Overview
Robert Briggs is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California.
Dr. Briggs is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Brain Tumor, Hypothalamic Tumor, Pituitary Tumor, Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery, and Rhizotomy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 179 peer reviewed articles.
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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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Robert G. Briggs
Is Dr. Robert G. Briggs a top-rated expert for Brain Tumor?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Robert G. Briggs is classified as an Distinguished expert for Brain Tumor, 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. Robert G. Briggs specialize in?
While Dr. Robert G. Briggs is a Neurosurgery, they have specific expertise in Brain Tumor, Hypothalamic Tumor, and Pituitary Tumor. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurosurgery.
Does Dr. Robert G. Briggs participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Robert G. Briggs has published 179 articles and abstracts on conditions like Brain Tumor. You can view a list of Dr. Robert G. Briggs's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Robert G. Briggs accept my insurance?
Dr. Robert G. Briggs accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Medicaid. We recommend calling the office directly 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
- Brain TumorDr. Briggs isDistinguished. Learn about Brain Tumor.
- Advanced
- Acoustic NeuromaDr. Briggs isAdvanced. Learn about Acoustic Neuroma.
- Cerebrospinal Fluid LeakDr. Briggs isAdvanced. Learn about Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak.
- Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery
- GliomaDr. Briggs isAdvanced. Learn about Glioma.
- Gliomatosis CerebriDr. Briggs isAdvanced. Learn about Gliomatosis Cerebri.
- Hypothalamic TumorDr. Briggs isAdvanced. Learn about Hypothalamic Tumor.
- MeningiomaDr. Briggs isAdvanced. Learn about Meningioma.
- Nelson SyndromeDr. Briggs isAdvanced. Learn about Nelson Syndrome.
- Neuroendocrine TumorDr. Briggs isAdvanced. Learn about Neuroendocrine Tumor.
- Pituitary TumorDr. Briggs isAdvanced. Learn about Pituitary Tumor.
- SchwannomaDr. Briggs isAdvanced. Learn about Schwannoma.
- Experienced
- Absence SeizureDr. Briggs isExperienced. Learn about Absence Seizure.
- Arteriovenous MalformationDr. Briggs isExperienced. Learn about Arteriovenous Malformation.
- AstrocytomaDr. Briggs isExperienced. Learn about Astrocytoma.
- Awake CraniotomyDr. Briggs isExperienced. Learn about Awake Craniotomy.
- Brain Stem CancerDr. Briggs isExperienced. Learn about Brain Stem Cancer.
- Cerebral Cavernous MalformationDr. Briggs isExperienced. Learn about Cerebral Cavernous Malformation.
- Cerebral Ventricle CancerDr. Briggs isExperienced. Learn about Cerebral Ventricle Cancer.
- Cushing's diseaseDr. Briggs isExperienced. Learn about Cushing's disease.
- Diabetes Insipidus (DI)Dr. Briggs isExperienced. Learn about Diabetes Insipidus (DI).
- EndoscopyDr. Briggs isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Gamma Knife RadiosurgeryDr. Briggs isExperienced. Learn about Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.
- GlioblastomaDr. Briggs isExperienced. Learn about Glioblastoma.
- HemangioblastomaDr. Briggs isExperienced. Learn about Hemangioblastoma.
- HemangiomaDr. Briggs isExperienced. Learn about Hemangioma.
- HydrocephalusDr. Briggs isExperienced. Learn about Hydrocephalus.
- Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath TumorDr. Briggs isExperienced. Learn about Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumor.
- Metastatic Brain TumorDr. Briggs isExperienced. Learn about Metastatic Brain Tumor.
- OligodendrogliomaDr. Briggs isExperienced. Learn about Oligodendroglioma.
- PineocytomaDr. Briggs isExperienced. Learn about Pineocytoma.
- Pituitary ApoplexyDr. Briggs isExperienced. Learn about Pituitary Apoplexy.
- Posterior Fossa TumorDr. Briggs isExperienced. Learn about Posterior Fossa Tumor.
- RhizotomyDr. Briggs isExperienced. Learn about Rhizotomy.
- Secondary Adrenal InsufficiencyDr. Briggs isExperienced. Learn about Secondary Adrenal Insufficiency.
- SeizuresDr. Briggs isExperienced. Learn about Seizures.
- StrokeDr. Briggs isExperienced. Learn about Stroke.
- Subarachnoid HemorrhageDr. Briggs isExperienced. Learn about Subarachnoid Hemorrhage.
- Subdural HematomaDr. Briggs isExperienced. Learn about Subdural Hematoma.
- SyringomyeliaDr. Briggs isExperienced. Learn about Syringomyelia.
- Trigeminal NeuralgiaDr. Briggs isExperienced. Learn about Trigeminal Neuralgia.
