Hal Steven Meltzer M.D.
Neurosurgeon
8010 Frost St Suite 502 San Diego CA, 92123About
Dr. Hal Meltzer practices Neurological Surgery in San Diego, CA. As a Neurological Surgeon, Dr. Meltzer prevents, diagnoses, evaluates, and treats disorders of the autonomic, peripheral, and central nervous systems. Neurological Surgeons are trained to treat such disorders as spinal canal stenosis, herniated discs, tumors, fractures, and spinal deformities, among many others.
Education and Training
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL Medical Degree
UC San Diego, School of Medicine, San Diego, CA Other Degree
Associate Professor of Surgery Medical Degree
Board Certification
Neurological SurgeryAmerican Board of Neurological SurgeryABNS
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Pediatric acute hemorrhagic leukoencephalitis: report of a surviving patient and review.
- Immediate cranial vault reconstruction with bioresorbable plates following endoscopically assisted sagittal synostectomy.
- Bacterial adhesion to surfactant-modified silicone surfaces.
- Comparison of open versus minimally invasive craniosynostosis procedures from the perspective of the parent.
- In situ fronto-orbital advancement with medial orbital osteotomies for trigonocephaly-associated hypotelorism.
- Craniofacial reconstruction as a treatment for elevated intracranial pressure.
- Growing skull fracture of midline posterior cranial vault.
- Subgaleal Drain Placement Improves Surgical Outcomes After Primary Cranioplasty in Craniosynostosis Patients.
- Flow dynamics in a fatal aneurysm of the basilar artery.
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