
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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Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- 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
- 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
701 E 28th St, Long Beach, CA 90806
101 The City Drive South, Building 30, Orange, CA 92868
2888 Long Beach Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90806
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.
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.
Cedars-Sinai Neurosurgery-Los Angeles
Wouter Schievink is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Schievink is highly rated in 23 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak, Siderosis, Subdural Effusion, Laminectomy, and Awake Craniotomy.
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 562-270-4849. 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 562-270-4849 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.
- Chronic Subdural HematomaDr. Kim isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic Subdural Hematoma.
- DeliriumDr. Kim isAdvanced. Learn about Delirium.
- Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET)
- Epidural AbscessDr. Kim isAdvanced. Learn about Epidural Abscess.
- Epidural HematomaDr. Kim isAdvanced. Learn about Epidural Hematoma.
- HydrocephalusDr. Kim isAdvanced. Learn about Hydrocephalus.
- Posterior Fossa TumorDr. Kim isAdvanced. Learn about Posterior Fossa Tumor.
- Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET)
- Spinal Cord AbscessDr. Kim isAdvanced. Learn about Spinal Cord Abscess.
- StrokeDr. Kim isAdvanced. Learn about Stroke.
- Subarachnoid HemorrhageDr. Kim isAdvanced. Learn about Subarachnoid Hemorrhage.
- Subdural HematomaDr. Kim isAdvanced. Learn about Subdural Hematoma.
- 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.
- Brain AneurysmDr. Kim isExperienced. Learn about Brain Aneurysm.
- Brain TumorDr. Kim isExperienced. Learn about Brain Tumor.
- Cervical SpondylosisDr. Kim isExperienced. Learn about Cervical Spondylosis.
- Chiari Malformation Type 2Dr. Kim isExperienced. Learn about Chiari Malformation Type 2.
- Choroid Plexus CystDr. Kim isExperienced. Learn about Choroid Plexus Cyst.
- Congenital Cardiovascular ShuntDr. Kim isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt.
- CraniopharyngiomaDr. Kim isExperienced. Learn about Craniopharyngioma.
- Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes
- Empty Sella SyndromeDr. Kim isExperienced. Learn about Empty Sella Syndrome.
- EpendymomaDr. Kim isExperienced. Learn about Ependymoma.
- Familial PorencephalyDr. Kim isExperienced. Learn about Familial Porencephaly.
- GlioblastomaDr. Kim isExperienced. Learn about Glioblastoma.
- GliomaDr. Kim isExperienced. Learn about Glioma.
- Gliomatosis CerebriDr. Kim isExperienced. Learn about Gliomatosis Cerebri.
- GliosarcomaDr. Kim isExperienced. Learn about Gliosarcoma.
- HemangioblastomaDr. Kim isExperienced. Learn about Hemangioblastoma.
- Herniated DiskDr. Kim isExperienced. Learn about Herniated Disk.
- Hypothalamic TumorDr. Kim isExperienced. Learn about Hypothalamic Tumor.
- Increased Intracranial PressureDr. Kim isExperienced. Learn about Increased Intracranial Pressure.
- Isolated ACTH DeficiencyDr. Kim isExperienced. Learn about Isolated ACTH Deficiency.
- KyphosisDr. Kim isExperienced. Learn about Kyphosis.
- MeningiomaDr. Kim isExperienced. Learn about Meningioma.
- MeningitisDr. Kim isExperienced. Learn about Meningitis.
- Metastatic Brain TumorDr. Kim isExperienced. Learn about Metastatic Brain Tumor.
- NeuroepitheliomaDr. Kim isExperienced. Learn about Neuroepithelioma.
- Normal Pressure HydrocephalusDr. Kim isExperienced. Learn about Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus.
- OligodendrogliomaDr. Kim isExperienced. Learn about Oligodendroglioma.
- Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG)Dr. Kim isExperienced. Learn about Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG).
- Pituitary ApoplexyDr. Kim isExperienced. Learn about Pituitary Apoplexy.
- Pituitary TumorDr. Kim isExperienced. Learn about Pituitary Tumor.
- PorencephalyDr. Kim isExperienced. Learn about Porencephaly.
- ProlactinomaDr. Kim isExperienced. Learn about Prolactinoma.
- Pseudotumor Cerebri SyndromeDr. Kim isExperienced. Learn about Pseudotumor Cerebri Syndrome.
- Radiation Induced MeningiomaDr. Kim isExperienced. Learn about Radiation Induced Meningioma.
- Rathke Cleft CystDr. Kim isExperienced. Learn about Rathke Cleft Cyst.
- SchizencephalyDr. Kim isExperienced. Learn about Schizencephaly.
- SeizuresDr. Kim isExperienced. Learn about Seizures.
- Spinal StenosisDr. Kim isExperienced. Learn about Spinal Stenosis.
- Spinal TumorDr. Kim isExperienced. Learn about Spinal Tumor.
- SpondylolisthesisDr. Kim isExperienced. Learn about Spondylolisthesis.
- SyringobulbiaDr. Kim isExperienced. Learn about Syringobulbia.
- SyringomyeliaDr. Kim isExperienced. Learn about Syringomyelia.
- ThrombophlebitisDr. Kim isExperienced. Learn about Thrombophlebitis.
- Traumatic Brain InjuryDr. Kim isExperienced. Learn about Traumatic Brain Injury.
- Vein of Galen AneurysmDr. Kim isExperienced. Learn about Vein of Galen Aneurysm.
- Wyburn-Mason SyndromeDr. Kim isExperienced. Learn about Wyburn-Mason Syndrome.
