Manish Aghi

MD PhD

Neurosurgeon
Runner of the San Francisco half marathon since 2012

Dr. Manish Aghi is a neurosurgeon specializing in brain tumors at UCSF Medical Center. He cares for adult patients with a wide range of conditions, including astrocytomas and anaplastic astrocytomas, oligodendrogliomas, glioblastomas, meningiomas and pituitary adenomas. As principal investigator at the UCSF Brain Tumor Research Center, his interests include glioblastoma angiogenesis, mechanisms of glioblastoma resistance to anti-angiogenic therapy and experimental glioblastoma therapies such as cancer-killing viruses.

Aghi earned his medical degree and a doctoral degree in neurosciences from Harvard Medical School. He completed a residency in neurosurgery at Massachusetts General Hospital. He is a member of the Society for Neuro-Oncology, American Association of Neurological Surgeons, Congress of Neurological Surgeons and Pituitary Network Association. Among his honors are the Preuss and Mahaley awards from the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, and the Ronald L. Bittner Award, Synthes Skull Base Award and Integra Foundation Award from the Congress of Neurological Surgeons.

  • Education

    Harvard Medical School, 2000

  • Residencies

    Massachusetts General Hospital, Neurosurgery, 2007

  • Board Certifications

    Neurological Surgery, American Board of Neurological Surgery

  • Academic Title

    Professor

I have discovered much about cancer in my lab and operating room, but my patients have taught me what it means to be a good doctor.

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    My reviews

    4.8

    Overall Experience
    155 Ratings
    About our process
    Dec 17, 2024
    Dr. Aghi called me. We conversed on the phone. I am pleased with his level of compassion & expertise. I am very thankful that he will be taking good care of me.
    Nov 13, 2024
    Dr Aghi explained everything very well to my husband and I. He managed to ease my concerns to a manageable level and give me confidence that I am definitely at the right facility with the right neurosurgeon. Thank you Dr. Aghi.
    Oct 07, 2024
    Very good
    Aug 16, 2024
    Dr. Shih is one of the best Physicians I've ever met. She's so knowledgable, thorough, and kind. I'm so grateful to be under her care.
    Apr 08, 2024
    Dr Aghi is awesome
    Mar 20, 2024
    You have been great
    Mar 07, 2024
    I so appreciate Dr Aghi and his staff at the UCSF neurosurgery clinic!
    Dec 26, 2023
    Very good experience
    Dec 15, 2023
    Highly recommend to anyone who need their services and support
    Oct 31, 2023
    Everyone is polite and answers questions
    Jun 07, 2023
    It was a pretty cut and dry conversation, which is fine, considering my condition. Basically no change and not much to say about it!!
    May 30, 2023
    Very clear and concise in discussing the condition. Listened to our questions and addresses them. Felt much better about understanding the issue and paths to move forward.
    Apr 13, 2023
    Dr. Aghi was just phenomenal. He was early to the appointment and was waiting for me to login (has never happened in any office). He had done his homework about my condition, and had reviewed all my results and images prior to the appointment (even the ones from 15years ago). He was caring, patient, and answered all my questions. He had a game plan and because of his thorough analysis, I felt at ease with the decision we made for my care. Excellent physician !!! Thank you Dr. Aghi.
    Mar 29, 2023
    Provider answered questions in a way that was understandable. Follow up was also provided.
    Mar 11, 2023
    We've been involved with this doctor, and this procedure, at UCSF for over 10 years now, and have always been very impressed, informed, and cared about/for.
    Mar 08, 2023
    Nice experience
    Mar 01, 2023
    Excellent, as described above. Grateful for the thoughtful care.

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