Dr. David Barba received his medical and undergraduate degrees from the University of Southern California. He completed an internship in general surgery at Los Angeles County Hospital and a residency in neurosurgery at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) Medical Center. In addition, Dr. Barba completed a research fellowship studying microsurgical techniques for cerebral aneurysms at Shinshu University in Japan, a fellowship in neurosurgery at the University of Western Ontario’s University Hospital, and a fellowship at the Surgical Neurology Branch of the National Institute of Neurological and Communicative Disorders and Stroke at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Maryland.
Certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgeons, Dr. Barba is a member of numerous professional societies including the San Diego Academy of Neurological Surgeons, the Western Neurological Society, and the Research Society of Neurological Surgeons. He is currently serving as associate professor in the division of neurological surgery in the department of surgery at UCSD.
Dr. Barba joined the medical staff of Alvarado Hospital in 1996, and he also is on the medical staff of the UCSD Medical Center. His areas of special expertise include brain tumors, acoustic neuromas, functional neurosurgery, epilepsy surgery and trigeminal neuralgia. Dr. Barba also is the neurosurgical consultant for the stereotactic radiosurgery program at the university. In addition, Dr. Barba assumes primary responsibility for performing surgical procedures to provide relief for patients suffering from tremor disorders.
Dr. Barba has been invited as distinguished lecturer or panelist at more than 50 meetings and conferences. He is also a member of numerous scientific and professional societies, including the American Association for the Advancement of Science, the San Diego Academy of Neurological Surgeons, and the Research Society of Neurological Surgeons.
Dr. Barba explains if women will need pain medication after undergoing minimally invasive spine surgery and if they should worry about becoming dependent.
October 15, 2009 - 4:41pm
Dr. Barba explains why a limited number of hospitals offer minimally invasive spine surgery.
October 15, 2009 - 4:30pm
Dr. Barba explains why women should have multiple diagnostic imaging tests before having minimally invasive spine surgery.
October 15, 2009 - 4:24pm
Dr. Barba shares when a woman can return to lifting heavy objects after undergoing minimally invasive spine surgery.
October 15, 2009 - 4:21pm
Dr. Barba explains what happens when a brain tumor is in remission.
October 15, 2009 - 4:15pm
Dr. Barba describes brain tumors and common associated symptoms.
October 15, 2009 - 4:02pm
Dr. Barba describes recurrent brain tumors.
October 15, 2009 - 3:54pm
Dr. Barba shares the disadvantages associated with minimally invasive spine surgery and how a woman can find a qualified doctor to perform the surgery.
October 15, 2009 - 3:35pm
Dr. Barba shares if minimally invasive spine surgery is experimental.
October 15, 2009 - 3:30pm
Dr. Barba explains if brain tumors are cancerous.
October 15, 2009 - 3:27pm
Dr. Barba discusses how much pain a woman can expect after minimally invasive spine surgery.
October 15, 2009 - 3:24pm
Dr. Barba shares how long a patient will remain in the hospital after minimally invasive spine surgery.
October 15, 2009 - 3:19pm
Dr. Barba discusses the difference between recovering from standard spine surgery and minimally invasive spine surgery.
October 15, 2009 - 3:13pm
Dr. Barba discusses the difference between a primary brain tumor and a metastatic brain tumor.
October 15, 2009 - 3:08pm
Dr. Barba describes how he prepares new patients for minimally invasive spine surgery.
October 15, 2009 - 3:05pm
Dr. Barba explains the differences between an orthopedic spine surgeon and a neurosurgeon.
October 15, 2009 - 2:57pm
Dr. Barba explains how brain tumors are diagnosed.
October 15, 2009 - 2:52pm
Dr. Barba discusses the difference between the treatment of benign and malignant brain tumors.
October 15, 2009 - 2:47pm
Dr. Barba explains if spinal stenosis can be treated with minimally invasive spine surgery.
October 15, 2009 - 2:43pm
Dr. Barba shares if minimally invasive spine surgery can be used to repair herniated discs.
October 15, 2009 - 2:38pm
Dr. David Barba offers three tips to help keep your brain healthy.
October 15, 2009 - 2:29pm