4.9
Medical doctor (MD)
Neurological surgery (board certified)
Insurance
Schedule an appointment
Accepting new patients
Location and phone
Neurosurgical Medical Clinic, Convoy
619-297-4481
Fax: 858-429-7594
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About Richard Ostrup, MD
Gender:
MaleLanguages:
EnglishEducation
University of California, Davis:
Medical SchoolUniversity of California, San Diego:
ResidencyUniversity of Toronto:
FellowshipUniversity of Michigan:
ResidencyUniversity of Michigan:
InternshipHospital affiliation
Areas of focus
- Anterior laminectomy
- Brain tumor
- Laminectomy
- Minimally invasive spine surgery
- Pituitary tumors
- Spine surgery
- Stereotactic intracranial surgery
- Surgical treatment of peripheral nerve disorders
- Surgical treatment of spinal disorders (cervical, thoracic, lumbar)
To confirm coverage for specific treatments and procedures, contact your physician or health plan.
NPI
1780797019
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Insurance plans accepted
Richard Ostrup, MD, accepts 5 health insurance plans.
Ratings and reviews
4.9
33 ratings
Patient ratings
Explanations the care provider gave you about your problem or condition
5.0
Concern the care provider showed for your questions or worries
4.9
Care provider’s efforts to include you in decisions about your care
4.9
Likelihood of your recommending this care provider to others
5.0
Care Provider’s discussion of any proposed treatment (options, risks, benefits, etc.)
4.9
Patient reviews
Verified Patient
January 16, 20244.2
I felt his approach was reasoning about how to proceed made sense and am optimistic.
Verified Patient
January 16, 20245.0
Dr. Ostrup spent enough time with me and explained clearly my situation.
Verified Patient
January 3, 20245.0
The best doctor Dr. Richard Ostrup.
#2, 4, 10-13. The best.
Verified Patient
December 21, 20235.0
Dr. O is a great communicator
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Special recognitions
Guardian Angel recognitions
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Guardian Angel recognitions
Richard Ostrup, MD, has received Guardian Angel recognitions from grateful patients and families. Have you and your family received exceptional care from Richard Ostrup, MD? Consider paying tribute with a Guardian Angel gift.
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