Overview
Christopher Sarkiss is a Neurosurgery provider in Mission Hills, California. Dr. Sarkiss is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Meningioma, Chiari Malformation Type 2, Brain Tumor, Laminectomy, and Awake Craniotomy. Dr. Sarkiss is currently accepting new patients.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 25 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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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.
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
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UCLA Health Westwood Neurosurgery
Linda Liau is a Neurosurgery provider in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Liau is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Astrocytoma, Glioma, Gliomatosis Cerebri, Glioblastoma, and Awake Craniotomy.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Christopher A. Sarkiss
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Christopher A. Sarkiss?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Christopher A. Sarkiss by calling their office at 818-361-0917. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Christopher A. Sarkiss a top-rated expert for Meningioma?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Christopher A. Sarkiss is classified as an Advanced expert for Meningioma, 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. Christopher A. Sarkiss specialize in?
While Dr. Christopher A. Sarkiss is a Neurosurgery, they have specific expertise in Meningioma, Chiari Malformation Type 2, and Brain Tumor. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurosurgery.
Does Dr. Christopher A. Sarkiss participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Christopher A. Sarkiss has published 25 articles and abstracts on conditions like Meningioma. You can view a list of Dr. Christopher A. Sarkiss's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Christopher A. Sarkiss accept my insurance?
Dr. Christopher A. Sarkiss accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Aspirus Arise Health. We recommend calling the office directly at 818-361-0917 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
- Advanced
- Chiari Malformation Type 2Dr. Sarkiss isAdvanced. Learn about Chiari Malformation Type 2.
- MeningiomaDr. Sarkiss isAdvanced. Learn about Meningioma.
- Experienced
- Arachnoid CystsDr. Sarkiss isExperienced. Learn about Arachnoid Cysts.
- AstrocytomaDr. Sarkiss isExperienced. Learn about Astrocytoma.
- Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT)Dr. Sarkiss isExperienced. Learn about Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT).
- Awake CraniotomyDr. Sarkiss isExperienced. Learn about Awake Craniotomy.
- Brain TumorDr. Sarkiss isExperienced. Learn about Brain Tumor.
- Choroid Plexus CystDr. Sarkiss isExperienced. Learn about Choroid Plexus Cyst.
