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Dr. David Barba, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 71
Dr. David Barba, MD
5.0 (6 Ratings)

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Dr. David Barba, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 71
La Jolla, CA
Accepting new patients
46 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. David Barba, MD is a Neurosurgeon in La Jolla, CA.

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Dr. Barba graduated from University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine. Dr. David Barba, MD is a Neurosurgeon in La Jolla, CA and has 46 years experience. Dr. Barba currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with UC San Diego Health Hillcrest Hillcrest Medical Center, University of California Irvine Medical Center, Palomar Medical Center Poway and Pioneers Memorial Healthcare District. At present, Dr. Barba received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 6 times. Dr. Barba's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Barba also speaks Spanish. Dr. Barba is board certified in Neurosurgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Locations

  1. 1 Office
    9350 Campus Point Dr Ste 2A, La Jolla, CA 92037
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  2. 2 UC San Diego
    200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92103
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  3. 3 UC San Diego Health Neurological Institute
    4510 Executive Dr Ste 325, San Diego, CA 92121
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Languages Spoken
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Specialties*
Neurosurgery
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  • University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine
    1979
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  • Neurosurgery
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. David Barba, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Barba's profile.

Dr. David Barba, MD is affiliated with UC San Diego Health Hillcrest Hillcrest Medical Center, University of California Irvine Medical Center, Palomar Medical Center Poway and Pioneers Memorial Healthcare District.

Yes, Dr. David Barba, MD holds board certification in Neurosurgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • UC San Diego Health Hillcrest Hillcrest Medical Center

    200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, CA

  • University of California Irvine Medical Center

    101 City Dr, Orange, CA

  • Palomar Medical Center Poway

    15615 Pomerado Rd, Poway, CA

  • Pioneers Memorial Healthcare District

    207 W Legion Rd, Brawley, CA