Overview
Christopher Sarkiss is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Mission Hills, California.
Dr. Sarkiss is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Meningioma, Chiari Malformation Type 2, Brain Tumor, Laminectomy, and Awake Craniotomy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 25 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Sarkiss is currently accepting new patients.
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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.
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.
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.
UCLA Health Westwood Neurosurgery
Linda Liau is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Liau is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses 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.
