Overview
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.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 13 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
3900 W Coast Hwy Ste 300, Newport Beach, CA 92663
1 Hoag Dr, Newport Beach, CA 92663
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.
2 Clinical Trials
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.
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 Duma
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Christopher Duma?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Christopher Duma by calling their office at 949-642-6787. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Christopher Duma a top-rated expert for Astrocytoma?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Christopher Duma is classified as an Elite expert for Astrocytoma, 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 Duma specialize in?
While Dr. Christopher Duma is a Neurosurgery, they have specific expertise in Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, and Glioma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurosurgery.
Does Dr. Christopher Duma participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Christopher Duma has published 13 articles and abstracts on conditions like Astrocytoma. You can view a list of Dr. Christopher Duma's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Christopher Duma accept my insurance?
Dr. Christopher Duma accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Blue Shield of California. We recommend calling the office directly at 949-642-6787 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
- Elite
- AstrocytomaDr. Duma isElite. Learn about Astrocytoma.
- Distinguished
- Acoustic NeuromaDr. Duma isDistinguished. Learn about Acoustic Neuroma.
- Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT)Dr. Duma isDistinguished. Learn about Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT).
- Brain Stem CancerDr. Duma isDistinguished. Learn about Brain Stem Cancer.
- Brain TumorDr. Duma isDistinguished. Learn about Brain Tumor.
- Cerebellum Agenesis HydrocephalyDr. Duma isDistinguished. Learn about Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly.
- Choroid Plexus PapillomaDr. Duma isDistinguished. Learn about Choroid Plexus Papilloma.
- Advanced
- ApoplexyDr. Duma isAdvanced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- Arachnoid CystsDr. Duma isAdvanced. Learn about Arachnoid Cysts.
- Awake CraniotomyDr. Duma isAdvanced. Learn about Awake Craniotomy.
- Brain AbscessDr. Duma isAdvanced. Learn about Brain Abscess.
- Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation
- Choroid Plexus CystDr. Duma isAdvanced. Learn about Choroid Plexus Cyst.
- Experienced
- Abdominal Cystic LymphangiomaDr. Duma isExperienced. Learn about Abdominal Cystic Lymphangioma.
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
- Arteriovenous MalformationDr. Duma isExperienced. Learn about Arteriovenous Malformation.
- Brain AneurysmDr. Duma isExperienced. Learn about Brain Aneurysm.
- Brain HerniationDr. Duma isExperienced. Learn about Brain Herniation.
- Cavernous LymphangiomaDr. Duma isExperienced. Learn about Cavernous Lymphangioma.
