
Overview
Aaron Cohen-Gadol, MD, MSc, (Dr. Cohen) is one of the world’s most preeminent neurosurgeons, a professor and the vice chairman of innovation at the Department of Neurological Surgery at the Keck School of Medicine of USC. He specializes in the treatment of complex brain and spine tumors, including meningiomas, pituitary adenomas, gliomas and acoustic neuromas, as well as arteriovenous and cavernous malformations, hemifacial spasm and trigeminal neuralgia. Neurosurgeons and patients both frequently seek his expert second opinion. Throughout his career, he has demonstrated a profound commitment and passion for pushing the boundaries of uncompromising excellence for his patients.
Dr. Cohen has performed more than 7400 complex brain surgeries in his career, more than any other performed by a single surgeon in the United States. These 7400 surgeries have been documented in the Neurosurgical Atlas collection, which Dr. Cohen founded and which is considered throughout the world as the “bible of neurosurgery” and used by more than 70,000 physicians for the care of their patients. He has introduced over 40 novel surgical techniques that have inspired thousands of neurosurgeons to achieve technical excellence and peak performance in the operating room.
The Scandinavian Neurosurgical Society awarded Dr. Cohen its prestigious Vilhelm Magnus Medal — referred to as the Nobel Prize in Neurosurgery, and one of only 11 medals ever awarded — for his preeminent contributions.
Dr. Cohen-Gadol is highly rated in 23 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Meningioma, Brain Tumor, Trigeminal Neuralgia, Balloon Sinuplasty, and Awake Craniotomy.
Dr. Cohen-Gadol is board certified in Neurological Surgery. Dr. Cohen-Gadol is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
8631 W 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA 90048
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Cohen-Gadol has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
Keck Hospital Of USC
Gabriel Zada, MD, MS, FAANS, FACS, is Professor of Neurological Surgery, Otolaryngology, and Physiology & Neuroscience at the Keck School of Medicine of USC and an internationally recognized leader in brain, skull base, and pituitary tumor surgery. He serves as Vice Chair of Education and Residency Program Director, Surgical Director of the USC Brain Tumor Center, and Director of the USC Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery Program.Dr. Zada has performed more than 3,000 cranial operations, specializing in minimally invasive and endoscopic approaches for brain, pituitary, and skull base tumors. He completed fellowship training under Dr. Edward Laws at Harvard/Brigham and Women’s Hospital and advanced training under Dr. Paolo Cappabianca in Naples, Italy.An NIH-funded investigator, Dr. Zada has authored more than 400 peer-reviewed publications and 3 surgical textbooks. He is Editor of *Neurosurgical Focus* and President-Elect of the AANS/CNS Joint Section on Tumors. FindExpertMD ranks him the **#1 neurosurgeon in California for pituitary tumors, meningiomas, skull base neoplasms, and neuroendoscopy**. He has treated patients from around the world including Mexico, Guam, Hawaii, Europe. South America, and Canada. Dr. Zada is highly rated in 44 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 Surgery.
UCLA Health Westwood Neurosurgery
Marvin Bergsneider is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Bergsneider is highly rated in 39 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pituitary Tumor, Hypothalamic Tumor, Brain Tumor, Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery, and Balloon Sinuplasty.
Cedars-Sinai Neurosurgery-Los Angeles
Wouter Schievink is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Schievink is highly rated in 24 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak, Siderosis, Subdural Effusion, Laminectomy, and Awake Craniotomy.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Aaron Cohen-Gadol
Is Dr. Aaron Cohen-Gadol a top-rated expert for Meningioma?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Aaron Cohen-Gadol is classified as an Distinguished expert for Meningioma, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Aaron Cohen-Gadol specialize in?
While Dr. Aaron Cohen-Gadol is a Neurosurgery, they have specific expertise in Meningioma, Brain Tumor, and Trigeminal Neuralgia. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurosurgery.
Does Dr. Aaron Cohen-Gadol accept my insurance?
Dr. Aaron Cohen-Gadol accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
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- Distinguished
- AstrocytomaDr. Cohen-Gadol isDistinguished. Learn about Astrocytoma.
- Brain AneurysmDr. Cohen-Gadol isDistinguished. Learn about Brain Aneurysm.
- Brain TumorDr. Cohen-Gadol isDistinguished. Learn about Brain Tumor.
- GlioblastomaDr. Cohen-Gadol isDistinguished. Learn about Glioblastoma.
- GliomaDr. Cohen-Gadol isDistinguished. Learn about Glioma.
- MeningiomaDr. Cohen-Gadol isDistinguished. Learn about Meningioma.
- Pituitary TumorDr. Cohen-Gadol isDistinguished. Learn about Pituitary Tumor.
- Radiation Induced MeningiomaDr. Cohen-Gadol isDistinguished. Learn about Radiation Induced Meningioma.
- Trigeminal NeuralgiaDr. Cohen-Gadol isDistinguished. Learn about Trigeminal Neuralgia.
- Advanced
- Awake CraniotomyDr. Cohen-Gadol isAdvanced. Learn about Awake Craniotomy.
- Balloon SinuplastyDr. Cohen-Gadol isAdvanced. Learn about Balloon Sinuplasty.
- Brain HerniationDr. Cohen-Gadol isAdvanced. Learn about Brain Herniation.
- Chiari MalformationDr. Cohen-Gadol isAdvanced. Learn about Chiari Malformation.
- Chiari Malformation Type 1Dr. Cohen-Gadol isAdvanced. Learn about Chiari Malformation Type 1.
- CraniopharyngiomaDr. Cohen-Gadol isAdvanced. Learn about Craniopharyngioma.
- Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET)
- EpendymomaDr. Cohen-Gadol isAdvanced. Learn about Ependymoma.
- GliosarcomaDr. Cohen-Gadol isAdvanced. Learn about Gliosarcoma.
- NeuralgiaDr. Cohen-Gadol isAdvanced. Learn about Neuralgia.
- OligodendrogliomaDr. Cohen-Gadol isAdvanced. Learn about Oligodendroglioma.
- Posterior Fossa TumorDr. Cohen-Gadol isAdvanced. Learn about Posterior Fossa Tumor.
- Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET)Dr. Cohen-Gadol isAdvanced. Learn about Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET).
- Rathke Cleft CystDr. Cohen-Gadol isAdvanced. Learn about Rathke Cleft Cyst.
- Experienced
- AcromegalyDr. Cohen-Gadol isExperienced. Learn about Acromegaly.
- Arteriovenous MalformationDr. Cohen-Gadol isExperienced. Learn about Arteriovenous Malformation.
- Cerebral Arteriovenous MalformationDr. Cohen-Gadol isExperienced. Learn about Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation.
- Cerebrospinal Fluid LeakDr. Cohen-Gadol isExperienced. Learn about Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak.
- Chiari Malformation Type 2Dr. Cohen-Gadol isExperienced. Learn about Chiari Malformation Type 2.
- Choroid Plexus CystDr. Cohen-Gadol isExperienced. Learn about Choroid Plexus Cyst.
- Choroid Plexus PapillomaDr. Cohen-Gadol isExperienced. Learn about Choroid Plexus Papilloma.
- Cushing's diseaseDr. Cohen-Gadol isExperienced. Learn about Cushing's disease.
- Glossopharyngeal NeuralgiaDr. Cohen-Gadol isExperienced. Learn about Glossopharyngeal Neuralgia.
- Increased Intracranial PressureDr. Cohen-Gadol isExperienced. Learn about Increased Intracranial Pressure.
- Pseudotumor Cerebri SyndromeDr. Cohen-Gadol isExperienced. Learn about Pseudotumor Cerebri Syndrome.
- Pulmonary Arteriovenous Malformation (PAVM)Dr. Cohen-Gadol isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Arteriovenous Malformation (PAVM).
- SchwannomaDr. Cohen-Gadol isExperienced. Learn about Schwannoma.
- SeizuresDr. Cohen-Gadol isExperienced. Learn about Seizures.
- Subdural HematomaDr. Cohen-Gadol isExperienced. Learn about Subdural Hematoma.
- SyringobulbiaDr. Cohen-Gadol isExperienced. Learn about Syringobulbia.
- SyringomyeliaDr. Cohen-Gadol isExperienced. Learn about Syringomyelia.
- Vein of Galen AneurysmDr. Cohen-Gadol isExperienced. Learn about Vein of Galen Aneurysm.
- Werner SyndromeDr. Cohen-Gadol isExperienced. Learn about Werner Syndrome.
- Wiedemann-Rautenstrauch SyndromeDr. Cohen-Gadol isExperienced. Learn about Wiedemann-Rautenstrauch Syndrome.
- Wolfram SyndromeDr. Cohen-Gadol isExperienced. Learn about Wolfram Syndrome.
- Wyburn-Mason SyndromeDr. Cohen-Gadol isExperienced. Learn about Wyburn-Mason Syndrome.
