Meet Alexander Khalessi, MD: Neurosurgeon and Chair of Neurological Surgery

More about Dr. Khalessi: https://providers.ucsd.edu/details/11906/neurosurgery-cancer Alexander Khalessi, MD, MBA, is a board-certified neurosurgeon who specializes in complex cranial surgery, endovascular neurosurgery, stroke care, and neurological oncology. He is chair of the Department of Neurological Surgery and professor of neurological surgery, radiology and neurosciences. Dr. Khalessi provides both open surgical and minimally invasive, catheter-based approaches to complex neurosurgical conditions, including brain tumors, aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations (AVM), carotid disease and ischemic stroke. He is passionate about finding innovative, personalized solutions that result in the best possible outcomes for his patients. Dr. Khalessi was named a "Top Doc" in the annual San Diego Magazine "Physicians of Exceptional Excellence" survey. More about Stroke Care: https://health.ucsd.edu/care/stroke-care/ More about Neurosurgery: https://health.ucsd.edu/specialties/neuro/Pages/neurosurgery.aspx