Overview
Vladimir Cortez is a Neurosurgery specialist and a Neurologist practicing medicine in Colton, California.
Dr. Cortez is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Thrombectomy, and Gastrostomy.
Dr. Cortez is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery and American Os Bd Surgery Neurological Surgery. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 14 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Cortez is currently accepting new patients.
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- EPO
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- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
400 N Pepper Ave, Colton, CA 92324
2100 Lynn Rd, Ste 120, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
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.
Keck Hospital Of USC
Gabriel Zada, MD, MS, FAANS, FACS, is Professor of Neurological Surgery, Otolaryngology, and Physiology & Neuroscience at the Keck School of Medicine of USC and an internationally recognized leader in brain, skull base, and pituitary tumor surgery. He serves as Vice Chair of Education and Residency Program Director, Surgical Director of the USC Brain Tumor Center, and Director of the USC Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery Program.Dr. Zada has performed more than 3,000 cranial operations, specializing in minimally invasive and endoscopic approaches for brain, pituitary, and skull base tumors. He completed fellowship training under Dr. Edward Laws at Harvard/Brigham and Women’s Hospital and advanced training under Dr. Paolo Cappabianca in Naples, Italy.An NIH-funded investigator, Dr. Zada has authored more than 400 peer-reviewed publications and 3 surgical textbooks. He is Editor of *Neurosurgical Focus* and President-Elect of the AANS/CNS Joint Section on Tumors. FindExpertMD ranks him the **#1 neurosurgeon in California for pituitary tumors, meningiomas, skull base neoplasms, and neuroendoscopy**. He has treated patients from around the world including Mexico, Guam, Hawaii, Europe. South America, and Canada. Dr. Zada is highly rated in 44 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 Surgery.
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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.
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- 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.
- DeliriumDr. Cortez isExperienced. Learn about Delirium.
- Epidural HematomaDr. Cortez isExperienced. Learn about Epidural Hematoma.
- GastrostomyDr. Cortez isExperienced. Learn about Gastrostomy.
- Glossopharyngeal NeuralgiaDr. Cortez isExperienced. Learn about Glossopharyngeal Neuralgia.
- HemiplegiaDr. Cortez isExperienced. Learn about Hemiplegia.
- HydrocephalusDr. Cortez isExperienced. Learn about Hydrocephalus.
- Normal Pressure HydrocephalusDr. Cortez isExperienced. Learn about Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus.
- Stent PlacementDr. Cortez isExperienced. Learn about Stent Placement.
- Subdural HematomaDr. Cortez isExperienced. Learn about Subdural Hematoma.
- ThrombectomyDr. Cortez isExperienced. Learn about Thrombectomy.
- Transmyocardial RevascularizationDr. Cortez isExperienced. Learn about Transmyocardial Revascularization.
- Vein of Galen AneurysmDr. Cortez isExperienced. Learn about Vein of Galen Aneurysm.
- Wyburn-Mason SyndromeDr. Cortez isExperienced. Learn about Wyburn-Mason Syndrome.
