Overview
Michael Kim is a Neurosurgery provider in Long Beach, California. Dr. Kim has been practicing medicine for over 12 years is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Stroke, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET), and Awake Craniotomy.
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- 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
2888 Long Beach Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90806
701 E 28th St, Long Beach, CA 90806
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 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 562-595-7696. 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 562-595-7696 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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- Advanced
- 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.
- Experienced
- 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.

