Overview
Amal Obaid-Schmid is a General Surgeon and a Neurosurgery provider in Pasadena, California. Dr. Obaid-Schmid is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Subdural Hematoma, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 2 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.
Cedars-Sinai Neurosurgery-Los Angeles
Wouter Schievink is a Neurosurgery provider in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Schievink is highly rated in 24 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak, Siderosis, Subdural Effusion, Laminectomy, and Awake Craniotomy.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Amal K. Obaid-Schmid
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Amal K. Obaid-Schmid?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Amal K. Obaid-Schmid by calling their office at 626-449-4859. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Amal K. Obaid-Schmid a top-rated expert for Chronic Subdural Hematoma?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Amal K. Obaid-Schmid is classified as an Distinguished expert for Chronic Subdural Hematoma, 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. Amal K. Obaid-Schmid specialize in?
While Dr. Amal K. Obaid-Schmid is a Family Medicine, they have specific expertise in Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, and Subdural Hematoma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Family Medicine.
Does Dr. Amal K. Obaid-Schmid participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Amal K. Obaid-Schmid has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Chronic Subdural Hematoma. You can view a list of Dr. Amal K. Obaid-Schmid's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Amal K. Obaid-Schmid accept my insurance?
Dr. Amal K. Obaid-Schmid accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 626-449-4859 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- Chronic Subdural HematomaDr. Obaid-Schmid isDistinguished. Learn about Chronic Subdural Hematoma.
- DeliriumDr. Obaid-Schmid isDistinguished. Learn about Delirium.
- Subarachnoid HemorrhageDr. Obaid-Schmid isDistinguished. Learn about Subarachnoid Hemorrhage.
- Subdural HematomaDr. Obaid-Schmid isDistinguished. Learn about Subdural Hematoma.
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- Childhood PancreatitisDr. Obaid-Schmid isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Pancreatitis.
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