Overview
Wesley King is a Neurosurgery provider in Los Angeles, California. Dr. King is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Fibrous Dysplasia, Trigeminal Neuralgia, Pituitary Tumor, Glossopharyngeal Neuralgia, and Awake Craniotomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 5 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
8436 W 3rd St Ste 800, Los Angeles, CA 90048
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 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.
UCLA Health Westwood Neurosurgery
Marvin Bergsneider is a Neurosurgery provider in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Bergsneider is highly rated in 39 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Pituitary Tumor, Hypothalamic Tumor, Brain Tumor, Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery, and Balloon Sinuplasty.
Cedars-Sinai Neurosurgery-Los Angeles
Wouter Schievink is a Neurosurgery provider in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Schievink is highly rated in 24 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak, Siderosis, Subdural Effusion, Laminectomy, and Awake Craniotomy.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Wesley King
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Wesley King?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Wesley King by calling their office at 310-385-1918. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Wesley King a top-rated expert for Fibrous Dysplasia?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Wesley King is classified as an Advanced expert for Fibrous Dysplasia, 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. Wesley King specialize in?
While Dr. Wesley King is a Neurosurgery, they have specific expertise in Fibrous Dysplasia, Trigeminal Neuralgia, and Pituitary Tumor. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurosurgery.
Does Dr. Wesley King participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Wesley King has published 5 articles and abstracts on conditions like Fibrous Dysplasia. You can view a list of Dr. Wesley King's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Wesley King accept my insurance?
Dr. Wesley King accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Blue Shield of California. We recommend calling the office directly at 310-385-1918 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
- Fibrous DysplasiaDr. King isAdvanced. Learn about Fibrous Dysplasia.
- Trigeminal NeuralgiaDr. King isAdvanced. Learn about Trigeminal Neuralgia.
- Experienced
- Adolescent Idiopathic ScoliosisDr. King isExperienced. Learn about Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis.
- AstrocytomaDr. King isExperienced. Learn about Astrocytoma.
- Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT)
- Awake CraniotomyDr. King isExperienced. Learn about Awake Craniotomy.
- Brain Stem CancerDr. King isExperienced. Learn about Brain Stem Cancer.
- Brain TumorDr. King isExperienced. Learn about Brain Tumor.