Overview
Ajay Ananda is a Neurosurgery provider in Woodland Hills, California. Dr. Ananda is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Essential Tremor, Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, and Deep Brain Stimulation.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 9 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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5601 De Soto Ave, Woodland Hills, CA 91367
8700 Beverly Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90048
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
USC Brain Tumor Center
Gabriel Zada, MD, MS, FAANS is Professor of Neurological Surgery at the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California and a nationally recognized leader in brain tumor and skull base surgery. He serves as Surgical Director of the USC Brain Tumor Center, Co-Director of the USC Pituitary Center and Radiosurgery Center, and Vice Chair of Education for the Department of Neurosurgery. He is also Editor-in-Chief of Neurosurgical Focus, an international open-access journal of the Journal of Neurosurgery Publishing Group.Dr. Zada specializes in minimally invasive and endoscopic approaches to complex brain, pituitary, and skull base tumors and has performed more than 3,000 cranial operations during his career. His NIH-funded research program focuses on the genomics and epigenetics of brain and pituitary tumors, advancing precision medicine approaches in neurosurgical oncology.A prolific scholar, Dr. Zada has authored over 350 peer-reviewed publications and several textbooks in neurosurgery. Based on independent academic impact and expertise metrics, FindExpertMD ranks him the #1 neurosurgeon in California for multiple tumor (pituitary, meningioma) and skull base conditions and among the top neurosurgeons globally. Dr. Zada is highly rated in 66 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Pituitary Tumor, Hypothalamic Tumor, Brain Tumor, Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.
UCLA Health Westwood Neurosurgery
Marvin Bergsneider is a Neurosurgery provider in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Bergsneider is highly rated in 39 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Pituitary Tumor, Hypothalamic Tumor, Brain Tumor, Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery, and Balloon Sinuplasty.
UCLA Health Westwood Neurosurgery
Linda Liau is a Neurosurgery provider in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Liau is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Astrocytoma, Glioma, Gliomatosis Cerebri, Glioblastoma, and Awake Craniotomy.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Ajay Ananda
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Ajay Ananda?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Ajay Ananda by calling their office at 818-719-2000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Ajay Ananda a top-rated expert for Deep Brain Stimulation?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Ajay Ananda is classified as an Distinguished expert for Deep Brain Stimulation, 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. Ajay Ananda specialize in?
While Dr. Ajay Ananda is a Neurosurgery, they have specific expertise in Deep Brain Stimulation, Essential Tremor, and Parkinson's Disease. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurosurgery.
Does Dr. Ajay Ananda participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Ajay Ananda has published 9 articles and abstracts on conditions like Deep Brain Stimulation. You can view a list of Dr. Ajay Ananda's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Ajay Ananda accept my insurance?
Dr. Ajay Ananda accepts most major insurance plans, including Medicaid. We recommend calling the office directly at 818-719-2000 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.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Deep Brain StimulationDr. Ananda isDistinguished. Learn about Deep Brain Stimulation.
- Experienced
- Brain AbscessDr. Ananda isExperienced. Learn about Brain Abscess.
- Central Pain SyndromeDr. Ananda isExperienced. Learn about Central Pain Syndrome.
- Drug Induced DyskinesiaDr. Ananda isExperienced. Learn about Drug Induced Dyskinesia.
- Essential TremorDr. Ananda isExperienced. Learn about Essential Tremor.
- Movement DisordersDr. Ananda isExperienced. Learn about Movement Disorders.
- Parkinson's DiseaseDr. Ananda isExperienced. Learn about Parkinson's Disease.
