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    CPMC's Expert Neuro-oncology Physician & Surgeon Team

    CPMC is proud to have many of the best brain tumor neurosurgeons and best brain cancer neuro-oncologists in the San Francisco Bay Area. Our doctors are board certified and take pride in working with patients to create the best brain tumor treatment plan that is customized to each individual's needs. Working collaboratively, this world-class team complements each other in skill-set, knowledge, and ability to treat some of the most complicated brain cancers.

    Choosing the Best Neurosurgeon for Your Brain Tumor
    Choosing a physician is a critical step towards addressing brain tumor and brain cancer. The treatments options and surgical options available to treat brain tumor may seem overwhelming.

    How should you go about choosing the best back pain physician for you?
    First, consult with your primary care physician. Educate yourself, the treatment options for brain tumors is a rapidly evolving field. We encourage patient participation and education in the process of selecting the best neurosurgeon for your condition.

    A major step towards finding the best neuro-oncologist for your situation is to reach out and make the initial consultation with one of our San Francisco-based brain tumor | brain cancer specialists.

    Whether you live in the San Francisco Bay Area, Marin County or Northern brain tumor physician for you begins with an initial consultation.

    Brian T. Andrews, M.D., FACS - Neurosurgeon

    Chair of the Department of Neurosciences

    Brian T. Andrews, M.D.
    Dr. Andrews is the Chairman of the Department of Neurosciences at California Pacific Medical Center. Board-certified in neurosurgery, Dr. Andrews received his medical training at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) where he also completed his internship and residency. He has a special interest in brain and pituitary tumors. Dr. Andrews has been voted one of the Best Doctors in America ® since 2007. Read more about Dr. Andrews.

    Charles Cobbs, M.D. - Neurosurgeon

    Clinical Researcher, Primary Brain Tumors

    Charles S. Cobbs, M.D.
    Dr. Cobbs, a neurosurgeon and a neuro-oncologist, as well as a primary brain tumor clinical researcher with CPMCRI, is board-certified in neurosurgery. Dr. Cobbs completed his medical training at the University of Alabama School of Medicine and UCSF. He has a special interest in brain tumors and cancer biology with possible role of viral agents in cancer and brain cancer clinical research. Dr. Cobbs is one one of the best back pain surgeons and in the San Francisco Bay Area and Marin and one of the top brain tumor neuro-oncologist in the San Francisco Bay Area. Read more about Dr. Cobbs.

    Peter B.Weber, M.D. - Neurosurgeon

    Surgical Director, California Pacific Epielspy Program

    Peter B.Weber, M.D.
    Dr. Weber completed his medical training at medical training at Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta and his internship and residency at University of Texas Galveston. He was fellowship trained in neurosurgery at the University of Washington Medical Center in Seattle. He is board-certified in neurosurgery. Read more about Dr. Weber.

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    California Pacific Brain Tumor | Neuro-Oncology Services

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    California Pacific Neuroscience Institute.
    The California Pacific Neuroscience Institute in San Francisco features some of the top-rated neurology physicians and neurosurgeons in the San Francisco Bay Area, Marin county and Northern California. Providing personalized patient care using the most successful spine, brain, stroke and epilepsy surgical options available is what we do best.
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