Overview
Andrew Vivas is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Santa Monica, California.
Dr. Vivas is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Scoliosis, Lordosis, Spinal Stenosis, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Osteotomy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 34 peer reviewed articles.
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Locations
1131 Wilshire Blvd Ste 100, Santa Monica, CA 90401
757 Westwood Plz, Los Angeles, CA 90095
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.
USC Neurosurgeons Inc.
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 49 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 Surgeons.
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.
Daniel Kelly is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Kelly is highly rated in 29 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pituitary Tumor, Meningioma, Hypothalamic Tumor, Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery, and Balloon Sinuplasty. Dr. Kelly is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Andrew Vivas
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Andrew Vivas?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Andrew Vivas by calling their office at 424-259-6000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Andrew Vivas a top-rated expert for Scoliosis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Andrew Vivas is classified as an Advanced expert for Scoliosis, 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. Andrew Vivas specialize in?
While Dr. Andrew Vivas is a Neurosurgery, they have specific expertise in Scoliosis, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Lordosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurosurgery.
Does Dr. Andrew Vivas participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Andrew Vivas has published 34 articles and abstracts on conditions like Scoliosis. You can view a list of Dr. Andrew Vivas's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Andrew Vivas accept my insurance?
Dr. Andrew Vivas accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Blue Shield of California. We recommend calling the office directly at 424-259-6000 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
- LordosisDr. Vivas isAdvanced. Learn about Lordosis.
- OsteotomyDr. Vivas isAdvanced. Learn about Osteotomy.
- Posterior Fossa DecompressionDr. Vivas isAdvanced. Learn about Posterior Fossa Decompression.
- ScoliosisDr. Vivas isAdvanced. Learn about Scoliosis.
- Spinal StenosisDr. Vivas isAdvanced. Learn about Spinal Stenosis.
- Subdural EffusionDr. Vivas isAdvanced. Learn about Subdural Effusion.
- Experienced
- Adolescent Idiopathic ScoliosisDr. Vivas isExperienced. Learn about Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis.
- ApoplexyDr. Vivas isExperienced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- Caudal Regression SyndromeDr. Vivas isExperienced. Learn about Caudal Regression Syndrome.
- Cervical Disc SurgeryDr. Vivas isExperienced. Learn about Cervical Disc Surgery.
- Cervical MyelopathyDr. Vivas isExperienced. Learn about Cervical Myelopathy.
- Cervical SpondylosisDr. Vivas isExperienced. Learn about Cervical Spondylosis.