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| Dr. Kissel is a board certified neurosurgeon who practices exclusively In San Luis Obispo, California. His clinical practice was established after completion of formal medical training in 1989. It includes caring for patients with a multitude of neurosurgical problems which involve the spine, brain and peripheral nerves. He is a solo practitioner actively involved with both elective and emergency surgery. He maintains involvement with academic programs both as a clinical instructor and referral source. The information highlighted below is a synopsis of his professional background and neurosurgical interests. |  |
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| College Education: | University of California, San Diego La Jolla, California |
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| B.A. Biology | 1976 | |
| Postbaccalaureate Neuroscience Graduate work | 1978-1980 | |
| Medical Education: | The Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University North Chicago, Illinois M.D. Degree |
1983 |
| Surgical Internship: | UCLA/Harbor General Medical Center Torrance, California |
1984 |
| Neurosurgical Residency: | University of California, Davis Sacramento, California |
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| Neurological Surgery | 1984-1989 | |
| Chief Resident | 1988-1989 | |
| Neurosurgical Clinical Practice: | Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center San Luis Obispo, California |
1989-Current |