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Scott Leary, MD

  • Neurological Surgery
  • Neurological Surgery, Spine
Scripps Health neurosurgeon Scott Leary, MD
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7625 Mesa College Dr
#305a
San Diego, CA 92111
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9850 Genesee Ave
# 650
La Jolla, CA 92037
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Accepts new patients
Treats adults
In-person visits only
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Specialties

Neurological SurgeryNeurological Surgery, Spine

Languages

EnglishSpanish

Gender

Male

Biography

Dr. Scott Leary is a neurosurgeon who specializes in comprehensive care for the spine and spinal disorders, including trauma, stenosis, tumors, scoliosis, surgery, reconstruction and evaluating neck and back pain. He can help patients with spinal fractures, herniated discs, cancer, scoliosis and other issues.


Dr. Leary continues to be active in clinical research and has published numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals. Dr. Leary has also been honored by the Consumers Research Council as one of America’s Top Surgeons. He welcomes new patients.

Credentials

Board Certifications

American Board of Neurological Surgery, 2013

Medical Education

Washington University School of Medicine, MD, 2000

Internships

University of Southern California Medical Center Los Angeles County, General Surgery, 2001

Residencies

University of Southern California Medical Center Los Angeles County, Neurological Surgery, 2005

Fellowships

Century City Doctors Hospital, Neurological Surgery, Spine, 2006

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