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Dr. Peter Sun, MD
Neurosurgery* Age 61
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Dr. Peter Sun, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 61
Oakland, CA
Accepting new patients
35 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Peter Sun, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Oakland, CA.
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Dr. Sun graduated from Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons in 1991 and completed a residency at yale University. Dr. Peter Sun, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Oakland, CA and has 35 years experience. Dr. Sun's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Sun is board certified in Neurosurgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Craniosynostosis
Tethered Cord Syndrome
Cerebral Palsy
Craniosynostosis
Tethered Cord Syndrome
Cerebral Palsy
Hydrocephalus
Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Back Pain
Benign Neoplasm of Brain
Bone Cancer
Brain Abscess
Brain and Nervous System Cancer (incl. Gliomas, Astrocytoma, Schwannoma, Medulloblastoma, Chordoma)
Brain Aneurysm
Brain Cancer
Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Cerebral Edema
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cerebrovascular Disease
Cervical Spinal Cord Injury
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Cervical Stenosis
Chiari Malformation Type 1
Chiari Malformation Type 2
Chiari's Deformity
Communicating Hydrocephalus
Congenital Brain Malformations
Cranial Trauma
Craniopharyngioma
Degenerative Disc Disease
Epilepsy
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Herniated Disc
Hypothalamus Cancer
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spina Bifida
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Myelomalacia
Myelopathy
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Neurogenic Bowel
Non-Traumatic Brain Injury
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Obstructive Hydrocephalus
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pediatric Brain Tumor
Pineal Region Tumors
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Pituitary Tumor
Radiculopathy
Scoliosis
Secondary Malignancies
Spina Bifida
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Cord Tumor
Spinal Stenosis
Spine Deformities
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylolisthesis
Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Subdural Hemorrhage
Syringomyelia
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Torticollis
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Upper Back Pain
Vertebral Column Tumors
Brain Surgery
Brain Tumor Biopsy
Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Shunt - Insertion, Repair or Removal
Craniectomy, Craniotomy, Surgery of Skull Base, Neuroendoscopy
Deep Brain Stimulation
Destruction of Brain Tumor
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Fetal Craniotomy
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Reconstruction for Craniosynostosis
Spinal Fusion
Spinal Reconstructive Surgery for Deformities
Stereotaxis

Insurance Accepted

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  • Humana
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of California
  • Aetna
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • Silver Select (Select / Small Grp)-CA HMO
    National (BlueCard) PPO
  • United Healthcare
  • Health Net
  • Cigna

Locations

  1. 1 UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland
    747 52nd St, Oakland, CA 94609
  2. 2 Pediatric Cardiac Mri and Ct Imaging Program
    2401 Shadelands Dr, Walnut Creek, CA 94598
  3. 3 Pediatric Allergy Center-Oakland Outpatient Center
    744 52nd St Fl 5, Oakland, CA 94609

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Specialties*
Pediatric Neurological Spine Surgery
Neurosurgery
Pediatric Neurosurgery
Specialties*
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Dr. Peter Sun, MD is affiliated with UCSF Helen Diller Medical Center at Parnassus Heights, Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center, Renown Regional Medical Center, Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley and UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland.

Yes, Dr. Peter Sun, MD holds board certification in Neurosurgery.

Education
Medical Education
  • Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
    1991
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
  • University of California Davis Medical Center
    1992
Internship
Residency Hospital
  • yale University
Residency Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
  • Chldrns Hospital University Penn
Fellowship Hospital

Hospital Affiliations

  • UCSF Helen Diller Medical Center at Parnassus Heights

    400 Parnassus Ave, San Francisco, CA

  • Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center

    1600 Medical Pkwy, Carson City, NV

  • Renown Regional Medical Center

    1155 Mill St, Reno, NV

  • Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley

    5555 W Las Positas Blvd, Pleasanton, CA

  • UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland

    747 52nd St, Oakland, CA

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