Overview
Alvin Chan is a Neurosurgery provider in Irvine, California. Dr. Chan is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Lordosis, Syringobulbia, Seizures, Osteotomy, and Microvascular Decompression.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 74 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
16300 Sand Canyon Ave Ste 511, Irvine, CA 92618
101 The City Dr S, Orange, CA 92868
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.
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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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Alvin Chan
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Alvin Chan?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Alvin Chan by calling their office at 949-255-9755. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Alvin Chan a top-rated expert for Lordosis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Alvin Chan is classified as an Advanced expert for Lordosis, 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. Alvin Chan specialize in?
While Dr. Alvin Chan is a Neurosurgery, they have specific expertise in Lordosis, Osteotomy, and Syringobulbia. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurosurgery.
Does Dr. Alvin Chan participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Alvin Chan has published 74 articles and abstracts on conditions like Lordosis. You can view a list of Dr. Alvin Chan's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Alvin Chan accept my insurance?
Dr. Alvin Chan accepts most major insurance plans, including Alignment Health Plan and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 949-255-9755 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
- Advanced
- EpilepsyDr. Chan isAdvanced. Learn about Epilepsy.
- LordosisDr. Chan isAdvanced. Learn about Lordosis.
- OsteotomyDr. Chan isAdvanced. Learn about Osteotomy.
- SeizuresDr. Chan isAdvanced. Learn about Seizures.
- SyringobulbiaDr. Chan isAdvanced. Learn about Syringobulbia.
- Experienced
- Absence SeizureDr. Chan isExperienced. Learn about Absence Seizure.
- AstrocytomaDr. Chan isExperienced. Learn about Astrocytoma.
- Brain TumorDr. Chan isExperienced. Learn about Brain Tumor.
- Chiari MalformationDr. Chan isExperienced. Learn about Chiari Malformation.
- Chiari Malformation Type 1Dr. Chan isExperienced. Learn about Chiari Malformation Type 1.
- Chiari Malformation Type 2Dr. Chan isExperienced. Learn about Chiari Malformation Type 2.
