
Overview
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. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 414 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials.
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Locations
1500 San Pablo St, Los Angeles, CA 90033
Clinical Research
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2 Clinical Trials
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.
Cedars-Sinai Neurosurgery-Los Angeles
Wouter Schievink is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Schievink is highly rated in 23 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak, Siderosis, Subdural Effusion, Laminectomy, and Awake Craniotomy.
Cedars-Sinai Neurosurgery-Los Angeles
Adam Mamelak is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Mamelak is highly rated in 34 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pituitary Tumor, Prolactinoma, Hypothalamic Tumor, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Awake Craniotomy.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Gabriel Zada
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Gabriel Zada?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Gabriel Zada by calling their office at 800-872-2273. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Gabriel Zada a top-rated expert for Pituitary Tumor?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Gabriel Zada is classified as an Elite expert for Pituitary Tumor, 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. Gabriel Zada specialize in?
While Dr. Gabriel Zada is a Neurosurgery, they have specific expertise in Pituitary Tumor, Hypothalamic Tumor, and Brain Tumor. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurosurgery.
Does Dr. Gabriel Zada participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Gabriel Zada has published 414 articles and abstracts on conditions like Pituitary Tumor. You can view a list of Dr. Gabriel Zada's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Gabriel Zada accept my insurance?
Dr. Gabriel Zada accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 800-872-2273 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Elite
- AcromegalyDr. Zada isElite. Learn about Acromegaly.
- Brain TumorDr. Zada isElite. Learn about Brain Tumor.
- CraniopharyngiomaDr. Zada isElite. Learn about Craniopharyngioma.
- Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery
- Hypothalamic TumorDr. Zada isElite. Learn about Hypothalamic Tumor.
- MeningiomaDr. Zada isElite. Learn about Meningioma.
- Pituitary ApoplexyDr. Zada isElite. Learn about Pituitary Apoplexy.
- Pituitary TumorDr. Zada isElite. Learn about Pituitary Tumor.
- Rathke Cleft CystDr. Zada isElite. Learn about Rathke Cleft Cyst.
- Distinguished
- Arachnoid CystsDr. Zada isDistinguished. Learn about Arachnoid Cysts.
- AstrocytomaDr. Zada isDistinguished. Learn about Astrocytoma.
- Cushing's diseaseDr. Zada isDistinguished. Learn about Cushing's disease.
- Empty Sella SyndromeDr. Zada isDistinguished. Learn about Empty Sella Syndrome.
- GlioblastomaDr. Zada isDistinguished. Learn about Glioblastoma.
- GliomaDr. Zada isDistinguished. Learn about Glioma.
- HydrocephalusDr. Zada isDistinguished. Learn about Hydrocephalus.
- Metastatic Brain TumorDr. Zada isDistinguished. Learn about Metastatic Brain Tumor.
- Nelson SyndromeDr. Zada isDistinguished. Learn about Nelson Syndrome.
- OligodendrogliomaDr. Zada isDistinguished. Learn about Oligodendroglioma.
- Posterior Fossa TumorDr. Zada isDistinguished. Learn about Posterior Fossa Tumor.
- Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET)Dr. Zada isDistinguished. Learn about Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET).
- ProlactinomaDr. Zada isDistinguished. Learn about Prolactinoma.
- Radiation Induced MeningiomaDr. Zada isDistinguished. Learn about Radiation Induced Meningioma.
- Short Stature (Growth Disorders)Dr. Zada isDistinguished. Learn about Short Stature (Growth Disorders).
- Advanced
- Acoustic NeuromaDr. Zada isAdvanced. Learn about Acoustic Neuroma.
- Awake CraniotomyDr. Zada isAdvanced. Learn about Awake Craniotomy.
- Brain Stem CancerDr. Zada isAdvanced. Learn about Brain Stem Cancer.
- Choroid Plexus CystDr. Zada isAdvanced. Learn about Choroid Plexus Cyst.
- Choroid Plexus PapillomaDr. Zada isAdvanced. Learn about Choroid Plexus Papilloma.
- Diffuse Midline Glioma H3 K27M-Mutant
- EncephaloceleDr. Zada isAdvanced. Learn about Encephalocele.
- EndoscopyDr. Zada isAdvanced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- EpendymomaDr. Zada isAdvanced. Learn about Ependymoma.
- Gamma Knife RadiosurgeryDr. Zada isAdvanced. Learn about Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.
- Gliomatosis CerebriDr. Zada isAdvanced. Learn about Gliomatosis Cerebri.
- GliosarcomaDr. Zada isAdvanced. Learn about Gliosarcoma.
- Neuroendocrine TumorDr. Zada isAdvanced. Learn about Neuroendocrine Tumor.
- Normal Pressure HydrocephalusDr. Zada isAdvanced. Learn about Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus.
- Olfactory NeuroblastomaDr. Zada isAdvanced. Learn about Olfactory Neuroblastoma.
- Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG)
- PineocytomaDr. Zada isAdvanced. Learn about Pineocytoma.
- SchwannomaDr. Zada isAdvanced. Learn about Schwannoma.
- Sinus CancerDr. Zada isAdvanced. Learn about Sinus Cancer.
- Trigeminal NeuralgiaDr. Zada isAdvanced. Learn about Trigeminal Neuralgia.
- Experienced
- ApoplexyDr. Zada isExperienced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- Arteriovenous MalformationDr. Zada isExperienced. Learn about Arteriovenous Malformation.
- Cerebral Arteriovenous MalformationDr. Zada isExperienced. Learn about Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation.
- Cerebral Cavernous MalformationDr. Zada isExperienced. Learn about Cerebral Cavernous Malformation.
- Chiari MalformationDr. Zada isExperienced. Learn about Chiari Malformation.
- Chiari Malformation Type 1Dr. Zada isExperienced. Learn about Chiari Malformation Type 1.
- ChordomaDr. Zada isExperienced. Learn about Chordoma.
- HemangioblastomaDr. Zada isExperienced. Learn about Hemangioblastoma.
- HemangiomaDr. Zada isExperienced. Learn about Hemangioma.
- MedulloblastomaDr. Zada isExperienced. Learn about Medulloblastoma.
- MeningoencephaloceleDr. Zada isExperienced. Learn about Meningoencephalocele.
- NeuralgiaDr. Zada isExperienced. Learn about Neuralgia.
- NeurofibromatosisDr. Zada isExperienced. Learn about Neurofibromatosis.
- PineoblastomaDr. Zada isExperienced. Learn about Pineoblastoma.
- SubependymomaDr. Zada isExperienced. Learn about Subependymoma.