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Neurosurgeon
168 North Brent Street
Suite 408
Ventura, CA
Top reviews
Dr. Westra was amazing during my first initial appointment with him. He took the time to explain everything with me, show me my results of my CT scan, explained what should be the next steps, was very patient and spoke in a matterShow more that I could clearly understand. I felt very confident with him and glad that he is my doctor.
Dr. Westra and staff are highly recommended for their professionalism and quick responses. Dr. Made me feel at ease and explained the surgical process from start to finish in a way that made it easy to understand. Their website alShow moreso has tons of helpful information. Thank you Ventura Neurosurgery for taking away my back pain! Maria
David Westra, MD, is an expert neurosurgeon who serves his patients at Ventura Neurosurgery in Ventura, California. He was raised in Tucson, Arizona, as well as Houston, Texas. He also spent a significant portion of his youth in Santiago, Chile, where he became fluent in Spanish. Dr. Westra is board-certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery.
Dr. Westra attended the University of Texas at Austin and earned a degree with honors in chemical engineering. He then enrolled in the University of Texas at Houston Medical School, where he received a Doctor of Medicine with highest honors as a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha honor medical society. During this time, Dr. Westra spent a significant amount of time among the neurosurgeons at the MD Anderson Cancer Center. It was this experience that led him to pursue a career in neurosurgery.
After completing his medical degree, Dr. Westra enrolled in the Loma Linda University Medical Center residency program for neurosurgery. While at LLU Medical Center, he gained extensive experience in minimally invasive spine surgery as well as all aspects of cerebrovascular and neuro-oncologic surgery. Dr. Westra also completed extensive research investigating the capacity for hyperbaric oxygen therapy to reduce surgically-induced brain injuries.
Dr. Westra completed his chief residency year and enrolled in a minimally invasive neurosurgery fellowship at the Swedish Neuroscience Institute in Seattle, Washington. While there, he gained extensive experience working alongside leaders in the fields of pituitary surgery, cerebrovascular surgery, endoscopic neurosurgery, functional neurosurgery, and complex spinal surgery — including minimally invasive spine surgery.
In 2010, Dr. Westra joined the Ventura County Neurosurgical Associates in 2010 and became involved at the Community Memorial Hospital, where he currently serves on the surgery committee. He is an active member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, the Congress of Neurological Surgeons, the Western Neurosurgical Association, the California Association of Neurological Surgeons, and the Ventura County Medical Association. In his spare time, Dr. Westra enjoys spending time with his wife, Reimee, and his two children, Thomas and Olivia. He also loves travel, music, playing guitar, and everything to do with the ocean.
Spinal Stenosis
Herniated Disc
Microdiscectomy
Brain Tumors
Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
Sciatica
Disc Replacement
Lumbar Fusion
Location
Ventura Neurosurgery
168 North Brent Street
Suite 408
Ventura, CA, 93003
More About Dr. David Westra, MD
Practice
Ventura Neurosurgery
Specialties
NPI Number
1265645790
Provider's Gender
Male
Reviews
Quick , though and friendly
Dr. Westra is a great doctor. He reviews my case before my appointments. He takes time to listen to me and discuss my problems and options for me. I really like he come to get me and then walks me out. He is very knowable.
Procedure went as expected. Felt as though I’d been run over by a train, I guess that is to be expected as it’s major surgery. No complications, healing well. Continuing to improve.
I am so beyond grateful to have Dr Westra as he always takes his patients best interest to heart. Thank you so very very much.
Dr. Westra is an incredible neurosurgeon! His staff is wonderful!!! I am extremely happy that Dr. Westra did my back surgery approx. 8 months ago!!!! Highly recommend this doctor and staff!!
Dr. Westra and staff are highly recommended for their professionalism and quick responses. Dr. Made me feel at ease and explained the surgical process from start to finish in a way that made it easy to understand. Their website also has tons of helpful information. Thank you Ventura Neurosurgery for taking away my back pain! Maria
Dr. Westra is so calm and caring. He explains things so well and is so patient. I’m impressed that he personally walks every patient to and from his office. He is EXCELLENT!
No wait - good front office and Dr weather is terrific
Dr Westra is extremely thorough, explaining all decisions and going over the scans in his office. There is almost no waiting time and his office staff is friendly and organized. We feel lucky to have him as our neurosurgeon!
Dr. Westra is a very kind person. I would never go to anyone else when I had to have surgery I trusted him implicitly.
Dr. Westra is a great Neurosurgeon! I suffered from severe sciatica for many years. I had a spinal fusion in April 2024 and the sciatic nerve flare ups and attacks have nearly diminished. Dr. Westra is very thorough, professional and I highly recommend him!
It was great! Hopefully we can ge our procedure done next week.
Great doctor, professional but personal and communicative. Office staff was excellent
Dr Westra is a great Doctor who is very kind and knowledgeable in his field of work and I trust him to give me the best possible advice and care.
First time I met Dr. Westra. Very informative consultation. He took the time to go over some of my images and explained in layman’s terms what they showed. Made a solid recommendation which I agreed with.
Vert good.
DR. Westra, talk to me on a level that I understand and showed me my Cat scan. We talked about the possibilities of muscle and nerve damage in my left shoulder area. MRI, and review later for results.
Muy bien
Dr. Westra was amazing during my first initial appointment with him. He took the time to explain everything with me, show me my results of my CT scan, explained what should be the next steps, was very patient and spoke in a matter that I could clearly understand. I felt very confident with him and glad that he is my doctor.
Great doctor
I was welcomed by pleasant staff, the “wait time” was reasonable and I appreciated Dr Westra’s careful explanation to me of what my MRI findings were, and what plans he is recommending for my future. Additionally, I called the office later, after my appointment, because there were several questions I had forgotten to ask. I got answers back the same day!
The doctor was clear, giving me great information and scheduling me for a physical therapy through Kaiser. Thank you, Dr Westra
Very patient friendly
I always have a clear understanding of my medical history when Dr Westra explains it.
Dr westra was extremely helpful He explained my injury very clearly to me and the options i has available to me all of which were great options I felt completely at ease I highly recommend Dr Westra to anyone!
Very good
Clear explanations
All is well
Dr Westra always makes me feel comfortable and always addresses any questions I might have to my understanding
I had my first consultation with Dr. Westra yesterday and he was incredibly comprehensive. A very genial and likable man as well. He is requesting more tests so more shall be revealed as we go but both my wife, who accompanied me to my consultation, and I were very very impressed with Dr. Westra.
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