Dr. Walavan Sivakumar
Overview
Walavan Sivakumar is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Torrance, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 16 years.
Dr. Sivakumar is highly rated in 37 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Subdural Hematoma, Stroke, Meningioma, Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery, and Awake Craniotomy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 61 peer reviewed articles.
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Locations
5215 Torrance Blvd, Torrance, CA 90503
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.
UCLA Health Westwood Neurosurgery
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Daniel Kelly is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Kelly is highly rated in 29 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pituitary Tumor, Meningioma, Hypothalamic Tumor, Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery, and Balloon Sinuplasty. Dr. Kelly is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Walavan Sivakumar
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Walavan Sivakumar?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Walavan Sivakumar by calling their office at 424-212-5361. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Walavan Sivakumar a top-rated expert for Subdural Hematoma?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Walavan Sivakumar is classified as an Distinguished expert for Subdural Hematoma, 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. Walavan Sivakumar specialize in?
While Dr. Walavan Sivakumar is a Neurosurgery, they have specific expertise in Subdural Hematoma, Stroke, and Meningioma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurosurgery.
Does Dr. Walavan Sivakumar participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Walavan Sivakumar has published 61 articles and abstracts on conditions like Subdural Hematoma. You can view a list of Dr. Walavan Sivakumar's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Walavan Sivakumar accept my insurance?
Dr. Walavan Sivakumar accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 424-212-5361 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- Chronic Subdural HematomaDr. Sivakumar isDistinguished. Learn about Chronic Subdural Hematoma.
- Hypothalamic TumorDr. Sivakumar isDistinguished. Learn about Hypothalamic Tumor.
- MeningiomaDr. Sivakumar isDistinguished. Learn about Meningioma.
- Pituitary TumorDr. Sivakumar isDistinguished. Learn about Pituitary Tumor.
- StrokeDr. Sivakumar isDistinguished. Learn about Stroke.
- Subdural HematomaDr. Sivakumar isDistinguished. Learn about Subdural Hematoma.
- Advanced
- Acoustic NeuromaDr. Sivakumar isAdvanced. Learn about Acoustic Neuroma.
- ApoplexyDr. Sivakumar isAdvanced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- Awake CraniotomyDr. Sivakumar isAdvanced. Learn about Awake Craniotomy.
- Brain AbscessDr. Sivakumar isAdvanced. Learn about Brain Abscess.
- Brain AneurysmDr. Sivakumar isAdvanced. Learn about Brain Aneurysm.
- Brain HerniationDr. Sivakumar isAdvanced. Learn about Brain Herniation.
- Experienced
- Adrenal Insufficiency PediatricDr. Sivakumar isExperienced. Learn about Adrenal Insufficiency Pediatric.
- Arachnoid CystsDr. Sivakumar isExperienced. Learn about Arachnoid Cysts.
- Arteriovenous MalformationDr. Sivakumar isExperienced. Learn about Arteriovenous Malformation.
- AstrocytomaDr. Sivakumar isExperienced. Learn about Astrocytoma.
- Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT)Dr. Sivakumar isExperienced. Learn about Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT).
- Bone TumorDr. Sivakumar isExperienced. Learn about Bone Tumor.