
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 65 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 407 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. Dr. Zada is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
1520 San Pablo St Ste 3800, Los Angeles, CA 90033
1500 San Pablo St, Los Angeles, CA 90033
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.
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 24 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak, Siderosis, Meningocele, Laminectomy, and Awake Craniotomy.
UCLA Health Westwood Neurosurgery
Linda Liau is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Liau is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Astrocytoma, Glioma, Gliomatosis Cerebri, Glioblastoma, 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 323-442-5720. 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 407 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 323-442-5720 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.
- 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.
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- 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
- 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.