Overview
Andrew Vivas is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Santa Monica, California.
Dr. Vivas is highly rated in 5 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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- EPO
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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, 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 65 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. Dr. Zada is currently accepting new patients.
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.
UCLA Health Westwood Neurosurgery
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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.
- 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.
- Chiari MalformationDr. Vivas isExperienced. Learn about Chiari Malformation.
- Chiari Malformation Type 1Dr. Vivas isExperienced. Learn about Chiari Malformation Type 1.
- Chiari Malformation Type 2Dr. Vivas isExperienced. Learn about Chiari Malformation Type 2.
- Chronic Subdural HematomaDr. Vivas isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Subdural Hematoma.
- Epidural HematomaDr. Vivas isExperienced. Learn about Epidural Hematoma.
- EpilepsyDr. Vivas isExperienced. Learn about Epilepsy.
- Femoral Nerve DysfunctionDr. Vivas isExperienced. Learn about Femoral Nerve Dysfunction.
- Foot DropDr. Vivas isExperienced. Learn about Foot Drop.
- GangliogliomaDr. Vivas isExperienced. Learn about Ganglioglioma.
- GastrostomyDr. Vivas isExperienced. Learn about Gastrostomy.
- Gliomatosis CerebriDr. Vivas isExperienced. Learn about Gliomatosis Cerebri.
- GliosarcomaDr. Vivas isExperienced. Learn about Gliosarcoma.
- HemangioblastomaDr. Vivas isExperienced. Learn about Hemangioblastoma.
- Herniated Disc SurgeryDr. Vivas isExperienced. Learn about Herniated Disc Surgery.
- Herniated DiskDr. Vivas isExperienced. Learn about Herniated Disk.
- HydrocephalusDr. Vivas isExperienced. Learn about Hydrocephalus.
- Invertebral Disc DiseaseDr. Vivas isExperienced. Learn about Invertebral Disc Disease.
- KyphosisDr. Vivas isExperienced. Learn about Kyphosis.
- LaminectomyDr. Vivas isExperienced. Learn about Laminectomy.
- Metastatic Brain TumorDr. Vivas isExperienced. Learn about Metastatic Brain Tumor.
- MicrodiscectomyDr. Vivas isExperienced. Learn about Microdiscectomy.
- Olfactory NeuroblastomaDr. Vivas isExperienced. Learn about Olfactory Neuroblastoma.
- SchwannomaDr. Vivas isExperienced. Learn about Schwannoma.
- SciaticaDr. Vivas isExperienced. Learn about Sciatica.
- Spinal FusionDr. Vivas isExperienced. Learn about Spinal Fusion.
- Spondylocarpotarsal Synostosis Syndrome
- SpondylolisthesisDr. Vivas isExperienced. Learn about Spondylolisthesis.
- StrokeDr. Vivas isExperienced. Learn about Stroke.
- Subdural EffusionDr. Vivas isExperienced. Learn about Subdural Effusion.
- Subdural HematomaDr. Vivas isExperienced. Learn about Subdural Hematoma.
- SyringobulbiaDr. Vivas isExperienced. Learn about Syringobulbia.
- SyringomyeliaDr. Vivas isExperienced. Learn about Syringomyelia.
- Tethered Cord SyndromeDr. Vivas isExperienced. Learn about Tethered Cord Syndrome.
- ThrombophlebitisDr. Vivas isExperienced. Learn about Thrombophlebitis.
