Overview
Nestor Gonzalez is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California.
Dr. Gonzalez is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Moyamoya Disease, Brain Aneurysm, Thrombectomy, and Endovascular Embolization.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 131 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. Dr. Gonzalez is currently accepting new patients.
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Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
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- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
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
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 24 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak, Siderosis, Subdural Effusion, Laminectomy, and Awake Craniotomy.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Nestor R. Gonzalez
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Nestor R. Gonzalez?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Nestor R. 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 R. Gonzalez a top-rated expert for Stroke?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Nestor R. Gonzalez is classified as an Elite 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 R. Gonzalez specialize in?
While Dr. Nestor R. Gonzalez is a Neurosurgery, they have specific expertise in Stroke, Moyamoya Disease, and Brain Aneurysm. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurosurgery.
Does Dr. Nestor R. Gonzalez participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Nestor R. Gonzalez has published 131 articles and abstracts on conditions like Stroke. You can view a list of Dr. Nestor R. 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 R. Gonzalez accept my insurance?
Dr. Nestor R. 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
- Elite
- StrokeDr. Gonzalez isElite. Learn about Stroke.
- Distinguished
- Arteriovenous MalformationDr. Gonzalez isDistinguished. Learn about Arteriovenous Malformation.
- Brain AneurysmDr. Gonzalez isDistinguished. Learn about Brain Aneurysm.
- Moyamoya DiseaseDr. Gonzalez isDistinguished. Learn about Moyamoya Disease.
- 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.
- Wyburn-Mason SyndromeDr. Gonzalez isDistinguished. Learn about Wyburn-Mason Syndrome.
- 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.
- Stent PlacementDr. Gonzalez isAdvanced. Learn about Stent Placement.
- Subdural HematomaDr. Gonzalez isAdvanced. Learn about Subdural Hematoma.
- Transmyocardial RevascularizationDr. Gonzalez isAdvanced. Learn about Transmyocardial Revascularization.
- Experienced
- Arterial Calcification of InfancyDr. Gonzalez isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Calcification of Infancy.
- 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.
- Cerebellum Agenesis HydrocephalyDr. Gonzalez isExperienced. Learn about Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly.
- Cerebral Artery Bypass SurgeryDr. Gonzalez isExperienced. Learn about Cerebral Artery Bypass Surgery.
- Cerebral Cavernous MalformationDr. Gonzalez isExperienced. Learn about Cerebral Cavernous Malformation.
- Extracranial-Intracranial Bypass SurgeryDr. Gonzalez isExperienced. Learn about Extracranial-Intracranial Bypass Surgery.
- GastrostomyDr. Gonzalez isExperienced. Learn about Gastrostomy.
- HemangiomaDr. Gonzalez isExperienced. Learn about Hemangioma.
- HydrocephalusDr. Gonzalez isExperienced. Learn about Hydrocephalus.
- Increased Intracranial PressureDr. Gonzalez isExperienced. Learn about Increased Intracranial Pressure.
- MeningiomaDr. Gonzalez isExperienced. Learn about Meningioma.
- OsteotomyDr. Gonzalez isExperienced. Learn about Osteotomy.
- PHACE SyndromeDr. Gonzalez isExperienced. Learn about PHACE Syndrome.
- Pulmonary Arteriovenous Malformation (PAVM)Dr. Gonzalez isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Arteriovenous Malformation (PAVM).
- Radiation Induced MeningiomaDr. Gonzalez isExperienced. Learn about Radiation Induced Meningioma.
- Vertebral Artery DissectionDr. Gonzalez isExperienced. Learn about Vertebral Artery Dissection.
