
Overview
Provides state of the art medical care for our patients in a friendly, compassionate and professional setting.
Dr. Liker is highly rated in 26 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Parkinson's Disease, Delirium, Subdural Hematoma, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Microdiscectomy.
Dr. Liker is board certified in Neurological Surgery and American Board Neurological Surgery. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 18 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Liker is currently accepting new patients.
Specialties
Licenses
Board Certifications
Fellowships
Hospital Affiliations
Languages Spoken
Gender
Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
Accepted plan types not found. Please verify directly with the provider.
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- OTHER MEDICARE
- POS
- PPO
- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
5525 Etiwanda Ave, Tarzana, CA 91356
3008 Sillect Ave, Ste 100, Bakersfield, CA 93308
16260 Ventura Blvd, Encino, CA 91436
23929 Mcbean Pkwy, Valencia, CA 91355
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.
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.
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.
UCLA Health Westwood Neurology
Timothy Cloughesy is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Cloughesy is highly rated in 21 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Glioma, and Brain Tumor.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Mark A. Liker
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Mark A. Liker?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Mark A. Liker by calling their office at 661-799-2542. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Mark A. Liker a top-rated expert for Parkinson's Disease?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Mark A. Liker is classified as an Distinguished expert for Parkinson's Disease, 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. Mark A. Liker specialize in?
While Dr. Mark A. Liker is a Neurosurgery, they have specific expertise in Parkinson's Disease, Delirium, and Deep Brain Stimulation. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurosurgery.
Does Dr. Mark A. Liker participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Mark A. Liker has published 18 articles and abstracts on conditions like Parkinson's Disease. You can view a list of Dr. Mark A. Liker's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Mark A. Liker accept my insurance?
Dr. Mark A. Liker accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Blue Shield of California. We recommend calling the office directly at 661-799-2542 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
- Deep Brain StimulationDr. Liker isDistinguished. Learn about Deep Brain Stimulation.
- DeliriumDr. Liker isDistinguished. Learn about Delirium.
- Parkinson's DiseaseDr. Liker isDistinguished. Learn about Parkinson's Disease.
- Advanced
- ApoplexyDr. Liker isAdvanced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- Chiari Malformation Type 2Dr. Liker isAdvanced. Learn about Chiari Malformation Type 2.
- Chronic Subdural HematomaDr. Liker isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic Subdural Hematoma.
- ConcussionDr. Liker isAdvanced. Learn about Concussion.
- Congenital Cardiovascular ShuntDr. Liker isAdvanced. Learn about Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt.
- Drug Induced DyskinesiaDr. Liker isAdvanced. Learn about Drug Induced Dyskinesia.
- Epidural AbscessDr. Liker isAdvanced. Learn about Epidural Abscess.
- Fractured SpineDr. Liker isAdvanced. Learn about Fractured Spine.
- HemangioblastomaDr. Liker isAdvanced. Learn about Hemangioblastoma.
- Herniated DiskDr. Liker isAdvanced. Learn about Herniated Disk.
- HydrocephalusDr. Liker isAdvanced. Learn about Hydrocephalus.
- Invertebral Disc DiseaseDr. Liker isAdvanced. Learn about Invertebral Disc Disease.
- Movement DisordersDr. Liker isAdvanced. Learn about Movement Disorders.
- Normal Pressure HydrocephalusDr. Liker isAdvanced. Learn about Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus.
- ScoliosisDr. Liker isAdvanced. Learn about Scoliosis.
- Spinal Cord AbscessDr. Liker isAdvanced. Learn about Spinal Cord Abscess.
- Spinal StenosisDr. Liker isAdvanced. Learn about Spinal Stenosis.
- SpondylolisthesisDr. Liker isAdvanced. Learn about Spondylolisthesis.
- StrokeDr. Liker isAdvanced. Learn about Stroke.
- Subarachnoid HemorrhageDr. Liker isAdvanced. Learn about Subarachnoid Hemorrhage.
- Subdural HematomaDr. Liker isAdvanced. Learn about Subdural Hematoma.
- SyringobulbiaDr. Liker isAdvanced. Learn about Syringobulbia.
- SyringomyeliaDr. Liker isAdvanced. Learn about Syringomyelia.
- Experienced
- Abdominal Cystic LymphangiomaDr. Liker isExperienced. Learn about Abdominal Cystic Lymphangioma.
- Acoustic NeuromaDr. Liker isExperienced. Learn about Acoustic Neuroma.
- Adolescent Idiopathic ScoliosisDr. Liker isExperienced. Learn about Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis.
- Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis with Tylosis
- Arachnoid CystsDr. Liker isExperienced. Learn about Arachnoid Cysts.
- ArachnoiditisDr. Liker isExperienced. Learn about Arachnoiditis.
- Aromatic L-Amino Acid Decarboxylase (AADC) Deficiency
- AstrocytomaDr. Liker isExperienced. Learn about Astrocytoma.
- Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT)
- Bone GraftDr. Liker isExperienced. Learn about Bone Graft.
- Brachial PlexopathyDr. Liker isExperienced. Learn about Brachial Plexopathy.
- Brain AneurysmDr. Liker isExperienced. Learn about Brain Aneurysm.
- Brain HerniationDr. Liker isExperienced. Learn about Brain Herniation.
- Brain Stem CancerDr. Liker isExperienced. Learn about Brain Stem Cancer.
- Brain TumorDr. Liker isExperienced. Learn about Brain Tumor.
- Caudal Regression SyndromeDr. Liker isExperienced. Learn about Caudal Regression Syndrome.
- Cavernous LymphangiomaDr. Liker isExperienced. Learn about Cavernous Lymphangioma.
- Central Pain SyndromeDr. Liker isExperienced. Learn about Central Pain Syndrome.
- Cerebellum Agenesis HydrocephalyDr. Liker isExperienced. Learn about Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly.
- Cerebral Arteriovenous MalformationDr. Liker isExperienced. Learn about Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation.
- Cerebral PalsyDr. Liker isExperienced. Learn about Cerebral Palsy.
- Cervical Disc SurgeryDr. Liker isExperienced. Learn about Cervical Disc Surgery.
- Cervical SpondylosisDr. Liker isExperienced. Learn about Cervical Spondylosis.
- Chiari MalformationDr. Liker isExperienced. Learn about Chiari Malformation.
- Chiari Malformation Type 1Dr. Liker isExperienced. Learn about Chiari Malformation Type 1.
- Choroid Plexus CystDr. Liker isExperienced. Learn about Choroid Plexus Cyst.
- Chronic PainDr. Liker isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Pain.
- Common Peroneal Nerve DysfunctionDr. Liker isExperienced. Learn about Common Peroneal Nerve Dysfunction.
- Complex Regional Pain SyndromeDr. Liker isExperienced. Learn about Complex Regional Pain Syndrome.
- Cystic HygromaDr. Liker isExperienced. Learn about Cystic Hygroma.
- Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis
- Dopa-Responsive DystoniaDr. Liker isExperienced. Learn about Dopa-Responsive Dystonia.
- Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET)
- Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes
- Empty Sella SyndromeDr. Liker isExperienced. Learn about Empty Sella Syndrome.
- EpendymomaDr. Liker isExperienced. Learn about Ependymoma.
- Epidural HematomaDr. Liker isExperienced. Learn about Epidural Hematoma.
- Essential TremorDr. Liker isExperienced. Learn about Essential Tremor.
- Familial Paroxysmal Nonkinesigenic Dyskinesia
- Familial PorencephalyDr. Liker isExperienced. Learn about Familial Porencephaly.
- Focal DystoniaDr. Liker isExperienced. Learn about Focal Dystonia.
- Foot DropDr. Liker isExperienced. Learn about Foot Drop.
- GastrostomyDr. Liker isExperienced. Learn about Gastrostomy.
- GlioblastomaDr. Liker isExperienced. Learn about Glioblastoma.
- GliomaDr. Liker isExperienced. Learn about Glioma.
- Gliomatosis CerebriDr. Liker isExperienced. Learn about Gliomatosis Cerebri.
- GliosarcomaDr. Liker isExperienced. Learn about Gliosarcoma.
- Hernia SurgeryDr. Liker isExperienced. Learn about Hernia Surgery.
- Herniated Disc SurgeryDr. Liker isExperienced. Learn about Herniated Disc Surgery.
- Hygroma CervicalDr. Liker isExperienced. Learn about Hygroma Cervical.
- Hypothalamic TumorDr. Liker isExperienced. Learn about Hypothalamic Tumor.
- Isolated ACTH DeficiencyDr. Liker isExperienced. Learn about Isolated ACTH Deficiency.
- Klippel-Feil SyndromeDr. Liker isExperienced. Learn about Klippel-Feil Syndrome.
- KyphosisDr. Liker isExperienced. Learn about Kyphosis.
- LaminectomyDr. Liker isExperienced. Learn about Laminectomy.
- Legius SyndromeDr. Liker isExperienced. Learn about Legius Syndrome.
- MeningiomaDr. Liker isExperienced. Learn about Meningioma.
- MeningitisDr. Liker isExperienced. Learn about Meningitis.
- Metastatic Brain TumorDr. Liker isExperienced. Learn about Metastatic Brain Tumor.
- MicrodiscectomyDr. Liker isExperienced. Learn about Microdiscectomy.
- NeuralgiaDr. Liker isExperienced. Learn about Neuralgia.
- NeuroepitheliomaDr. Liker isExperienced. Learn about Neuroepithelioma.
- NeurofibromatosisDr. Liker isExperienced. Learn about Neurofibromatosis.
- New Daily Persistent Headache (NDPH)Dr. Liker isExperienced. Learn about New Daily Persistent Headache (NDPH).
- OligodendrogliomaDr. Liker isExperienced. Learn about Oligodendroglioma.
- Pallister-Hall SyndromeDr. Liker isExperienced. Learn about Pallister-Hall Syndrome.
- Pantothenate Kinase-Associated Neurodegeneration
- Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG)Dr. Liker isExperienced. Learn about Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG).
- Pituitary ApoplexyDr. Liker isExperienced. Learn about Pituitary Apoplexy.
- Pituitary TumorDr. Liker isExperienced. Learn about Pituitary Tumor.
- Posterior Fossa TumorDr. Liker isExperienced. Learn about Posterior Fossa Tumor.
- Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET)
- ProlactinomaDr. Liker isExperienced. Learn about Prolactinoma.
- Radiation Induced MeningiomaDr. Liker isExperienced. Learn about Radiation Induced Meningioma.
- RASopathiesDr. Liker isExperienced. Learn about RASopathies.
- Rathke Cleft CystDr. Liker isExperienced. Learn about Rathke Cleft Cyst.
- Sacral Nerve StimulationDr. Liker isExperienced. Learn about Sacral Nerve Stimulation.
- Sacroiliac Joint DiseaseDr. Liker isExperienced. Learn about Sacroiliac Joint Disease.
- SchwannomaDr. Liker isExperienced. Learn about Schwannoma.
- SciaticaDr. Liker isExperienced. Learn about Sciatica.
- Spondylocarpotarsal Synostosis Syndrome
- Stiff Person SyndromeDr. Liker isExperienced. Learn about Stiff Person Syndrome.
- Tarlov CystsDr. Liker isExperienced. Learn about Tarlov Cysts.
- Thoracic Outlet SyndromeDr. Liker isExperienced. Learn about Thoracic Outlet Syndrome.
- ThrombophlebitisDr. Liker isExperienced. Learn about Thrombophlebitis.
- Tourette SyndromeDr. Liker isExperienced. Learn about Tourette Syndrome.
- Trigeminal NeuralgiaDr. Liker isExperienced. Learn about Trigeminal Neuralgia.
- VertebroplastyDr. Liker isExperienced. Learn about Vertebroplasty.
