Overview
Offers high-quality, individualized care with compassion. Believes communication and collaboration with patients is the foundation for effective relationships. Through effective education, patients are empowered to partner in their care and achieve their health goals.
Dr. Westra is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Subdural Hematoma, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
168 N Brent St, Ste 408, Ventura, CA 93003
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.
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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 49 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. David L. Westra
How do I make an appointment with Dr. David L. Westra?
You can book an appointment with Dr. David L. Westra by calling their office at 805-643-2179. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. David L. Westra a top-rated expert for Spinal Stenosis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. David L. Westra is classified as an Distinguished expert for Spinal Stenosis, 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. David L. Westra specialize in?
While Dr. David L. Westra is a Neurosurgery, they have specific expertise in Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, and Laminectomy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurosurgery.
Does Dr. David L. Westra participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. David L. Westra has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Spinal Stenosis. You can view a list of Dr. David L. Westra's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. David L. Westra accept my insurance?
Dr. David L. Westra accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 805-643-2179 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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- Distinguished
- Spinal StenosisDr. Westra isDistinguished. Learn about Spinal Stenosis.
- Advanced
- Cervical MyelopathyDr. Westra isAdvanced. Learn about Cervical Myelopathy.
- Cervical SpondylosisDr. Westra isAdvanced. Learn about Cervical Spondylosis.
- Chronic Subdural HematomaDr. Westra isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic Subdural Hematoma.
- Congenital Cardiovascular ShuntDr. Westra isAdvanced. Learn about Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt.
- DeliriumDr. Westra isAdvanced. Learn about Delirium.
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- Experienced
- Acoustic NeuromaDr. Westra isExperienced. Learn about Acoustic Neuroma.
- ApoplexyDr. Westra isExperienced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- Arachnoid CystsDr. Westra isExperienced. Learn about Arachnoid Cysts.
- Brain HerniationDr. Westra isExperienced. Learn about Brain Herniation.
- Brain Stem CancerDr. Westra isExperienced. Learn about Brain Stem Cancer.
- Cerebellum Agenesis HydrocephalyDr. Westra isExperienced. Learn about Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly.