Overview
Alexander Tuchman is a Neurosurgery provider in Torrance, California. Dr. Tuchman has been practicing medicine for over 17 years is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Cervical Spondylosis, Cervical Myelopathy, Laminectomy, and Osteotomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 63 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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23560 Crenshaw Blvd, Torrance, CA 90505
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
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Alexander Tuchman
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Alexander Tuchman?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Alexander Tuchman by calling their office at 310-517-7022. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Alexander Tuchman a top-rated expert for Scoliosis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Alexander Tuchman is classified as an Distinguished expert for Scoliosis, 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 Tuchman specialize in?
While Dr. Alexander Tuchman is a Neurosurgery, they have specific expertise in Scoliosis, Cervical Spondylosis, and Laminectomy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurosurgery.
Does Dr. Alexander Tuchman participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Alexander Tuchman has published 63 articles and abstracts on conditions like Scoliosis. You can view a list of Dr. Alexander Tuchman's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Alexander Tuchman accept my insurance?
Dr. Alexander Tuchman accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Blue Shield of California. We recommend calling the office directly at 310-517-7022 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
- Cervical SpondylosisDr. Tuchman isDistinguished. Learn about Cervical Spondylosis.
- ScoliosisDr. Tuchman isDistinguished. Learn about Scoliosis.
- Advanced
- AchondroplasiaDr. Tuchman isAdvanced. Learn about Achondroplasia.
- Cervical MyelopathyDr. Tuchman isAdvanced. Learn about Cervical Myelopathy.
- Invertebral Disc DiseaseDr. Tuchman isAdvanced. Learn about Invertebral Disc Disease.
- KyphosisDr. Tuchman isAdvanced. Learn about Kyphosis.
- LaminectomyDr. Tuchman isAdvanced. Learn about Laminectomy.
- OsteotomyDr. Tuchman isAdvanced. Learn about Osteotomy.
- Experienced
- Adolescent Idiopathic ScoliosisDr. Tuchman isExperienced. Learn about Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis.
- ApoplexyDr. Tuchman isExperienced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- Cerebellum Agenesis HydrocephalyDr. Tuchman isExperienced. Learn about Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly.
- Cerebrospinal Fluid LeakDr. Tuchman isExperienced. Learn about Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak.
- Chiari Malformation Type 2Dr. Tuchman isExperienced. Learn about Chiari Malformation Type 2.
- Chronic PainDr. Tuchman isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Pain.

