Experienced in Arteriovenous Malformation

Dr. Walavan Sivakumar

Neurosurgery
Providence
5215 Torrance Boulevard, Suite 300, 
Torrance, CA 
Accepting New Patients
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Experienced in Arteriovenous Malformation
Providence
5215 Torrance Boulevard, Suite 300, 
Torrance, CA 
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Overview

Walavan Sivakumar is a Neurosurgery provider in Torrance, California. Dr. Sivakumar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arteriovenous Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Meningioma, Pituitary Tumor, Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery, and Awake Craniotomy. Dr. Sivakumar is currently accepting new patients.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 57 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Specialties
Neurosurgery
Licenses
Neurological Surgery in CA
Hospital Affiliations
Providence Little Co Of Mary Med Ctr San Pedro
Providence Little Company Of Mary Med Ctr Torrance
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

5215 Torrance Boulevard, Suite 300, Torrance, CA 90503
Call: 424-212-5361

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.

57 Total Publications

Introduction. Chronic subdural hematoma: a new focus on an old problem.
Introduction. Chronic subdural hematoma: a new focus on an old problem.
Journal: Neurosurgical focus
Published: October 01, 2025
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