Overview
Lars Anker is an Oncologist and a Neurosurgery provider in Fullerton, California. Dr. Anker is highly rated in 24 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Apoplexy, Stroke, Awake Craniotomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Anker is currently accepting new patients.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article and participating in 5 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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- MEDICARE SNP
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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.
5 Clinical Trials
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.
Alex Herrera, M.D.
Alex Herrera is an Oncologist in Duarte, California. Dr. Herrera has been practicing medicine for over 17 years is highly rated in 28 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hodgkin Lymphoma, Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma, Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL), Bone Marrow Transplant, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.
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Rana Mckay is an Oncologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Mckay is highly rated in 21 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Prostatectomy, and Nephrectomy.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Lars Anker
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Lars Anker?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Lars Anker by calling their office at 714-734-3280. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Lars Anker a top-rated expert for Subdural Hematoma?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Lars Anker is classified as an Distinguished expert for Subdural Hematoma, 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. Lars Anker specialize in?
While Dr. Lars Anker is a Neurosurgery, they have specific expertise in Subdural Hematoma, Apoplexy, and Stroke. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurosurgery.
Does Dr. Lars Anker participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Lars Anker has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Subdural Hematoma. You can view a list of Dr. Lars Anker's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Lars Anker accept my insurance?
Dr. Lars Anker accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 714-734-3280 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
- Distinguished
- ApoplexyDr. Anker isDistinguished. Learn about Apoplexy.
- StrokeDr. Anker isDistinguished. Learn about Stroke.
- Subdural HematomaDr. Anker isDistinguished. Learn about Subdural Hematoma.
- Advanced
- AstrocytomaDr. Anker isAdvanced. Learn about Astrocytoma.
- Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly
- Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation
- Chronic Subdural HematomaDr. Anker isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic Subdural Hematoma.
- Congenital Cardiovascular ShuntDr. Anker isAdvanced. Learn about Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt.
- CraniopharyngiomaDr. Anker isAdvanced. Learn about Craniopharyngioma.
- Experienced
- Acoustic NeuromaDr. Anker isExperienced. Learn about Acoustic Neuroma.
- Arachnoid CystsDr. Anker isExperienced. Learn about Arachnoid Cysts.
- Arteriovenous MalformationDr. Anker isExperienced. Learn about Arteriovenous Malformation.
- Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT)
- Awake CraniotomyDr. Anker isExperienced. Learn about Awake Craniotomy.
- Brain AbscessDr. Anker isExperienced. Learn about Brain Abscess.

