Hospital Findr / Find Doctors / California / Dr. Frank Jeffrey Coufal

Dr. Frank Jeffrey Coufal, MD

Neurological Surgery, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Accepting new patients
37 years of experience
La Jolla Neurosurgical Associates 9834 Genesee Ave Ste 411, La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 677-1755

Overview
Location
Expertise
Insurance

Brief Intro

In practice since 1999, Frank Coufal, MD, FACS, is a fellowship-trained neurosurgeon specializing in complex surgeries of the brain and spinal column. He performs a wide variety of surgical procedures that range from craniotomy for the treatment of brain tumors, neurovascular disease and hydrocephalus; to operations for the treatment of traumatic injury, neoplastic disease and degenerative disease of the spine, including artificial disc replacement. , he utilizes the cyber knife treatment of tumors of both the brain and spinal column. Throughout his career, Dr. Coufal has supplemented his clinical practice with research on a variety of neurological conditions including brain tumors, human prion disease, trauma brain injury, spinal cord injury and degenerative disc disease. His research and work in both degenerative disorders of the spine and acute spinal trauma has also led to his becoming a consultant and a participant in the clinical trials for the development of spinal surgical instruments and devices. Dr. Coufal founded La Jolla Neurosurgical Associates, AMC, in 2001. This group provides neurosurgical emergency services for Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla as well as Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas. , Dr. Coufal is a qualified medical examiner and provides spinal surgical services for a workmens compensation referral network extending from Los Angeles to San Diego. Dr. Coufals work has attracted national attention and he has been featured on "The Oprah Winfrey Show," several Discovery Health Channel dramatic recreations, "The 700 Club," and "The Montel Williams Show." He has also been featured in Good Housekeeping. A native Texan, Dr. Coufal and his wife have repeatedly come to California throughout their careers and are happy to make their home in Ranch Santa Fe.

Education Background

RESIDENCY

Ucsd Medical Center

MEDICAL SCHOOL

University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Medical School - 1988

Languages Spoken

English
Spanish

Location & Hours

La Jolla Neurosurgical Associates
9834 Genesee Ave Ste 411, La Jolla, CA 92037
Mon:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sat:Closed
Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

Neurological Surgery
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Conditions Addressed

Intracranial Injury
Intervertebral Disc Degeneration

Procedures Performed

Neurological Testing
Neurological Testing
Lumbar Puncture
Craniotomy
Spinal Cord Surgery
Spinal Cord Surgery
Spinal Fusion
Spinal Fusion
Lumbar Puncture

Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

Humana
HealthPartners
Medicare
Health Net
Brand New Day
L.A. Care Health Plan
Sharp Health Plan
SCAN Health Plan
Community Health Group
AARP
Alignment Health Plan
Cigna
Tricare
Molina Healthcare
Partnership HealthPlan of California
UnitedHealthcare Oxford
CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
UnitedHealthcare
Kaiser Permanente
Aetna
Blue Shield of California
Corvel
CalOptima
AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE)
Meritain Health

Cancer 86
Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery 79
Orthopedics 161
Neurology & Neurosurgery 120
Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 149
Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 161
Diabetes & Endocrinology 65
Children's Hospital 18
Urology 149
Psychiatry 91
Geriatrics 143
Rehabilitation 73
Obsterics & Gynecology 23
Ophthalmology 8
Ear, Nose & Throat 10
Rheumatology 4
Long Term Care 19
Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 99