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George Counelis, MD, Neurosurgery, Walnut Creek, CA

GeorgeJamesCounelisMD

Neurosurgery Walnut Creek, CA

Brain & Spinal Tumor, Neurosurgical Spine Surgery, Neurotrauma, Pituitary Surgery

President, Bay Area Neurosciences; Medical Director, Brain Tumor and Neuro-Oncology Program, John Muir Health; Clinical Instructor, Department of Neurological Surgery, UCSF

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  • Office

    100 N Wiget Ln
    Ste 160
    Walnut Creek, CA 94598
    Phone+1 925-280-8200
    Fax+1 925-280-8201

Education & Training

  • University of Pennsylvania Health System
    University of Pennsylvania Health SystemChief Residency, Neurological Surgery, 2003 - 2004
  • University of Pennsylvania Health System
    University of Pennsylvania Health SystemResidency, Neurological Surgery, 1998 - 2004
  • University of Pennsylvania Health System
    University of Pennsylvania Health SystemFellowship, Neurosurgical Spine Surgery, 2003 - 2003
  • University of Pennsylvania Health System
    University of Pennsylvania Health SystemInternship, Surgery, 1997 - 1998
  • Tufts University School of Medicine
    Tufts University School of MedicineClass of 1995

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2004 - 2025
  • ID State Medical License
    ID State Medical License 2024 - 2025
  • ND State Medical License
    ND State Medical License 2024 - 2025
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 1998 - 2004
  • American Board of Neurological Surgery Neurological Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification NextGen Ambulatory EHR, NextGen Healthcare, 2012-2013
  • Member AOA - Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • The Bay Area's Top Doctors of 2019
    The Bay Area's Top Doctors of 2019January 17th, 2019
  • UCSF Health and John Muir Health to Expand Cancer Care Collaboration
    UCSF Health and John Muir Health to Expand Cancer Care CollaborationOctober 25th, 2016

Committees

  • Member, Critical Care Committee 2006 - Present

Professional Memberships