The 20 Best Brain Tumor Doctors Near Me in Santa Monica, CA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 164 doctor with experience in Brain Tumor near Santa Monica, CA. Of these, 123 are Experienced, 22 are Advanced, 13 are Distinguished and 6 are Elite.

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    Elite in Brain Tumor
    Neurosurgery
    Elite in Brain Tumor
    Neurosurgery
    2125 Arizona Avenue, Floor 2, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.4 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 Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Tumor. 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.

    Elite in Brain Tumor
    Elite in Brain Tumor
    2121 Santa Monica Boulevard, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Santosh Kesari is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Kesari is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Tumor. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Glioma, Brain Tumor, and Tissue Biopsy. Dr. Kesari is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in Brain Tumor
    Elite in Brain Tumor

    Office

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

    Phioanh Nghiemphu is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Nghiemphu is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Tumor. She is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glioma, Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, and Brain Tumor.

    Are you looking for a specific type of Brain Tumor?

    Common conditions include: Astrocytoma, Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT), Chondroma, Chondrosarcoma

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      Elite in Brain Tumor
      Elite in Brain Tumor

      UCLA Health Bowyer Oncology Center

      200 UCLA Medical Plz Ste 120, 
      Los Angeles, CA 
       (4.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Timothy Cloughesy is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Cloughesy is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Tumor. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Glioma, and Brain Tumor.

      Elite in Brain Tumor
      Neurosurgery
      Elite in Brain Tumor
      Neurosurgery

      UCLA Health Westwood Neurosurgery

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

      Linda Liau is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Liau is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Tumor. She is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Astrocytoma, Glioma, Gliomatosis Cerebri, Glioblastoma, and Awake Craniotomy.

      Elite in Brain Tumor
      Elite in Brain Tumor

      UCLA Health Westwood Neurosurgery

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

      Marvin Bergsneider is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Bergsneider is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Tumor. He is also highly rated in 39 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pituitary Tumor, Hypothalamic Tumor, Brain Tumor, Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery, and Balloon Sinuplasty.

      Distinguished in Brain Tumor
      Distinguished in Brain Tumor
      2125 Arizona Avenue, 
      Santa Monica, CA 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Jose Carrillo is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Carrillo is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Tumor. He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, Glioma, and Oligodendroglioma. Dr. Carrillo is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Brain Tumor
      Distinguished in Brain Tumor
      2125 Arizona Avenue, Floor 2, 
      Santa Monica, CA 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Naveed Wagle is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Wagle is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Tumor. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, Gliosarcoma, and Glioma. Dr. Wagle is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Brain Tumor
      Advanced in Brain Tumor
      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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Tumor. 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.

      Advanced in Brain Tumor
      Radiation Oncology
      Advanced in Brain Tumor
      Radiation Oncology
      2121 Santa Monica Boulevard, 
      Santa Monica, CA 
       (1.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Robert Wollman is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Wollman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Tumor. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Posterior Fossa Tumor, Intraductal Papilloma, Familial Prostate Cancer, and Astrocytoma. Dr. Wollman is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Brain Tumor
      Distinguished in Brain Tumor

      Saint John's Physicians Partners

      2125 Arizona Ave, 
      Santa Monica, CA 
       (1.5 miles away)
      Experience:
      21+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Garni Barkhoudarian is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Santa Monica, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 21 years. Dr. Barkhoudarian is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Tumor. He is also highly rated in 50 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pituitary Tumor, Meningioma, Hypothalamic Tumor, Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery, and Awake Craniotomy. Dr. Barkhoudarian is board certified in American Board Neurological Surgery.

      Distinguished in Brain Tumor
      Neurosurgery
      Distinguished in Brain Tumor
      Neurosurgery

      UCLA Health Westwood Neurosurgery

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

      Richard Everson is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Everson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Tumor. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Brain Tumor, Glioblastoma, Glioma, Awake Craniotomy, and Posterior Fossa Decompression.

      Distinguished in Brain Tumor
      Radiation Oncology
      Distinguished in Brain Tumor
      Radiation Oncology

      UCLA Thoracic Surgery 200 Medical Plaza

      200 UCLA Medical Plz Ste B265, 
      Los Angeles, CA 
       (4.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Tania Kaprealian is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Kaprealian is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Tumor. She is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Meningioma, Schwannoma, Radiation Induced Meningioma, Acoustic Neuroma, and Thalamotomy.

      Distinguished in Brain Tumor
      Neurology
      Distinguished in Brain Tumor
      Neurology

      Office

      300 Medical Plz Ste B200, 
      Los Angeles, CA 
       (4.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Albert Lai is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Lai is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Tumor. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Posterior Fossa Tumor, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Glioma, and Astrocytoma.

      Experienced in Brain Tumor
      Experienced in Brain Tumor
      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 Brain Tumor. His clinical expertise encompasses Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak, Meningioma, Subdural Hematoma, Prolactinoma, and Laminectomy. Dr. Laing is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Brain Tumor
      Hematology | Oncology
      Advanced in Brain Tumor
      Hematology | Oncology

      Cedars-Sinai The Angeles Clinic And Research Institute-West Los Angeles

      11800 Wilshire Blvd Ste 300, 
      Los Angeles, CA 
       (3.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Omid Hamid is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Hamid is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Tumor. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Melanoma, Metastatic Uveal Melanoma, Melanoma of the Eye, and Medulloblastoma.

      Experienced in Brain Tumor
      Experienced in Brain Tumor

      UCLA Health Westwood Neurology

      300 UCLA Medical Plz Ste B200, 
      Los Angeles, CA 
       (4.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Dawn Eliashiv is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Eliashiv is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Tumor. She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Epilepsy, Memory Loss, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

      Experienced in Brain Tumor
      Neurology
      Experienced in Brain Tumor
      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 Brain Tumor. 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.

      Distinguished in Brain Tumor
      Neurosurgery
      Distinguished in Brain Tumor
      Neurosurgery

      Cedars-Sinai Hospital

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

      Aaron Cohen is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Cohen is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Tumor. 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.

      Distinguished in Brain Tumor
      Neurosurgery
      Distinguished in Brain Tumor
      Neurosurgery

      Sasan Yadegar, MD

      501 E Hardy St, 
      Inglewood, CA 
       (9.2 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 a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Tumor. 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.

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      Last Updated: 04/28/2026

      What is the definition of Brain Tumor?

      A primary brain tumor is a group (mass) of abnormal cells that start in the brain.

      When should I see a Brain Tumor 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 a Brain Tumor 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 Brain Tumor 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 Brain Tumor 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 a Brain Tumor 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 Brain Tumor doctor search results page. 

      Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Brain Tumor 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 a Brain Tumor 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 Brain Tumor 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 Brain Tumor 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 Brain Tumor doctors near Santa Monica, CA?

      Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Brain Tumor 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 a Brain Tumor doctor that offers video calls?

      Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Brain Tumor 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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