Overview
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.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 13 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials.
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Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- PPO
- 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
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
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.
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.
Cedars-Sinai Neurosurgery-Los Angeles
Wouter Schievink is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Schievink is highly rated in 23 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak, Siderosis, Subdural Effusion, Laminectomy, and Awake Craniotomy.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Christopher M. Duma
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Christopher M. Duma?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Christopher M. 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 M. Duma a top-rated expert for Astrocytoma?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Christopher M. 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 M. Duma specialize in?
While Dr. Christopher M. 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 M. Duma participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Christopher M. Duma has published 13 articles and abstracts on conditions like Astrocytoma. You can view a list of Dr. Christopher M. 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 M. Duma accept my insurance?
Dr. Christopher M. 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.
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- 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.
- Chronic Subdural HematomaDr. Duma isDistinguished. Learn about Chronic Subdural Hematoma.
- Congenital Cardiovascular ShuntDr. Duma isDistinguished. Learn about Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt.
- Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET)
- Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes
- EpendymomaDr. Duma isDistinguished. Learn about Ependymoma.
- GlioblastomaDr. Duma isDistinguished. Learn about Glioblastoma.
- GliomaDr. Duma isDistinguished. Learn about Glioma.
- GliosarcomaDr. Duma isDistinguished. Learn about Gliosarcoma.
- HydrocephalusDr. Duma isDistinguished. Learn about Hydrocephalus.
- MeningiomaDr. Duma isDistinguished. Learn about Meningioma.
- Metastatic Brain TumorDr. Duma isDistinguished. Learn about Metastatic Brain Tumor.
- NeuroepitheliomaDr. Duma isDistinguished. Learn about Neuroepithelioma.
- Normal Pressure HydrocephalusDr. Duma isDistinguished. Learn about Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus.
- OligodendrogliomaDr. Duma isDistinguished. Learn about Oligodendroglioma.
- Pallister-Hall SyndromeDr. Duma isDistinguished. Learn about Pallister-Hall Syndrome.
- Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG)Dr. Duma isDistinguished. Learn about Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG).
- Posterior Fossa TumorDr. Duma isDistinguished. Learn about Posterior Fossa Tumor.
- Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET)Dr. Duma isDistinguished. Learn about Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET).
- ProlactinomaDr. Duma isDistinguished. Learn about Prolactinoma.
- Radiation Induced MeningiomaDr. Duma isDistinguished. Learn about Radiation Induced Meningioma.
- SchwannomaDr. Duma isDistinguished. Learn about Schwannoma.
- StrokeDr. Duma isDistinguished. Learn about Stroke.
- Subdural HematomaDr. Duma isDistinguished. Learn about Subdural Hematoma.
- Trigeminal NeuralgiaDr. Duma isDistinguished. Learn about Trigeminal Neuralgia.
- 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.
- Deep Brain StimulationDr. Duma isAdvanced. Learn about Deep Brain Stimulation.
- DeliriumDr. Duma isAdvanced. Learn about Delirium.
- Epidural AbscessDr. Duma isAdvanced. Learn about Epidural Abscess.
- Essential TremorDr. Duma isAdvanced. Learn about Essential Tremor.
- Familial PorencephalyDr. Duma isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Porencephaly.
- Gamma Knife RadiosurgeryDr. Duma isAdvanced. Learn about Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.
- Gliomatosis CerebriDr. Duma isAdvanced. Learn about Gliomatosis Cerebri.
- Increased Intracranial Pressure
- MedulloblastomaDr. Duma isAdvanced. Learn about Medulloblastoma.
- MeningitisDr. Duma isAdvanced. Learn about Meningitis.
- Movement DisordersDr. Duma isAdvanced. Learn about Movement Disorders.
- NeuralgiaDr. Duma isAdvanced. Learn about Neuralgia.
- Parkinson's DiseaseDr. Duma isAdvanced. Learn about Parkinson's Disease.
- Pituitary TumorDr. Duma isAdvanced. Learn about Pituitary Tumor.
- Pseudotumor Cerebri SyndromeDr. Duma isAdvanced. Learn about Pseudotumor Cerebri Syndrome.
- Subarachnoid HemorrhageDr. Duma isAdvanced. Learn about Subarachnoid Hemorrhage.
- ThrombophlebitisDr. Duma isAdvanced. Learn about Thrombophlebitis.
- 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.
- Cerebral Cavernous MalformationDr. Duma isExperienced. Learn about Cerebral Cavernous Malformation.
- Cerebral Ventricle CancerDr. Duma isExperienced. Learn about Cerebral Ventricle Cancer.
- Cerebrospinal Fluid LeakDr. Duma isExperienced. Learn about Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak.
- Chiari MalformationDr. Duma isExperienced. Learn about Chiari Malformation.
- Chiari Malformation Type 1Dr. Duma isExperienced. Learn about Chiari Malformation Type 1.
- Corpus Callosum Dysgenesis Hypopituitarism
- Cortical DysplasiaDr. Duma isExperienced. Learn about Cortical Dysplasia.
- CraniopharyngiomaDr. Duma isExperienced. Learn about Craniopharyngioma.
- Cystic HygromaDr. Duma isExperienced. Learn about Cystic Hygroma.
- Diffuse Midline Glioma H3 K27M-Mutant
- Drug Induced DyskinesiaDr. Duma isExperienced. Learn about Drug Induced Dyskinesia.
- Focal DystoniaDr. Duma isExperienced. Learn about Focal Dystonia.
- Focal or Multifocal Malformations in Neuronal Migration
- GastrostomyDr. Duma isExperienced. Learn about Gastrostomy.
- Glomus Jugulare TumorDr. Duma isExperienced. Learn about Glomus Jugulare Tumor.
- Glomus Tympanum TumorDr. Duma isExperienced. Learn about Glomus Tympanum Tumor.
- HemangiomaDr. Duma isExperienced. Learn about Hemangioma.
- Hydrocephalus due to Congenital Stenosis of Aqueduct of Sylvius
- Hygroma CervicalDr. Duma isExperienced. Learn about Hygroma Cervical.
- Legius SyndromeDr. Duma isExperienced. Learn about Legius Syndrome.
- Lhermitte-Duclos DiseaseDr. Duma isExperienced. Learn about Lhermitte-Duclos Disease.
- NeurofibromatosisDr. Duma isExperienced. Learn about Neurofibromatosis.
- Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2)Dr. Duma isExperienced. Learn about Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2).
- OsteochondromaDr. Duma isExperienced. Learn about Osteochondroma.
- Periventricular HeterotopiaDr. Duma isExperienced. Learn about Periventricular Heterotopia.
- PineoblastomaDr. Duma isExperienced. Learn about Pineoblastoma.
- Pulmonary Arteriovenous Malformation (PAVM)
- RASopathiesDr. Duma isExperienced. Learn about RASopathies.
- SchwannomatosisDr. Duma isExperienced. Learn about Schwannomatosis.
- SeizuresDr. Duma isExperienced. Learn about Seizures.
- Subcortical Band HeterotopiaDr. Duma isExperienced. Learn about Subcortical Band Heterotopia.
- Subdural EffusionDr. Duma isExperienced. Learn about Subdural Effusion.
- Subependymal Nodular HeterotopiaDr. Duma isExperienced. Learn about Subependymal Nodular Heterotopia.
- SubependymomaDr. Duma isExperienced. Learn about Subependymoma.
- Vein of Galen AneurysmDr. Duma isExperienced. Learn about Vein of Galen Aneurysm.
- Wyburn-Mason SyndromeDr. Duma isExperienced. Learn about Wyburn-Mason Syndrome.
