Sohaib Kureshi, MD, FACS
Dr. Kureshi is a board-certified neurosurgeon who has practiced neurosurgery for more than thirty years in San Diego, joining NMC in 2000 following his residency At Duke University. Dr. Kureshi received his bachelor’s degree from the University of California, San Diego, and his medical degree from the University of Southern California (USC) School of Medicine. He completed a general surgery internship and a neurosurgery residency at Duke University Medical Center, where he served as chief neurosurgical resident.
Dr. Kureshi is a member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, Congress of Neurological Surgeons, and the San Diego Medical Society.
Dr. Kureshi strives to make a difference every day and to deliver compassionate, personalized health care. He believes in working with his patients to provide the best treatment options and care possible for every patient.
Dr. Kureshi has written articles for several peer-reviewed publications, including Neurosurgery, Skull Base Surgery and Conference Proceedings from the International Functional Electrical Stimulation Society. He has co-authored chapters for the books Techniques in Neurosurgery and Neurosurgical Operative Atlas, Volume 6.
Dr. Kureshi’s personal interests include spending his free time with family and friends, traveling, surfing, and racing. Dr. Kureshi continues to compete in wheel-to-wheel race car driving.
Dr. Kureshi sees patients at our Convoy Street office.
Dr. Kureshi has privileges at Sharp Memorial Hospital, Sharp Grossmont Hospital, Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center, Scripps Mercy Hospital, Scripps Memorial Hospital, La Jolla, and Palomar Medical Center.
Dr. Kureshi is the Chief Medical Officer of TBI Virtual. Their mission is to provide timely, expert concussion care with the convenience of telemedicine. They are committed to bringing you the most up-to-date and cutting-edge clinical care for concussions available. For more information on the TBI Virtual Clinic please visit their website at https://tbivirtual.com/.
Practice Manager for Dr. Kureshi/Surgery Scheduler:
Deb Kelly-Menck
Tel: 619-297-4481 ext. 117
Fax: 858-810-7308
Email: deb@sd-neurosurgeon.com
Assistant Practice Manager for Dr. Kureshi/Patient Coordinator:
Vanessa Perry
Tel: 619-297-4481 ext. 113
Fax: 858-810-7308
Email: vanessap@sd-neurosurgeon.com
Curriculum Vitae
Curriculum Vitae for Sohaib A. Kureshi, MD, FACS
Dr. Kureshi has an area of interest in pituitary microsurgery, brain tumors, spinal cord tumors and degenerative cervical and lumbar spinal disorders and he is the co-holder of a patent for a neural prosthesis in parietal cortex.
Media
- https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/communities/sd-cm-enc-0202-amanda-auger-20180131-htmlstory.html
- https://www.palomarhealth.org/media/file/HealthSource/2007_HS_SeptDec.pdf
- https://www.sandiegomagazine.com/san-diegos-top-doctors-2017-the-list/article_1690b2fa-91c1-5a77-aa2c-66d5c7a4ea59.html
- https://www.sandiegomagazine.com/guides/san-diegos-top-doctors-2021-the-list/article_cffe39d4-30fa-11ec-bedd-17fffc3b3de1.html
Patients' Choice Award (2018)
Patients' Choice recognition reflects the difference a particular physician has made in the lives of his/her patients. The honor is bestowed to physicians who have received near perfect scores, as voted by patients.
Compassionate Doctor Recognition (2018)
Compassionate Doctor certification is granted to physicians who treat their patients with the utmost kindness. The honor is granted based on a physician's overall and bedside manner scores.
