Overview
Alexander Taghva is a Neurosurgery provider in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Taghva is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Parkinson's Disease, Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Taghva is currently accepting new patients.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 22 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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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.
William Ross Dobkin M D Inc
Christopher Duma is a Neurosurgery provider in Newport Beach, California. Dr. Duma is highly rated in 54 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, Glioma, Awake Craniotomy, and Deep Brain Stimulation.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Alexander S. Taghva
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Alexander S. Taghva?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Alexander S. Taghva by calling their office at 949-388-7190. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Alexander S. Taghva a top-rated expert for Parkinson's Disease?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Alexander S. Taghva is classified as an Advanced expert for Parkinson's Disease, 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. Alexander S. Taghva specialize in?
While Dr. Alexander S. Taghva is a Neurosurgery, they have specific expertise in Parkinson's Disease, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Spinal Stenosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurosurgery.
Does Dr. Alexander S. Taghva participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Alexander S. Taghva has published 22 articles and abstracts on conditions like Parkinson's Disease. You can view a list of Dr. Alexander S. Taghva's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Alexander S. Taghva accept my insurance?
Dr. Alexander S. Taghva accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 949-388-7190 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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- Advanced
- Deep Brain StimulationDr. Taghva isAdvanced. Learn about Deep Brain Stimulation.
- Parkinson's DiseaseDr. Taghva isAdvanced. Learn about Parkinson's Disease.
- Spinal StenosisDr. Taghva isAdvanced. Learn about Spinal Stenosis.
- SpondylolisthesisDr. Taghva isAdvanced. Learn about Spondylolisthesis.
- Experienced
- ApoplexyDr. Taghva isExperienced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- Bone GraftDr. Taghva isExperienced. Learn about Bone Graft.
- Cervical Disc SurgeryDr. Taghva isExperienced. Learn about Cervical Disc Surgery.
- Cervical SpondylosisDr. Taghva isExperienced. Learn about Cervical Spondylosis.
- Chronic Subdural HematomaDr. Taghva isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Subdural Hematoma.
- Complex Regional Pain SyndromeDr. Taghva isExperienced. Learn about Complex Regional Pain Syndrome.