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Dr. Erik Viirre, MD, PHD

Accepting New Patients

(417 Ratings)

Specializes in: Neurology (Brain & Spinal Cord Disease) and Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose, and Throat)

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), David Geffen School of Medicine

Professional interests include: Meniere's disease, tinnitus, migraine, and more.

200 W Arbor Drive
San Diego, CA 92103

(619) 543-3000

Dr. Erik Viirre, MD, PHD is a neurologist in San Diego, CA specializing in neurology (brain & spinal cord disease) and otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat). He graduated from University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), David Geffen School of Medicine. Dr. Erik Viirre, MD, PHD is affiliated with UC San Diego Health and Regents of the University of California.

Office Locations

Address:

200 W Arbor Drive
San Diego, CA 92103

Address:

4910 Directors Place
San Diego, CA 92121

In The News

“Muotri is collaborating with UCSD neurologist Erik Viirre, who said in a statement, "The study results will have enormous implications for space colonization and human health.”—"UCSD to send 'mini-brains' to International Space Station for neural disease research", The San Diego Union-Tribune, July 2019

doctor visit	243

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	134
Black	0
Hispanic	24
Asian	16
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	87
From 75 to 84	57
85 and over	22
Less than 65	23

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	12
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	15
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

doctor visit	274

**Gender**
Male	72
Female	133

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	144
Black	0
Hispanic	24
Asian	20
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	100
From 75 to 84	53
85 and over	19
Less than 65	33

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	19
Dementia	5
Cancer	9

doctor visit	239

**Gender**
Male	138
Female	256

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	314
Black	0
Hispanic	46
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	194
From 75 to 84	106
85 and over	48
Less than 65	46

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	19
Dementia	7
Cancer	11

doctor visit	291

**Gender**
Male	77
Female	134

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	157
Black	0
Hispanic	18
Asian	20
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	101
From 75 to 84	57
85 and over	28
Less than 65	25

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	18
Dementia	6
Cancer	8

doctor visit	251

**Gender**
Male	81
Female	125

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	148
Black	0
Hispanic	29
Asian	17
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	91
From 75 to 84	58
85 and over	27
Less than 65	30

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	24
Dementia	9
Cancer	12

doctor visit	332

**Gender**
Male	92
Female	139

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	161
Black	0
Hispanic	35
Asian	20
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	126
From 75 to 84	61
85 and over	19
Less than 65	25

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	20
Dementia	0
Cancer	12

doctor visit	418

**Gender**
Male	89
Female	190

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	204
Black	0
Hispanic	35
Asian	19
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	138
From 75 to 84	82
85 and over	31
Less than 65	28

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	19
Dementia	6
Cancer	15

doctor visit	339

**Gender**
Male	91
Female	143

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	167
Black	0
Hispanic	30
Asian	16
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	107
From 75 to 84	71
85 and over	23
Less than 65	33

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	21
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

doctor visit	1103
injections	88
minimally invasive procedures	88

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Erik Viirre, MD, PHD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Erik Viirre, MD, PHD treated as a neurologist in San Diego, CA were minimally invasive procedures and injections.

doctor visit	388
injections	88
minimally invasive procedures	88

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erik Viirre, MD, PHD.

**Gender**
Male	71
Female	123

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	12
Non-Hispanic White	142
Hispanic	24
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	54
85 and over	21
Less than 65	24
65 to 74	94

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erik Viirre, MD, PHD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Erik Viirre, MD, PHD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension	44
High Cholesterol	38
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	15
Atrial Fibrillation	7
Cancer	8
Dementia	4

Education & Training

Dr. Erik Viirre, MD, PHD graduated from University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), David Geffen School of Medicine. He has a state license in California.

Medical School: University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), David Geffen School of Medicine

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Erik Viirre, MD, PHD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UC San Diego Health

Regents of the University of California

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Erik Viirre, MD, PHD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.85 out of 5 stars based on 417 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Erik Viirre, MD, PHD from all over the web to help you find the right in San Diego, CA.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Erik Viirre, MD, PHD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Lilly USA, LLC	$15,039 EMGALITY $352	REYVOW $64	$14,622
Allergan, Inc.	$1,060 UBRELVY $997	BOTOX $64
Amgen Inc.	$639 Aimovig $518	$122
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.	$263 Zecuity $125	QVAR $56	AJOVY $39	$43
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation	$153 Aimovig $118	MAYZENT $15	$19
Other	$557 VYEPTI $143	Trudhesa $104	ONZETRA Xsail $100	BOTOX - NEUROLOGY $90	UBRELVY $47	Other $73

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$8,050
Consulting Fee	$4,888
Food and Beverage	$2,960
Travel and Lodging	$1,790
Gift	$16
Other	$8

Biography

Dr. Erik Viirre's areas of specialization are neurology (brain & spinal cord disease) and otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat). He is affiliated with Regents of the University of California.