
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 clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Subdural Hematoma, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.
Dr. Westra is board certified in Neurological Surgery. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. Dr. Westra is currently accepting new patients.
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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.
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.
Stroke And Neurovascular Center
Alois Zauner is a Neurosurgery specialist and a Neurologist practicing medicine in Santa Barbara, California. Dr. Zauner is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Brain Aneurysm, Gastrostomy, and Stent Placement. Dr. Zauner is board certified in Neurological Surgery. Dr. Zauner is currently accepting new patients.
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 1 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.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- 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.
- Herniated DiskDr. Westra isAdvanced. Learn about Herniated Disk.
- HydrocephalusDr. Westra isAdvanced. Learn about Hydrocephalus.
- Invertebral Disc DiseaseDr. Westra isAdvanced. Learn about Invertebral Disc Disease.
- LaminectomyDr. Westra isAdvanced. Learn about Laminectomy.
- Normal Pressure HydrocephalusDr. Westra isAdvanced. Learn about Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus.
- SciaticaDr. Westra isAdvanced. Learn about Sciatica.
- ScoliosisDr. Westra isAdvanced. Learn about Scoliosis.
- SpondylolisthesisDr. Westra isAdvanced. Learn about Spondylolisthesis.
- StrokeDr. Westra isAdvanced. Learn about Stroke.
- Subdural HematomaDr. Westra isAdvanced. Learn about Subdural Hematoma.
- 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.
- Cervical Disc SurgeryDr. Westra isExperienced. Learn about Cervical Disc Surgery.
- Chiari MalformationDr. Westra isExperienced. Learn about Chiari Malformation.
- Chiari Malformation Type 1Dr. Westra isExperienced. Learn about Chiari Malformation Type 1.
- Chiari Malformation Type 2Dr. Westra isExperienced. Learn about Chiari Malformation Type 2.
- Choroid Plexus CystDr. Westra isExperienced. Learn about Choroid Plexus Cyst.
- Chronic PainDr. Westra isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Pain.
- Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET)
- Empty Sella SyndromeDr. Westra isExperienced. Learn about Empty Sella Syndrome.
- Epidural AbscessDr. Westra isExperienced. Learn about Epidural Abscess.
- Familial PorencephalyDr. Westra isExperienced. Learn about Familial Porencephaly.
- Foot DropDr. Westra isExperienced. Learn about Foot Drop.
- Fractured SpineDr. Westra isExperienced. Learn about Fractured Spine.
- Frontonasal Dysplasia Klippel Feil Syndrome
- Herniated Disc SurgeryDr. Westra isExperienced. Learn about Herniated Disc Surgery.
- Hypothalamic TumorDr. Westra isExperienced. Learn about Hypothalamic Tumor.
- Isolated ACTH DeficiencyDr. Westra isExperienced. Learn about Isolated ACTH Deficiency.
- Klippel-Feil SyndromeDr. Westra isExperienced. Learn about Klippel-Feil Syndrome.
- MeningiomaDr. Westra isExperienced. Learn about Meningioma.
- MicrodiscectomyDr. Westra isExperienced. Learn about Microdiscectomy.
- NeuralgiaDr. Westra isExperienced. Learn about Neuralgia.
- Pituitary ApoplexyDr. Westra isExperienced. Learn about Pituitary Apoplexy.
- Pituitary TumorDr. Westra isExperienced. Learn about Pituitary Tumor.
- Posterior Fossa TumorDr. Westra isExperienced. Learn about Posterior Fossa Tumor.
- Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET)Dr. Westra isExperienced. Learn about Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET).
- ProlactinomaDr. Westra isExperienced. Learn about Prolactinoma.
- Radiation Induced MeningiomaDr. Westra isExperienced. Learn about Radiation Induced Meningioma.
- Rathke Cleft CystDr. Westra isExperienced. Learn about Rathke Cleft Cyst.
- Sacroiliac Joint DiseaseDr. Westra isExperienced. Learn about Sacroiliac Joint Disease.
- SchwannomaDr. Westra isExperienced. Learn about Schwannoma.
- Spinal Cord AbscessDr. Westra isExperienced. Learn about Spinal Cord Abscess.
- Subarachnoid HemorrhageDr. Westra isExperienced. Learn about Subarachnoid Hemorrhage.
- SyringobulbiaDr. Westra isExperienced. Learn about Syringobulbia.
- SyringomyeliaDr. Westra isExperienced. Learn about Syringomyelia.
- ThrombophlebitisDr. Westra isExperienced. Learn about Thrombophlebitis.

