Dr. William Taylor, MD
Dr. William Taylor, MD is a neurosurgeon in La Jolla, CA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of California, Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine in 1987. He is affiliated with UC San Diego Health Hillcrest Hillcrest Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
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9300 Campus Point Dr La Jolla, CA 92037Make an Appointment
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About Me
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Dr. Taylor is a clinical professor of surgery and has been a member of the faculty at UC San Diego School of Medicine since 1994. His serves on the Admissions Committee and the Education Committee for the Division of Neurosurgery, and has received...read moreNeurosurgery
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Columbia University Ny
Fellowship Hospital, 1994Albert Einstein College Of Medicine
Residency Hospital, 1993Cedars-sinai Med Ctr/ucla
Internship Hospital, 1988University Of California, Los Angeles David Geffen School Of Medicine
Medical School, 1987Stanford University School Med/stanford Medical Center
Undergraduate School, 1982
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hospital awardsAmerica's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
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Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
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89%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home5% higher than the national average
80%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well4% higher than the national average
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