Frank Jeffrey Coufal MD

Physician

9834 Genesee AveSuite 411La Jolla, CA 92037
Phone+1 858-677-1755

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Education & Training

University of California (San Diego) Medical CenterResidency, Neurological Surgery, 1991 - 1998
University of California (San Diego) Medical CenterInternship, Transitional Year, 1990 - 1991
University of Texas Southwestern Medical SchoolClass of 1988

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Certifications & Licensure

CA State Medical License 1992 - 2027
FL State Medical License 2018 - 2020
TX State Medical License 1990 - 2008
WI State Medical License 1998 - 1999
American Board of Neurological Surgery Neurological Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Top Doctors:San Diego Area Castle Connolly, 2013
Top Doctors:Southern California Castle Connolly, 2012
Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

4 citations
Mechanical failure of the Mobi-C implant for artificial cervical disc replacement: report of 4 cases.
Jasmine A T DiCesare, Alexander M. Tucker, Irene Say, Kunal S. Patel, Todd H. Lanman
Journal of Neurosurgery. Spine. 2020-07-31
21 citations
Head injuries in hospital-admitted adolescents and adults with skateboard-related trauma
Gail T. Tominaga, Kathryn B. Schaffer, Imad S. Dandan, Frank J. Coufal, Jess F. Kraus
Brain Injury. 2015-08-13
30 citations
Retroperitoneal lateral lumbar interbody fusion with titanium threaded fusion cages
Christopher E. Wolfla, Dennis J. Maiman, Frank J. Coufal, James R Wallace
Journal of Neurosurgery. 2002-01-01