Bjorn Lobo, MD
FAANS · Board-Certified Neurosurgeon · Skull Base & Spine Specialist
Dual Fellowship-Trained at the Cleveland Clinic —
Skull Base Brain Tumors · Pituitary Surgery · Minimally Invasive Spine
Does Dr. Lobo Treat What You Have?
Dr. Lobo's dual fellowship training makes him one of a small number of surgeons in Los Angeles qualified to treat the most complex brain, skull base, and spine conditions. If you or a loved one has received one of the following diagnoses, you are in the right place.
Skull Base & Brain Tumors
The most technically demanding tumors in neurosurgery. Dr. Lobo completed a two-year skull base fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic — one of the highest-volume programs in the United States.
Skull base meningiomas · Acoustic neuromas · Schwannomas · Brain tumors (all types) · Brain aneurysms · Chiari malformation · Hydrocephalus
Pituitary Surgery
Minimally invasive endoscopic removal through the nasal passage — no open craniotomy, no facial incision. Fellowship-trained at John Wayne Cancer Institute specifically in this approach.
Pituitary adenomas · Cushing’s disease · Acromegaly · Non-functioning tumors · Craniopharyngiomas · Rathke’s cleft cysts
Minimally Invasive Spine
Cervical and lumbar surgery through smaller incisions with less muscle disruption — dramatically faster recovery compared to traditional open procedures, without compromising outcomes.
Herniated disc · Spinal stenosis · Degenerative disc disease · Sciatica & radiculopathy · Trigeminal neuralgia · Failed back syndrome
Dual Fellowship-Trained. Nationally Recognized.
Dr. Bjorn Lobo, MD, FAANS is a board-certified neurosurgeon, partner at the California Neurosurgical Institute, and 2024–2026 Chair of Surgery at Dignity Health Northridge Hospital. A Castle Connolly Top Doctor, Los Angeles Magazine Top Doctor, and Southern California Super Doctor (2024–2026), Dr. Lobo trained at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation — ranked among the top four hospitals in the nation and home to one of America's foremost neurosurgery programs.
What Patients Are Saying
Dr. Lobo saved my husband’s life and two years later he saved me from being paralyzed. There are no words that can express the gratitude. Everyone involved made us feel safe, heard, and a priority.
Dr. Lobo came highly recommended and truly exceeded all expectations. From my very first appointment, his kindness, compassion, and professionalism put me at ease. After years of pain and limited mobility, I’m finally able to enjoy life again. Dr. Lobo truly changed my life.
I never felt rushed and was able to ask all the questions I had. It’s been about four years since my surgery and I feel great. Choosing Dr. Lobo to do my surgery was a game changer.
Dr. Lobo performed tumor removal surgery on my mother. He is not only an incredibly skilled surgeon, but one of the kindest and most compassionate doctors I have ever met. He took the time to thoroughly explain the procedure and answer all of our questions. The surgery was a success and my mother is recovering well.
He is so caring and friendly and does the best job at what he does. He’s comforting and extremely knowledgeable and puts you at ease. He helped me get my surgery approved when my insurance denied it.
Dr. Lobo is a caring and exceptional surgeon. He listened to me and provided outstanding service. I highly recommend him.