Overview
Vikas Rao is a Neurosurgery provider in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Rao is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Delirium, Subdural Hematoma, Brain Aneurysm, Thrombectomy, and Transmyocardial Revascularization. Dr. Rao is currently accepting new patients.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 9 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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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. Vikas Y. Rao
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Vikas Y. Rao?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Vikas Y. Rao by calling their office at 949-388-7190. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Vikas Y. Rao a top-rated expert for Delirium?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Vikas Y. Rao is classified as an Distinguished expert for Delirium, 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. Vikas Y. Rao specialize in?
While Dr. Vikas Y. Rao is a Neurosurgery, they have specific expertise in Delirium, Subdural Hematoma, and Brain Aneurysm. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurosurgery.
Does Dr. Vikas Y. Rao participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Vikas Y. Rao has published 9 articles and abstracts on conditions like Delirium. You can view a list of Dr. Vikas Y. Rao's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Vikas Y. Rao accept my insurance?
Dr. Vikas Y. Rao accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 949-388-7190 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 AneurysmDr. Rao isDistinguished. Learn about Brain Aneurysm.
- Chronic Subdural HematomaDr. Rao isDistinguished. Learn about Chronic Subdural Hematoma.
- DeliriumDr. Rao isDistinguished. Learn about Delirium.
- Subdural HematomaDr. Rao isDistinguished. Learn about Subdural Hematoma.
- Advanced
- ApoplexyDr. Rao isAdvanced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- Arteriovenous MalformationDr. Rao isAdvanced. Learn about Arteriovenous Malformation.
- Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly
- HydrocephalusDr. Rao isAdvanced. Learn about Hydrocephalus.
- MeningiomaDr. Rao isAdvanced. Learn about Meningioma.
- StrokeDr. Rao isAdvanced. Learn about Stroke.
- Experienced
- Abdominal Cystic LymphangiomaDr. Rao isExperienced. Learn about Abdominal Cystic Lymphangioma.
- Acoustic NeuromaDr. Rao isExperienced. Learn about Acoustic Neuroma.
- Arachnoid CystsDr. Rao isExperienced. Learn about Arachnoid Cysts.
- Arterial Calcification of InfancyDr. Rao isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Calcification of Infancy.
- AstrocytomaDr. Rao isExperienced. Learn about Astrocytoma.
- Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT)
