
Overview
Dr. Jian Guan is a fellowship trained neurosurgeon with a special focus on complex spine surgery at Pacific Neuroscience Institute. Dedicated to the care of patients with spine and neck conditions, he practices at PNI-South Bay / Spine Institute at Little Company of Mary in Torrance, California. With over 80 peer-reviewed publications, Dr. Guan has a particular clinical and research interest in ways of maximizing benefit to patients following neurosurgical procedures.
Dr. Guan is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Syringomyelia, Primary Basilar Impression, Epidural Abscess, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Osteotomy.
Dr. Guan is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery (Neurosurg), Certified 2011-Present. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 199 peer reviewed articles.
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Locations
5215 Torrance Blvd, Torrance, CA 90503
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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Gary Mathern is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Mathern is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hemimegalencephaly, Increased Head Circumference, Cortical Dysplasia, and Epilepsy.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Jian Z. Guan
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Jian Z. Guan?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Jian Z. Guan by calling their office at 424-212-5361. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Jian Z. Guan a top-rated expert for Syringomyelia?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Jian Z. Guan is classified as an Distinguished 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. Jian Z. Guan specialize in?
While Dr. Jian Z. Guan is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Syringomyelia, Primary Basilar Impression, and Epidural Abscess. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Jian Z. Guan accept my insurance?
Dr. Jian Z. Guan accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Cigna. We recommend calling the office directly at 424-212-5361 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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- Distinguished
- SyringomyeliaDr. Guan isDistinguished. Learn about Syringomyelia.
- Advanced
- ApoplexyDr. Guan isAdvanced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- Chiari MalformationDr. Guan isAdvanced. Learn about Chiari Malformation.
- Chiari Malformation Type 2Dr. Guan isAdvanced. Learn about Chiari Malformation Type 2.
- Epidural AbscessDr. Guan isAdvanced. Learn about Epidural Abscess.
- Fractured SpineDr. Guan isAdvanced. Learn about Fractured Spine.
- Kienbock's DiseaseDr. Guan isAdvanced. Learn about Kienbock's Disease.
- OsteotomyDr. Guan isAdvanced. Learn about Osteotomy.
- Posterior Fossa DecompressionDr. Guan isAdvanced. Learn about Posterior Fossa Decompression.
- Primary Basilar ImpressionDr. Guan isAdvanced. Learn about Primary Basilar Impression.
- StrokeDr. Guan isAdvanced. Learn about Stroke.
- Subdural HematomaDr. Guan isAdvanced. Learn about Subdural Hematoma.
- Experienced
- AstrocytomaDr. Guan isExperienced. Learn about Astrocytoma.
- Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT)
- Awake CraniotomyDr. Guan isExperienced. Learn about Awake Craniotomy.
- Bone GraftDr. Guan isExperienced. Learn about Bone Graft.
- Bone TumorDr. Guan isExperienced. Learn about Bone Tumor.
- Brain AbscessDr. Guan isExperienced. Learn about Brain Abscess.
- Brain AneurysmDr. Guan isExperienced. Learn about Brain Aneurysm.
- Brain HerniationDr. Guan isExperienced. Learn about Brain Herniation.
- Brain Stem CancerDr. Guan isExperienced. Learn about Brain Stem Cancer.
- Brain TumorDr. Guan isExperienced. Learn about Brain Tumor.
- Cavernous Sinus ThrombosisDr. Guan isExperienced. Learn about Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis.
- Cerebellum Agenesis HydrocephalyDr. Guan isExperienced. Learn about Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly.
- Cerebral Arteriovenous MalformationDr. Guan isExperienced. Learn about Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation.
- Cervical SpondylosisDr. Guan isExperienced. Learn about Cervical Spondylosis.
- Chiari Malformation Type 1Dr. Guan isExperienced. Learn about Chiari Malformation Type 1.
- Chronic PainDr. Guan isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Pain.
- Chronic Subdural HematomaDr. Guan isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Subdural Hematoma.
- DeliriumDr. Guan isExperienced. Learn about Delirium.
- Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET)
- Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes
- EpendymomaDr. Guan isExperienced. Learn about Ependymoma.
- Epidural HematomaDr. Guan isExperienced. Learn about Epidural Hematoma.
- GlioblastomaDr. Guan isExperienced. Learn about Glioblastoma.
- GliomaDr. Guan isExperienced. Learn about Glioma.
- Gliomatosis CerebriDr. Guan isExperienced. Learn about Gliomatosis Cerebri.
- GliosarcomaDr. Guan isExperienced. Learn about Gliosarcoma.
- Herniated DiskDr. Guan isExperienced. Learn about Herniated Disk.
- Hip ReplacementDr. Guan isExperienced. Learn about Hip Replacement.
- HydrocephalusDr. Guan isExperienced. Learn about Hydrocephalus.
- Invertebral Disc DiseaseDr. Guan isExperienced. Learn about Invertebral Disc Disease.
- Klippel-Feil SyndromeDr. Guan isExperienced. Learn about Klippel-Feil Syndrome.
- LaminectomyDr. Guan isExperienced. Learn about Laminectomy.
- Metastatic Brain TumorDr. Guan isExperienced. Learn about Metastatic Brain Tumor.
- Nerve DecompressionDr. Guan isExperienced. Learn about Nerve Decompression.
- NeuroepitheliomaDr. Guan isExperienced. Learn about Neuroepithelioma.
- OligodendrogliomaDr. Guan isExperienced. Learn about Oligodendroglioma.
- Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG)Dr. Guan isExperienced. Learn about Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG).
- Posterior Fossa TumorDr. Guan isExperienced. Learn about Posterior Fossa Tumor.
- Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET)
- SciaticaDr. Guan isExperienced. Learn about Sciatica.
- ScoliosisDr. Guan isExperienced. Learn about Scoliosis.
- Spinal Cord AbscessDr. Guan isExperienced. Learn about Spinal Cord Abscess.
- Spinal FusionDr. Guan isExperienced. Learn about Spinal Fusion.
- Spinal StenosisDr. Guan isExperienced. Learn about Spinal Stenosis.
- Spinal TumorDr. Guan isExperienced. Learn about Spinal Tumor.
- SpondylolisthesisDr. Guan isExperienced. Learn about Spondylolisthesis.
- Subarachnoid HemorrhageDr. Guan isExperienced. Learn about Subarachnoid Hemorrhage.
- Subdural EffusionDr. Guan isExperienced. Learn about Subdural Effusion.
- Tarlov CystsDr. Guan isExperienced. Learn about Tarlov Cysts.
- Tethered Cord SyndromeDr. Guan isExperienced. Learn about Tethered Cord Syndrome.
- Traumatic Brain InjuryDr. Guan isExperienced. Learn about Traumatic Brain Injury.
