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Dr. Tarun Arora, MD

Dr. Tarun Arora, MD

Neurosurgery*

Dr. Tarun Arora, MD is a neurosurgeon in San Francisco, CA. Dr. Arora has extensive experience in Neurocritical Care Disorders. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as UCSF Helen Diller Medical Center at Parnassus Heights and Novato Community Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.7 Star Rating
Based on 21 reviews 4.7 Star Rating (21 reviews)

California Center for Pituitary Disorders

400 Parnassus Ave # 8 San Francisco, CA 94143
Telehealth available

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(415) 353-7500

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Arora is affiliated with UCSF Helen Diller Medical Center at Parnassus Heights San Francisco, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for neurosurgery.

Dr. Arora is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

The Healthgrades Choice designation helps you understand the most important factors to consider when choosing a healthcare professional. This designation is earned based on four set standards.
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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Arora specializes in the area of Neurosurgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Cranial Neurosurgery Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
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Dr. Arora's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Arora

4.7
21 ratings, 10 with a written review
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Feb 09, 2025
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Dr Arora is outstanding in every way!
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Feb 08, 2025
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Dr Arora is beyond excellent !
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 29, 2025
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Can't get the practice to return call as I am asking for appoinment. It has now been over 7 business days that I have left a message each day. No one bothers to return call. Goodness knows how long an appointment date will take when and if I ever get a return call. I can't agree with the User agreement as I have yet to receive treatment.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
3 others found this helpful
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Sep 29, 2021
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Thank you Dr. Arora, for listening, answering my questions, helping me start on my medical journey. I feel like I having been floating around and you gave me the confidence to see another doctor you recommend and then come back to you for a follow up and to help me. You went above and beyond with a smile, and extremely professional.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Sonom, CA – Jul 01, 2019
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Dr. Arora is the best in the field. I have Chiari Malfmormation and he did decompression surgery on me. I am 56 years old and this was my first ever surgery. He did an amazing job. No complications.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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Kristin in Novato, CA – Jun 16, 2019
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There are not enough words to Express how much I am grateful for Dr Arora. He saved my Sons life. It was a difficult surgery and I could of lost my 32 year old Son. It was a day by day waiting whether my Son would make it or not. Dr Arora was honest from day one. It hurt but I needed the truth. Well because of Dr Aurora's amazing skills, I have more time with my Son. I am forever grateful and blessed to have met him.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
5 others found this helpful
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Susan Dominguez in Vallejo, CA – Feb 06, 2019
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One of the best doctors that I have ever met. Did an amazing job with my surgery I can say that I was lucky to be your patient, you gave a second chance to live. You took very good care of me even after the surgery I wish there was more doctors like you. There's only five starts here but If it would have been possible I would give you not 5 starts but 1 million stars. I thank God that I met you and God Bless you.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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mentor gjata in San rafael, CA – May 23, 2016
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Dr Arora saved my dad's life. He'll always be a hero to me for allowing me more time with Dad. He's a good man and a miracle surgeon.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
5 others found this helpful
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Dr Arora admirer in CA – Jan 10, 2016
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extremely complex surgery left me with no additional neurological deficits. i applaud him, from me, and for me. thank you dr. arora.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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P. Smith in Petaluma, CA – Dec 29, 2015
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About Me

care philosophy

Dr Tarun Arora is a neurosurgeon who cares for patients with complex tumors of the brain and spine, including tumors at the base of the skull, such as acoustic neuromas, pituitary adenomas, meningiomas and schwannomas. He also manages and treats...read more

biography

Dr. Tarun Arora is a neurosurgeon who cares for patients with complex tumors of the brain and spine, including tumors at the base of the skull, such as acoustic neuromas, pituitary adenomas, meningiomas and schwannomas. He also manages and treats...read more

  • Neurosurgery

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • University Of California At Los Angeles

    Internship Hospital, 2003

  • Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School Of Medicine

    1997
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
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Neurosurgery
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Dr. Arora is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

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    Locations

    California Center for Pituitary Disorders

    California Center for Pituitary Disorders400 Parnassus Ave # 8 San Francisco, CA 94143
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    Neurosurgery at Greenbrae

    Neurosurgery at Greenbrae1100 S Eliseo Dr Ste 1 Greenbrae, CA 94904
    2

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • UCSF Helen Diller Medical Center at Parnassus Heights

      400 Parnassus Ave
      San Francisco, CA 94143
      Recipient of 33
      hospital awards

      America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Superior clinical outcomes in cranial neurosurgery

      Cranial Neurosurgery Excellence Award™ (2025)

      Superior clinical outcomes in cranial neurosurgery

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      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      88%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      4% higher than the national average

      81%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      5% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback

    • Novato Community Hospital

      180 Rowland Way
      Novato, CA 94945
      Recipient of 11
      hospital awards

      Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

      View all awards

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      87%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
      84%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      6% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback

    • Sonoma Valley Hospital

      347 Andrieux St
      Sonoma, CA 95476

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      85%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      3% lower than the national average

      81%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      1% lower than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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