Cottage Neurosciences Clinic
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Cottage Neurosciences Clinic, a Cottage Medical Group clinic, provides access to comprehensive neurosurgical consultation tailored to meet the needs of patients across the region.
Under the leadership of a dedicated team of neurosurgeons, the Cottage Neurosciences Clinic is committed to delivering excellent care from diagnosis to exploring treatment options and ongoing management of a wide range of conditions affecting the brain, spine and nervous system.
The clinic's neurosurgeons are skilled in a range of interventions, ranging from minimally invasive procedures and complex surgeries to nonsurgical approaches for the treatment of brain and spine tumors, neurovascular disorders, epilepsy, spine conditions and more, with a focus on improving symptoms and the overall quality of life for patients.
Location and Office Hours
Office Hours: Our office hours are from 8:00am-5pm, Monday-Friday
Phone: 805-569-7820
Address: 2410 Fletcher Ave., Suite 302, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
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Cottage Neurosciences Clinic Physicians
Richard Chung, MD, PhD
Dr. Richard Chung is a board-certified neurosurgeon specializing in diagnosing and treating disorders affecting the brain, spine and nervous system. He is skilled in surgical and non-surgical interventions and offers comprehensive care to patients with complex neurosurgical conditions.
Dr. Chung graduated from Harvard College and earned his medical degree from Harvard Medical School. He completed extensive training in neurological surgery at Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School and The Children's Hospital in Boston. Dr. Chung is dedicated to delivering personalized treatment plans tailored to each patient's needs.
Nicole Moayeri, MD, FAANS
Dr. Nicole Moayeri is a board-certified neurosurgeon and the Medical Director of Neurosurgical Oncology at Cottage Health's Santa Barbara Neuroscience Institute. With over 25 years of experience, Dr. Moayeri specializes in addressing the unique challenges presented by patients with brain and spinal tumors, pituitary tumors, trigeminal neuralgia, epilepsy and cerebrovascular disease.
Dr. Moayeri earned her medical degree from Stanford University Medical School and completed an internship at the University of Southern California. After, Dr. Moayeri pursued a residency in Neurosurgery at Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School and held an academic appointment at Harvard Medical School.
Douglas E. Ney, MD, FAAN
Dr. Douglas E. Ney is a board-certified neurologist and neuro-oncologist who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of brain tumors and neurologic complications of cancer and works closely with multidisciplinary teams to support coordinated care.
Dr. Ney earned his medical degree from the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry in Rochester, New York. He completed an internal medicine internship and neurology residency at the University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington, Vermont, where he also served as chief resident. He then completed fellowship training in neuro-oncology at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York.
In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Ney has held multiple educational leadership roles, including neurology residency program director, and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Neurology. His academic and clinical interests include the diagnosis and treatment of complex brain tumor and cancer-related neurologic conditions, as well as advancing medical education.
Brian Walcott, MD
Dr. Brian Walcott is a board-certified neurosurgeon with a primary focus on vascular disease and tumors of the brain and spine. He completed his medical education at Loyola University Chicago, followed by neurological surgery residency training at the Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School.
Subsequently, he honed his expertise through fellowships in neurovascular surgery at the University of California, San Francisco, and endovascular neurosurgery at the University of Southern California. Dr. Walcott specializes in minimally invasive, image-guided techniques to deliver evidence-based care for patients in the catheterization lab, the operating room and during focused radiation treatments.
David A. Barsky, MS, PA-C
David A. Barsky, MS, PA-C, is a certified physician assistant with more than two decades of experience delivering advanced clinical care in high-acuity emergency and surgical settings. He currently practices in the Department of Emergency Medicine at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital and also serves as a surgical physician assistant in orthopedics and hand surgery. David is recognized for his excellent bedside manner, strong clinical judgment, and collaborative approach with physicians and multidisciplinary teams. He holds an MS in Physician Assistant Studies from Mercy College in New York and a BS in Biology from Keene State College in New Hampshire.
