Overview
Vladimir Cortez is a Neurosurgery specialist and a Neurologist in Colton, California. Dr. Cortez has been practicing medicine for over 20 years is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Thrombectomy, and Gastrostomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 14 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
400 N Pepper Ave, Colton, CA 92324
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 top areas of expertise are Pituitary Tumor, Hypothalamic Tumor, Brain Tumor, Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.
Loma Linda University Neurology
Jeffrey Rosenfeld is a Neurologist in Loma Linda, California. Dr. Rosenfeld is highly rated in 49 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3, and Craniectomy.
Loma Linda Univ Anesthesiology Medical Group Inc
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Vladimir A. Cortez
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Vladimir A. Cortez?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Vladimir A. Cortez by calling their office at 909-580-6334. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Vladimir A. Cortez a top-rated expert for Stroke?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Vladimir A. Cortez is classified as an Advanced 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. Vladimir A. Cortez specialize in?
While Dr. Vladimir A. Cortez is a Neurosurgery, they have specific expertise in Stroke, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, and Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurosurgery.
Does Dr. Vladimir A. Cortez participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Vladimir A. Cortez has published 14 articles and abstracts on conditions like Stroke. You can view a list of Dr. Vladimir A. Cortez's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Vladimir A. Cortez accept my insurance?
Dr. Vladimir A. Cortez accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Blue Shield of California. We recommend calling the office directly at 909-580-6334 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
- Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation
- StrokeDr. Cortez isAdvanced. Learn about Stroke.
- Subarachnoid HemorrhageDr. Cortez isAdvanced. Learn about Subarachnoid Hemorrhage.
- Experienced
- Alternating Hemiplegia of ChildhoodDr. Cortez isExperienced. Learn about Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood.
- ApoplexyDr. Cortez isExperienced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- Arteriovenous MalformationDr. Cortez isExperienced. Learn about Arteriovenous Malformation.
- Brain AneurysmDr. Cortez isExperienced. Learn about Brain Aneurysm.
- Chronic Subdural HematomaDr. Cortez isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Subdural Hematoma.
- Congenital Cardiovascular ShuntDr. Cortez isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt.

