Overview
Chiedozie Nwagwu is a Neurosurgery provider in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Nwagwu is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Brain Aneurysm, Stroke, Apoplexy, Awake Craniotomy, and Transmyocardial Revascularization. Dr. Nwagwu is currently accepting new patients.
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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
Marvin Bergsneider is a Neurosurgery provider in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Bergsneider is highly rated in 39 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Pituitary Tumor, Hypothalamic Tumor, Brain Tumor, Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery, and Balloon Sinuplasty.
William Ross Dobkin M D Inc
Christopher Duma is a Neurosurgery provider in Newport Beach, California. Dr. Duma is highly rated in 54 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, Glioma, Awake Craniotomy, and Deep Brain Stimulation.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Chiedozie I. Nwagwu
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Chiedozie I. Nwagwu?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Chiedozie I. Nwagwu by calling their office at 949-364-1400. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Chiedozie I. Nwagwu a top-rated expert for Brain Aneurysm?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Chiedozie I. Nwagwu is classified as an Distinguished expert for Brain Aneurysm, 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. Chiedozie I. Nwagwu specialize in?
While Dr. Chiedozie I. Nwagwu is a Neurosurgery, they have specific expertise in Brain Aneurysm, Stroke, and Apoplexy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurosurgery.
Does Dr. Chiedozie I. Nwagwu accept my insurance?
Dr. Chiedozie I. Nwagwu accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 949-364-1400 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.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Brain AneurysmDr. Nwagwu isDistinguished. Learn about Brain Aneurysm.
- StrokeDr. Nwagwu isDistinguished. Learn about Stroke.
- Advanced
- ApoplexyDr. Nwagwu isAdvanced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- Chronic Subdural HematomaDr. Nwagwu isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic Subdural Hematoma.
- Congenital Cardiovascular ShuntDr. Nwagwu isAdvanced. Learn about Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt.
- DeliriumDr. Nwagwu isAdvanced. Learn about Delirium.
- HydrocephalusDr. Nwagwu isAdvanced. Learn about Hydrocephalus.
- MeningiomaDr. Nwagwu isAdvanced. Learn about Meningioma.
- Experienced
- Arteriovenous MalformationDr. Nwagwu isExperienced. Learn about Arteriovenous Malformation.
- AstrocytomaDr. Nwagwu isExperienced. Learn about Astrocytoma.
- Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT)Dr. Nwagwu isExperienced. Learn about Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT).
- Awake CraniotomyDr. Nwagwu isExperienced. Learn about Awake Craniotomy.
- Brain Stem CancerDr. Nwagwu isExperienced. Learn about Brain Stem Cancer.
- Brain TumorDr. Nwagwu isExperienced. Learn about Brain Tumor.
