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Dr. Peter Sun, MD

Dr. Peter Sun, MD

Neurosurgery*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Peter Sun, MD is a neurosurgeon in Oakland, CA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons in 1991. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as UCSF Helen Diller Medical Center at Parnassus Heights and French Hospital Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.7 Star Rating
Based on 32 reviews 4.7 Star Rating (32 reviews)

Practice

747 52nd St Oakland, CA 94609
Telehealth available

Make an Appointment

(510) 428-3319

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Sun is affiliated with French Hospital Medical Center San Luis Obispo, a highly rated hospital.

Dr. Sun is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

The Healthgrades Choice designation helps you understand the most important factors to consider when choosing a healthcare professional. This designation is earned based on four set standards.
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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Sun specializes in the area of Neurosurgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Cranial Neurosurgery Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
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Dr. Sun's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Sun

4.7
32 ratings, 8 with a written review
5 star
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3 star
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2 star
3%
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1 star
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My son was diagnosed with tethered cord. Dr. Sun performed the surgery and there was no complication after the surgery. My son is now an active and healthy toddler! I cannot express enough appreciation to Dr. Sun. He saved my son and my family! I truly recommend him because 1.Dr. Sun performs a lot of surgeries 2.He is willing to listen, explain and adjust his plan. 3.He is the one who performs surgeries 4.He is extremely careful. 5.Others told me Dr. Sun always took as much time as he needed.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Max – Dec 27, 2017
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caring, skilled surgeon, helpful and pleasant team.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Marion442 in Oakland, CA – Mar 26, 2017
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Dr Sun operated on my son Joel Zuniga in January 2014 when he was 2 years old. Joel was diagnosed with brain cancer known as ATRT and statistics say a 10% chance of survival. I'm happy to say Joel will be 6 in June and I truly believe Dr Sun was the beginning of his healing! Thank you to an awesome neurosurgeon!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Katherine Zuniga in Concord, CA – Mar 20, 2017
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Dr. Sun is an amazingly skilled surgeon who has a warm and caring demeanor with both his pediatric patients and their parents. His support staff was very helpful and attentive, and they were prompt and thorough with any questions or concerns we had. Dr. Sun has an outstanding reputation, and we feel so fortunate that our son was able to receive care from Dr. Sun and his staff.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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Reagan228 in Oakland, CA – Feb 03, 2017
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Have kind and understanding. Will to sit with you to understand your child. I had my daughter brought in to the hospital from reno nv and he had to place a vp shunt in.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
Helpful
Reno, NV – May 22, 2016
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Saved my daughters life!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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Shawn426 in Oakland, CA – Apr 22, 2016
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Dr. Sun and the staff were fantastic with my daughter. Dr. Sun removed a cyst from my daughter's head/skull. The scar is practically invisible. I am so pleased.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
5 others found this helpful
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Logan4448 in Oakland, CA – Feb 25, 2016
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We were told that this Dr had all of my daughter's records, MRI etc and when we saw him we would have plan for treatment. Well he DIDNT have any of her records. He copied the ones *I* brought in with me. He acted like he'd never even heard of her.(Our referring physician said she'd talked to him at length about our daughter) He didn't even examine her to talk to her. She parted her hair and he looked at her scar from last surgery and told us he's Not a pain doctor.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
5 others found this helpful
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Cyndi in Sparks, NV – Feb 09, 2016
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About Me

biography

Expert Neurosurgeon for children

  • Neurosurgery

  • Pediatric Neurosurgery

  • Pediatric Neurological Spine Surgery

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Chldrns Hospital University Penn

    Fellowship Hospital

  • Ny University Medical Center

    Fellowship Hospital

  • Yale University

    Residency Hospital

  • Uc Davis Medical Center

    Internship Hospital

  • University Of California Davis Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1992

  • Columbia University Vagelos College Of Physicians And Surgeons

    Medical School, 1991
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
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Neurosurgery
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Dr. Sun is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

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    Locations

    Practice

    UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland747 52nd St Oakland, CA 94609
    1
    Pediatric Cardiac Mri and Ct Imaging Program2401 Shadelands Dr Walnut Creek, CA 94598
    2
    Ucsf Pediatric Allergy Center-Oakland Outpatient Center744 52nd St Fl 5 Oakland, CA 94609
    3

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • French Hospital Medical Center

      1911 Johnson Ave
      San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
      Recipient of 3
      hospital awards

      Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2022)

      Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      91%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      7% higher than the national average

      82%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      7% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback

    • UCSF Helen Diller Medical Center at Parnassus Heights

      400 Parnassus Ave
      San Francisco, CA 94143
      Recipient of 33
      hospital awards

      America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Superior clinical outcomes in cranial neurosurgery

      Cranial Neurosurgery Excellence Award™ (2025)

      Superior clinical outcomes in cranial neurosurgery

      View all awards

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      88%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      4% higher than the national average

      81%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      5% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback

    • Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley

      5555 W Las Positas Blvd
      Pleasanton, CA 94588
      Recipient of 2
      hospital awards

      Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023)

      Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

      View all awards

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      86%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      2% higher than the national average

      79%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      3% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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