Expertise in
36
conditions
Expertise in
36
conditions
5215 Torrance Blvd, 
Torrance, CA 

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 36 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.

Graduate Institution

University Of Southern CA School Of Medicine , 2010, 2010

Residency

University of Utah - Neurosurgery Department , Neurosurgery , 2011 - 2017

Specialties

Neurosurgery

Licenses

Neurological Surgery in CA

Fellowships

John Wayne Cancer Institute at Providence Saint John's Health Center , Minimally Invasive Surgery , 2015 - 2016

Hospital Affiliations

Providence Little Co Of Mary Med Ctr San Pedro
Providence Little Company Of Mary Med Ctr Torrance

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
CareFirst
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Health Net

Accepted plan types not found. Please verify directly with the provider.

Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
LA Care
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
SCAN Health Plan
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
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Locations

Saint John's Physicians Partners
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.


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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Walavan Sivakumar

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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.

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