- Neurology
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- UltrasoundDr. Chavakula has privileges at Sharp Memorial Hospital, Sharp Grossmont Hospital, Sharp Chula Vista, Scripps Mercy Hospital. Dr. Chavakula also has privileges in Fountain Valley at Memorial Care Orange Coast Medical Center for Focused Ultrasound procedures.
- MRIIt is important that you bring your MRI, CT, and X-Ray images with you on an imaging cd to your appointment. Without these images your physician will not be able to properly evaluate you. If you do not bring your images there is a possibility of your appointment being rescheduled. Some images are available online. Please confirm with the office when scheduling your appointment if your images can be viewed online.
- General SurgeryDr. Kureshi is a board-certified neurosurgeon who has practiced neurosurgery for more than thirty years in San Diego, joining NMC in 2000 following his residency At Duke University. Dr. Kureshi received his bachelor’s degree from the University of California, San Diego, and his medical degree from the University of Southern California (USC) School of Medicine. He completed a general surgery internship and a neurosurgery residency at Duke University Medical Center, where he served as chief neurosurgical resident.
- SciaticaThis condition is an irritation or compression of one or more nerve roots in the lumbar spine. Because these nerves travel to the hips, buttocks, legs and feet, an injury in the lumbar spine can cause symptoms in these areas. Sciatica may result from a variety of problems with the bones and tissues of the lumbar spinal column.
- NeurosurgerySuzanne, better known around the office as “Zahn” is a board-certified Physician Assistant specializing in neurosurgery. She received her Bachelor’s degree from Northwestern University in Chicago and her Physician Assistant degree from Arcadia University in Philadelphia.
- LesionsMarshall, L.F., Zovickian, J., Ostrup, R. and Seelig, J.M.: “Multiple Simultaneous Recordings of ICP in Patients with Acute Mass Lesions.” In: Intracranial Pressure VI, JD Miller, GM Teasdale, JO Powan, et al. (eds). 184-186, 1986. Springer-Verlag, New York. BOOK CHAPTER
- Sports Medicine