Daniela A. Bota
Expertise in
24
conditions
Expertise in
24
conditions

Overview

Dr. Daniela A. Bota is a UCI Health neuro-oncologist who specializes in the treatment of primary and metastatic brain and spinal cord tumors, as well as in the neurological complications of cancers.She earned her medical degree at Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Bucharest, Romania. She completed a residency in neurology at University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, followed by a fellowship in neuro-oncology at Duke University School of Medicine in Durham, N.C.Bota's academic research and clinical practice focus on innovative treatments for brain malignancies. She currently serves as a principal investigator for numerous studies including novel glioblastoma stem-cell targeted chemotherapy agents, cellular immunotherapy studies and wearable devices. She consults for multiple companies involved in developing drugs, cellular therapies and devices for human use. In support of these efforts, Bota’s translational research lab investigates potential therapies for malignant gliomas.She also serves as vice dean for Clinical Research at theUCI School of Medicineand director of theUCI Alpha Stem Cell Clinic.

Dr. Bota is highly rated in 24 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Glioma, and Brain Tumor.

She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 94 peer reviewed articles and participating in 18 clinical trials.

Specialties

Neurology

Licenses

Psychiatry & Neurology in CA

Fellowships

Duke University School of Medicine - Neuro-Oncology

Hospital Affiliations

Uci Health-Orange

Languages Spoken

English
Romanian

Gender

Female

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Change Healthcare
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO

Locations

UCI Health - Irvine Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center & Ambulatory Care
19208 Jamboree Road, Irvine, CA 92612

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.


18 Clinical Trials

Phase II Trial of SMO/ AKT/ NF2/CDK Inhibitors in Progressive Meningiomas With SMO/ AKT/ NF2/CDK Pathway Mutations
Molecular Analysis for Therapy Choice (MATCH)
DART: Dual Anti-CTLA-4 and Anti-PD-1 Blockade in Rare Tumors
Phase II Trial of BRAF/MEK Inhibitors in Papillary Craniopharyngiomas
Genomically-Guided Treatment Trial in Brain Metastases
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Is Dr. Daniela A. Bota a top-rated expert for Glioblastoma?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Daniela A. Bota is classified as an Elite expert for Glioblastoma, 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. Daniela A. Bota specialize in?

While Dr. Daniela A. Bota is a Neurology, they have specific expertise in Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, and Glioma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurology.

Does Dr. Daniela A. Bota participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Daniela A. Bota has published 94 articles and abstracts on conditions like Glioblastoma. You can view a list of Dr. Daniela A. Bota's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Daniela A. Bota accept my insurance?

Dr. Daniela A. Bota accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Blue Shield of California. We recommend calling the office directly at 714-456-8000 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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