Expertise in
18
conditions
Expertise in
18
conditions
Office
1450 San Pablo St Ste 5400, 
Los Angeles, CA 

Overview

Michael Safaee is a Neurosurgery provider in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Safaee is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Cerebral Ventricle Cancer, Spinal Tumor, Choroid Plexus Carcinoma, Osteotomy, and Spinal Fusion.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 129 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Specialties

Neurosurgery

Licenses

Neurological Surgery in MD

Hospital Affiliations

Keck Hospital Of USC
USC Verdugo Hills Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID

Locations

Office
1450 San Pablo St Ste 5400, Los Angeles, CA 90033
Other Locations
Keck Hospital of USC
1500 San Pablo St, Los Angeles, CA 90033

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.


129 Total Publications

Radiomics and Back Pain.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Michael Safaee

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Michael Safaee?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Michael Safaee by calling their office at 323-442-5300. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Michael Safaee a top-rated expert for Cerebral Ventricle Cancer?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Michael Safaee is classified as an Distinguished expert for Cerebral Ventricle Cancer, 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 Safaee specialize in?

While Dr. Michael Safaee is a Neurosurgery, they have specific expertise in Cerebral Ventricle Cancer, Osteotomy, and Spinal Tumor. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurosurgery.

Does Dr. Michael Safaee participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Michael Safaee has published 129 articles and abstracts on conditions like Cerebral Ventricle Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Michael Safaee's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Michael Safaee accept my insurance?

Dr. Michael Safaee accepts most major insurance plans, including Humana and Managed Medicaid. We recommend calling the office directly at 323-442-5300 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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