The 20 Best Epidural Abscess Doctors Near Me in santa monica, CA

Find the Top Epidural Abscess Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 74 doctor with experience in Epidural Abscess near santa monica, CA. Of these, 67 are Experienced, 6 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Experienced in Epidural Abscess
    Neurosurgery | Neurology
    Experienced in Epidural Abscess
    Neurosurgery | Neurology
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    Achieve Brain And Spine

    2811 Wilshire Blvd, Ste 930, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Daniel Nagasawa is a Neurosurgery specialist and a Neurologist practicing medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Nagasawa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epidural Abscess. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Brain Tumor, Brain Stem Cancer, Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET), Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery. Dr. Nagasawa is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Epidural Abscess
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Epidural Abscess
    Neurosurgery
    Referral may be required

    Neurosurgery & Spine Group

    2901 Wilshire Blvd, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jared Ament is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Ament is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epidural Abscess. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spondylolisthesis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Cervical Spondylosis, Laminectomy, and Spinal Fusion.

    Distinguished in Epidural Abscess
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Epidural Abscess
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    5901 W Olympic Blvd Ste 201, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (9.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Richard Sokolov is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Sokolov is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epidural Abscess. He is also highly rated in 40 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Cord Abscess, Osteomyelitis, Epidural Abscess, and Myelitis.

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    Experienced in Epidural Abscess
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Epidural Abscess
    Neurosurgery
    Referral may be required

    Regents Of The University Of California

    1131 Wilshire Blvd Ste 100, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Daniel Lu is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Santa Monica, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Lu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epidural Abscess. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Stenosis, Cervical Spondylosis, Cervical Myelopathy, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

    Experienced in Epidural Abscess
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Epidural Abscess
    Internal Medicine

    UCLA Medical Center-Santa Monica

    1250 16th St, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Julie Magorien is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Magorien is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epidural Abscess. Her clinical expertise encompasses Disseminated Tuberculosis, Brain Abscess, Hepatorenal Syndrome, and Neurotoxicity Syndromes.

    Experienced in Epidural Abscess
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Epidural Abscess
    Internal Medicine

    UCLA Medical Center-Santa Monica

    1250 16th St, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Salim Ahmed is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Ahmed is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epidural Abscess. His clinical expertise encompasses Diabetic Ketoacidosis, Transcobalamin Deficiency, Pulmonary Edema, COVID-19, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Epidural Abscess
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Epidural Abscess
    Internal Medicine

    Providence Saint John's Health Center

    2121 Santa Monica Blvd, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Niceto Lopez is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Lopez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epidural Abscess. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Lambert-Eaton Syndrome, Dementia, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Epidural Abscess
    Experienced in Epidural Abscess
    Referral may be required

    Saint John's Physicians Partners

    2125 Arizona Ave, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Garni Barkhoudarian is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Barkhoudarian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epidural Abscess. He is also highly rated in 49 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pituitary Tumor, Hypothalamic Tumor, Meningioma, Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery, and Awake Craniotomy. Dr. Barkhoudarian is board certified in American Board Neurological Surgery. Dr. Barkhoudarian is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Epidural Abscess
    Experienced in Epidural Abscess
    Referral may be required

    Leia Rispoli MD Inc.

    4551 Glencoe Ave Ste 145, 
    Marina Del Rey, CA 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Luke Macyszyn is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Marina Del Rey, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Macyszyn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epidural Abscess. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Delirium, Spinal Stenosis, Scoliosis, Laminectomy, and Posterior Fossa Decompression.

    Experienced in Epidural Abscess
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Epidural Abscess
    Neurosurgery
    Referral may be required

    Cedars-Sinai Marina Spine Center

    4640 Admiralty Way Ste 600, 
    Marina Del Rey, CA 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Winward Choy is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Marina Del Rey, California. Dr. Choy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epidural Abscess. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Tumor, Lordosis, Subependymoma, and Spinal Cord Abscess.

    Experienced in Epidural Abscess
    Experienced in Epidural Abscess
    Referral may be required

    Cedars-Sinai Orthopaedics-Marina Del Rey

    4676 Admiralty Way Ste 303 Fl 3, 
    Marina Del Rey, CA 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jana Baumgarten is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Marina Del Rey, California. Dr. Baumgarten is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epidural Abscess. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cervical Spondylosis, Stroke, Subdural Hematoma, and Subarachnoid Hemorrhage.

    Experienced in Epidural Abscess
    Experienced in Epidural Abscess
    Referral may be required

    David Taftian, DO Private Practice

    1950 Sawtelle Blvd, Ste 138, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    David Taftian is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Taftian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epidural Abscess. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Pain, Chronic Pain, Muscle Atrophy, and Neuralgia. Dr. Taftian is board certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. Dr. Taftian is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Epidural Abscess
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Epidural Abscess
    Internal Medicine

    Culver West Health Center

    4035 Grand View Blvd, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Amir Aljilani is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Aljilani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epidural Abscess. His clinical expertise encompasses Neurotoxicity Syndromes, Stroke, Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Experienced in Epidural Abscess
    Experienced in Epidural Abscess
    Referral may be required

    Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

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

    Geoffrey Colby is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Colby is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epidural Abscess. 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. Dr. Colby is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Epidural Abscess
    Experienced in Epidural Abscess
    Referral may be required

    Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

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

    Timothy Cushing is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Cushing is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epidural Abscess. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Alien Hand Syndrome, Muscle Atrophy, and Hemiplegia.

    Experienced in Epidural Abscess
    Experienced in Epidural Abscess
    Referral may be required

    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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epidural Abscess. 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.

    Experienced in Epidural Abscess
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Epidural Abscess
    Neurosurgery
    Referral may be required

    UCLA Health Westwood Neurosurgery

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

    Won Kim is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Kim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epidural Abscess. He is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Radiation Induced Meningioma, Hydrocephalus, Awake Craniotomy, and Microvascular Decompression.

    Experienced in Epidural Abscess
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Epidural Abscess
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    757 Westwood Plz Ste 7501, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Saumitra Thakur is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Thakur is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epidural Abscess. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Sepsis, Spinal Cord Abscess, and Apoplexy.

    Experienced in Epidural Abscess
    Experienced in Epidural Abscess
    Referral may be required

    UCLA Health Westwood Neurosurgery

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

    Richard Everson is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Everson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epidural Abscess. 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.

    Experienced in Epidural Abscess
    Experienced in Epidural Abscess
    Referral may be required

    Neurosurgery LA

    415 N Crescent Dr, Suite 110, 
    Beverly Hills, CA 
     (7.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Zachary Barnard is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Beverly Hills, California. Dr. Barnard is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epidural Abscess. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acoustic Neuroma, Schwannoma, Stroke, Transmyocardial Revascularization, and Stent Placement. Dr. Barnard is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Epidural Abscess?

    An epidural abscess is a collection of pus (infected material) and germs between the outer covering of the brain and spinal cord and the bones of the skull or spine. The abscess causes swelling in the area.

    When should I see an Epidural Abscess 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 Epidural Abscess 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 Epidural Abscess 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 Epidural Abscess 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 Epidural Abscess 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 Epidural Abscess doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Epidural Abscess 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 Epidural Abscess 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 Epidural Abscess 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 Epidural Abscess 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 Epidural Abscess doctors near santa monica, CA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Epidural Abscess 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 Epidural Abscess doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Epidural Abscess 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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