Overview
Ray Chu is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in West Hollywood, California.
Dr. Chu is highly rated in 35 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Meningioma, Hydrocephalus, Glioblastoma, Awake Craniotomy, and Laminectomy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 20 peer reviewed articles and participating in 3 clinical trials.
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Locations
8700 Beverly Blvd, West Hollywood, 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.
3 Clinical Trials
USC Neurosurgeons Inc.
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 65 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. Dr. Zada is currently accepting new patients.
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, Meningocele, Laminectomy, and Awake Craniotomy.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Ray M. Chu
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Ray M. Chu?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Ray M. Chu by calling their office at 310-423-5000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Ray M. Chu a top-rated expert for Meningioma?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Ray M. Chu is classified as an Distinguished expert for Meningioma, 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. Ray M. Chu specialize in?
While Dr. Ray M. Chu is a Neurosurgery, they have specific expertise in Meningioma, Hydrocephalus, and Glioblastoma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurosurgery.
Does Dr. Ray M. Chu participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Ray M. Chu has published 20 articles and abstracts on conditions like Meningioma. You can view a list of Dr. Ray M. Chu's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Ray M. Chu accept my insurance?
Dr. Ray M. Chu accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 310-423-5000 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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- Distinguished
- AstrocytomaDr. Chu isDistinguished. Learn about Astrocytoma.
- Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT)
- Brain Stem CancerDr. Chu isDistinguished. Learn about Brain Stem Cancer.
- Brain TumorDr. Chu isDistinguished. Learn about Brain Tumor.
- Congenital Cardiovascular ShuntDr. Chu isDistinguished. Learn about Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt.
- Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET)
- Advanced
- Acoustic NeuromaDr. Chu isAdvanced. Learn about Acoustic Neuroma.
- Awake CraniotomyDr. Chu isAdvanced. Learn about Awake Craniotomy.
- Brain HerniationDr. Chu isAdvanced. Learn about Brain Herniation.
- Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly
- Cerebrospinal Fluid LeakDr. Chu isAdvanced. Learn about Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak.
- Chiari MalformationDr. Chu isAdvanced. Learn about Chiari Malformation.
- Experienced
- Abdominal Cystic LymphangiomaDr. Chu isExperienced. Learn about Abdominal Cystic Lymphangioma.
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
- ApoplexyDr. Chu isExperienced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- Arachnoid CystsDr. Chu isExperienced. Learn about Arachnoid Cysts.
- Arteriovenous MalformationDr. Chu isExperienced. Learn about Arteriovenous Malformation.
- Brain AneurysmDr. Chu isExperienced. Learn about Brain Aneurysm.
