30 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Skirboll, Neurosurgeon in Stanford, CA?
Dr. Stephen Skirboll, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Stanford, CA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 30 years and is board certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Skirboll graduated from Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and completed his residency at Univ Of Wa Sch Of Med, Neurological Surgery. Dr. Skirboll is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Skirboll’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Skirboll’s office at (650) 723-4000.
Where did Dr. Skirboll go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Of Wa Sch Of Med, Neurological Surgery | University of Washington Affiliated Hospitals | University of Washington Program
Medical School: University of Pa Sch of Med, Philadelphia Pa | Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania
Is Dr. Skirboll board certified in Neurosurgeon?
Yes, Dr. Stephen Skirboll, MD is board certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery , American Board of Neurological Surgery since 2002
What languages does Dr. Skirboll speak?
Dr. Skirboll and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Skirboll treat?
As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Skirboll diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Skirboll. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.
Also known as:
- Other Orthopedic Aftercare
- General orthopedic recovery
- Musculoskeletal post-op care
- Bone and joint follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4789: Encounter for other orthopedic aftercare
Does Dr. Skirboll accept my insurance?
Dr. Skirboll accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 723-4000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Skirboll accept in Stanford, CA?
Dr. Skirboll in Stanford, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Shield of California
Department of Veterans Affairs
Express Scripts
HealthComp
Medicare
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Skirboll's office located?
Recognitions
Awards
Journal of Neuro-Oncology Award, Congress of Neurological Surgeons
Publications
Targeting a Glioblastoma Cancer Stem-Cell Population Defined by EGF Receptor Variant III.
Cancer research, 2014
An Ri Screen Identifies TRRAP as a Regulator of Brain Tumor-Initiating Cell Differentiation
CELL STEM CELL, 2010
Health-related quality-of-life status in Veterans with spil disorders
QUALITY OF LIFE RESEARCH, 2013
Patterns of care and survival for glioblastoma patients in the Veterans population
JOURL OF NEURO-ONCOLOGY, 2012
Pituitary Adenomas Can Appear as Hypermetabolic Lesions in 18F-FDG PET Imaging
JOURL OF NEUROIMAGING, 2010
Reversal of Preoperative Catatonic State by Surgical Resection of an Adult
COGNITIVE AND BEHAVIORAL NEUROLOGY, 2009
Cargo areas of pickup trucks: an avoidable mechanism for neurological injuries in children
JOURL OF NEUROSURGERY, 2007
Paradoxical transtentorial herniation due to CSF draige in the presence of a hemicraniectomy
NEUROLOGY, 2006
Intracranial dural arteriovenous fistula causing a myelopathy
SPIL CORD, 2002
Surface passivation of a microfluidic device to glial cell adhesion
BIOMATERIALS, 2002
Neurotrophin-3 modulates noradrenergic neuron function and opiate withdrawal
MOLECULAR PSYCHIATRY, 2001
Magnetic source imaging and brain surgery: presurgical and intraoperative planning in 26 patients
JOURL OF NEUROSURGERY, 2000
Intracranial vascular astomosis using the microastomotic system - Technical note
JOURL OF NEUROSURGERY, 1998
Revascularization and bypass procedures for cerebral aneurysms
NEUROSURGERY CLINICS OF NORTH AMERICA, 1998
Noninvasive physiologic evaluation of the aneurysm patient
NEUROSURGERY CLINICS OF NORTH AMERICA, 1998
Functiol cortex and subcortical white matter located within gliomas
NEUROSURGERY, 1996
INVIVO CHANGES OF CATECHOLAMINES IN HEMIPARKINSONIAN MONKEYS MEASURED BY MICRODIALYSIS
EXPERIMENTAL NEUROLOGY, 1990
METHODOLOGY OF MICRODIALYSIS OF NEOSTRIATUM IN HEMIPARKINSONIAN NONHUMAN-PRIMATES
EXPERIMENTAL NEUROLOGY, 1990
SURVIVAL OF ADULT 5-HT NEURONS FOLLOWING INTRAOCULAR TRANSPLANTATION
BRAIN RESEARCH, 1989
NGF TREATMENT PROMOTES DEVELOPMENT OF BASAL FOREBRAIN TISSUE GRAFTS IN THE ANTERIOR
EXPERIMENTAL BRAIN RESEARCH, 1989
NERVE GROWTH-FACTOR CAN INFLUENCE GROWTH OF CORTEX CEREBRI AND HIPPOCAMPUS
NEUROSCIENCE, 1989
What is Dr. Skirboll's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Skirboll's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1346359262.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Skirboll?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Skirboll
What is Dr. Stephen Skirboll's specialty?
Dr. Skirboll is a Neurosurgeon near Stanford, CA. A neurological surgeon is responsible to provide the operative and non-operative management which includes prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, & rehabilitation of various disorders related to the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems. This includes their supporting structures and vascular supply, the complete evaluation and treatment of pathological process which is known to modify function or activity of the nervous system, the operative & non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon has specialization in treating patients with disorders of the nervous system which includes conditions affecting the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, such as the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries. They also manage disorders related to the pituitary gland, spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those that may require spinal fusion or instrumentation. In addition to this, they treat conditions affecting the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their course in the body. Contact Dr. Skirboll to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Stephen Skirboll affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Skirboll is affiliated with California Pacific Medical Center - Van Ness Campus, Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
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Is Stephen Skirboll accepting new patients in Stanford, CA?
Yes, Dr. Stephen Skirboll is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Stephen Skirboll offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Skirboll's office at (650) 723-4000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Stephen Skirboll?
Please contact Dr. Skirboll's office at (650) 723-4000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Stephen Skirboll have?
Dr. Stephen Skirboll is certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery.
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