Overview
Amir Makoui is a Neurosurgery provider in Palmdale, California. His top areas of expertise are Sacroiliac Joint Disease, Cervical Myelopathy, Invertebral Disc Disease, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery.
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Locations
615 W Avenue Q Ste D, Palmdale, CA 93551
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Amir Makoui
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Amir Makoui?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Amir Makoui by calling their office at 661-266-4500. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Amir Makoui a top-rated expert for Microdiscectomy?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Amir Makoui is classified as an Experienced expert for Microdiscectomy, 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. Amir Makoui specialize in?
While Dr. Amir Makoui is a Neurosurgery, they have specific expertise in Microdiscectomy, Herniated Disc Surgery, and Cervical Disc Surgery. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurosurgery.
Does Dr. Amir Makoui accept my insurance?
Dr. Amir Makoui accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 661-266-4500 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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- Bone GraftDr. Makoui isExperienced. Learn about Bone Graft.
- Cervical Disc SurgeryDr. Makoui isExperienced. Learn about Cervical Disc Surgery.
- Cervical MyelopathyDr. Makoui isExperienced. Learn about Cervical Myelopathy.
- Cervical SpondylosisDr. Makoui isExperienced. Learn about Cervical Spondylosis.
- Epidural HematomaDr. Makoui isExperienced. Learn about Epidural Hematoma.
- GastrostomyDr. Makoui isExperienced. Learn about Gastrostomy.
