Sherry Lee Taylor, MD
Neurosurgery
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adult 18+
- Older Adult >65
Languages
- English
Gender
FemaleAbout Sherry Lee Taylor
Professional Statement
There is no one-size-fits-all answer in medicine. That is why when I meet with a patient to discuss their neurological issues and treatment, I spend a fair amount of time reviewing and explaining to them what is causing their symptoms. I want to help them to make the best, most educated decision about their care.
Joining the NorthBay Health neuroscience team affords me great opportunities to continue those connections with patients. Coming to NorthBay feels a bit like coming home for me. Though I grew up in New Jersey, after earning a bachelor's degree in psychology from Princeton, I came to California and earned my Ph. D. and Medical Doctorate at the University of California, Davis. After completing my neurosurgical residency in San Francisco, I was recruited to be Chief of Neurosurgery in Massachusetts. I am thrilled to be back in California and working with the neurosurgery team at NorthBay.
As a neurosurgeon for more than two decades, I remain fascinated with treatment of brain and spinal issues. It is an area of medicine where we can make dramatic changes in people's lives. An example: A young man was driving home from a factory where he worked in Massachusetts on motorbike. A deer ran into the road and he swerved and hit a tree. He was brought in by helicopter, minutes from death and rushed to the operating room. He walked out days later to his wife and children. As a doctor, that kind of result is very satisfying.
At NorthBay, much of my focus is on brain tumors and I am working with oncologists on treatments. I will also work on spinal cases and am very happy to be part of creating a healthy spine clinic where we help not only treat problems surgically but help with lifestyle changes to address patients' back issues.
When I am not working, I spend a lot of my time focused on my 3 grandsons, who are the love of my life! I also enjoy weaving and am involved in several business opportunities with my eldest son.
Physician Practice Organization
NorthBay Health
Northbay Health Patient Stories
Mayo Clinic Partnership
Professional Memberships
American Association of Neurological Surgeons, American Medical Association, Association of Women Surgeons, Council of State Neurological Societies, Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society, Women in Neurosurgery
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Locations
- NorthBay Health Neurosurgery
- 1860 Pennsylvania Avenue, Suite 120, Fairfield, CA 94533
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- phone: 707-646-4370
Clinical Interests
Aneurysm, Concussion, Hemi-facial Spasms, Stroke, Tumors, Traumatic Brain Injury, Seizure Disorders, Stroke and Back Pain, Memory Loss and DementiaExpertise
Education
- Residency: UCSF Medical Center, Neurological Surgery, 1995
- Internship: UCSF Medical Center, Surgery (General Surgery), 1990
- Medical Education: University of California Davis, 1989
Board Certifications
- Neurological Surgery: American Board of Neurological Surgery, 1999
Insurance
- Aetna HMO
- Anthem Blue Cross HMO (specialty referral only)
- Anthem MediBlue Access (PPO) Medicare Advantage
- Anthem MediBlue Dual Access (PPO D-SNP)(Medicare/Medi-Cal)
- Anthem Medical Local Preferred Provider Organization (LPPO). (Out-of-state Blue Cross/Blue Shield Medicare Advantage PPO)
- Anthem Medicare Preferred PPO Plan
- Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
- Brand New Day Medicare Advantage Plan (specialty referral only)
- CalPERS: Anthem Blue Cross Traditional HMO
- CalPERS: PERS Platinum (PPO) and PERS Gold (PPO)
- CHAMPVA
- Compass Rose Plan
- Covered California: Anthem Blue Cross PPO
- Covered California: Blue Shield HMO
- Covered California: Western Health Advantage
- FEHB: Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
- GEHA PPO Plans
- Health Smart POS
- Health Smart PPO
- Medi-Cal
- Medicare
- Partnership HealthPlan of CA (Currently not accepting new patients for Primary Care)
- TRICARE (includes TRICARE for Life)
- UnitedHealthcare AARP Medicare Advantage Choice (PPO)
- UnitedHealthcare AARP Medicare Advantage Focus (HMO-POS)
- UnitedHealthcare Employer Retiree Medicare Advantage Plan PPO
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage Assure (HMO)
- Western Health Advantage
- Western Health Advantage MyCare & MyCare Plus
Ratings & Reviews
4.6 out of 5
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