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 Stent Placement.
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:
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- OTHER MEDICARE
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- HMO
- POS
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- HMO
- PPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- OTHER MEDICARE
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- 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
Keck Hospital Of USC
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 44 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.
Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian
Christopher Duma is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Newport Beach, California. Dr. Duma is highly rated in 54 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, Glioma, Awake Craniotomy, and Deep Brain Stimulation.
UCLA Health Westwood Neurosurgery
Marvin Bergsneider is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Bergsneider is highly rated in 39 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pituitary Tumor, Hypothalamic Tumor, Brain Tumor, Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery, and Balloon Sinuplasty.
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.
- Normal Pressure HydrocephalusDr. Nwagwu isAdvanced. Learn about Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus.
- Radiation Induced MeningiomaDr. Nwagwu isAdvanced. Learn about Radiation Induced Meningioma.
- Subdural HematomaDr. Nwagwu isAdvanced. Learn about Subdural Hematoma.
- 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.
- Cerebellum Agenesis HydrocephalyDr. Nwagwu isExperienced. Learn about Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly.
- Cerebral Arteriovenous MalformationDr. Nwagwu isExperienced. Learn about Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation.
- Cervical Disc SurgeryDr. Nwagwu isExperienced. Learn about Cervical Disc Surgery.
- Cervical MyelopathyDr. Nwagwu isExperienced. Learn about Cervical Myelopathy.
- Cervical SpondylosisDr. Nwagwu isExperienced. Learn about Cervical Spondylosis.
- Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET)
- Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes
- EpendymomaDr. Nwagwu isExperienced. Learn about Ependymoma.
- Epidural AbscessDr. Nwagwu isExperienced. Learn about Epidural Abscess.
- Epidural HematomaDr. Nwagwu isExperienced. Learn about Epidural Hematoma.
- Fractured SpineDr. Nwagwu isExperienced. Learn about Fractured Spine.
- GastrostomyDr. Nwagwu isExperienced. Learn about Gastrostomy.
- GlioblastomaDr. Nwagwu isExperienced. Learn about Glioblastoma.
- GliomaDr. Nwagwu isExperienced. Learn about Glioma.
- GliosarcomaDr. Nwagwu isExperienced. Learn about Gliosarcoma.
- Herniated Disc SurgeryDr. Nwagwu isExperienced. Learn about Herniated Disc Surgery.
- Herniated DiskDr. Nwagwu isExperienced. Learn about Herniated Disk.
- Invertebral Disc DiseaseDr. Nwagwu isExperienced. Learn about Invertebral Disc Disease.
- Metastatic Brain TumorDr. Nwagwu isExperienced. Learn about Metastatic Brain Tumor.
- MicrodiscectomyDr. Nwagwu isExperienced. Learn about Microdiscectomy.
- NeuroepitheliomaDr. Nwagwu isExperienced. Learn about Neuroepithelioma.
- OligodendrogliomaDr. Nwagwu isExperienced. Learn about Oligodendroglioma.
- Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG)Dr. Nwagwu isExperienced. Learn about Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG).
- Posterior Fossa TumorDr. Nwagwu isExperienced. Learn about Posterior Fossa Tumor.
- Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET)Dr. Nwagwu isExperienced. Learn about Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET).
- SchwannomaDr. Nwagwu isExperienced. Learn about Schwannoma.
- SciaticaDr. Nwagwu isExperienced. Learn about Sciatica.
- ScoliosisDr. Nwagwu isExperienced. Learn about Scoliosis.
- Spinal Cord AbscessDr. Nwagwu isExperienced. Learn about Spinal Cord Abscess.
- Spinal StenosisDr. Nwagwu isExperienced. Learn about Spinal Stenosis.
- Stent PlacementDr. Nwagwu isExperienced. Learn about Stent Placement.
- Subarachnoid HemorrhageDr. Nwagwu isExperienced. Learn about Subarachnoid Hemorrhage.
- Transmyocardial RevascularizationDr. Nwagwu isExperienced. Learn about Transmyocardial Revascularization.
- Trigeminal NeuralgiaDr. Nwagwu isExperienced. Learn about Trigeminal Neuralgia.
- Vein of Galen AneurysmDr. Nwagwu isExperienced. Learn about Vein of Galen Aneurysm.
- Vertebral Artery DissectionDr. Nwagwu isExperienced. Learn about Vertebral Artery Dissection.
- Wyburn-Mason SyndromeDr. Nwagwu isExperienced. Learn about Wyburn-Mason Syndrome.
