Overview
Edgar Olivas is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Pasadena, California.
Dr. Olivas is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Progressive External Ophthalmoplegia, Horizontal Gaze Palsy with Progressive Scoliosis, and Dysarthria.
Dr. Olivas is board certified in American Board Psychiatry & Neurology. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article.
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Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
Locations
625 S Fair Oaks Ave, Pasadena, CA 91105
Clinical Research
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Edgar Olivas
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Edgar Olivas?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Edgar Olivas by calling their office at 626-535-9344. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Edgar Olivas a top-rated expert for Stroke?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Edgar Olivas is classified as an Distinguished expert for Stroke, 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. Edgar Olivas specialize in?
While Dr. Edgar Olivas is a Neurology, they have specific expertise in Stroke, Progressive External Ophthalmoplegia, and Horizontal Gaze Palsy with Progressive Scoliosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurology.
Does Dr. Edgar Olivas participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Edgar Olivas has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Stroke. You can view a list of Dr. Edgar Olivas's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Edgar Olivas accept my insurance?
Dr. Edgar Olivas accepts most major insurance plans, including UnitedHealthcare. We recommend calling the office directly at 626-535-9344 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
- StrokeDr. Olivas isDistinguished. Learn about Stroke.
- Advanced
- ApoplexyDr. Olivas isAdvanced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- Benign Rolandic EpilepsyDr. Olivas isAdvanced. Learn about Benign Rolandic Epilepsy.
- Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation
- Chronic PolyradiculoneuritisDr. Olivas isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic Polyradiculoneuritis.
- Conversion DisorderDr. Olivas isAdvanced. Learn about Conversion Disorder.
- DysarthriaDr. Olivas isAdvanced. Learn about Dysarthria.
- EncephalitisDr. Olivas isAdvanced. Learn about Encephalitis.
- EpilepsyDr. Olivas isAdvanced. Learn about Epilepsy.
- Guillain-Barre SyndromeDr. Olivas isAdvanced. Learn about Guillain-Barre Syndrome.
- Herpes Simplex EncephalitisDr. Olivas isAdvanced. Learn about Herpes Simplex Encephalitis.
- Horizontal Gaze Palsy with Progressive Scoliosis
- Landau-Kleffner SyndromeDr. Olivas isAdvanced. Learn about Landau-Kleffner Syndrome.
- Memory LossDr. Olivas isAdvanced. Learn about Memory Loss.
- Miller-Fisher SyndromeDr. Olivas isAdvanced. Learn about Miller-Fisher Syndrome.
- Progressive External Ophthalmoplegia
- SeizuresDr. Olivas isAdvanced. Learn about Seizures.
- Transient Global AmnesiaDr. Olivas isAdvanced. Learn about Transient Global Amnesia.
- Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)Dr. Olivas isAdvanced. Learn about Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA).
- Experienced
- Activated PI3K Delta Syndrome (APDS)Dr. Olivas isExperienced. Learn about Activated PI3K Delta Syndrome (APDS).
- Alien Hand SyndromeDr. Olivas isExperienced. Learn about Alien Hand Syndrome.
- Alternating Hemiplegia of ChildhoodDr. Olivas isExperienced. Learn about Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood.
- Arteriovenous MalformationDr. Olivas isExperienced. Learn about Arteriovenous Malformation.
- AstrocytomaDr. Olivas isExperienced. Learn about Astrocytoma.
- Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT)Dr. Olivas isExperienced. Learn about Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT).
- Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features
- Bell's PalsyDr. Olivas isExperienced. Learn about Bell's Palsy.
- Brain AneurysmDr. Olivas isExperienced. Learn about Brain Aneurysm.
- Brain TumorDr. Olivas isExperienced. Learn about Brain Tumor.
- CamptocormismDr. Olivas isExperienced. Learn about Camptocormism.
- Cerebellar DegenerationDr. Olivas isExperienced. Learn about Cerebellar Degeneration.
- Chronic Subdural HematomaDr. Olivas isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Subdural Hematoma.
- Congenital Cardiovascular ShuntDr. Olivas isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt.
- Congenital Insensitivity to Pain with Anhidrosis
- DeliriumDr. Olivas isExperienced. Learn about Delirium.
- DementiaDr. Olivas isExperienced. Learn about Dementia.
- Dravet SyndromeDr. Olivas isExperienced. Learn about Dravet Syndrome.
- Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes
- EpendymomaDr. Olivas isExperienced. Learn about Ependymoma.
- Facial ParalysisDr. Olivas isExperienced. Learn about Facial Paralysis.
- FaintingDr. Olivas isExperienced. Learn about Fainting.
- Familial Neurocardiogenic SyncopeDr. Olivas isExperienced. Learn about Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope.
- GlioblastomaDr. Olivas isExperienced. Learn about Glioblastoma.
- GliomaDr. Olivas isExperienced. Learn about Glioma.
- GliosarcomaDr. Olivas isExperienced. Learn about Gliosarcoma.
- HemiplegiaDr. Olivas isExperienced. Learn about Hemiplegia.
- Hereditary Sensory and Autonomic Neuropathy Type 2
- Herpes Zoster OticusDr. Olivas isExperienced. Learn about Herpes Zoster Oticus.
- HydrocephalusDr. Olivas isExperienced. Learn about Hydrocephalus.
- Hydrocephalus Autosomal RecessiveDr. Olivas isExperienced. Learn about Hydrocephalus Autosomal Recessive.
- Increased Intracranial PressureDr. Olivas isExperienced. Learn about Increased Intracranial Pressure.
- Infantile Axonal NeuropathyDr. Olivas isExperienced. Learn about Infantile Axonal Neuropathy.
- Lafora DiseaseDr. Olivas isExperienced. Learn about Lafora Disease.
- Lewy Body Dementia (LBD)Dr. Olivas isExperienced. Learn about Lewy Body Dementia (LBD).
- Liver FailureDr. Olivas isExperienced. Learn about Liver Failure.
- Low Blood PressureDr. Olivas isExperienced. Learn about Low Blood Pressure.
- Macrophagic MyofasciitisDr. Olivas isExperienced. Learn about Macrophagic Myofasciitis.
- MeningiomaDr. Olivas isExperienced. Learn about Meningioma.
- MeningitisDr. Olivas isExperienced. Learn about Meningitis.
- Metastatic Brain TumorDr. Olivas isExperienced. Learn about Metastatic Brain Tumor.
- MigraineDr. Olivas isExperienced. Learn about Migraine.
- Migraine with Brainstem AuraDr. Olivas isExperienced. Learn about Migraine with Brainstem Aura.
- Movement DisordersDr. Olivas isExperienced. Learn about Movement Disorders.
- Moyamoya DiseaseDr. Olivas isExperienced. Learn about Moyamoya Disease.
- Multiple Sclerosis (MS)Dr. Olivas isExperienced. Learn about Multiple Sclerosis (MS).
- Myasthenia GravisDr. Olivas isExperienced. Learn about Myasthenia Gravis.
- MyositisDr. Olivas isExperienced. Learn about Myositis.
- NeuralgiaDr. Olivas isExperienced. Learn about Neuralgia.
- NeuroepitheliomaDr. Olivas isExperienced. Learn about Neuroepithelioma.
- Neuronal Intranuclear Inclusion Disease (NIID)
- NeurosyphilisDr. Olivas isExperienced. Learn about Neurosyphilis.
- Normal Pressure HydrocephalusDr. Olivas isExperienced. Learn about Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus.
- OligodendrogliomaDr. Olivas isExperienced. Learn about Oligodendroglioma.
- Opsoclonus-Myoclonus SyndromeDr. Olivas isExperienced. Learn about Opsoclonus-Myoclonus Syndrome.
- Optic NeuritisDr. Olivas isExperienced. Learn about Optic Neuritis.
- Orthostatic HypotensionDr. Olivas isExperienced. Learn about Orthostatic Hypotension.
- Parkinson's DiseaseDr. Olivas isExperienced. Learn about Parkinson's Disease.
- Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG)Dr. Olivas isExperienced. Learn about Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG).
- Posterior Fossa TumorDr. Olivas isExperienced. Learn about Posterior Fossa Tumor.
- Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET)Dr. Olivas isExperienced. Learn about Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET).
- Progressive Myoclonic EpilepsyDr. Olivas isExperienced. Learn about Progressive Myoclonic Epilepsy.
- Pseudotumor Cerebri SyndromeDr. Olivas isExperienced. Learn about Pseudotumor Cerebri Syndrome.
- PtosisDr. Olivas isExperienced. Learn about Ptosis.
- Radiation Induced MeningiomaDr. Olivas isExperienced. Learn about Radiation Induced Meningioma.
- Recurrent Peripheral Facial PalsyDr. Olivas isExperienced. Learn about Recurrent Peripheral Facial Palsy.
- Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS)Dr. Olivas isExperienced. Learn about Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS).
- Secondary ParkinsonismDr. Olivas isExperienced. Learn about Secondary Parkinsonism.
- ShinglesDr. Olivas isExperienced. Learn about Shingles.
- StrabismusDr. Olivas isExperienced. Learn about Strabismus.
- Subarachnoid HemorrhageDr. Olivas isExperienced. Learn about Subarachnoid Hemorrhage.
- Subdural HematomaDr. Olivas isExperienced. Learn about Subdural Hematoma.
- Syphilitic Aseptic MeningitisDr. Olivas isExperienced. Learn about Syphilitic Aseptic Meningitis.
- Tension HeadacheDr. Olivas isExperienced. Learn about Tension Headache.
- Transverse MyelitisDr. Olivas isExperienced. Learn about Transverse Myelitis.
- Unverricht-Lundborg SyndromeDr. Olivas isExperienced. Learn about Unverricht-Lundborg Syndrome.
- Vascular DementiaDr. Olivas isExperienced. Learn about Vascular Dementia.
- Vein of Galen AneurysmDr. Olivas isExperienced. Learn about Vein of Galen Aneurysm.
- Vertebral Artery DissectionDr. Olivas isExperienced. Learn about Vertebral Artery Dissection.
- VertigoDr. Olivas isExperienced. Learn about Vertigo.
- Wyburn-Mason SyndromeDr. Olivas isExperienced. Learn about Wyburn-Mason Syndrome.