Overview
Dr. Frances E. Chow is a board-certified UCI Health neurologist who specializes in neuro-oncology.She earned her medical degree from Drexel University College of Medicine in Philadelphia. She completed a residency in neurology at Los Angeles County USC Medical Center, followed by a fellowship in neuro-oncology at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA.
Dr. Chow is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Brain Tumor, and Glioma.
Dr. Chow is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology - Neurology. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 32 peer reviewed articles and participating in 5 clinical trials.
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Locations
101 The City Drive South, Building 23, Orange, CA 92868
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Chow has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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.
5 Clinical Trials
UCI Health ALS & Neuromuscular Center
Dr. Tahseen Mozaffar is a Professor of Neurology, Orthopaedic Surgery and Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at University of California, Irvine. He is the Director of the UC Irvine-MDA ALS and Neuromuscular Center and the Director of the Division of Neuromuscular Diseases. Dr. Mozaffar serves as chair of one of the biomedical committees and the institutional liaison for Trials Innovation Hub for the Center for Translational Sciences Award (CTSA) at University of California, Irvine. He is the Principal Investigator for UCI-NEXT, the NeuroNEXT award to the University of California, Irvine, one of 25 such NeuroNEXT sites funded by the NINDS/NIH.. Dr. Mozaffar is highly rated in 32 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pompe Disease, Inclusion Body Myositis, Myositis, Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy, and Thymectomy. Dr. Mozaffar is board certified in Board Certification In Neurology, 1996-2026, Board Certification In Neuromuscular Medicine, 2008-2028, and Board Certification In Clinical Neuromuscular Pathology, 2015 - 2025. Dr. Mozaffar is currently accepting new patients.
UCI Health ALS & Neuromuscular Center
Dr. Namita Goyal is a UCI Health neurologist with board certifications in neurology, electrodiagnostic medicine and neuromuscular medicine. Dr. Goyal is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Inclusion Body Myositis, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Myositis, and Primary Lateral Sclerosis. Dr. Goyal is board certified in CA State Medical License 2012 - 2024 and MA State Medical License 2006 - 2023.
UCI Health - Irvine Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center & Ambulatory Care
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.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Frances E. Chow
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Frances E. Chow?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Frances E. Chow by calling their office at 714-456-8000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Frances E. Chow a top-rated expert for Glioblastoma?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Frances E. Chow is classified as an Distinguished 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. Frances E. Chow specialize in?
While Dr. Frances E. Chow is a Neurology, they have specific expertise in Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, and Brain Tumor. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurology.
Does Dr. Frances E. Chow participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Frances E. Chow has published 32 articles and abstracts on conditions like Glioblastoma. You can view a list of Dr. Frances E. Chow's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Frances E. Chow accept my insurance?
Dr. Frances E. Chow accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 714-456-8000 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
- AstrocytomaDr. Chow isDistinguished. Learn about Astrocytoma.
- Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT)Dr. Chow isDistinguished. Learn about Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT).
- Brain TumorDr. Chow isDistinguished. Learn about Brain Tumor.
- Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes
- GlioblastomaDr. Chow isDistinguished. Learn about Glioblastoma.
- GliomaDr. Chow isDistinguished. Learn about Glioma.
- GliosarcomaDr. Chow isDistinguished. Learn about Gliosarcoma.
- NeuroepitheliomaDr. Chow isDistinguished. Learn about Neuroepithelioma.
- Advanced
- EpendymomaDr. Chow isAdvanced. Learn about Ependymoma.
- Gliomatosis CerebriDr. Chow isAdvanced. Learn about Gliomatosis Cerebri.
- MeningiomaDr. Chow isAdvanced. Learn about Meningioma.
- Metastatic Brain TumorDr. Chow isAdvanced. Learn about Metastatic Brain Tumor.
- OligodendrogliomaDr. Chow isAdvanced. Learn about Oligodendroglioma.
- Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG)
- Posterior Fossa TumorDr. Chow isAdvanced. Learn about Posterior Fossa Tumor.
- Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET)
- Experienced
- Alzheimer's DiseaseDr. Chow isExperienced. Learn about Alzheimer's Disease.
- Brain Stem CancerDr. Chow isExperienced. Learn about Brain Stem Cancer.
- Choroid Plexus PapillomaDr. Chow isExperienced. Learn about Choroid Plexus Papilloma.
- DementiaDr. Chow isExperienced. Learn about Dementia.
- Diencephalic SyndromeDr. Chow isExperienced. Learn about Diencephalic Syndrome.
- Diffuse Midline Glioma H3 K27M-Mutant
- Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET)
- GanglioneuromaDr. Chow isExperienced. Learn about Ganglioneuroma.
- HemiplegiaDr. Chow isExperienced. Learn about Hemiplegia.
- Legius SyndromeDr. Chow isExperienced. Learn about Legius Syndrome.
- MedulloblastomaDr. Chow isExperienced. Learn about Medulloblastoma.
- Neural Crest TumorDr. Chow isExperienced. Learn about Neural Crest Tumor.
- NeurofibromatosisDr. Chow isExperienced. Learn about Neurofibromatosis.
- Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2)Dr. Chow isExperienced. Learn about Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2).
- PineoblastomaDr. Chow isExperienced. Learn about Pineoblastoma.
- Primary Lymphoma of the BrainDr. Chow isExperienced. Learn about Primary Lymphoma of the Brain.
- Radiation Induced MeningiomaDr. Chow isExperienced. Learn about Radiation Induced Meningioma.
- RASopathiesDr. Chow isExperienced. Learn about RASopathies.
- SubependymomaDr. Chow isExperienced. Learn about Subependymoma.

