Frank P. Hsu
Expertise in
48
conditions
Expertise in
48
conditions
101 The City Drive South, Building 30, 
Orange, CA 

Overview

Dr. Frank P.K. Hsu is a fellowship-trained neurosurgeon who specializes in cerebrovascular, minimally invasive and open skull base surgery. He has extensive expertise in radiosurgery and functional surgery for movement disorders, deep brain stimulation, epilepsy and pain.He also is highly skilled at treating patients with aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations and cavernous malformations, as well as malignant and benign tumors of the brain and spine, including pituitary tumors and meningiomas.Hsu received his medical degree from the University of Maryland in Baltimore, where he previously earned a PhD in mechanical engineering. He completed an internship in general surgery and a residency in neurological surgery at Oregon Health Sciences University in Portland. He completed fellowship training in cerebrovascular and skull base surgery at the Barrow Neurological Institute in Phoenix, Ariz. He returned to Oregon Health Sciences University for fellowship training in functional stereotactic and pain surgery.His research interests are in the biomechanics of cerebral aneurysms, functional neurosurgery and epilepsy.Before coming to UCI Medical Center, he served as director of functional, cerebrovascular and skull base surgery at Loma Linda University Medical Center in Loma Linda, Calif.

Dr. Hsu is highly rated in 48 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Astrocytoma, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Prolactinoma, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Awake Craniotomy.

Dr. Hsu is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery - Neurological Surgery. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 10 peer reviewed articles.

Graduate Institution

University Of Maryland School Of Medicine

Residency

Oregon Health Sciences University - Neurological Surgery

Specialties

Neurosurgery

Licenses

Neurological Surgery in CA

Board Certifications

American Board Of Neurological Surgery - Neurological Surgery

Fellowships

Barrow Neurological Institute - Cerebrovascular & Skull Base Surgery
Oregon Health Sciences University - Functional Stereotactic & Pain Surgery

Hospital Affiliations

Uci Health-Orange

Languages Spoken

English
Hokkien
Taiwanese

Gender

Male

Awards

Physicians of Excellence
Orange County Medical Association — 2018-2024
Best Doctors in America® — Neurological Surgery — 2015-2018

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • 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
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  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
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Humana
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  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
SCAN Health Plan
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

UCI Health Neurosurgery Services
101 The City Drive South, Building 30, Orange, CA 92868
Other Locations
UCI Health - Costa Mesa
1640 Newport Boulevard, Suite 240, Mesa, CA 92627
UCI Health - Irvine
19200 Jamboree Road, Suite 4200, Irvine, CA 92612
UCI Health - Irvine
19210 Jamboree Road, Irvine, CA 92612

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Hsu 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.

Deep Brain Stimulation
Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)
Essential Tremor

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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MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Frank P. Hsu is classified as an Distinguished expert for Astrocytoma, 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. Frank P. Hsu specialize in?

While Dr. Frank P. Hsu is a Neurosurgery, they have specific expertise in Astrocytoma, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, and Prolactinoma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurosurgery.

Does Dr. Frank P. Hsu participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Frank P. Hsu has published 10 articles and abstracts on conditions like Astrocytoma. You can view a list of Dr. Frank P. Hsu's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

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Dr. Frank P. Hsu accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 714-456-3656 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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