Daniel T. Nagasawa, MD

Dr. Daniel T. Nagasawa is a renowned neurosurgeon specializing in minimally invasive spine surgery and complex spinal procedures. As the Co-Founder of Achieve Brain & Spine, he brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the practice. Dr. Nagasawa completed his residency in Neurological Surgery at the prestigious University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), where he also served as Chief Resident. He further honed his skills through an advanced fellowship in Complex Spinal Surgery at Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center. His educational background includes a Doctor of Medicine from the University of California, Irvine School of Medicine, and an undergraduate degree from the University of California, Berkeley.

Throughout his career, Dr. Nagasawa has authored over 50 peer-reviewed articles, two books, and two book chapters, and has presented at numerous national conferences. His clinical expertise encompasses minimally invasive spine surgery, total disc replacement, spinal tumor surgery, laminectomy, and discectomy. He is dedicated to improving patient outcomes through advanced surgical techniques and a patient-centric approach.

Dr. Nagasawa emphasizes open communication and patient education, ensuring that his patients fully understand their condition and treatment options. He collaborates closely with each patient to develop a personalized treatment plan, aiming to achieve the highest level of relief from pain and other symptoms. His commitment to excellence in patient care is reflected in his numerous honors and memberships, including the Excellence in Teaching with Humanism award, the Resident Quality Award for Transverse Process Fracture Management, and the Longmire Surgical Society Scientific Day Award. He is a member of several professional organizations, including the Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS), the American Association of Neurological Surgery (AANS), the North American Spine Society (NASS), and the California Association of Neurological Surgeons (CANS).

Dr. Nagasawa treats every patient with the same care and respect he would offer a member of his own family. His professional philosophy and dedication to patient care, combined with his extensive training and innovative techniques, make him a leading figure in the field of neurosurgery. He is proud to serve patients at Achieve Brain & Spine's Santa Monica location, where he continues to provide top-tier neurosurgical care with a focus on minimally invasive techniques and optimal patient outcomes.