The 20 Best Arteriovenous Malformation Doctors Near Me in Santa Monica, CA

Find the Top Arteriovenous Malformation Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 214 doctor with experience in Arteriovenous Malformation near Santa Monica, CA. Of these, 190 are Experienced, 20 are Advanced and 4 are Distinguished.

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214 providers found
    Distinguished in Arteriovenous Malformation
    Interventional Radiology
    Distinguished in Arteriovenous Malformation
    Interventional Radiology

    Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

    757 Westwood Plz, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Justin Mcwilliams is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Mcwilliams is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arteriovenous Malformation. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Arteriovenous Malformation (PAVM), Arteriovenous Malformation, Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Prostatic Artery Embolization, and Liver Embolization.

    Distinguished in Arteriovenous Malformation
    Neuroradiology
    Distinguished in Arteriovenous Malformation
    Neuroradiology

    Office

    100 UCLA Medical Plz Ste 100, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Gary Duckwiler is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Duckwiler is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arteriovenous Malformation. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Brain Aneurysm, Arteriovenous Malformation, Thrombectomy, and Endovascular Embolization.

    Experienced in Arteriovenous Malformation
    Experienced in Arteriovenous Malformation
    2121 Santa Monica Boulevard, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kim Margolin is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Margolin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arteriovenous Malformation. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Melanoma, Merkel Cell Carcinoma, Metastatic Brain Tumor, and Testicular Cancer. Dr. Margolin is currently accepting new patients.

    Are you looking for a specific type of Arteriovenous Malformation?

    Common conditions include: Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Pulmonary Arteriovenous Malformation (PAVM)

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    Distinguished in Arteriovenous Malformation
    Neurosurgery
    Distinguished in Arteriovenous Malformation
    Neurosurgery

    UCLA Health Westwood Neurosurgery

    300 Stein Plz Ste 420, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Geoffrey Colby is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Colby is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arteriovenous Malformation. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Brain Aneurysm, Stroke, Arteriovenous Malformation, Thrombectomy, and Endovascular Embolization.

    Advanced in Arteriovenous Malformation
    Advanced in Arteriovenous Malformation

    Office

    100 Medical Plz Ste 690, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kristina Bostrom is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Bostrom is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arteriovenous Malformation. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Arteriovenous Malformation, Atherosclerosis, High Cholesterol, and Pulmonary Fibrosis.

    Distinguished in Arteriovenous Malformation
    Neurosurgery
    Distinguished in Arteriovenous Malformation
    Neurosurgery

    Cedars-Sinai Neurosurgery-Los Angeles

    127 S San Vicente Blvd Ste A6600, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nestor Gonzalez is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Gonzalez is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arteriovenous Malformation. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Brain Aneurysm, Arteriovenous Malformation, Thrombectomy, and Transmyocardial Revascularization.

    Experienced in Arteriovenous Malformation
    Experienced in Arteriovenous Malformation
    2125 Arizona Avenue, Floor 2, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Brandon Laing is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Laing is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arteriovenous Malformation. His clinical expertise encompasses Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak, Meningioma, Subdural Hematoma, Prolactinoma, and Laminectomy. Dr. Laing is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Arteriovenous Malformation
    Interventional Radiology
    Experienced in Arteriovenous Malformation
    Interventional Radiology

    Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

    757 Westwood Plz, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ravi Srinivasa is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Srinivasa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arteriovenous Malformation. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chylous Ascites, Cholestasis, Bile Duct Obstruction, Liver Embolization, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Arteriovenous Malformation
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Arteriovenous Malformation
    Neuroradiology

    Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

    757 Westwood Plz, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Linetsky is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Linetsky is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arteriovenous Malformation. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Radiation Induced Meningioma, Meningioma, Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Experienced in Arteriovenous Malformation
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Arteriovenous Malformation
    Neuroradiology

    Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

    757 Westwood Plz, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Go is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Go is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arteriovenous Malformation. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Meningioma, Stroke, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS), and Nerve Decompression.

    Experienced in Arteriovenous Malformation
    Radiology
    Experienced in Arteriovenous Malformation
    Radiology

    Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

    757 Westwood Plz, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lea Azour is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Azour is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arteriovenous Malformation. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lung Nodules, Pneumomediastinum, Emphysema, and Subcutaneous Emphysema.

    Experienced in Arteriovenous Malformation
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Arteriovenous Malformation
    Neuroradiology

    Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

    757 Westwood Plz, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Whitney Pope is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Pope is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arteriovenous Malformation. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gliomatosis Cerebri, Hydrocephalus, Stroke, and Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus.

    Experienced in Arteriovenous Malformation
    Neurology
    Experienced in Arteriovenous Malformation
    Neurology

    Office

    710 Westwood Plz, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Marc Nuwer is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Nuwer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arteriovenous Malformation. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Delirium, Laminectomy, and Spinal Fusion.

    Experienced in Arteriovenous Malformation
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Arteriovenous Malformation
    Neuroradiology

    UCLA Department Of Surgery

    10833 Le Conte Ave, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bonnie Freitas is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Freitas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arteriovenous Malformation. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Herniated Disk, Vertigo, Nasal Flaring, and Arachnoid Cysts.

    Experienced in Arteriovenous Malformation
    Cardiology
    Experienced in Arteriovenous Malformation
    Cardiology

    Total Renal Care Inc

    650 Charles E Young Dr S, 
    Los Angeles,, CA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Xinjiang Cai is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles,, California. Dr. Cai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arteriovenous Malformation. His clinical expertise encompasses Atherosclerosis and Arteriovenous Malformation.

    Experienced in Arteriovenous Malformation
    Radiology
    Experienced in Arteriovenous Malformation
    Radiology

    Office

    100 UCLA Medical Plz Ste 100, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Finn is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Finn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arteriovenous Malformation. His clinical expertise encompasses Arteriovenous Malformation, Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS), Adenosine Deaminase 2 Deficiency, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

    Experienced in Arteriovenous Malformation
    Experienced in Arteriovenous Malformation

    Office

    100 UCLA Medical Plz Ste 100, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stefan Ruehm is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Ruehm is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arteriovenous Malformation. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Arthritis, Vertigo, Pleurisy, and Tracheobronchopathia Osteoplastica.

    Experienced in Arteriovenous Malformation
    Experienced in Arteriovenous Malformation

    Office

    100 Medical Plz W Ste 630, 
    Los Angeles,, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Gentian Lluri is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles,, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Lluri is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arteriovenous Malformation. He is also highly rated in 47 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), Aortic Regurgitation, Atherectomy, and Angioplasty.

    Experienced in Arteriovenous Malformation
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Arteriovenous Malformation
    Neuroradiology

    Office

    757 Westwood Plz Ste 1621A, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Juan Villablanca is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Villablanca is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arteriovenous Malformation. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Pudendal Neuralgia, Radiation Induced Meningioma, Giant Axonal Neuropathy, and Thrombectomy.

    Advanced in Arteriovenous Malformation
    Vascular Surgery
    Advanced in Arteriovenous Malformation
    Vascular Surgery

    Office

    200 Medical Plz, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Steven Farley is a Vascular Surgeon practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Farley is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arteriovenous Malformation. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gangrene, Varicose Veins, Venous Insufficiency, Osteotomy, and Stent Placement.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Arteriovenous Malformation?

    An arteriovenous malformation occurs when arteries and veins develop in ways that form a tangle. The tangled arteries and veins of arteriovenous malformations also form abnormal connections between them that impair normal blood flow and oxygenation to surrounding tissues. Arteriovenous malformations most commonly form in the brain or spinal cord but may also appear elsewhere in the body. Some types of arteriovenous malformations may resemble birthmarks called hemangiomas or port-wine stains. Arteriovenous malformations can rupture and cause bleeding.

    When should I see an Arteriovenous Malformation doctor near Santa Monica, CA?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing an Arteriovenous Malformation doctor near Santa Monica, CA?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Arteriovenous Malformation doctors near Santa Monica, CA?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Arteriovenous Malformation doctors near Santa Monica, CA?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with an Arteriovenous Malformation doctor near Santa Monica, CA?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Arteriovenous Malformation doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Arteriovenous Malformation doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with an Arteriovenous Malformation doctor near Santa Monica, CA?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Arteriovenous Malformation doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Arteriovenous Malformation doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Arteriovenous Malformation doctors near Santa Monica, CA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Arteriovenous Malformation doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find an Arteriovenous Malformation doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Arteriovenous Malformation doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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