Overview
Sanjay Rao is a Neurosurgery provider in Fontana, California. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Sacral Nerve Stimulation, and Laminectomy. Dr. Rao is currently accepting new patients.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- HMO
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Locations
9961 Sierra Ave, Fontana, CA 92335
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 Brain Tumor Center
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 66 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Pituitary Tumor, Hypothalamic Tumor, Brain Tumor, Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Sanjay C. Rao
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Sanjay C. Rao?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Sanjay C. Rao by calling their office at 833-574-2273. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Sanjay C. Rao a top-rated expert for Stroke?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Sanjay C. Rao is classified as an Experienced 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. Sanjay C. Rao specialize in?
While Dr. Sanjay C. Rao is a Neurosurgery, they have specific expertise in Stroke, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, and Subarachnoid Hemorrhage. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurosurgery.
Does Dr. Sanjay C. Rao participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Sanjay C. Rao has published 3 articles and abstracts on conditions like Stroke. You can view a list of Dr. Sanjay C. Rao's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Sanjay C. Rao accept my insurance?
Dr. Sanjay C. Rao accepts most major insurance plans, including CareFirst. We recommend calling the office directly at 833-574-2273 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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- Experienced
- ApoplexyDr. Rao isExperienced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- Brain AbscessDr. Rao isExperienced. Learn about Brain Abscess.
- Cerebellum Agenesis HydrocephalyDr. Rao isExperienced. Learn about Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly.
- Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation
- Cervical MyelopathyDr. Rao isExperienced. Learn about Cervical Myelopathy.
- Chronic Subdural HematomaDr. Rao isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Subdural Hematoma.
