Awards & Recognition

Three Best Rated

The Best Neurosurgeons in San Diego // 2018, 2024

San Diego Magazine

Physician of Exceptional Excellence // 2010, 2011, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025

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, 2025

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