The 20 Best Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak Doctors Near Me in Los Angeles, CA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 87 doctor with experience in Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak near Los Angeles, CA. Of these, 64 are Experienced, 14 are Advanced, 5 are Elite and 4 are Distinguished.

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    Elite in Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak
    Neurosurgery
    Elite in Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak
    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 Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak. 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.

    Elite in Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak
    Neuroradiology
    Elite in Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak
    Neuroradiology

    Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

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

    Marcel Maya is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in West Hollywood, California. Dr. Maya is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak, Headache, Stroke, Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft.

    Elite in Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak
    Neuroradiology
    Elite in Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak
    Neuroradiology

    Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

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

    Franklin Moser is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in West Hollywood, California. Dr. Moser is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak. He is also highly rated in 47 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak, Headache, Stroke, Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft.

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    Elite in Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak
    Neuroradiology
    Elite in Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak
    Neuroradiology

    Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

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

    Ravi Prasad is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in West Hollywood, California. Dr. Prasad is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak. He is also highly rated in 44 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak, Headache, Stroke, and Scoliosis.

    Elite in Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak
    Elite in Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak

    Cedars-Sinai Neurosurgery-Los Angeles

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

    Wouter Schievink is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Schievink is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak, Siderosis, Subdural Effusion, Laminectomy, and Awake Craniotomy.

    Distinguished in Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak
    Otolaryngology | Plastic Surgery
    Distinguished in Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak
    Otolaryngology | Plastic Surgery

    USC Care Medical Group Inc

    1500 San Pablo St, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bozena Wrobel is an Otolaryngologist and a Plastic Surgeon practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Wrobel is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak. She is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sinusitis, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Empyema, Septoplasty, and Turbinectomy.

    Distinguished in Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak
    Distinguished in Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak

    Office

    8700 Beverly Blvd Ste M-335, 
    West Hollywood, CA 
     (7.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vikram Wadhwa is a Radiologist practicing medicine in West Hollywood, California. Dr. Wadhwa is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak, Stroke, Meningioma, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty.

    Experienced in Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak
    Experienced in Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak
    1245 Wilshire Boulevard, Tower 480, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Derald Brackmann is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Brackmann is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acoustic Neuroma, Schwannoma, Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2), and Infant Hearing Loss. Dr. Brackmann is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak
    Neuroradiology

    USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center And Hospital

    1441 Eastlake Ave, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Paul Kim is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Kim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly, Hydrocephalus, Stroke, and Subarachnoid Hemorrhage.

    Experienced in Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak
    Neuroradiology

    Keck Hospital Of USC

    1500 San Pablo St, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Shiroishi is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Shiroishi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rathke Cleft Cyst, Gliomatosis Cerebri, Meningioma, Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak
    Neuroradiology

    Keck Hospital Of USC

    1500 San Pablo St, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alexander Lerner is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Lerner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly, CACH Syndrome, Stroke, and Headache.

    Experienced in Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak
    Neuroradiology

    Children's Hospital Los Angeles

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

    Chia-shang Liu is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Liu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rathke Cleft Cyst, Scoliosis, Meningioma, and Headache.

    Experienced in Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak
    Experienced in Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak

    Los Angeles Medical Center

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

    David Rex is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Rex is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Brain Aneurysm, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Thrombectomy, and Endovascular Embolization. Dr. Rex is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak
    Advanced in Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak
    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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak. 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.

    Advanced in Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak
    Advanced in Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak

    USC Neurosurgeons Inc.

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

    Steven Giannotta is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Giannotta is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acoustic Neuroma, Schwannoma, Meningioma, Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, and Cerebral Artery Bypass Surgery.

    Advanced in Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak
    Neurosurgery

    USC Neurosurgeons Inc.

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

    Martin Weiss is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Weiss is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rathke Cleft Cyst, Pituitary Tumor, Hypothalamic Tumor, Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.

    Advanced in Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak
    Neurosurgery

    House Healthcare Inc.

    2100 W 3rd St Ste 111, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gautam Mehta is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Mehta is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Liver Failure, Schwannoma, Cushing's disease, Endoscopy, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.

    Advanced in Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak
    Advanced in Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak

    House Ear Clinic

    2100 W 3rd St, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    25+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Gregory Lekovic is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 25 years. Dr. Lekovic is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acoustic Neuroma, Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2), Schwannoma, Nerve Decompression, and Cerebral Artery Bypass Surgery. Dr. Lekovic is board certified in American Board Neurological Surgery.

    Advanced in Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak
    Otolaryngology

    House Ear Clinic

    2100 W 3rd St, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    16+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kevin Peng is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 16 years. Dr. Peng is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Infant Hearing Loss, Acoustic Neuroma, Schwannoma, Otosclerosis, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak
    Neurosurgery

    Office

    1200 N State St Ste 3300, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ben Strickland is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Strickland is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rathke Cleft Cyst, Hypothalamic Tumor, Brain Tumor, Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery, and Cerebral Artery Bypass Surgery.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak?

    A CSF leak is an escape of the fluid that surrounds the brain and spinal cord. This fluid is called the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF).

    When should I see a Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak 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 a Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak 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 Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak 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 Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak 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 a Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak 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 Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak 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 Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak 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 Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak 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 Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak 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 Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak doctors near Los Angeles, CA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak 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 Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak 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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