Overview
Peyton Nisson is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California.
Dr. Nisson is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pica, Arachnoid Cysts, Subdural Hematoma, Arteriovenous Malformation, and Laminectomy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 44 peer reviewed articles.
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Locations
127 S San Vicente Blvd, 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.
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 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 Surgeons.
UCLA Health Westwood Neurosurgery
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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. Peyton Nisson
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Peyton Nisson?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Peyton Nisson 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. Peyton Nisson a top-rated expert for Pica?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Peyton Nisson is classified as an Distinguished expert for Pica, 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. Peyton Nisson specialize in?
While Dr. Peyton Nisson is a Neurosurgery, they have specific expertise in Pica, Arachnoid Cysts, and Subdural Hematoma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurosurgery.
Does Dr. Peyton Nisson participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Peyton Nisson has published 44 articles and abstracts on conditions like Pica. You can view a list of Dr. Peyton Nisson's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Peyton Nisson accept my insurance?
Dr. Peyton Nisson accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Blue Shield of California. 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
- Arachnoid CystsDr. Nisson isDistinguished. Learn about Arachnoid Cysts.
- PicaDr. Nisson isDistinguished. Learn about Pica.
- Advanced
- Arteriovenous MalformationDr. Nisson isAdvanced. Learn about Arteriovenous Malformation.
- Chronic Subdural HematomaDr. Nisson isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic Subdural Hematoma.
- LaminectomyDr. Nisson isAdvanced. Learn about Laminectomy.
- Subarachnoid HemorrhageDr. Nisson isAdvanced. Learn about Subarachnoid Hemorrhage.
- Subdural HematomaDr. Nisson isAdvanced. Learn about Subdural Hematoma.
- Experienced
- Brain AneurysmDr. Nisson isExperienced. Learn about Brain Aneurysm.
- Cerebral Arteriovenous MalformationDr. Nisson isExperienced. Learn about Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation.
- Cerebrospinal Fluid LeakDr. Nisson isExperienced. Learn about Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak.
- ChondrosarcomaDr. Nisson isExperienced. Learn about Chondrosarcoma.
- EncephaloceleDr. Nisson isExperienced. Learn about Encephalocele.
- StrokeDr. Nisson isExperienced. Learn about Stroke.
