Patrick Pezeshkian
Neurosurgeon
1150 Veterans Blvd Redwood City California, 94063About
Patrick Pezeshkian, MD is a neurological surgeon working with Kaiser Permanente Redwood City Medical Center in Redwood City, California and is also affiliated with Stamford Hospital. Holding seven years of experience, he specializes in disorders of the brain and nervous system, pain relief, epilepsy, Parkinson?s Disease and stereotactic and functional neurosurgery. Dr. Pezeshkian was educated at the University of Southern California prior to completing an internship, residency and fellowship at the University of California, Los Angeles. Additionally, he is a recipient of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society Medical Award and is a professional member of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons and the American Association of Neurological Surgeons.
Education and Training
MD at the University of Southern California
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Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Teaching/Lecturing on a Daily Basis at the Medical Center -
Awards
- Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society Award
Internships
- University of California, Los Angeles
Fellowships
- University of California, Los Angeles
Professional Society Memberships
- Congress of Neurological Surgeons, American Association of Neurological Surgeons
Articles and Publications
- Many Articles Published
What do you attribute your success to?
- Perseverance and parental guidance.
Hobbies / Sports
- Soccer, Painting
Favorite professional publications
- Red Journal of Neurosurgery, White Journal of Neurosurgery
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