Overview
Timothy Lucas is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Newport Beach, California.
Dr. Lucas is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Epilepsy, Brain Tumor, Awake Craniotomy, and Deep Brain Stimulation.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 91 peer reviewed articles.
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Locations
510 Superior Ave Ste 290, Newport Beach, CA 92663
410 W 10th Ave, Columbus, OH 43210
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 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 49 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 Surgeons.
William Ross Dobkin M D Inc
Christopher Duma is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Newport Beach, California. Dr. Duma is highly rated in 54 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, Glioma, Awake Craniotomy, and Deep Brain Stimulation.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Timothy Lucas
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Timothy Lucas?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Timothy Lucas by calling their office at 949-764-4500. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Timothy Lucas a top-rated expert for Seizures?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Timothy Lucas is classified as an Advanced expert for Seizures, 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. Timothy Lucas specialize in?
While Dr. Timothy Lucas is a Neurosurgery, they have specific expertise in Seizures, Epilepsy, and Brain Tumor. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurosurgery.
Does Dr. Timothy Lucas participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Timothy Lucas has published 91 articles and abstracts on conditions like Seizures. You can view a list of Dr. Timothy Lucas's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Timothy Lucas accept my insurance?
Dr. Timothy Lucas accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and CareSource. We recommend calling the office directly at 949-764-4500 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.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- Awake CraniotomyDr. Lucas isAdvanced. Learn about Awake Craniotomy.
- Brain TumorDr. Lucas isAdvanced. Learn about Brain Tumor.
- EpilepsyDr. Lucas isAdvanced. Learn about Epilepsy.
- HydrocephalusDr. Lucas isAdvanced. Learn about Hydrocephalus.
- SeizuresDr. Lucas isAdvanced. Learn about Seizures.
- Experienced
- Absence SeizureDr. Lucas isExperienced. Learn about Absence Seizure.
- Arachnoid CystsDr. Lucas isExperienced. Learn about Arachnoid Cysts.
- AstrocytomaDr. Lucas isExperienced. Learn about Astrocytoma.
- Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT)
- Autosomal Dominant Nocturnal Frontal Lobe Epilepsy (ADNFLE)
- Brain AbscessDr. Lucas isExperienced. Learn about Brain Abscess.
