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Alvin Y. Chan

Bio

Born and raised in Southern California, Dr. Chan is a neurosurgeon with expertise in brain and spine surgery. He completed his undergraduate studies at UCLA, earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Wisconsin, and completed his neurosurgical residency at UC Irvine. Driven by a passion for complex cases, he pursued fellowship training in skullbase and cerebrovascular surgery. Dr. Chan has contributed significantly to the field of neurosurgery, publishing over 70 journal articles and book chapters. Outside of his demanding practice, he enjoys spending time with his wife, Laura, and their three children, as well as pursuing his interests in sports, the ocean, and travel.

Insurance

Most PPO, HMO and Medicare plans accepted. Please call office to verify.

Education
  • Medical Education - Medical College of Wisconsin
  • Residency - UC Irvine School of Medicine (Neurosurgery)
Board Certifications
  • Board Eligible
  • Neurological Surgery
Conditions Treated
  • Acute Spinal Fracture (Spine & Neck)
  • Spinal Tumors (Spine & Neck)
  • Back Pain (Spine & Neck)
  • Arthritis (Spine & Neck)
  • Degenerative Back and Neck Disorders (Spine & Neck)
  • Cervical Pain / Neck Pain (Spine & Neck)
  • Thoracic Conditions (Spine & Neck)
Procedures
  • Cervical Spine Fusion
  • Cervical Spine Surgery
  • Complex Cervical Spine Surgery
  • Complex Spine Surgery
  • Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
  • Spine Surgery
  • Thoracic Spine Surgery