Overview
Garni Barkhoudarian is a Neurosurgery provider in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Barkhoudarian has been practicing medicine for over 21 years is highly rated in 50 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Pituitary Tumor, Meningioma, Hypothalamic Tumor, Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery, and Awake Craniotomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 96 peer reviewed articles and participating in 3 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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2125 Arizona Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90404
5215 Torrance Blvd, Torrance, CA 90503
501 S Buena Vista St, Burbank, CA 91505
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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USC Brain Tumor Center
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.
UCLA Health Westwood Neurosurgery
Marvin Bergsneider is a Neurosurgery provider in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Bergsneider is highly rated in 39 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Pituitary Tumor, Hypothalamic Tumor, Brain Tumor, Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery, and Balloon Sinuplasty.
UCLA Health Westwood Neurosurgery
Linda Liau is a Neurosurgery provider in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Liau is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Astrocytoma, Glioma, Gliomatosis Cerebri, Glioblastoma, and Awake Craniotomy.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Garni Barkhoudarian
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Garni Barkhoudarian?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Garni Barkhoudarian by calling their office at 310-829-8319. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Garni Barkhoudarian a top-rated expert for Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Garni Barkhoudarian is classified as an Elite expert for Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery, 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. Garni Barkhoudarian specialize in?
While Dr. Garni Barkhoudarian is a Neurosurgery, they have specific expertise in Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery, Pituitary Tumor, and Meningioma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurosurgery.
Does Dr. Garni Barkhoudarian participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Garni Barkhoudarian has published 96 articles and abstracts on conditions like Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery. You can view a list of Dr. Garni Barkhoudarian's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Garni Barkhoudarian accept my insurance?
Dr. Garni Barkhoudarian accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 310-829-8319 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
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- Elite
- Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery
- Pituitary TumorDr. Barkhoudarian isElite. Learn about Pituitary Tumor.
- Distinguished
- Arachnoid CystsDr. Barkhoudarian isDistinguished. Learn about Arachnoid Cysts.
- AstrocytomaDr. Barkhoudarian isDistinguished. Learn about Astrocytoma.
- Brain TumorDr. Barkhoudarian isDistinguished. Learn about Brain Tumor.
- Cerebellum Agenesis HydrocephalyDr. Barkhoudarian isDistinguished. Learn about Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly.
- Choroid Plexus CystDr. Barkhoudarian isDistinguished. Learn about Choroid Plexus Cyst.
- Congenital Cardiovascular ShuntDr. Barkhoudarian isDistinguished. Learn about Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt.
- Advanced
- Acoustic NeuromaDr. Barkhoudarian isAdvanced. Learn about Acoustic Neuroma.
- ApoplexyDr. Barkhoudarian isAdvanced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT)Dr. Barkhoudarian isAdvanced. Learn about Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT).
- Awake CraniotomyDr. Barkhoudarian isAdvanced. Learn about Awake Craniotomy.
- Brain HerniationDr. Barkhoudarian isAdvanced. Learn about Brain Herniation.
- Cerebrospinal Fluid LeakDr. Barkhoudarian isAdvanced. Learn about Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak.
- Experienced
- Acromegaloid Facial Appearance SyndromeDr. Barkhoudarian isExperienced. Learn about Acromegaloid Facial Appearance Syndrome.
- AcromegalyDr. Barkhoudarian isExperienced. Learn about Acromegaly.
- Arteriovenous MalformationDr. Barkhoudarian isExperienced. Learn about Arteriovenous Malformation.
- Balloon SinuplastyDr. Barkhoudarian isExperienced. Learn about Balloon Sinuplasty.
- Bone TumorDr. Barkhoudarian isExperienced. Learn about Bone Tumor.
- Brain AbscessDr. Barkhoudarian isExperienced. Learn about Brain Abscess.

