Dr. Shahin Etebar, a medical doctor who specializes in Neurological Surgery and Spine Surgery, practices his craft in the Palm Desert area of California, but it is well known, both locally and throughout the country. Frequently listed among “Top Doctors in America”, “America’s Top Surgeons”, Palm Springs Life “Top Doctors”, he has impressive credentials acquired over the course of his long career.
Fascinated with the prospect of being a doctor since childhood, he completed his medical school training at the University of California at Irvine which he followed up with a residency in Neurological Surgery at the University of South Florida in Tampa Florida. He then acquired further training through a fellowship in Reconstructive Spinal Surgery at the University of California at Irvine and became a Fellow of The American Association of Neurological Surgeons, which accounts for the designation of F.A.A.N.S. after his name.
Receiving American Board of Neurological Surgery (ABNS) certification indicates that a physician has the knowledge, skills, and experience needed to offer high-quality patient care. After initial certification, the fellow completes periodic training and takes oral and written exams to demonstrate ongoing competency in the field of Neurological Surgery. His board certification ensures that Dr. Etebar has mastery of the evaluation and treatment of disorders of the central, peripheral and autonomic nervous systems, pain management, and surgical and nonsurgical treatment of nervous system disorders.
After years of experience at the Kaiser Permanente hospital, the Desert Orthopedic Center, and the Eisenhower Medical Center, Dr. Etebar developed special expertise in several areas within the field:
Dr. Etebar currently has privileges at the Eisenhower Medical Center, JFK Memorial Hospital, and the Desert Regional Medical Center.
Committed to patient care, Dr. Etebar’s management and administrative skills are well known in the Coachella Valley as well. Currently the president of Desert Doctors, he also serves as the Medical director at Eisenhower Neuroscience Institute and served as the director of the Desert Spine & Neurological Institute from 2002-2016. Previously, he was the Medical Staff President at the Eisenhower Medical Center from 2011-2013.
Dr. Etebar is a member of the following associations:
When you need an evaluation of your condition or treatment of spinal or nervous system issues, you owe it to yourself to find the best neurologist in the area handle your case. Dr. Etebar welcomes new patients at his Coachella Valley clinic at 72780 Country Club Drive, Rancho Mirage, CA. To schedule an appointment, please call (760) 346-8058.
