Expertise in
6
conditions

Dr. Brian E. Kadera

Surgical Oncology
UCLA Health Santa Monica Surgery
1223 16th St Ste 3400, 
Santa Monica, CA 
Offers Telehealth
17 Years of Experience
Expertise in
6
conditions
UCLA Health Santa Monica Surgery
1223 16th St Ste 3400, 
Santa Monica, CA 

Overview

Brian Kadera is a Surgical Oncologist practicing medicine in Santa Monica, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years.

Dr. Kadera is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Liposarcoma, Stomach Cancer, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Retroperitoneal Liposarcoma, and Bladder Reconstruction.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 24 peer reviewed articles.

Graduate Year

2009

Specialties

Surgical Oncology

Licenses

Surgery in CA

Hospital Affiliations

Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
Lac/olive View-UCLA Medical Center
Santa Monica - UCLA Med Ctr & Orthopaedic Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
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  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
SCAN Health Plan
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

UCLA Health Santa Monica Surgery
1223 16th St Ste 3400, Santa Monica, CA 90404

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.

24 Total Publications

PPARG governs adipogenic differentiation and cell state plasticity in well-differentiated and dedifferentiated liposarcoma.
PPARG governs adipogenic differentiation and cell state plasticity in well-differentiated and dedifferentiated liposarcoma.
Journal: Science advances
Published: July 31, 2026
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Is Dr. Brian E. Kadera a top-rated expert for Liposarcoma?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Brian E. Kadera is classified as an Distinguished expert for Liposarcoma, 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 E. Kadera specialize in?

While Dr. Brian E. Kadera is a Surgical Oncology, they have specific expertise in Liposarcoma, Stomach Cancer, and Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Surgical Oncology.

Does Dr. Brian E. Kadera participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Brian E. Kadera has published 24 articles and abstracts on conditions like Liposarcoma. You can view a list of Dr. Brian E. Kadera's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Brian E. Kadera accept my insurance?

Dr. Brian E. Kadera accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Shield of California. We recommend calling the office directly at 310-319-4080 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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