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Neurosurgeon
168 North Brent Street
Suite 408
Ventura, CA
93003
Top reviews
As long as I have been a patient of Dr David Westra I’m very confident with the information that he has given me. He has explained what is wrong with me in words that I can understand and I trust the knowledge that he has and I trShow moreust him with my health. I feel comfortable talking to him and I always leave with a great experience.
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 enShow moreough evidence to make a decision for surgery.
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
Insurance
NPI Number
1265645790
Provider's Gender
Male
Reviews
Very good.
Exelent
No complaints, the care I have been provided has been nothing but extremely great
Dr.Westra, he’s great, I always look forward to my appointments, he always shows concern.
Dr. Westra was as professional & thorough as I hope he would be. He took his time to show me & explain the imaging . In addition the clinical exam was also thorough. He explained everything & I didn't feel rushed. He also laid out the treatment plan ahead.
One of the better doctors I’ve had so far
Great
As long as I have been a patient of Dr David Westra I’m very confident with the information that he has given me. He has explained what is wrong with me in words that I can understand and I trust the knowledge that he has and I trust him with my health. I feel comfortable talking to him and I always leave with a great experience.
Excellent care
Dr. Westra is very nice and is good listener to our concerns. He is very knowledgeable . He answered our questions .
Competent , straight forward consultation by Dr. Wester
Excellent service
Great experience
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
Great
Good
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!!
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