Dr. Bob B. Shafa
Overview
Bob Shafa is a Neurosurgery provider in Torrance, California. Dr. Shafa has been practicing medicine for over 25 years is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Awake Craniotomy, and Microdiscectomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
3400 Lomita Blvd, Torrance, CA 90505
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 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.
UCLA Health Westwood Neurosurgery
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Bob B. Shafa
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Bob B. Shafa?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Bob B. Shafa by calling their office at 310-540-0965. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Bob B. Shafa a top-rated expert for Subdural Hematoma?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Bob B. Shafa is classified as an Advanced expert for Subdural Hematoma, 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. Bob B. Shafa specialize in?
While Dr. Bob B. Shafa is a Neurosurgery, they have specific expertise in Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, and Delirium. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurosurgery.
Does Dr. Bob B. Shafa participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Bob B. Shafa has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Subdural Hematoma. You can view a list of Dr. Bob B. Shafa's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Bob B. Shafa accept my insurance?
Dr. Bob B. Shafa accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Blue Shield of California. We recommend calling the office directly at 310-540-0965 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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- Chronic Subdural HematomaDr. Shafa isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic Subdural Hematoma.
- Subdural HematomaDr. Shafa isAdvanced. Learn about Subdural Hematoma.
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- ApoplexyDr. Shafa isExperienced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- AstrocytomaDr. Shafa isExperienced. Learn about Astrocytoma.
- Awake CraniotomyDr. Shafa isExperienced. Learn about Awake Craniotomy.
- Brain Stem CancerDr. Shafa isExperienced. Learn about Brain Stem Cancer.
- Brain TumorDr. Shafa isExperienced. Learn about Brain Tumor.
- Cerebellum Agenesis HydrocephalyDr. Shafa isExperienced. Learn about Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly.