The 20 Best Awake Craniotomy Doctors near Los Angeles, CA

Find the Experts and Specialists who perform Awake Craniotomy

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 47 doctor with experience in Awake Craniotomy near Los Angeles, CA. Of these, 37 are Experienced and 10 are Advanced.

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47 providers found
    Advanced in Awake Craniotomy
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Awake Craniotomy
    Neurosurgery

    USC Neurosurgeons Inc.

    1520 San Pablo St Ste 3800, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Gabriel Zada is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Zada is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Awake Craniotomy. He is also highly rated in 49 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pituitary Tumor, Hypothalamic Tumor, Brain Tumor, Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery. Dr. Zada is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgeons.

    Experienced in Awake Craniotomy
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Awake Craniotomy
    Neurosurgery

    USC Neurosurgeons Inc.

    1520 San Pablo St Ste 3800, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Frank Attenello is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Attenello is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Awake Craniotomy. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Metastatic Brain Tumor, Subdural Hematoma, Posterior Fossa Tumor, Awake Craniotomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Awake Craniotomy
    Experienced in Awake Craniotomy
    1200 N State St Ste 3300, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Briggs is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Briggs is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Awake Craniotomy. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Brain Tumor, Hypothalamic Tumor, Pituitary Tumor, Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery, and Rhizotomy.

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    Experienced in Awake Craniotomy
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Awake Craniotomy
    Neurosurgery

    Office

    1520 San Pablo St Ste 3800, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael John is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. John is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Awake Craniotomy. His clinical expertise encompasses Hydrocephalus and Awake Craniotomy.

    Experienced in Awake Craniotomy
    Experienced in Awake Craniotomy

    USC Neurology

    1540 Alcazar St, Ste 215, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Benjamin Emanuel is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Emanuel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Awake Craniotomy. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Stroke, Apoplexy, Gastrostomy, and Thrombectomy. Dr. Emanuel is board certified in Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology).

    Experienced in Awake Craniotomy
    Neurology
    Experienced in Awake Craniotomy
    Neurology

    USC Neurology

    1540 Alcazar St, Ste 215, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    May Kim is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Kim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Awake Craniotomy. She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Thrombectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Kim is board certified in Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology) and Psychiatry & Neurology (Sub: Vascular Neurology).

    Experienced in Awake Craniotomy
    Pediatric Neurology
    Experienced in Awake Craniotomy
    Pediatric Neurology

    Children's Hospital Los Angeles

    4650 W Sunset Blvd, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Victoria Trinh is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Trinh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Awake Craniotomy. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Aphantasia, Seizures, Spasmus Nutans, Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+), and Awake Craniotomy.

    Experienced in Awake Craniotomy
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Awake Craniotomy
    Neurosurgery

    Children's Hospital Los Angeles

    4650 W Sunset Blvd, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Virendra Desai is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Desai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Awake Craniotomy. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Cord Abscess, Subdural Hematoma, Epidural Abscess, Rhizotomy, and Thrombectomy.

    Experienced in Awake Craniotomy
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Awake Craniotomy
    Neurosurgery

    Los Angeles Medical Center

    1505 N Edgemont Street, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Patrik Gabikian is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Gabikian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Awake Craniotomy. His clinical expertise encompasses Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET), Brain Tumor, Oligodendroglioma, Encephalocele, and Awake Craniotomy. Dr. Gabikian is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Awake Craniotomy
    Experienced in Awake Craniotomy

    Los Angeles Medical Center

    1505 N Edgemont St, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Rudi Scharnweber is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Scharnweber is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Awake Craniotomy. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Meningioma, Radiation Induced Meningioma, Moyamoya Disease, Awake Craniotomy, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery. Dr. Scharnweber is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Awake Craniotomy
    Experienced in Awake Craniotomy

    Los Angeles Medical Center

    1505 N Edgemont St, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Andrew Brunswick is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Brunswick is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Awake Craniotomy. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypothalamic Tumor, Pituitary Tumor, Rathke Cleft Cyst, Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery, and Awake Craniotomy. Dr. Brunswick is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Awake Craniotomy
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Awake Craniotomy
    Neurosurgery

    Los Angeles Medical Center

    1505 N Edgemont St, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Brian Pikul is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Pikul is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Awake Craniotomy. His clinical expertise encompasses Isolated ACTH Deficiency, Pituitary Apoplexy, Empty Sella Syndrome, Rathke Cleft Cyst, and Awake Craniotomy. Dr. Pikul is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Awake Craniotomy
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Awake Craniotomy
    Neurosurgery

    Cedars-Sinai Hospital

    8631 W 3rd St Ste 815E, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (7.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Aaron Cohen is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Cohen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Awake Craniotomy. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Meningioma, Brain Tumor, Trigeminal Neuralgia, Balloon Sinuplasty, and Awake Craniotomy. Dr. Cohen is board certified in Neurological Surgery.

    Experienced in Awake Craniotomy
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Awake Craniotomy
    Neurosurgery

    Badr Medical Corporation

    1500 E Chevy Chase Dr, 
    Glendale, CA 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    23+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Yaser Badr is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Glendale, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 23 years. Dr. Badr is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Awake Craniotomy. He is also highly rated in 56 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Subdural Hematoma, Hydrocephalus, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty. Dr. Badr is board certified in American Board Neurological Surgery.

    Advanced in Awake Craniotomy
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Awake Craniotomy
    Neurosurgery

    Cedars-Sinai Neurosurgery-Los Angeles

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

    John Yu is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Yu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Awake Craniotomy. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Posterior Fossa Tumor, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Meningioma, Awake Craniotomy, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.

    Advanced in Awake Craniotomy
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Awake Craniotomy
    Neurosurgery

    Cedars-Sinai Neurosurgery-Los Angeles

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

    Adam Mamelak is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Mamelak is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Awake Craniotomy. He is also highly rated in 34 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pituitary Tumor, Hypothalamic Tumor, Prolactinoma, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Awake Craniotomy.

    Advanced in Awake Craniotomy
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Awake Craniotomy
    Neurosurgery

    Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

    8700 Beverly Blvd, 
    West Hollywood, CA 
     (8.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ray Chu is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in West Hollywood, California. Dr. Chu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Awake Craniotomy. He is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Meningioma, Hydrocephalus, Glioblastoma, Awake Craniotomy, and Laminectomy.

    Experienced in Awake Craniotomy
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Awake Craniotomy
    Neurosurgery

    Sasan Yadegar, MD

    501 E Hardy St, 
    Inglewood, CA 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    36+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sasan Yadegar is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Inglewood, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 36 years. Dr. Yadegar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Awake Craniotomy. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Stenosis, Cervical Myelopathy, Herniated Disk, Laminectomy, and Thyroidectomy. Dr. Yadegar is board certified in American Board Neurological Surgery.

    Advanced in Awake Craniotomy
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Awake Craniotomy
    Neurosurgery
    2125 Arizona Avenue, Floor 2, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (13.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Daniel Kelly is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Kelly is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Awake Craniotomy. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pituitary Tumor, Meningioma, Hypothalamic Tumor, Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery, and Balloon Sinuplasty. Dr. Kelly is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Awake Craniotomy
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Awake Craniotomy
    Internal Medicine

    Adventist Health Glendale

    1509 Wilson Ter, 
    Glendale, CA 
     (6.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Neiveen Peter is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Glendale, California. Dr. Peter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Awake Craniotomy. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), COVID-19, Heart Attack, Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    When should I see an Awake Craniotomy doctor near Los Angeles, 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 Awake Craniotomy doctor near Los Angeles, 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 Awake Craniotomy doctors near Los Angeles, 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 Awake Craniotomy doctors near Los Angeles, 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 Awake Craniotomy doctor near Los Angeles, 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 Awake Craniotomy doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Awake Craniotomy 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 Awake Craniotomy doctor near Los Angeles, 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 Awake Craniotomy 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 Awake Craniotomy 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 Awake Craniotomy doctors near Los Angeles, CA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Awake Craniotomy 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 Awake Craniotomy doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Awake Craniotomy 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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