Overview
Amir Makoui is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Palmdale, California.
His clinical expertise encompasses Sacroiliac Joint Disease, Cervical Myelopathy, Invertebral Disc Disease, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery.
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Locations
615 W Avenue Q Ste D, Palmdale, CA 93551
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Amir S. Makoui
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Amir S. Makoui?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Amir S. 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 S. Makoui a top-rated expert for Microdiscectomy?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Amir S. 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 S. Makoui specialize in?
While Dr. Amir S. Makoui is a Neurosurgery, they have specific expertise in Microdiscectomy, Cervical Disc Surgery, and Herniated Disc Surgery. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurosurgery.
Does Dr. Amir S. Makoui accept my insurance?
Dr. Amir S. 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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- Experienced
- 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.
- Herniated Disc SurgeryDr. Makoui isExperienced. Learn about Herniated Disc Surgery.
- Herniated DiskDr. Makoui isExperienced. Learn about Herniated Disk.
- Invertebral Disc DiseaseDr. Makoui isExperienced. Learn about Invertebral Disc Disease.
- KyphosisDr. Makoui isExperienced. Learn about Kyphosis.
- LaminectomyDr. Makoui isExperienced. Learn about Laminectomy.
- MicrodiscectomyDr. Makoui isExperienced. Learn about Microdiscectomy.
- Sacroiliac Joint DiseaseDr. Makoui isExperienced. Learn about Sacroiliac Joint Disease.
- ScoliosisDr. Makoui isExperienced. Learn about Scoliosis.
- Spinal StenosisDr. Makoui isExperienced. Learn about Spinal Stenosis.
- SpondylolisthesisDr. Makoui isExperienced. Learn about Spondylolisthesis.
- VertebroplastyDr. Makoui isExperienced. Learn about Vertebroplasty.
