Overview
Michael Alexander is a Neurosurgery provider in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Alexander is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Brain Aneurysm, Stroke, Subdural Hematoma, Stent Placement, and Transmyocardial Revascularization.
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Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
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127 S San Vicente Blvd Ste A6600, Los Angeles, CA 90048
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.
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Cedars-Sinai Neurosurgery-Los Angeles
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Michael Alexander
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Michael Alexander?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Michael Alexander by calling their office at 310-423-7900. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Michael Alexander a top-rated expert for Brain Aneurysm?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Michael Alexander is classified as an Distinguished expert for Brain Aneurysm, 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. Michael Alexander specialize in?
While Dr. Michael Alexander is a Neurosurgery, they have specific expertise in Brain Aneurysm, Stent Placement, and Transmyocardial Revascularization. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurosurgery.
Does Dr. Michael Alexander accept my insurance?
Dr. Michael Alexander accepts most major insurance plans, including Blue Cross Blue Shield and Humana. We recommend calling the office directly at 310-423-7900 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
- Brain AneurysmDr. Alexander isDistinguished. Learn about Brain Aneurysm.
- Advanced
- Cerebral Artery Bypass SurgeryDr. Alexander isAdvanced. Learn about Cerebral Artery Bypass Surgery.
- Chronic Subdural HematomaDr. Alexander isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic Subdural Hematoma.
- Extracranial-Intracranial Bypass Surgery
- Moyamoya DiseaseDr. Alexander isAdvanced. Learn about Moyamoya Disease.
- Stent PlacementDr. Alexander isAdvanced. Learn about Stent Placement.
- StrokeDr. Alexander isAdvanced. Learn about Stroke.
- Experienced
- ApoplexyDr. Alexander isExperienced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- Arterial Calcification of InfancyDr. Alexander isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Calcification of Infancy.
- Arteriovenous MalformationDr. Alexander isExperienced. Learn about Arteriovenous Malformation.
- Brain AbscessDr. Alexander isExperienced. Learn about Brain Abscess.
- Brain Stem CancerDr. Alexander isExperienced. Learn about Brain Stem Cancer.
- Carotid Artery SurgeryDr. Alexander isExperienced. Learn about Carotid Artery Surgery.
