David Santiago-Dieppa

Neurological Surgery

Assistant Clinical Professor

Neurosurgeon
Research Focus
Arteriovenous malformations, brain aneurysm, brain tumors, carotid endarterectomy, carotid stenting, cerebral arteriovenous malformation (AVM), cerebrovascular surgery, endovascular neurosurgery, hemifacial spasm, meningioma, minimally invasive neurosurgery, minimally invasive spine surgery, neurosurgery, oligodendroglioma, skull base surgery, spinal tumors, stroke, trigeminal neuralgia, vascular malformations, neurological spine care
Research Summary

Dr. Santiago-Dieppa is a board-certified neurosurgeon who specializes in endovascular, cerebrovascular, complex cranial, and minimally invasive spine surgery. He works with patients and their families to develop individualized treatment strategies that are minimally invasive and maximize outcomes. Dr. Santiago-Dieppa has a passion for the treatment of cranial and spinal tumors.

As an assistant professor in the Department of Surgery, Dr. Santiago-Dieppa has extensive clinical and translational research experience and is actively engaged in teaching medical students, residents, and fellows at UC San Diego School of Medicine.

David Santiago-Dieppa
Lab Website
Email:
drsantiagodieppa@ucsd.edu

Bio

Dr. Santiago-Dieppa completed his fellowship in endovascular neurosurgery and residency in surgery at the UC San Diego School of Medicine and earned his medical degree from The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. He is a member of many professional organizations, including the American Association of Neurological Surgeons and the Congress of Neurological Surgeons. Outside of work, Dr. Santiago-Dieppa enjoys spending time with his wife and three children.