Overview
Dr. Sumeet Vadera is a fellowship-trained UCI Health neurosurgeon who specializes in epilepsy surgery, with expertise in minimally invasive surgery for adult and pediatric patients with epilepsy.Vadera's clinical expertise is in neuromonitoring, specifically subdural grids and stereoelectroencephalography (SEEG), and the treatment of patients with medically intractable epilepsy. He performs minimally invasive laser surgery to treat deep epileptic lesions in the brain and is skilled at implanting the Neuropace RNS® (responsive neurostimulation) device to help control seizures. He is the first neurosurgeon on the West Coast to use a neurosurgical robotic device for precise mapping and positioning when performing SEEG and other minimally invasive cranial procedures.He also treats patients with cervical degenerative disease and syringomyelia, spine deformity and spine tumors, brain tumors, hydrocephalus, Chiari malformation, spine and cranial trauma, and concussion.Vadera earned his medical degree at Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia, Penn., and completed a neurosurgery residency and a fellowship in epilepsy surgery at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation in Cleveland, Ohio.His research focus is on epilepsy surgery and outcomes as well as spine surgery. He is the lead author of several publications related to epilepsy surgery and outcomes in major neurosurgery journals. He also is an ad hoc reviewer for several journals. He is currently a member of the Congress of Neurosurgeons (CNS), the American Association of Neurosurgeons (AANS) and the Society for Brain Mapping Techniques (SBMT).Vadera, who also is fluent in Hindi, sees patients inIrvine,OrangeandLaguna Hills.
Dr. Vadera is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Epilepsy, Seizures, Subdural Hematoma, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Awake Craniotomy.
Dr. Vadera is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery - Neurological Surgery. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 64 peer reviewed articles.
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101 The City Drive South, Building 30, Orange, CA 92868
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
19200 Jamboree Road, Suite 4200, Irvine, CA 92612
19210 Jamboree Road, Irvine, CA 92612
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Dr. Vadera has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Sumeet Vadera
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Sumeet Vadera?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Sumeet Vadera by calling their office at 714-456-3656. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Sumeet Vadera a top-rated expert for Epilepsy?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Sumeet Vadera is classified as an Distinguished expert for Epilepsy, 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. Sumeet Vadera specialize in?
While Dr. Sumeet Vadera is a Neurosurgery, they have specific expertise in Epilepsy, Seizures, and Subdural Hematoma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurosurgery.
Does Dr. Sumeet Vadera participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Sumeet Vadera has published 64 articles and abstracts on conditions like Epilepsy. You can view a list of Dr. Sumeet Vadera's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Sumeet Vadera accept my insurance?
Dr. Sumeet Vadera accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 714-456-3656 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- EpilepsyDr. Vadera isDistinguished. Learn about Epilepsy.
- SeizuresDr. Vadera isDistinguished. Learn about Seizures.
- Advanced
- Absence SeizureDr. Vadera isAdvanced. Learn about Absence Seizure.
- Chronic Subdural HematomaDr. Vadera isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic Subdural Hematoma.
- Deep Brain StimulationDr. Vadera isAdvanced. Learn about Deep Brain Stimulation.
- Epilepsy in ChildrenDr. Vadera isAdvanced. Learn about Epilepsy in Children.
- Generalized Tonic-Clonic SeizureDr. Vadera isAdvanced. Learn about Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure.
- Subdural HematomaDr. Vadera isAdvanced. Learn about Subdural Hematoma.
- Experienced
- ApoplexyDr. Vadera isExperienced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- Arterial Calcification of InfancyDr. Vadera isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Calcification of Infancy.
- AstrocytomaDr. Vadera isExperienced. Learn about Astrocytoma.
- Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT)Dr. Vadera isExperienced. Learn about Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT).
- Autosomal Dominant Nocturnal Frontal Lobe Epilepsy (ADNFLE)
- Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features