Overview
Dr. Brian D. Toyota is a neurosurgeon who serves as director of the Neurosurgery at San Jose clinic at UCSF. He specializes in caring for patients with cancers of the nervous system, including brain cancers. He has expertise in noninvasive treatments, such as radiosurgery (using radiation to destroy cancerous tissues) and in minimally invasive procedures, such as laser ablation for brain tumors (using light energy to target diseased tissue). He considers himself an advocate for people with brain tumors and is dedicated to finding a cure. In research, Toyota focuses on technologies used in neurosurgery. Toyota earned his medical degree at McGill Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences in Quebec, Canada, and completed a residency in neurosurgery at Western University in Ontario, Canada. He completed a course in surgical leadership at Harvard University. Toyota has served in numerous leadership roles, including president of the Canadian Neurosurgical Society; program director and division head for neurosurgery at the University of British Columbia; provincial chair of neuro-oncology and co-chair of the radiosurgery program at BC Cancer, a government agency providing cancer care in British Columbia; president of neurosurgery at Doctors of BC; and neurosurgery co-chair at the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.
His top areas of expertise are Glioma, Gliomatosis Cerebri, Brain Tumor, and Glioblastoma.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 22 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
225 N Jackson Ave, San Jose, CA 95116
2400 Samaritan Dr Ste 100, San Jose, CA 95124
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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Stanford Health Care
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Brain Tumor Center
Dr. Mitchel S. Berger is a nationally recognized expert in treating brain and spinal cord tumors as well as tumor-related epilepsy in adults and children. He also is a specialist in brain mapping techniques – used to identify and preserve areas of motor, sensory and language function during surgery – and an expert in using the Gamma Knife, a precise, noninvasive tool that applies radiation beams for tumor treatment. He is director of the Brain Tumor Center, director of the Center for Neurological Injury and Repair and co-director of the Adult Brain Tumor Surgery Program. Berger earned his bachelor's degree from Harvard College in 1975 and his medical degree from the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine in 1979. He completed an internship and a residency at UCSF, and was awarded a clinical fellowship in neuro-oncology by the American Cancer Society and a research fellowship by the Brain Tumor Research Center. He completed further fellowship training in neuro-oncology at UCSF and in pediatric neurosurgery at the Hospital for Sick Children, an affiliate of the University of Toronto. Berger was elected to the American Association of Neurological Surgeons' board of directors and appointed to the American Board of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Berger is highly rated in 23 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Astrocytoma, Glioma, Glioblastoma, Awake Craniotomy, and Endovascular Embolization.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Brian D. Toyota
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Brian D. Toyota?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Brian D. Toyota by calling their office at 408-259-5000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Brian D. Toyota a top-rated expert for Glioma?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Brian D. Toyota is classified as an Experienced expert for Glioma, 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. Brian D. Toyota specialize in?
While Dr. Brian D. Toyota is a Neurosurgery, they have specific expertise in Glioma, Gliomatosis Cerebri, and Brain Tumor. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurosurgery.
Does Dr. Brian D. Toyota participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Brian D. Toyota has published 22 articles and abstracts on conditions like Glioma. You can view a list of Dr. Brian D. Toyota's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Brian D. Toyota accept my insurance?
Dr. Brian D. Toyota accepts most major insurance plans, including Alignment Health Plan and Cigna. We recommend calling the office directly at 408-259-5000 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- AstrocytomaDr. Toyota isExperienced. Learn about Astrocytoma.
- Brain TumorDr. Toyota isExperienced. Learn about Brain Tumor.
- Cerebellum Agenesis HydrocephalyDr. Toyota isExperienced. Learn about Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly.
- GlioblastomaDr. Toyota isExperienced. Learn about Glioblastoma.
- GliomaDr. Toyota isExperienced. Learn about Glioma.
- Gliomatosis CerebriDr. Toyota isExperienced. Learn about Gliomatosis Cerebri.