
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, Meningioma, 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 11 peer reviewed articles.
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Locations
101 The City Drive South, Building 30, Orange, CA 92868
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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.
Clinical Research
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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.
UCI Health Neurosurgery Services
Dr. Jefferson W. Chen is a board-certified UCI Health neurosurgeon. who specializes in neurological trauma and critical care, normal pressure hydrocephalus, stroke and brain tumors.He is a leader in such techniques as multimodal brain monitoring for traumatic brain injury and the use of BrainPath® technology to access deep-seated lesions.Chen earned his medical degree and a PhD from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Bethesda, Md., as part of the National Institutes of Health Medical Scientist Training Program. He completed residencies in general and neurological surgery at UC San Diego and a residency in pediatric neurosurgery at Children's Hospital of Los Angeles. He received fellowship training in neurovascular and skull base surgery at the Barrow Neurological Institute of St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center in Phoenix, Ariz.His research interests include the study of the molecular mechanisms and biochemical underpinnings of traumatic brain injury and stroke, and the flow of fluids through the brain. Dr. Chen is highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Hydrocephalus, Awake Craniotomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Chen is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery - Neurological Surgery. Dr. Chen is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Frank P. Hsu
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Frank P. Hsu?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Frank P. Hsu by calling their office at 714-456-3656. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Frank P. Hsu a top-rated expert for Astrocytoma?
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 Meningioma. 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 11 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.
Does Dr. Frank P. Hsu accept my insurance?
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.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- AstrocytomaDr. Hsu isDistinguished. Learn about Astrocytoma.
- MeningiomaDr. Hsu isDistinguished. Learn about Meningioma.
- Normal Pressure HydrocephalusDr. Hsu isDistinguished. Learn about Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus.
- Pituitary ApoplexyDr. Hsu isDistinguished. Learn about Pituitary Apoplexy.
- Pituitary TumorDr. Hsu isDistinguished. Learn about Pituitary Tumor.
- Posterior Fossa TumorDr. Hsu isDistinguished. Learn about Posterior Fossa Tumor.
- ProlactinomaDr. Hsu isDistinguished. Learn about Prolactinoma.
- Advanced
- Arteriovenous MalformationDr. Hsu isAdvanced. Learn about Arteriovenous Malformation.
- Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT)
- Awake CraniotomyDr. Hsu isAdvanced. Learn about Awake Craniotomy.
- Brain AneurysmDr. Hsu isAdvanced. Learn about Brain Aneurysm.
- Brain Stem CancerDr. Hsu isAdvanced. Learn about Brain Stem Cancer.
- Brain TumorDr. Hsu isAdvanced. Learn about Brain Tumor.
- Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly
- Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation
- Chronic Subdural HematomaDr. Hsu isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic Subdural Hematoma.
- Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
- Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt
- CraniopharyngiomaDr. Hsu isAdvanced. Learn about Craniopharyngioma.
- Deep Brain StimulationDr. Hsu isAdvanced. Learn about Deep Brain Stimulation.
- Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET)
- Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes
- Empty Sella SyndromeDr. Hsu isAdvanced. Learn about Empty Sella Syndrome.
- EpendymomaDr. Hsu isAdvanced. Learn about Ependymoma.
- Fibrous DysplasiaDr. Hsu isAdvanced. Learn about Fibrous Dysplasia.
- Fractured SpineDr. Hsu isAdvanced. Learn about Fractured Spine.
- GlioblastomaDr. Hsu isAdvanced. Learn about Glioblastoma.
- GliomaDr. Hsu isAdvanced. Learn about Glioma.
- GliosarcomaDr. Hsu isAdvanced. Learn about Gliosarcoma.
- HydrocephalusDr. Hsu isAdvanced. Learn about Hydrocephalus.
- Hypothalamic TumorDr. Hsu isAdvanced. Learn about Hypothalamic Tumor.
- Isolated ACTH DeficiencyDr. Hsu isAdvanced. Learn about Isolated ACTH Deficiency.
- Metastatic Brain TumorDr. Hsu isAdvanced. Learn about Metastatic Brain Tumor.
- Movement DisordersDr. Hsu isAdvanced. Learn about Movement Disorders.
- Moyamoya DiseaseDr. Hsu isAdvanced. Learn about Moyamoya Disease.
- NeuroepitheliomaDr. Hsu isAdvanced. Learn about Neuroepithelioma.
- OligodendrogliomaDr. Hsu isAdvanced. Learn about Oligodendroglioma.
- Parkinson's DiseaseDr. Hsu isAdvanced. Learn about Parkinson's Disease.
- Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG)
- Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET)
- Radiation Induced Meningioma
- Rathke Cleft CystDr. Hsu isAdvanced. Learn about Rathke Cleft Cyst.
- SchwannomaDr. Hsu isAdvanced. Learn about Schwannoma.
- Spinal StenosisDr. Hsu isAdvanced. Learn about Spinal Stenosis.
- Subdural HematomaDr. Hsu isAdvanced. Learn about Subdural Hematoma.
- Trigeminal NeuralgiaDr. Hsu isAdvanced. Learn about Trigeminal Neuralgia.
- Vein of Galen AneurysmDr. Hsu isAdvanced. Learn about Vein of Galen Aneurysm.
- Wyburn-Mason SyndromeDr. Hsu isAdvanced. Learn about Wyburn-Mason Syndrome.
- Experienced
- Acoustic NeuromaDr. Hsu isExperienced. Learn about Acoustic Neuroma.
- ApoplexyDr. Hsu isExperienced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- Arachnoid CystsDr. Hsu isExperienced. Learn about Arachnoid Cysts.
- Balloon SinuplastyDr. Hsu isExperienced. Learn about Balloon Sinuplasty.
- Bone TumorDr. Hsu isExperienced. Learn about Bone Tumor.
- Brachial PlexopathyDr. Hsu isExperienced. Learn about Brachial Plexopathy.
- Brain AbscessDr. Hsu isExperienced. Learn about Brain Abscess.
- Brain HerniationDr. Hsu isExperienced. Learn about Brain Herniation.
- Cerebral Artery Bypass SurgeryDr. Hsu isExperienced. Learn about Cerebral Artery Bypass Surgery.
- Cerebral Cavernous MalformationDr. Hsu isExperienced. Learn about Cerebral Cavernous Malformation.
- Cerebral Ventricle CancerDr. Hsu isExperienced. Learn about Cerebral Ventricle Cancer.
- Cerebrospinal Fluid LeakDr. Hsu isExperienced. Learn about Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak.
- Chiari MalformationDr. Hsu isExperienced. Learn about Chiari Malformation.
- Chiari Malformation Type 1Dr. Hsu isExperienced. Learn about Chiari Malformation Type 1.
- Chiari Malformation Type 2Dr. Hsu isExperienced. Learn about Chiari Malformation Type 2.
- ChondrosarcomaDr. Hsu isExperienced. Learn about Chondrosarcoma.
- ChordomaDr. Hsu isExperienced. Learn about Chordoma.
- Choroid Plexus CystDr. Hsu isExperienced. Learn about Choroid Plexus Cyst.
- Choroid Plexus PapillomaDr. Hsu isExperienced. Learn about Choroid Plexus Papilloma.
- Cowden SyndromeDr. Hsu isExperienced. Learn about Cowden Syndrome.
- DeliriumDr. Hsu isExperienced. Learn about Delirium.
- Donohue SyndromeDr. Hsu isExperienced. Learn about Donohue Syndrome.
- Drug Induced DyskinesiaDr. Hsu isExperienced. Learn about Drug Induced Dyskinesia.
- EncephaloceleDr. Hsu isExperienced. Learn about Encephalocele.
- Epidural AbscessDr. Hsu isExperienced. Learn about Epidural Abscess.
- EpilepsyDr. Hsu isExperienced. Learn about Epilepsy.
- Essential TremorDr. Hsu isExperienced. Learn about Essential Tremor.
- Extracranial-Intracranial Bypass Surgery
- Familial PorencephalyDr. Hsu isExperienced. Learn about Familial Porencephaly.
- Focal DystoniaDr. Hsu isExperienced. Learn about Focal Dystonia.
- GastrostomyDr. Hsu isExperienced. Learn about Gastrostomy.
- Gliomatosis CerebriDr. Hsu isExperienced. Learn about Gliomatosis Cerebri.
- Glossopharyngeal NeuralgiaDr. Hsu isExperienced. Learn about Glossopharyngeal Neuralgia.
- HemangiomaDr. Hsu isExperienced. Learn about Hemangioma.
- Hereditary AtaxiaDr. Hsu isExperienced. Learn about Hereditary Ataxia.
- Hereditary Spastic ParaparesisDr. Hsu isExperienced. Learn about Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis.
- Hypothalamic HamartomasDr. Hsu isExperienced. Learn about Hypothalamic Hamartomas.
- Increased Intracranial PressureDr. Hsu isExperienced. Learn about Increased Intracranial Pressure.
- Invertebral Disc DiseaseDr. Hsu isExperienced. Learn about Invertebral Disc Disease.
- Legius SyndromeDr. Hsu isExperienced. Learn about Legius Syndrome.
- Linear Nevus Sebaceous SyndromeDr. Hsu isExperienced. Learn about Linear Nevus Sebaceous Syndrome.
- MeningitisDr. Hsu isExperienced. Learn about Meningitis.
- MeningoencephaloceleDr. Hsu isExperienced. Learn about Meningoencephalocele.
- NeuralgiaDr. Hsu isExperienced. Learn about Neuralgia.
- NeurofibromatosisDr. Hsu isExperienced. Learn about Neurofibromatosis.
- Olfactory NeuroblastomaDr. Hsu isExperienced. Learn about Olfactory Neuroblastoma.
- OsteochondromaDr. Hsu isExperienced. Learn about Osteochondroma.
- Peutz-Jeghers SyndromeDr. Hsu isExperienced. Learn about Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome.
- Phacomatosis PigmentokeratoticaDr. Hsu isExperienced. Learn about Phacomatosis Pigmentokeratotica.
- Phacomatosis PigmentovascularisDr. Hsu isExperienced. Learn about Phacomatosis Pigmentovascularis.
- Processing Deficient Progeroid Laminopathies (PDPL)
- ProgeriaDr. Hsu isExperienced. Learn about Progeria.
- Pseudotumor Cerebri SyndromeDr. Hsu isExperienced. Learn about Pseudotumor Cerebri Syndrome.
- Pulmonary Arteriovenous Malformation (PAVM)
- RASopathiesDr. Hsu isExperienced. Learn about RASopathies.
- SeizuresDr. Hsu isExperienced. Learn about Seizures.
- SeptoplastyDr. Hsu isExperienced. Learn about Septoplasty.
- Sinus CancerDr. Hsu isExperienced. Learn about Sinus Cancer.
- SpondylolisthesisDr. Hsu isExperienced. Learn about Spondylolisthesis.
- StrokeDr. Hsu isExperienced. Learn about Stroke.
- Sturge-Weber SyndromeDr. Hsu isExperienced. Learn about Sturge-Weber Syndrome.
- Subarachnoid HemorrhageDr. Hsu isExperienced. Learn about Subarachnoid Hemorrhage.
- SubependymomaDr. Hsu isExperienced. Learn about Subependymoma.
- SyringobulbiaDr. Hsu isExperienced. Learn about Syringobulbia.
- SyringomyeliaDr. Hsu isExperienced. Learn about Syringomyelia.
- Thoracic Outlet SyndromeDr. Hsu isExperienced. Learn about Thoracic Outlet Syndrome.
- ThrombophlebitisDr. Hsu isExperienced. Learn about Thrombophlebitis.
- Tieche-Jadassohn NevusDr. Hsu isExperienced. Learn about Tieche-Jadassohn Nevus.
- Tissue BiopsyDr. Hsu isExperienced. Learn about Tissue Biopsy.
- Von Hippel-Lindau (VHL) SyndromeDr. Hsu isExperienced. Learn about Von Hippel-Lindau (VHL) Syndrome.
- Werner SyndromeDr. Hsu isExperienced. Learn about Werner Syndrome.
- Wiedemann-Rautenstrauch SyndromeDr. Hsu isExperienced. Learn about Wiedemann-Rautenstrauch Syndrome.
- Wolfram SyndromeDr. Hsu isExperienced. Learn about Wolfram Syndrome.

