Dr. Sabareesh Natarajan
Dr. Sabareesh Natarajan is a double board-certified neurosurgeon with expertise in open vascular, endovascular, and skull base neurosurgery. He offers comprehensive, tailored treatment for brain aneurysms, tumors, vascular malformations, and complex spinal disorders.
Dr. Sabareesh Natarajan went into medicine to provide hope and healing for patients facing life-threatening and complex neurological conditions. He chose neurosurgery for its depth, challenge, and potential to transform lives. His philosophy is to offer every patient the most thoughtful and comprehensive care possible—whether that means open surgery, minimally invasive techniques, or advanced radiosurgical options—tailoring each treatment to what’s truly best for the individual.
Education
- MBBS: Madurai Medical College (1994–2000)
- MS: General Surgery, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India (2002–2005)
Residency Training
- Neurological Surgery Residency – Barrow Neurological Institute, Phoenix, AZ (2008–2009)
- Neurological Surgery Residency – University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY (2010–2016)
Fellowship training
- Endovascular Neurosurgery Fellowship – University at Buffalo, NY (2014–2017)
- Cerebrovascular & Skull Base Surgery Fellowship – University of Washington, Seattle, WA (2016–2017)
- Senior Fellowship, Cerebrovascular & Skull Base Surgery – University of Washington, Seattle, WA (2005–2008)
Dr. Natarajan is double board-certified in Neurological Surgery and Neurointerventional Surgery. He previously led the Open Vascular & Endovascular Neurosurgery Program and the Brain Tumor, Skull Base & Cranial Microsurgery Program at the University of Massachusetts in Boston. He is now based in Southern California as the Founder and CEO of the Brain, Spine & Vascular Neuroscience Institute (BSV Neuro), where he provides advanced care for conditions such as brain aneurysms, vascular malformations, glioblastomas, pituitary tumors, and Chiari malformations.
In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Natarajan is a prolific researcher and educator with over 100 peer-reviewed publications and more than 30 textbook chapters. He sees patients throughout San Diego, including in La Mesa, Chula Vista, and Escondido, and is affiliated with Sharp Grossmont Hospital, Sharp Memorial Hospital, and Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center. His work continues to push the boundaries of what’s possible in neurosurgery, with a commitment to both technical excellence and compassionate care.
In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Natarajan is a prolific researcher and educator with over 100 peer-reviewed publications and more than 30 textbook chapters. He sees patients throughout San Diego, including in La Mesa, Chula Vista, and Escondido, and is affiliated with Sharp Grossmont Hospital, Sharp Memorial Hospital, and Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center. His work continues to push the boundaries of what’s possible in neurosurgery, with a commitment to both technical excellence and compassionate care.
Ethos is a Los Angeles-based neurosurgical and spine care practice that combines over 40 years of advanced expertise, a near-perfect patient rating from over 5,000+ surgeries, and cutting-edge technology to deliver world-class, compassionate care.
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