Pasadena resident Dr. Sean Xin, a neurosurgeon, has joined the staff of the California Institute of Neuroscience in Thousand Oaks, announced the institute’s founder Martin Mortazavi, M.D., also a neurosurgeon. Xin will tap into his vast experience and extensive knowledge in the field to diagnose and treat a range of disorders of the central and peripheral nervous system including congenital anomalies, trauma, tumors, vascular disorders, infections of the brain or spine, stroke and degenerative diseases of the spine. His surgical work will take place at Los Robles Regional Medical Center and West Hills Hospital.
“I’m delighted to welcome aboard an extraordinary surgeon whose considerable skills and devotion to his patients are a welcome addition to our staff,” said Mortazavi. “Dr. Xin’s experience includes clinical research, publishing papers in medical journals and speaking before colleagues in the field.”
Added Xin, “I’m proud to join my esteemed colleagues at the California Institute of Neuroscience and look forward to treating my patients using state-of-the-art surgical techniques and a high level of personal care that sets the stage for effective treatment.”
Xin earned his undergrad degree from Penn State University and doctor of osteopathic medicine from Western University of Health Sciences in Pomona.
He completed a rigorous neurosurgery residency training at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine during which he earned the Resident of the Year award. He completed another year of fellowship in neurosurgical oncology, specializing in treating benign and malignant tumors of brain and spine, at City of Hope.
Under the direction of Mortazavi, California Institute of Neuroscience has earned a stellar reputation in the prevention, diagnosis, surgical treatment and post-surgical aspects of a range of disorders affecting the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves and cerebrovascular disease. The team, who are experts at treating aneurysms, AVM, skull base tumors such as pituitary tumors, acoustic neuromas, and meningiomas, trigeminal neuralgia, and any other medical condition related to the brain and spine, employ the safest and latest technology to give patients a new lease on life.
Among the areas of specialty: neurology, neurosurgery, psychology, psychiatry, cranial maxillofacial plastic surgery, ENT, spine/peripheral neurosurgery and neuro-ophthalmology. These comprehensive services offer the patient a holistic approach to care not commonly found in typical neurosurgical practices. Visit cineuro.org or call (805) 795-7656.