
Overview
Dr. Hansen C. Bow is a UCI Health neurosurgeon who specializes in spine surgery. His clinical interests include cancers of the spine, minimally invasive spine surgery, degenerative back and neck disorders and general neurosurgery.Bow received his medical degree from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore, Md., where he won the Harold Strong Denison Research Scholar and Harvey Cushing Research awards. He completed a residency in neurosurgery at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tenn. He also holds a PhD and master's degree from Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Boston, where he majored in computer science and electrical engineering.His research interests are focused on improving neurosurgical operations. Using his engineering background, he has developed 3D-printed anatomical models for surgical planning and patient education. He is the author of multiple published articles on simulators for surgical education.Bow, who is fluent in Mandarin, sees patients atUCI Medical Center in OrangeandUCI Health — Irvine.
Dr. Bow is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gliosarcoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Epidural Hematoma, and Spinal Fusion.
Dr. Bow is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery - Neurological Surgery. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 26 peer reviewed articles.
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Locations
101 The City Drive South, Building 30, Orange, CA 92868
19200 Jamboree Road, Suite 4100, Irvine, CA 92612
19210 Jamboree Road, Irvine, CA 92612
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.
USC Neurosurgeons Inc.
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. Dr. Zada is currently accepting new patients.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Hansen C. Bow
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Hansen C. Bow?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Hansen C. Bow 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. Hansen C. Bow a top-rated expert for Gliosarcoma?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Hansen C. Bow is classified as an Distinguished expert for Gliosarcoma, 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. Hansen C. Bow specialize in?
While Dr. Hansen C. Bow is a Neurosurgery, they have specific expertise in Gliosarcoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, and Subdural Hematoma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurosurgery.
Does Dr. Hansen C. Bow participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Hansen C. Bow has published 26 articles and abstracts on conditions like Gliosarcoma. You can view a list of Dr. Hansen C. Bow's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Hansen C. Bow accept my insurance?
Dr. Hansen C. Bow accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. 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
- GliosarcomaDr. Bow isDistinguished. Learn about Gliosarcoma.
- Advanced
- Chronic Subdural HematomaDr. Bow isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic Subdural Hematoma.
- Subdural HematomaDr. Bow isAdvanced. Learn about Subdural Hematoma.
- Experienced
- ApoplexyDr. Bow isExperienced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- DeliriumDr. Bow isExperienced. Learn about Delirium.
- Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis
- Epidural AbscessDr. Bow isExperienced. Learn about Epidural Abscess.
- Epidural HematomaDr. Bow isExperienced. Learn about Epidural Hematoma.
- Fractured SpineDr. Bow isExperienced. Learn about Fractured Spine.

