Overview
Alvin Chan is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Orange, California.
Dr. Chan is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lordosis, Syringobulbia, Seizures, Osteotomy, and Microvascular Decompression.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 78 peer reviewed articles.
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- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
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- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
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.
Keck Hospital Of USC
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 44 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.
UCLA Health Westwood Neurosurgery
Marvin Bergsneider is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Bergsneider is highly rated in 39 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pituitary Tumor, Hypothalamic Tumor, Brain Tumor, Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery, and Balloon Sinuplasty.
UCI Health Neurosurgery Services
Dr. Jefferson W. Chen is a board-certified UCI Health neurosurgeon. who specializes in neurological trauma and critical care, normal pressure hydrocephalus, stroke and brain tumors.He is a leader in such techniques as multimodal brain monitoring for traumatic brain injury and the use of BrainPath® technology to access deep-seated lesions.Chen earned his medical degree and a PhD from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Bethesda, Md., as part of the National Institutes of Health Medical Scientist Training Program. He completed residencies in general and neurological surgery at UC San Diego and a residency in pediatric neurosurgery at Children's Hospital of Los Angeles. He received fellowship training in neurovascular and skull base surgery at the Barrow Neurological Institute of St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center in Phoenix, Ariz.His research interests include the study of the molecular mechanisms and biochemical underpinnings of traumatic brain injury and stroke, and the flow of fluids through the brain. Dr. Chen is highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Hydrocephalus, Awake Craniotomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Chen is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery - Neurological Surgery. Dr. Chen is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Alvin Y. Chan
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Alvin Y. Chan?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Alvin Y. Chan by calling their office at 714-456-7002. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Alvin Y. Chan a top-rated expert for Lordosis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Alvin Y. 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 Y. Chan specialize in?
While Dr. Alvin Y. 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 Y. Chan participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Alvin Y. Chan has published 78 articles and abstracts on conditions like Lordosis. You can view a list of Dr. Alvin Y. 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 Y. Chan accept my insurance?
Dr. Alvin Y. Chan accepts most major insurance plans, including Alignment Health Plan and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 714-456-7002 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
- 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.
- Chronic Subdural HematomaDr. Chan isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Subdural Hematoma.
- Deep Brain StimulationDr. Chan isExperienced. Learn about Deep Brain Stimulation.
- Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes
- Extracranial-Intracranial Bypass Surgery
- GliomaDr. Chan isExperienced. Learn about Glioma.
- Gliomatosis CerebriDr. Chan isExperienced. Learn about Gliomatosis Cerebri.
- HydrocephalusDr. Chan isExperienced. Learn about Hydrocephalus.
- Invertebral Disc DiseaseDr. Chan isExperienced. Learn about Invertebral Disc Disease.
- KyphosisDr. Chan isExperienced. Learn about Kyphosis.
- LaminectomyDr. Chan isExperienced. Learn about Laminectomy.
- MedulloblastomaDr. Chan isExperienced. Learn about Medulloblastoma.
- Microvascular DecompressionDr. Chan isExperienced. Learn about Microvascular Decompression.
- Posterior Fossa DecompressionDr. Chan isExperienced. Learn about Posterior Fossa Decompression.
- Posterior Fossa TumorDr. Chan isExperienced. Learn about Posterior Fossa Tumor.
- ScoliosisDr. Chan isExperienced. Learn about Scoliosis.
- Spinal FusionDr. Chan isExperienced. Learn about Spinal Fusion.
- Subdural HematomaDr. Chan isExperienced. Learn about Subdural Hematoma.
- SyringomyeliaDr. Chan isExperienced. Learn about Syringomyelia.
- Trigeminal NeuralgiaDr. Chan isExperienced. Learn about Trigeminal Neuralgia.
- VertebroplastyDr. Chan isExperienced. Learn about Vertebroplasty.

