Overview
Alexander Tuchman is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Torrance, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years.
Dr. Tuchman is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Scoliosis, Cervical Spondylosis, Cervical Myelopathy, Laminectomy, and Osteotomy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 71 peer reviewed articles.
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Locations
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 Neurosurgeons Inc.
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 65 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. Dr. Zada is currently accepting new patients.
UCLA Health Westwood Neurosurgery
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Gary Mathern is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Mathern is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hemimegalencephaly, Cortical Dysplasia, Increased Head Circumference, and Epilepsy.
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 71 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.
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- 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.
- Epidural AbscessDr. Tuchman isAdvanced. Learn about Epidural Abscess.
- Invertebral Disc DiseaseDr. Tuchman isAdvanced. Learn about Invertebral Disc Disease.
- KyphosisDr. Tuchman isAdvanced. Learn about Kyphosis.
- LaminectomyDr. Tuchman isAdvanced. Learn about Laminectomy.
- 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.
