Overview
Gabriel Zada, MD, MS, FAANS is Professor of Neurological Surgery at the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California and a nationally recognized leader in brain tumor and skull base surgery. He serves as Surgical Director of the USC Brain Tumor Center, Co-Director of the USC Pituitary Center and Radiosurgery Center, and Vice Chair of Education for the Department of Neurosurgery. He is also Editor-in-Chief of Neurosurgical Focus, an international open-access journal of the Journal of Neurosurgery Publishing Group.
Dr. Zada specializes in minimally invasive and endoscopic approaches to complex brain, pituitary, and skull base tumors and has performed more than 3,000 cranial operations during his career. His NIH-funded research program focuses on the genomics and epigenetics of brain and pituitary tumors, advancing precision medicine approaches in neurosurgical oncology.
A prolific scholar, Dr. Zada has authored over 350 peer-reviewed publications and several textbooks in neurosurgery. Based on independent academic impact and expertise metrics, FindExpertMD ranks him the #1 neurosurgeon in California for multiple tumor (pituitary, meningioma) and skull base conditions and among the top neurosurgeons globally.
Dr. Zada is highly rated in 66 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Pituitary Tumor, Hypothalamic Tumor, Brain Tumor, Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 387 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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1520 San Pablo St Ste 3800, Los Angeles, CA 90033
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Dr. Zada 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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2 Clinical Trials
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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 387 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.
- Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak
- 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.
- CraniopharyngiomaDr. Zada isDistinguished. Learn about Craniopharyngioma.
- 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.
- Advanced
- Acoustic NeuromaDr. Zada isAdvanced. Learn about Acoustic Neuroma.
- Awake CraniotomyDr. Zada isAdvanced. Learn about Awake Craniotomy.
- ChordomaDr. Zada isAdvanced. Learn about Chordoma.
- Choroid Plexus PapillomaDr. Zada isAdvanced. Learn about Choroid Plexus Papilloma.
- EncephaloceleDr. Zada isAdvanced. Learn about Encephalocele.
- EndoscopyDr. Zada isAdvanced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Experienced
- ApoplexyDr. Zada isExperienced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- 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.
- HemangioblastomaDr. Zada isExperienced. Learn about Hemangioblastoma.