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Dr. Lee Tan, MD
Neurosurgery* Age 42
Dr. Lee Tan, MD
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Dr. Lee Tan, MD is a Neurosurgeon in San Francisco, CA.
Dr. Lee Tan, MD
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Dr. Lee Tan, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 42
San Francisco, CA
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Dr. Lee Tan, MD is a Neurosurgeon in San Francisco, CA.

About

Dr. Tan graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine. Dr. Lee Tan, MD is a Neurosurgeon in San Francisco, CA. Dr. Tan currently practices at Neurosurgery at San Francisco Parnassus and is affiliated with UCSF Helen Diller Medical Center at Parnassus Heights. Dr. Tan has experience treating conditions like Spinal Cord Injury, Cervical Stenosis, Myelopathy, Compressed Spinal Cord, Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak), Spine Deformities, Cervical Radiculopathy, Scoliosis, Spinal Stenosis and Low Back Pain among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Tan received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 4 times. Dr. Tan's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Tan also speaks Chinese. Dr. Tan is board certified in Neurosurgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Spinal Discectomy
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Fusion
Spinal Discectomy
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Fusion
Cervical Stenosis
Myelopathy
Compressed Spinal Cord
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Spine Deformities
Cervical Radiculopathy
Scoliosis
Spinal Stenosis
Lumbar Spinal Fusion
Low Back Pain
Thoracic Stenosis
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Spinal Osteophyte
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Brain Abscess
Spinal Cord Decompression
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Radiculopathy
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Spondylolisthesis
Herniated Disc
Degenerative Disc Disease
Back Pain
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Laminoforaminotomy
Non-Traumatic Brain Injury
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Bone Cancer
Broken Neck
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Cerebrovascular Disease
Stroke
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Tethered Cord Syndrome
Upper Back Pain
Chiari's Deformity
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Aneurysm
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Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Arthritis of the Spine
Brain and Nervous System Cancer (incl. Gliomas, Astrocytoma, Schwannoma, Medulloblastoma, Chordoma)
Brain Aneurysm
Brain Cancer
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Cerebral Edema
Cerebral Embolism
Cerebral Palsy
Cervical Disc Degeneration
Cervical Spinal Cord Injury
Cervical Spine Disorders
Cervical Spondylolisthesis
Chiari Malformation Type 1
Chiari Malformation Type 2
Chordoma
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Communicating Hydrocephalus
Complex Fractures
Compression Fracture
Congenital Spine Disorders
Cranial Trauma
Degenerative Spine Disorders
Degenerative Spondylolisthesis
Dural Tear
Failed Back Surgery Syndrome
Fracture
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Hydrocephalus
Hypothalamus Cancer
Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Kyphosis
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Lennox Gastaut Syndrome
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lumbar Disc Degeneration
Lumbar Herniated Disc
Meningiomas
Myelitis
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Myelomalacia
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Neurogenic Bowel
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Ossification of the Posterior Longitudinal Ligament of the Spine
Osteosarcoma
Osteosarcoma of the Spine
Pathologic Fracture
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pediatric Spine Deformities
Pineal Region Tumors
Piriformis Syndrome
Polyneuropathy
Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Scheuermann's Disease
Secondary Malignancies
Spina Bifida
Spinal Compression Fracture
Spinal Cord Disorders
Spinal Cord Tumor
Spinal Infections
Spinal Instability
Spine Dislocation
Spine Disorders
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Subdural Hemorrhage
Syringomyelia
Tarlov Cyst
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Thoracic Disc Disorders
Thoracic Radiculopathy
Thoracic Spinal Cord Injury
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Traumatic Cerebral Edema
Vertebral Column Tumors
Anterior Cervical Herniated Disc Surgery With Plating and Fusion
Brain Surgery
Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Shunt - Insertion, Repair or Removal
Cervical Artificial Disc Replacement
Cervical Herniated Disc Surgery
Cervical Spine Reconstruction
Complex Spinal Deformity Correction
Destruction of Brain Tumor
Disc Replacement
Facet Blocks
Herniated Disc Surgery
Image-Guided Spine Surgery
Laminoplasty
Lumbar Herniated Disc Surgery
Microdiscectomy
Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
Neuroplasty
Neurostimulation
Neurostimulator Implantation
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Posterior Interbody Lumbar Fusion (ALIF)
Posterior Lumbar Fusion With Robotic Assistance
Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
Spinal Cord Stimulation
Spinal Nerve Block
Spinal Reconstructive Surgery for Deformities
Spinal Tumor Surgery
Spine Fracture Treatment
Vascular Transcatheter Embolization

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Jun 11, 2024
I have had back and leg pain for many years from my scoliosis. Dr. Tan carefully reviewed my films with me and explained my options. I’m doing much better now after my scoliosis surgery. Wish have done it many years ago!
— Jun 11, 2024
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Languages Spoken
Chinese
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Minimally Invasive Neurological Spine Surgery
Pediatric Neurological Spine Surgery
Neurological Spine Surgery
Neurosurgery
Neurological Spine Reconstructive Surgery
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Lee Tan, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Tan's profile.

Dr. Tan frequently treats the following conditions: Spinal Cord Injury, Cervical Stenosis, Myelopathy, Compressed Spinal Cord, Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak), Spine Deformities, Cervical Radiculopathy, Scoliosis, Spinal Stenosis and Low Back Pain. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Lee Tan, MD is affiliated with UCSF Helen Diller Medical Center at Parnassus Heights.

Yes, Dr. Lee Tan, MD holds board certification in Neurosurgery.

Education
Medical Education
  • Indiana University School of Medicine
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Neurosurgery
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.
Internship
  • Rush Medical College
Internship
Fellowship Hospital
  • Columbia University Medical Center
Fellowship Hospital

Hospital Affiliations

  • UCSF Helen Diller Medical Center at Parnassus Heights

    400 Parnassus Ave, San Francisco, CA

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