Overview
Ivar Szper is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Long Beach, California.
Dr. Szper is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Syringomyelia, Subdural Hematoma, Chiari Malformation Type 2, and Syringobulbia.
Dr. Szper is board certified in American Board Neurological Surgery.
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Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
2888 Long Beach Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90806
Keck Hospital Of USC
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 44 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.
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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.
- Subdural HematomaDr. Szper isExperienced. Learn about Subdural Hematoma.
- SyringobulbiaDr. Szper isExperienced. Learn about Syringobulbia.
