Neurology

Ali Mahta, M.D

Director, Neurocritical Care Fellowship Program

Dr. Ali Mahta, M.D., is a board-certified neurologist specializing in neurocritical care, focusing on acute neurological emergencies such as aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage, intracerebral hemorrhage, ischemic stroke, seizures, delirium, and other forms of brain injury. He primarily serves critically ill adult patients in intensive care settings, including those with treatment-refractory conditions requiring advanced neurointensive management. As Director of the Neurocritical Care Fellowsh

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Credentials

Board Certifications

Neurology (ABPN)
Neurocritical Care (UCNS)

Education & Training

Medical School: Tehran University of Medical Sciences (MD, 2003)
Residency: Temple University Hospital (Internal Medicine, 2012)
Residency: Temple University Hospital (Neurology, 2015)
Fellowship: Columbia University/New York Presbyterian Hospital (Neurocritical Care)

Years in Practice

23+ years

Peer Recognition

ABPN — Board Certified in Neurology
2026
ABPN — Board Certified in Neurocritical Care
2026
Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll

Clinical Focus

Subspecialties

Neurocritical Care

Conditions & Treatments

Critical Care MedicineIntracranial HemorrhageNeurocritical CareCritical CareSepsis & Critical CareStroke & Cerebrovascular Disease

Insurance(s) Accepted

Please verify your coverage with the provider — plan participation can change.

Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

UC San Diego Health Hillcrest Medical Center
Rhode Island Hospital
UCSD Health

Languages

English

Conditions Dr. Mahta treats

Insurance accepted

Frequently asked

Does Dr. Mahta accept Aetna insurance?

Ali Mahta's public profile lists Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Blue Cross Blue Shield plus 8 more health plans as accepted plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.

Where does Dr. Mahta practice?

Ali Mahta practices in La Jolla, CA with hospital affiliations including UC San Diego Health Hillcrest Medical Center, Rhode Island Hospital, and UCSD Health.

What does Dr. Mahta specialize in?

Ali Mahta is a board-certified neurology specialist with focus areas in Neurocritical Care.

How long has Dr. Mahta been practicing?

Ali Mahta has 23+ years of clinical experience in neurology.

What is Dr. Mahta's medical training?

Public profile training history includes: Medical School: Tehran University of Medical Sciences (MD, 2003); Residency: Temple University Hospital (Internal Medicine, 2012); Residency: Temple University Hospital (Neurology, 2015).