“The demand for this procedure has been growing by leaps and bounds. People want to remain active and pain-free well into their senior years, and this technique is proving to be the most effective solution with the fastest road to recovery.”
— Sanjay Ghosh, MD


The Potential Elimination of Blood Transfusions in Lumbar Spine Fusion Surgery: Clinical Case Series of 620 Consecutive Minimally Invasive TLIF Surgeries and Review of the Literature.
Dr. Ghosh’s latest research study on minimally invasive spine surgery was published in the Journal of Orthopaedic Experience & Innovation.

Dr. Ghosh’s revolutionary procedure, MiTLIF, is a new minimally invasive spine procedure that uses small incisions to produce mighty results for many patients suffering from lower back.

Sanjay Ghosh, M.D., F.A.A.N.S.
Sanjay Ghosh, MD is a board-certified neurosurgeon who specializes in spinal surgery, cranial and spinal trauma, radiosurgery, and cranial base surgery. As the director of neurosurgery for SENTA Clinic in San Diego for more than a decade, he has developed a reputation for tailored and innovative care for his patients.
He is a recipient of several peer-nominated and prestigious awards and serves as a consultant for The University of San Diego.
Dr. Ghosh completed his residency in neurosurgery at the University of Southern California. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan Honors Program with Magna Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa, where he studied cellular and molecular biology and later attended medical school.
MILITARY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT APPRECIATION PROGRAM
Dr. Ghosh created the SENTA Clinic Division of Neurological Surgery Military & Law Enforcement Appreciation Program in an effort to help make medical services accessible and more affordable to the men and women that serve and protect us.
Memberships & Affiliations

Fellow of the American College of Surgeons
Congress of Neurological surgeons, Member 1998 – present
MNS Candidate Member 1998 – present
Joint Section of Spine and Peripheral Nerve Surgery, Member 1999 – present
Joint Section on Tumors, Member 2000 – present
Section of Vascular Surgery, Resident Member 1999 – present
North American Skull Base Society, Member 2001 – present


Dr. Ghosh is proud to announce that University ASC was voted Newsweek’s #2 Best Ambulatory Surgery Center in California and #3 in America in 2021

Dr. Ghosh is honored to be on SCA’s national advisory board for high acuity outpatient surgery.

Dr. Ghosh acts as a neurosurgical consultant for the University of San Diego athletic program.
Awards & Recognition

Top Neurosurgeon
Castle Connolly // 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025

Physicians of Exceptional Excellence
San Diego Magazine // 2010, 2011, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025



Dr. Ghosh’s emergency brain surgery saved his life, now this Carlsbad man is determined to help others.


Dr. Ghosh was recognized by Dr. David Jeremiah of Shadow Mountain Community Church for his role in helping with his wife Donna’s back surgery.


The Sharp Experience Regional San Diego health care provider Sharp Health Care has featured Dr. Sanjay Ghosh and his technique of minimally-invasive lumbar fusion. Dr. Ghosh utilized the technique of minimally-invasive lumbar spine surgery and fusion to alleviate the severe and crippling back and leg pain experienced by Dr. Lee Spitler.


"For the most of my life, I have trained and presented wildlife in public conservation education programs and the media. My work is often very physically demanding and I have used the Senta Clinic and Dr. Sanjay Ghosh to treat my spinal issues and keep me able to continue my work and manage my pain."
– Joan Embery
Wildlife Expert, and TV Personality

"Dr. Ghosh was recommended highly to me and I think that was one of the best decisions that I’ve ever made in my life."
– Dr. Alicia Gwynn
President, Tony and Alicia Gwynn Foundation







