Overview
Nestor Gonzalez is a Neurosurgery provider in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Gonzalez is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Brain Aneurysm, Arteriovenous Malformation, Thrombectomy, and Transmyocardial Revascularization.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 127 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
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.
2 Clinical Trials
USC Neurosurgeons Inc.
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 49 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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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Nestor Gonzalez
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Nestor Gonzalez?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Nestor Gonzalez 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. Nestor Gonzalez a top-rated expert for Stroke?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Nestor Gonzalez is classified as an Distinguished expert for Stroke, 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. Nestor Gonzalez specialize in?
While Dr. Nestor Gonzalez is a Neurosurgery, they have specific expertise in Stroke, Brain Aneurysm, and Thrombectomy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurosurgery.
Does Dr. Nestor Gonzalez participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Nestor Gonzalez has published 127 articles and abstracts on conditions like Stroke. You can view a list of Dr. Nestor Gonzalez's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Nestor Gonzalez accept my insurance?
Dr. Nestor Gonzalez accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Health Net. 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.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Arteriovenous MalformationDr. Gonzalez isDistinguished. Learn about Arteriovenous Malformation.
- Brain AneurysmDr. Gonzalez isDistinguished. Learn about Brain Aneurysm.
- StrokeDr. Gonzalez isDistinguished. Learn about Stroke.
- Subarachnoid HemorrhageDr. Gonzalez isDistinguished. Learn about Subarachnoid Hemorrhage.
- ThrombectomyDr. Gonzalez isDistinguished. Learn about Thrombectomy.
- Vein of Galen AneurysmDr. Gonzalez isDistinguished. Learn about Vein of Galen Aneurysm.
- Advanced
- ApoplexyDr. Gonzalez isAdvanced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- Cerebral Arteriovenous MalformationDr. Gonzalez isAdvanced. Learn about Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation.
- Chronic Subdural HematomaDr. Gonzalez isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic Subdural Hematoma.
- DeliriumDr. Gonzalez isAdvanced. Learn about Delirium.
- Endovascular EmbolizationDr. Gonzalez isAdvanced. Learn about Endovascular Embolization.
- Moyamoya DiseaseDr. Gonzalez isAdvanced. Learn about Moyamoya Disease.
- Experienced
- Aberrant Subclavian ArteryDr. Gonzalez isExperienced. Learn about Aberrant Subclavian Artery.
- Arterial Calcification of InfancyDr. Gonzalez isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Calcification of Infancy.
- Blue Rubber Bleb Nevus SyndromeDr. Gonzalez isExperienced. Learn about Blue Rubber Bleb Nevus Syndrome.
- Brain AbscessDr. Gonzalez isExperienced. Learn about Brain Abscess.
- Carotid Artery SurgeryDr. Gonzalez isExperienced. Learn about Carotid Artery Surgery.
- Cavernous Sinus ThrombosisDr. Gonzalez isExperienced. Learn about Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis.