SUBSPECIALTIES
- Skull Base Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
SANJAY GHOSH, MD
Director of Neurosurgery
ABOUT DR. GHOSH
Sanjay Ghosh, MD is a board-certified neurosurgeon who specializes in spinal surgery, cranial and spinal trauma, radiosurgery, and cranial base surgery. As the director of neurosurgery for SENTA Clinic in San Diego for the past decade, he has developed a reputation for tailored and innovative care for his patients.
A recipient of several peer-nominated and prestigious awards, Dr. Ghosh also works as assistant director of neurotrauma at Scripps Memorial Hospital in La Jolla since 2005, co-director of neurotrauma at Scripps Mercy Hospital since 2016, and serves as a consultant for the University of San Diego and San Diego State University.
Dr. Ghosh completed his residency in neurosurgery at the University of Southern California. He received his undergraduate degree and from the University of Michigan Honors Program with Magna Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa, where he studied cellular and molecular biology and later attended medical school.
EDUCATION
Fellow of American College of Surgeons // October 2014
American Board of Neurological Surgery Certified // 2006, 2015
Residency Training in Neurosurgery // 1996-2001
Advanced Training in Complex Spinal Instrumentation, USC School of Medicine, Los Angeles, CA
Clinical Fellowship in Skull Base Surgery // 2000-2001
House Ear Clinic & St. Vincent’s Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA
Internship in General Surgery // 1995-1996
Los Angeles County Hospital and USC School of Medicine, Los Angeles, CA
Doctor of Medicine // 1995
National Board of Medical Examiners Part 1 Score: 236 (97th Percentile)
University of Michigan School of Medicine, Ann Arbor, MI
Bachelors of Science in Cellular and Molecular Biology // 1990
University of Michigan Honors College, Ann Arbor, MI
Graduated Phi Beta Kappa, Magna Cum Laude, with High Honors
High School Diploma // 1987
North Farmington High School, MI
Graduated Phi Beta Kappa, Magna Cum Laude – Top 1 Percent of the Class
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
DIRECTOR OF NEUROSURGERY
SENTA Clinic // San Diego, CA // 2005 – Present
- President, SENTA Clinic // 2009 – 2013
CODIRECTOR OF NEUROTRAUMA
Scripps Mercy Hospital // 2016 – Present
SURGICAL SUPERVISORY COMMITTEE MEMBER
Grossmont Hospital // La Mesa, CA // 2003 – Present
SURGICAL SUPERVISORY COMMITTEE MEMBER
Alvarado Hospital // San Diego, CA // 2005 – 2011
CLINICAL INSTRUCTOR OF NEUROLOGICAL SURGERY
USC School of Medicine // Los Angeles, CA // 2001 – 2002
Neurosurgical Consultant
University of San Diego Athletic Department // 2009-16
Director of the Student Surgical Forum
University of Michigan Medical School // 1994-1995
Post Graduate Research Associate
Departments of Endocrinology and Laboratory Medicine, Wayne State University and UC San Francisco // 1991
Student Biomedical Research Investigator
Department of Biological Chemistry, University of Michigan, 1990
AWARDS
Castle Connolly, Top Neurosurgeon // 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020
San Diego Magazine, Top Neurosurgeon // 2010, 2011, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
US News and World Report, Top Neurosurgeon // 2012
San Diego County Medical Society Top Neurosurgeon // 2016
Patients Choice Award, Top Neurosurgeon // 2011
Gustav Retzius Neuroanatomy Competition Prize Winner // 2000, 2001
Carner Surgery Scholarship // 1994
Phi Beta Kappa, College of LS&A, University of Michigan // 1990
Angell Scholar, Academic Achievement, College of LS&A // 1987-1990
W.J. Branstrom Award // 1988
Regents Alumni Merit Scholar, University of Michigan // 1987
Katherine Sevin Award, Outstanding Graduate // 1987
Outstanding Student, Mathematics and Science, North Farmington HS // 1987
Mensa // 1984
MEMBERSHIPS
Fellow of the American College of Surgeons
Congress of Neurological Surgeons, Member // 1998 – present
AANS Candidate Member // 1998 -present
Joint Section of Spine and Peripheral Nerve Surgery, Member // 1999 – present
Joint Section on Tumors, Member // 2000 – present
Section of Vascular Surgery, Resident Member // 1999 – present
North American Skull Base Society, Member // 2001 – present
CERTIFICATIONS AND COURSES
License to Practice Medicine, California, 1996
DEA License, 1996
Midas Rex Dissection Course for Neurosurgery, 1997
Lateral Skull Base Surgical Dissection, Oregon Health Science, 1998
Microvascular Surgery, Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles, 1999
Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS), LAC, 2000
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), LAC, 2000
Skull Base Surgery Practical Course, Barrow Neurological, 2000
Temporal Bone Dissection Course, House Ear Institute, 2000
Comprehensive Neuroendoscopy, Stanford University, 2000
Neurotology Surgical Course, Anspach Corp., Florida, 2000
Comprehensive Skull Base Dissection Course, Florida, 2000
Skull Base Surgery Dissection Course, NASBS, 2001
Auditory Brainstem Implant Course, House Ear Clinic, 2001
AO-ASIF Spinal Instrumentation Course for Residents, 2001
MAST – Minimal Access Spine Technology, MERI, 2002
Cerebral Revascularization Course, St. Louis U, 2002
Microvascular Surgery Course, Balboa Naval Center, 2003
Novallis Radiosurgery Course, UCLA, 2005
Endoscopic Approaches to the Cranial Base, UPMC, 2005
SENTA Clinic®
SENTA Clinic® is comprised of a group of experienced, board-certified physicians and health care professionals who are the best in their field and focus on conditions of the head and neck.
Whether you’re looking for a neurosurgeon, otolaryngologist, neurologist, plastic surgeon, audiologist or allergist, you’re in the right place.
DISCLAIMER
All information contained on this website is intended for informational and educational purposes. The information is not intended nor suited to be a replacement or substitute for professional medical treatment or for professional medical advice relative to a specific medical question or condition.
CORPORATE OFFICE
3590 Camino Del Rio North
Suite 103
San Diego, CA 92108
Phone: (619) 810-1000