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Kenneth Blumenfeld, M.D., FAANS
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Kenneth Blumenfeld, M.D., FAANS

South Bay Brain & Spine 2577 Samaritan Drive Suite 810 San Jose, CA 95124
  • View Map of 2577 Samaritan Drive,San Jose,CA 95124
(408) 358-0133
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Specialties:

Neurosurgery

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Professional Interests

Neurosurgery

  • Aneurysm clipping, Artificial disc replacement, Awake brain surgery, Back and spine problems, Benign tumors of the brain and spine, Brain surgery, Brain tumors, Cancer surgery, Cerebral aneurysm, Cerebrovascular anomalies, Cerebrovascular disease, Cervical artificial disc replacement

  • Cervical disc disease, Cervical spine disorders, Chiari malformations, Computer-assisted surgery, Cranial and spinal tumors, Craniotomy, Degenerative diseases of the spine, Endoscopic intraventricular tumor surgery, Endoscopic neurosurgery, Endoscopic skull base and pituitary surgery, Endoscopic-assisted cranial surgery, Epilepsy surgery, Hemifacial spasms, Intracranial neoplasms, Intracranial surgery, Kyphoplasty, Lumbar disc disease, Microdiscectomy, Microvascular decompression surgery, Minimally invasive spine surgery, Minimally invasive surgery for stroke, MRI-guided stereotactic brain surgery, Neuro-oncology, Neurocutaneous syndromes, Neuronavigation, Neurovascular surgery, Pituitary tumor surgery, Precision spine surgery, Severe traumatic brain injury, Skull base surgery, Spinal fusion, Spinal instrumentation, Spinal stenosis, Spinal trauma, Spinal tumors, Spine fractures, Spondylolisthesis, Sports-related concussions, Sports-related injuries of the nervous system, Stereotactic biopsy, Stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS), Surgical treatment of epilepsy, Tethered cord surgery, Trauma, Trigeminal neuralgia, Tumor resection and reconstruction, Ventriculoperitoneal shunting
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Affiliations

Hospital Affiliations

Sutter Maternity & Surgery Center of Santa Cruz

Medical Affiliations

Palo Alto Medical Foundation

-  Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group

Sutter Medical Network

Practice Locations

View Map of 2577 Samaritan Drive,San Jose,CA,95124
Address:
South Bay Brain & Spine2577 Samaritan Drive Suite 810 San Jose, CA 95124
  • View Map of 2577 Samaritan Drive,San Jose,CA,95124
(408) 358-0133
(408) 358-8134 fax
Hours
Monday – Friday8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Board Certifications

BOARD CERTIFIED IN:

  • Neurological Surgery

Credentials & Notables

Medical School:

Johns Hopkins University

Residency:

University of Pennsylvania

Special Training:

Cyberknife Stereotactic Certification

Languages

Primary Language(s)

English

Additional Language(s)

Spanish (Limited)

Additional Information

Dr. Blumenfeld remains engaged at every level in neurosurgery, including participating in multiple national sections and research. Current sections include:

Joint Section of Neurotrauma and Critical Care
Joint Section on Spine and Peripheral Nerve
Joint cerebrovascular Section

Dr. Blumenfeld is also adjunct clinical professor in Neurological Surgery at UCSF.

Community Activities

Past Chair, Department of Neurosciences and Chief of Staff, Good Samaritan Hospital

President Elect, Santa Clara Medical Association

Trustee, Board of the California Medical Association

Past President, California Association of Neurological Surgeons

AANS Delegate, American Medical Association

Personal Interests

I enjoy music, guitars, spending time with my family and dogs, hiking, photography and ocean sports, including scuba diving, fishing, surfing, and kayaking.

Philosophy of Care

I aim to provide superior outcomes and a better experience by bringing cutting edge technology and evidence based care to the community, while maintaining patient-centric, compassionate care.

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