The 20 Best Subdural Effusion Doctors Near Me in California, US

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 25 doctor with experience in Subdural Effusion near California, US. Of these, 24 are Experienced and 1 are Distinguished.

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25 providers found
    Distinguished in Subdural Effusion
    Distinguished in Subdural Effusion
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    Cedars-Sinai Neurosurgery-Los Angeles

    127 S San Vicente Blvd Ste A6600, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Wouter Schievink is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Schievink is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Subdural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak, Siderosis, Subdural Effusion, Laminectomy, and Awake Craniotomy.

    Experienced in Subdural Effusion
    General Surgery | Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Subdural Effusion
    General Surgery | Neurosurgery
    Referral may be required

    Saint John's Physicians Partners

    5215 Torrance Blvd, 
    Torrance, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jian Guan is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Torrance, California. Dr. Guan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Subdural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Syringomyelia, Epidural Abscess, Stroke, Osteotomy, and Laminectomy. Dr. Guan is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery (Neurosurg), Certified 2011-Present.

    Experienced in Subdural Effusion
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Subdural Effusion
    Neurosurgery
    Referral may be required

    Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

    757 Westwood Plz, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Andrew Vivas is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Vivas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Subdural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Scoliosis, Lordosis, Spinal Stenosis, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Osteotomy.

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    Experienced in Subdural Effusion
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Subdural Effusion
    Neurosurgery
    Referral may be required
    7677 Oakport St, Suite 1200, 
    Oakland, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Laura Zima is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Oakland, California. Dr. Zima is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Subdural Effusion. Her clinical expertise encompasses Subdural Effusion, Subdural Hematoma, Hydrocephalus, and Pseudotumor Cerebri Syndrome.

    Experienced in Subdural Effusion
    Experienced in Subdural Effusion
    Referral may be required

    Office

    11370 Anderson St Ste 2600, 
    Loma Linda, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dinesh Ramanathan is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Loma Linda, California. Dr. Ramanathan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Subdural Effusion. His clinical expertise encompasses Subdural Effusion, Cystic Hygroma, Hygroma Cervical, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement.

    Experienced in Subdural Effusion
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Subdural Effusion
    Neurosurgery
    Referral may be required

    Mercy General Hospital

    4001 J St, 
    Sacramento, CA 
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Harjyot Toor is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Sacramento, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Toor is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Subdural Effusion. Her clinical expertise encompasses Subdural Effusion, Cystic Hygroma, Hygroma Cervical, Cavernous Lymphangioma, and Thrombectomy. Dr. Toor is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Subdural Effusion
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Subdural Effusion
    Neurosurgery
    Referral may be required

    Stanford Medicine Children's Health Specialty Services-Walnut Creek-Pediatric Neurolog

    106 La Casa Via, 
    Walnut Creek, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Cormac Maher is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. Maher is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Subdural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 65 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Arachnoid Cysts, Chiari Malformation, Chiari Malformation Type 2, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Laminectomy.

    Experienced in Subdural Effusion
    Experienced in Subdural Effusion
    Referral may be required

    Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

    757 Westwood Plz, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sheantel Reihl is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Reihl is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Subdural Effusion. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cystic Hygroma, Hygroma Cervical, Subdural Effusion, and Cavernous Lymphangioma.

    Experienced in Subdural Effusion
    Experienced in Subdural Effusion
    Referral may be required

    UCLA Health Westwood Neurosurgery

    300 Stein Plz Ste 420, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
    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 Subdural Effusion. 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 Subdural Effusion
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Subdural Effusion
    Neurosurgery
    Referral may be required

    Woodland Hills Medical Center

    5601 De Soto Ave, 
    Woodland Hills, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Anish Sen is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Woodland Hills, California. Dr. Sen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Subdural Effusion. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Stenosis, Cystic Hygroma, Hygroma Cervical, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery. Dr. Sen is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Subdural Effusion
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Subdural Effusion
    Neurosurgery
    Referral may be required

    UCLA Health Westwood Neurosurgery

    300 Stein Plz Ste 420, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ausaf Bari is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Bari is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Subdural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Essential Tremor, Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Thalamotomy. Dr. Bari is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Subdural Effusion
    Experienced in Subdural Effusion
    Referral may be required

    Office

    4860 Y St Ste 3740, 
    Sacramento, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Clayton Gerndt is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Gerndt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Subdural Effusion. His clinical expertise encompasses Subdural Effusion, Subdural Hematoma, Traumatic Brain Injury, and Chronic Subdural Hematoma.

    Experienced in Subdural Effusion
    Experienced in Subdural Effusion
    Referral may be required

    California Advanced Surgical Specialists

    4510 Brockton Ave Ste 175, 
    Riverside, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Nikhil Sahasrabudhe is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Riverside, California. Dr. Sahasrabudhe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Subdural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Stroke, Awake Craniotomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Sahasrabudhe is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Subdural Effusion
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Subdural Effusion
    Neurosurgery
    Referral may be required

    Loma Linda Univ Anesthesiology Medical Group Inc

    11234 Anderson St, 
    Loma Linda, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tanya Minasian is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Loma Linda, California. Dr. Minasian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Subdural Effusion. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Arachnoid Cysts, Craniosynostosis, Choroid Plexus Cyst, Tissue Biopsy, and Awake Craniotomy.

    Experienced in Subdural Effusion
    Experienced in Subdural Effusion
    Referral may be required

    Office

    1180 N Indian Canyon Dr Ste 214EL, 
    Palm Springs, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rosalinda Menoni is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Palm Springs, California. Dr. Menoni is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Subdural Effusion. Her clinical expertise encompasses Subdural Hematoma, Hygroma Cervical, Cystic Hygroma, and Subdural Effusion.

    Experienced in Subdural Effusion
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Subdural Effusion
    Neurosurgery
    Referral may be required

    Sacramento Medical Center

    2025 Morse Ave, 
    Sacramento, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kern Guppy is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Guppy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Subdural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Invertebral Disc Disease, Cystic Hygroma, Hygroma Cervical, Spinal Fusion, and Craniectomy. Dr. Guppy is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Subdural Effusion
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Subdural Effusion
    Neurosurgery
    Referral may be required

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    965 High St, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ahmed Awad is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Awad is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Subdural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chiari Malformation Type 2, Tethered Cord Syndrome, Subdural Effusion, Thrombectomy, and Laminectomy.

    Experienced in Subdural Effusion
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Subdural Effusion
    Neurosurgery
    Referral may be required

    Community Regional Medical Center

    2823 Fresno St, 
    Fresno, CA 
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kaiyun Yang is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Fresno, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Yang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Subdural Effusion. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Meningioma, Arachnoid Cysts, Increased Intracranial Pressure, Nerve Decompression, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Subdural Effusion
    Experienced in Subdural Effusion
    Referral may be required

    UCLA Health Westwood Neurosurgery

    300 Stein Plz Ste 420, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
    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 Subdural Effusion. 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 Subdural Effusion
    Experienced in Subdural Effusion
    Referral may be required

    Mercy General Hospital

    4001 J St, 
    Sacramento, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shokry Lawandy is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Lawandy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Subdural Effusion. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Subdural Hematoma, Epidural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Brown-Sequard Syndrome, and Laminectomy.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Subdural Effusion?

    A subdural effusion is a collection of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) trapped between the surface of the brain and the outer lining of the brain (the dura mater). If this fluid becomes infected, the condition is called a subdural empyema.

    When should I see a Subdural Effusion doctor in California, US?

    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 Subdural Effusion doctor in California, US?

    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 Subdural Effusion doctors in California, US?

    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 Subdural Effusion doctors in California, US?

    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 Subdural Effusion doctor in California, US?

    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 Subdural Effusion doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Subdural Effusion 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 Subdural Effusion doctor in California, US?

    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 Subdural Effusion 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 Subdural Effusion 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 Subdural Effusion doctors in California, US?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Subdural Effusion 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 Subdural Effusion doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Subdural Effusion 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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