Overview
Michael Safaee is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California.
Dr. Safaee is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Schwannoma, Bone Tumor, Lordosis, Spinal Stenosis, and Laminectomy.
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Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Locations
1500 San Pablo St, Los Angeles, CA 90033
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.
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Cedars-Sinai Neurosurgery-Los Angeles
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Michael M. Safaee
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Michael M. Safaee?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Michael M. Safaee by calling their office at 323-442-8444. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Michael M. Safaee a top-rated expert for Schwannoma?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Michael M. Safaee is classified as an Advanced expert for Schwannoma, 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 M. Safaee specialize in?
While Dr. Michael M. Safaee is a Neurosurgery, they have specific expertise in Schwannoma, Bone Tumor, and Lordosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurosurgery.
Does Dr. Michael M. Safaee accept my insurance?
Dr. Michael M. Safaee accepts most major insurance plans, including Humana and Managed Medicaid. We recommend calling the office directly at 323-442-8444 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
- SchwannomaDr. Safaee isAdvanced. Learn about Schwannoma.
- Experienced
- Bone TumorDr. Safaee isExperienced. Learn about Bone Tumor.
- Cervical MyelopathyDr. Safaee isExperienced. Learn about Cervical Myelopathy.
- Cervical SpondylosisDr. Safaee isExperienced. Learn about Cervical Spondylosis.
- Fractured SpineDr. Safaee isExperienced. Learn about Fractured Spine.
- KyphosisDr. Safaee isExperienced. Learn about Kyphosis.
- LaminectomyDr. Safaee isExperienced. Learn about Laminectomy.
- LordosisDr. Safaee isExperienced. Learn about Lordosis.
- Neuroendocrine TumorDr. Safaee isExperienced. Learn about Neuroendocrine Tumor.
- ScoliosisDr. Safaee isExperienced. Learn about Scoliosis.
- Spinal StenosisDr. Safaee isExperienced. Learn about Spinal Stenosis.
- Spinal TumorDr. Safaee isExperienced. Learn about Spinal Tumor.
- SpondylolisthesisDr. Safaee isExperienced. Learn about Spondylolisthesis.
