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Dr. Dragan Dimitrov is a neurosurgeon with extensive experience and specialization in spine surgery. Dr. Dimitrov received his undergraduate degree at Duke University where he was on the deans list and graduated cum laude. He received his medical degree from New York University School of Medicine and completed a residency in neurosurgery at Duke University in North Carolina. In 2001 and 2002, he was honored with awards from the American Association of Neurological Surgeons related to research in the field of neurosurgery. In his Monterey-based practice, Dr. Dimitrov is referred spine cases from across Central California. He is on staff at Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula and Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital. The Monterey-based spine center attracts patients from a wide area, including residents in the cities of Salinas, Pebble Beach, Hollister, Carmel, Seaside, Marina, Del Monte, Pacific Grove and inland Northern California like Fresno and Clovis.

PATIENT'S PERSPECTIVE

Explains conditions and treatments
Takes time to answer my questions
Provides follow-up as needed
Office cleanliness

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RATINGS AND REVIEWS

Dr. Dimitrov's Rating
31 Ratings with 9 Reviews
Patient Perspective
5.0 Explains conditions and treatments
5.0 Takes time to answer my questions
5.0 Provides follow-up as needed
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12 Upper Ragsdale Dr, Monterey, CA, 93940
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Monterey Spine & Joint
12 Upper Ragsdale Dr
Monterey, CA, 93940
9 REVIEWS
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"Great Dr. but always a big delay. If you take time off for an appointment. Just be awsrr"
  • February 12, 2024
"Very helpful. Explained things professionally and was very helpful."
  • November 13, 2023
"Although I had a substantial wait time, nearly an hour beyond my scheduled appointment due to an unforeseen emergency procedure for the patient ahead of me, it was worth it to have the counsel of Dr. Dimitrov. He thoroughly explained my upcoming procedure both verbally and with a model of the spine. He is friendly, forthright and truly connected with me. While he did not unduly push me towards surgery, he used the concrete data of MRI and EMG testing to support his rationale and expertise as to why it was an advisable step. His office team, Erwin, Jessica, Tess and Amy, are also personable and efficient. "
  • September 12, 2023
"Dr. Dimitrov explained to me exactly the procedure that I needed with a spine model. He answered all my questions and I had many. I plan to have him perform my surgery as soon soon as my primary Doctor gives him the go ahead. I will do another review after my surgery."
  • September 11, 2023
"Excellent! 5 Stars! Fixed my back! "
  • September 5, 2023
"Dr. Dimitrov proved to have excellent Surgeon skills and equally important to me is people skills ! Just a quality human who loves his profession! I pray I don't have to have another Microdiscetomy...but if I do Dr. Dimitrov is my first call. I have to mention his entire support team was brilliant including Anesthesiologist! Rocky Maguire "
  • September 1, 2023
"Dr. Dimitrov successfully treated my lumbar spondylolisthesis with a posterior fusion/PLIF. I asked around prior to this procedure and heard nothing but positive reviews about Dr. Dimitrov from former patients as well as medical staff at local hospitals. This doc is top notch and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him to someone who had exhausted non-surgical means and wanted a fix to their problem. "
  • August 29, 2023
"An amazing surgeon and person. He performed micro surgery on my L3, L4 A great success. Out of pain for the first time in years. "
  • June 27, 2023
"Dr. Dimitrov is a consummate professional, highly respected by peers, coworkers, subordinates and patients. We are extremely fortunate to have a distinguished board-certified neurosurgeon, doctor and person of his caliber working with us and for us on the Central Coast!"
  • April 28, 2020

LOCATIONS

Monterey Spine And Joint
12 Upper Ragsdale Dr
Monterey, CA, 93940
  • Accepting New Patients
  • Medicare Accepted
  • Medicaid Accepted
Mon8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:30 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
  • Accepting New Patients
  • Medicare Accepted
  • Medicaid Accepted
220 San Jose St
Salinas, CA, 93901
Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
450 E Romie Ln
Salinas, CA, 93901

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Medical School
New York University School Of Medicine
Graduated 1996
Residency
Duke University Medical Center

INSURANCE PLANS ACCEPTED  (50)

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  • Anthem BC Pathway X EPO Network
  • CIGNA Open Access Plus
  • UHC Options PPO
  • Health Net CA Individual and Family PPO
  • Aetna Managed Choice POS Open Access
  • UHC Choice Plus POS
  • Blue Shield CA Bronze 60 PPO SHOP
  • BS CA Platinum 90 PPO
  • Aetna Signature Administrators PPO
  • Blue Cross CA PPO Prudent Buyer Small Group
  • UHC Navigate POS
  • Aetna Choice POS II
  • CIGNA HMO
  • CIGNA PPO
  • Blue Shield CA Silver 70 PPO
  • Health Net CA PPO
  • Blue Shield CA PPO
  • Blue Cross CA Pathway X PPO
  • Blue Cross CA PPO Prudent Buyer Large Group
  • First Health PPO
  • UHC Navigate HMO
  • Blue Shield CA Bronze Full PPO 4500
  • Blue Cross CA PPO Prudent Buyer Individual
  • BCBS Blue Card PPO
  • Blue Cross CA Advantage PPO Preferred DirectAccess Plus
  • Blue Cross CA Select PPO
  • Blue Cross CA California Care Large Group HMO
  • Blue Cross CA Select HMO
  • BC CA California Care Small Group HMO
  • MEDICA CHOICE WITH UNITEDHEALTHC
  • UHC NAVIGATE PLUS POS
  • UHC Nexus Open Access
  • Blue Shield CA Tandem PPO
  • Aetna Elect Choice EPO Open Access
  • Aetna Innovation Health Aetna Premier Care Network Plus
  • Aetna Open Choice PPO
  • Blue Cross CA Anthem Advantage HMO
  • Blue Cross CA California Care Small Group HMO
  • Blue Shield CA Platinum 90 PPO
  • Blue Shield of CA 2021 I&F PPO Plan
  • Medica Choice With UHC
  • Oscar Northern CA Cigna + Oscar Open Access Plus
  • BCBS Pathway EPO
  • Oscar CA Cigna + Oscar Open Access Plus
  • Blue Shield CA Access Plus HMO
  • Blue Shield CA Trio ACO HMO
  • Blue Shield CA Platinum Access+ HMO 25
  • Blue Shield CA Blue High Performance Network EPO
  • Blue Shield of CA Platinum 90 Trio HMO
  • Blue Cross CA Pathway EPO
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