Overview
Michael Alexander is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California.
Dr. Alexander is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Brain Aneurysm, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Islet Cell Transplantation, and Stent Placement.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 107 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Alexander is currently accepting new patients.
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127 S San Vicente Blvd Ste A6600, Los Angeles, CA 90048
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Michael J. Alexander
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Michael J. Alexander?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Michael J. 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 J. Alexander a top-rated expert for Islet Cell Transplantation?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Michael J. Alexander is classified as an Distinguished expert for Islet Cell Transplantation, 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 J. Alexander specialize in?
While Dr. Michael J. Alexander is a Neurosurgery, they have specific expertise in Islet Cell Transplantation, Stroke, and Stent Placement. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurosurgery.
Does Dr. Michael J. Alexander participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Michael J. Alexander has published 107 articles and abstracts on conditions like Islet Cell Transplantation. You can view a list of Dr. Michael J. Alexander's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Michael J. Alexander accept my insurance?
Dr. Michael J. 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.
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- Distinguished
- Brain AneurysmDr. Alexander isDistinguished. Learn about Brain Aneurysm.
- Islet Cell TransplantationDr. Alexander isDistinguished. Learn about Islet Cell Transplantation.
- Stent PlacementDr. Alexander isDistinguished. Learn about Stent Placement.
- StrokeDr. Alexander isDistinguished. Learn about Stroke.
- Advanced
- Cerebral Artery Bypass SurgeryDr. Alexander isAdvanced. Learn about Cerebral Artery Bypass Surgery.
- Chronic Subdural HematomaDr. Alexander isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic Subdural Hematoma.
- EmbolectomyDr. Alexander isAdvanced. Learn about Embolectomy.
- Extracranial-Intracranial Bypass Surgery
- Moyamoya DiseaseDr. Alexander isAdvanced. Learn about Moyamoya Disease.
- Subarachnoid HemorrhageDr. Alexander isAdvanced. Learn about Subarachnoid Hemorrhage.
- Subdural HematomaDr. Alexander isAdvanced. Learn about Subdural Hematoma.
- ThrombectomyDr. Alexander isAdvanced. Learn about Thrombectomy.
- Transmyocardial RevascularizationDr. Alexander isAdvanced. Learn about Transmyocardial Revascularization.
- Experienced
- AngioplastyDr. Alexander isExperienced. Learn about Angioplasty.
- 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.
- Cavernous Sinus ThrombosisDr. Alexander isExperienced. Learn about Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis.
- Cerebral Arteriovenous MalformationDr. Alexander isExperienced. Learn about Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation.
- Congenital Cardiovascular ShuntDr. Alexander isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt.
- DeliriumDr. Alexander isExperienced. Learn about Delirium.
- Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET)
- Epidural AbscessDr. Alexander isExperienced. Learn about Epidural Abscess.
- GastrostomyDr. Alexander isExperienced. Learn about Gastrostomy.
- HydrocephalusDr. Alexander isExperienced. Learn about Hydrocephalus.
- MeningiomaDr. Alexander isExperienced. Learn about Meningioma.
- Normal Pressure HydrocephalusDr. Alexander isExperienced. Learn about Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus.
- PHACE SyndromeDr. Alexander isExperienced. Learn about PHACE Syndrome.
- Pulmonary Arteriovenous Malformation (PAVM)Dr. Alexander isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Arteriovenous Malformation (PAVM).
- Radiation Induced MeningiomaDr. Alexander isExperienced. Learn about Radiation Induced Meningioma.
- ThrombophlebitisDr. Alexander isExperienced. Learn about Thrombophlebitis.
- Vein of Galen AneurysmDr. Alexander isExperienced. Learn about Vein of Galen Aneurysm.
- Vertebral Artery DissectionDr. Alexander isExperienced. Learn about Vertebral Artery Dissection.
- Wyburn-Mason SyndromeDr. Alexander isExperienced. Learn about Wyburn-Mason Syndrome.
