Overview
Chiedozie Nwagwu is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Mission Viejo, California.
Dr. Nwagwu is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Brain Aneurysm, Stroke, Apoplexy, Awake Craniotomy, and Transmyocardial Revascularization.
Dr. Nwagwu is currently accepting new patients.
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Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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- HMO
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- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
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- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- OTHER MEDICARE
- POS
- PPO
- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- INSURANCE PLAN
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
USC Neurosurgeons Inc.
Gabriel Zada, MD, MS, FAANS, FACS, is Professor of Neurological Surgery, Otolaryngology, and Physiology & Neuroscience at the Keck School of Medicine of USC and an internationally recognized leader in brain, skull base, and pituitary tumor surgery. He serves as Vice Chair of Education and Residency Program Director, Surgical Director of the USC Brain Tumor Center, and Director of the USC Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery Program.Dr. Zada has performed more than 3,000 cranial operations, specializing in minimally invasive and endoscopic approaches for brain, pituitary, and skull base tumors. He completed fellowship training under Dr. Edward Laws at Harvard/Brigham and Women’s Hospital and advanced training under Dr. Paolo Cappabianca in Naples, Italy.An NIH-funded investigator, Dr. Zada has authored more than 400 peer-reviewed publications and 3 surgical textbooks. He is Editor of *Neurosurgical Focus* and President-Elect of the AANS/CNS Joint Section on Tumors. FindExpertMD ranks him the **#1 neurosurgeon in California for pituitary tumors, meningiomas, skull base neoplasms, and neuroendoscopy**. He has treated patients from around the world including Mexico, Guam, Hawaii, Europe. South America, and Canada. Dr. Zada is highly rated in 65 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pituitary Tumor, Hypothalamic Tumor, Brain Tumor, Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery. Dr. Zada is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Zada is currently accepting new patients.
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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.
