
Overview
Dr. Michael G. Kim is a board-certified, fellowship-trained UCI Health neurosurgeon who specializes in cerebrovascular, neuro-oncologic, skull base and minimally invasive endoscopic surgeries.He earned his medical degree from the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University in Providence, R.I. He completed a residency in neurological surgery at Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla, N.Y. He then completed a fellowship in skull base microneurosurgery at the Surgical Innovations Lab at Weill Cornell Medical College in New York and a fellowship in skull base and cerebrovascular surgery at UC Irvine Medical Center in Orange.His research interests are in the management and treatment of brain tumors, aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations, cavernous malformations and skull base pathologies. He has authored numerous research papers published in peer-reviewed journals. He currently serves on committees in the American Association of Neurological Surgeons and the North American Skull Base Society.
Dr. Kim is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Stroke, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET), and Awake Craniotomy.
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Locations
101 The City Drive South, Building 30, Orange, CA 92868
19200 Jamboree Road, Suite 4200, Irvine, CA 92612
19210 Jamboree Road, Irvine, CA 92612
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Kim has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
USC Neurosurgeons Inc.
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 65 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. Dr. Zada is currently accepting new patients.
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.
UCI Health Neurosurgery Services
Dr. Jefferson W. Chen is a board-certified UCI Health neurosurgeon. who specializes in neurological trauma and critical care, normal pressure hydrocephalus, stroke and brain tumors.He is a leader in such techniques as multimodal brain monitoring for traumatic brain injury and the use of BrainPath® technology to access deep-seated lesions.Chen earned his medical degree and a PhD from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Bethesda, Md., as part of the National Institutes of Health Medical Scientist Training Program. He completed residencies in general and neurological surgery at UC San Diego and a residency in pediatric neurosurgery at Children's Hospital of Los Angeles. He received fellowship training in neurovascular and skull base surgery at the Barrow Neurological Institute of St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center in Phoenix, Ariz.His research interests include the study of the molecular mechanisms and biochemical underpinnings of traumatic brain injury and stroke, and the flow of fluids through the brain. Dr. Chen is highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Hydrocephalus, Awake Craniotomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Chen is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery - Neurological Surgery.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Michael G. Kim
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Michael G. Kim?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Michael G. Kim by calling their office at 714-456-3656. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Michael G. Kim a top-rated expert for Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Michael G. Kim is classified as an Advanced expert for Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, 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 G. Kim specialize in?
While Dr. Michael G. Kim is a Neurosurgery, they have specific expertise in Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Stroke, and Subarachnoid Hemorrhage. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurosurgery.
Does Dr. Michael G. Kim accept my insurance?
Dr. Michael G. Kim accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 714-456-3656 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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- ApoplexyDr. Kim isAdvanced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- Brain HerniationDr. Kim isAdvanced. Learn about Brain Herniation.
- Brain Stem CancerDr. Kim isAdvanced. Learn about Brain Stem Cancer.
- Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation
- Chiari MalformationDr. Kim isAdvanced. Learn about Chiari Malformation.
- Chiari Malformation Type 1Dr. Kim isAdvanced. Learn about Chiari Malformation Type 1.
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- Arachnoid CystsDr. Kim isExperienced. Learn about Arachnoid Cysts.
- Arteriovenous MalformationDr. Kim isExperienced. Learn about Arteriovenous Malformation.
- AstrocytomaDr. Kim isExperienced. Learn about Astrocytoma.
- Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT)
- Awake CraniotomyDr. Kim isExperienced. Learn about Awake Craniotomy.
- Brain AbscessDr. Kim isExperienced. Learn about Brain Abscess.

