Awards & Recognition
Three Best Rated, The Best Neurosurgeons in San Diego // 2018, 2024
San Diego Magazine, Top Neurosurgeon // 2010, 2011, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2022, 2023, 2024
US News and World Report, Top Neurosurgeon // 2012
Castle Connolly, Top Neurosurgeon // 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Patients Choice Award, Top Neurosurgeon // 2011
Gustav Retzius Neuroanatomy Competition Prize Winner // 2000, 2001
K. Carner Surgery Scholarship // 1994
Phi Beta Kappa, College of LS&A, University of Michigan // 1990
Angell Scholar, Academic Achievement, College of LS&A // 1987-1990
W.J. Branstrom Award // 1988
Regents Alumni Merit Scholar, University of Michigan // 1987
Katherine Sevin Award, Outstanding Graduate // 1987
Outstanding Student, Mathematics and Science, North Farmington HS // 1987
Mensa // 1984