Neurosurgical Medical Clinic
Neurosurgery • Watertown, SD • Since 1968
About
Neurosurgical Medical Clinic is a San Diego–based neurosurgery practice (founded 1968 by Dr. Sam Assam) offering surgical care for brain, spine, and peripheral nerve disorders. The clinic employs about 12 staff and operates across four offices in San Diego County (San Diego and El Cajon). Services are delivered by experienced neurosurgeons, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners, with emphasis on modern, evidence-based techniques and patient-centered care. The organization partners with multiple local hospitals and supports comprehensive neurosurgical care through its teams. Notable details: - Location: San Diego, CA, with four offices (including 501 Washington St, San Diego; 3750 Convoy St, San Diego; El Cajon address; and a San Diego office) - Founded: 1968; founder Dr. Sam Assam - Services: Surgical treatment for brain, spine, and peripheral nerve disorders - Size: ~12 employees; leadership includes Sohaib A. Kureshi (President) and Jenni Hart (COO) - Contact: Main phone numbers listed; primary website sd-neurosurgeon.com
Clinic Type
Neurosurgery (multi-location group)
Address
San Diego Office: 3750 Convoy St., Suite 301, San Diego, CA 92111; La Mesa Office: 5565 Grossmont Center Drive, Building 1, Suite 210, La Mesa, CA 91942
Phone
619-297-4481
jennih@sd-neurosurgeon.com
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Birdeye: 4.5/5 stars (50 reviews)
- MapQuest/Yelp aggregate: 4.0/5 stars (18 reviews)
Patients praise
- professional and efficient clinical care for some patients
- clear explanation of conditions and treatment options
- successful surgical outcomes for some patients
- friendly and welcoming staff in some interactions
Common complaints
- long wait times for appointments
- rude or inefficient scheduling staff
- perceived lack of bedside manner or dismissiveness by some doctors
- abrupt cancellation of scheduled procedures
"I couldn't ask for a better Neurosurgeon. Very professional and time frame for recovery was precise. Very pleased and highly recommend him. Thank you Dr Kureshi."
— LocalityBiz review"My positive perception changed when my back pain returned six months later. After three unsuccessful injections, Dr. Kureshi scheduled a revision surgery, which was abruptly canceled the day of the procedure... This last-minute cancellation was extremely disruptive and concerning."
— LocalityBiz review"Scheduler is very rude. Took months just to get in and months to wait for appt. Very in efficient."
— Yelp review via MapQuestSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Alexander Khalessi, MD, MBA, Appointed Chief Innovation Officer — Dec 8, 2025
- First Nonacademic Cerebral Bypass at Sharp HealthCare | Sharp HealthCare — Feb 24, 2026
- UCSD Health appoints Alexander Khalessi as chief innovation officer — Dec 8, 2025
- Neurosurgeon performs rare cerebral bypass at Sharp Grossmont Hospital for Neuroscience | The Coast News Group — Mar 4, 2026
- Alexander Khalessi, MD, MBA, appointed Chief Innovation Officer | BrightSurf Science News — Dec 8, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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Sanford Health is a nonprofit, integrated health care system headquartered in Sioux Falls, SD (founded 1996). It operates as a large hospital and medical services provider with offices in multiple states, including North Dakota and Minnesota. The Sanford Watertown Clinic in Watertown, SD is part of the Sanford Health network, which includes eight U.S. locations and international operations. Key details: - Type: Nonprofit healthcare provider (NGO/NFP) - Headquarters: Sioux Falls, South Dakota - Founding year: 1996 - Ownership: Independent nonprofit within the Sanford Health network - Main contact: 1-605-333-1000 - Website: sanfordhealth.org Note: The provided extract highlights do not list a dedicated Watertown, SD clinic address, but Watertown is within Sanford Health’s U.S. network. For precise address and services at the Watertown clinic, please visit the Sanford Health website or contact the main line.
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