Overview
Ivar Szper is a Neurosurgery provider in Long Beach, California. Dr. Szper has been practicing medicine for over 53 years is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Syringomyelia, Subdural Hematoma, Chiari Malformation Type 2, and Syringobulbia.
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- EPO
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- INSURANCE PLAN
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- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
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Locations
2888 Long Beach Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90806
USC Neurosurgeons Inc.
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 49 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Ivar M. Szper
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Ivar M. Szper?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Ivar M. Szper by calling their office at 562-595-7696. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Ivar M. Szper a top-rated expert for Syringomyelia?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Ivar M. Szper is classified as an Advanced expert for Syringomyelia, 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. Ivar M. Szper specialize in?
While Dr. Ivar M. Szper is a Neurosurgery, they have specific expertise in Syringomyelia, Subdural Hematoma, and Chiari Malformation Type 2. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurosurgery.
Does Dr. Ivar M. Szper accept my insurance?
Dr. Ivar M. Szper accepts most major insurance plans, including Wellcare. We recommend calling the office directly at 562-595-7696 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.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- SyringomyeliaDr. Szper isAdvanced. Learn about Syringomyelia.
- Experienced
- ApoplexyDr. Szper isExperienced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- Chiari Malformation Type 2Dr. Szper isExperienced. Learn about Chiari Malformation Type 2.
- Chronic Subdural HematomaDr. Szper isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Subdural Hematoma.
- HemangioblastomaDr. Szper isExperienced. Learn about Hemangioblastoma.
- SpondylolisthesisDr. Szper isExperienced. Learn about Spondylolisthesis.
- StrokeDr. Szper isExperienced. Learn about Stroke.

