Dr. Stephen Ryu, MD
Dr. Stephen Ryu, MD is a neurosurgeon in Palo Alto, CA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of California, San Diego School of Medicine in 1999. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Mills-Peninsula Medical Center and Sequoia Hospital. He is accepting new patients.
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795 El Camino Real Ste 3E Palo Alto, CA 94301Make an Appointment
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| 3 Star | 6% | 6% |
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| 1 Star | 11% | 11% |
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Dr. Stephen Ryu, MD is a neurosurgeon in Palo Alto, CA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of California, San Diego School of Medicine in 1999. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as...read moreNeurosurgery
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Stanford University School Of Medicine
Fellowship Hospital, 2006University Of California, San Diego School Of Medicine
Medical School, 1999
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View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
88%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home4% higher than the national average
83%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well7% higher than the national average
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View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
87%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home3% higher than the national average
80%Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family15% higher than the national average
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hospital awardsView all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
87%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home3% higher than the national average
78%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well2% higher than the national average
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