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 173 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.
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. 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 173 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.
- 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.
- Diabetes Insipidus (DI)Dr. Briggs isExperienced. Learn about Diabetes Insipidus (DI).
