Overview
Azim Laiwalla is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years.
His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Cervical Myelopathy, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Laminectomy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 18 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Laiwalla is currently accepting new patients.
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1505 N Edgemont St, Los Angeles, CA 90027
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Azim N. Laiwalla
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Azim N. Laiwalla?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Azim N. Laiwalla by calling their office at 833-574-2273. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Azim N. Laiwalla a top-rated expert for Stroke?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Azim N. Laiwalla is classified as an Experienced expert for Stroke, 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. Azim N. Laiwalla specialize in?
While Dr. Azim N. Laiwalla is a Neurosurgery, they have specific expertise in Stroke, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, and Cervical Myelopathy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurosurgery.
Does Dr. Azim N. Laiwalla participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Azim N. Laiwalla has published 13 articles and abstracts on conditions like Stroke. You can view a list of Dr. Azim N. Laiwalla's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Azim N. Laiwalla accept my insurance?
Dr. Azim N. Laiwalla accepts most major insurance plans, including UnitedHealthcare. We recommend calling the office directly at 833-574-2273 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Cervical MyelopathyDr. Laiwalla isExperienced. Learn about Cervical Myelopathy.
- Chiari MalformationDr. Laiwalla isExperienced. Learn about Chiari Malformation.
- Chiari Malformation Type 2Dr. Laiwalla isExperienced. Learn about Chiari Malformation Type 2.
- Chronic Subdural HematomaDr. Laiwalla isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Subdural Hematoma.
- DeliriumDr. Laiwalla isExperienced. Learn about Delirium.
- LaminectomyDr. Laiwalla isExperienced. Learn about Laminectomy.
