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Neurosurgeon
168 North Brent Street
Suite 408
Ventura, CA
Top reviews
Dr. Westra is awesome! He is completely professional and full of knowledge in his field. Dr. Westra explains everything fully and takes the time to answer all questions so patients can feel confident they have the BEST!!! Dr. WesShow moretra has done my neck and back surgery, my husbands two neck surgeries and his mom’s surgery, so yes, we completely trust him and recommend him highly!!
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
Fast, efficient, and explains well.
Excelent service
Patient answering my questions and explaining test results, implications and plans
He speaks eloquently & is down to earth. He has extensive experience with bones & nerves. He conducted an extensive exam on me to determine where my pain was coming from. He referred me back to my pain doctor b/c there wasn’t enough evidence to make a decision for surgery.
Love Doctor Westra. So friendly and informative.
Dr Webster's got to be the best surgeon I've ever had kind considerate and takes the time to let you know what the heck is going on I appreciate very much what he did for me thank you very much doc
We really appreciate him seeing me. His time and expertise are invaluable. Very nice. Thank you!
Dr. Westra is excellent he listens and explains things thoroughly
Competent and reassuring
Very thorough and professional
Best DOCTOR Ever! Thank you Dr. Westra for all you do!!!
Dr visits was very helpful was kind and understanding . Thank you
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I love Dr Westra. Very knowledgeable and compassionate.
Dr David Westra has saved my life and I can’t appreciate him more and his staff is very professional and nice to deal with Thank you so much Dr Westra for fixing my neck and giving me my arms back
Dr. Westra is awesome! He is completely professional and full of knowledge in his field. Dr. Westra explains everything fully and takes the time to answer all questions so patients can feel confident they have the BEST!!! Dr. Westra has done my neck and back surgery, my husbands two neck surgeries and his mom’s surgery, so yes, we completely trust him and recommend him highly!!
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
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