Overview
Wouter Schievink is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California.
Dr. Schievink is highly rated in 24 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak, Siderosis, Meningocele, Laminectomy, and Awake Craniotomy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 147 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial.
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Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
Locations
127 S San Vicente Blvd Ste A6600, 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.
1 Clinical Trials
USC Neurosurgeons Inc.
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 65 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. Dr. Zada is currently accepting new patients.
UCLA Health Westwood Neurosurgery
Marvin Bergsneider is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Bergsneider is highly rated in 39 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pituitary Tumor, Hypothalamic Tumor, Brain Tumor, Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery, and Balloon Sinuplasty.
Cedars-Sinai Neurosurgery-Los Angeles
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Wouter Schievink
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Wouter Schievink?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Wouter Schievink by calling their office at 310-423-7900. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Wouter Schievink a top-rated expert for Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Wouter Schievink is classified as an Elite expert for Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak, 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. Wouter Schievink specialize in?
While Dr. Wouter Schievink is a Neurosurgery, they have specific expertise in Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak, Siderosis, and Meningocele. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurosurgery.
Does Dr. Wouter Schievink participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Wouter Schievink has published 147 articles and abstracts on conditions like Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak. You can view a list of Dr. Wouter Schievink's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Wouter Schievink accept my insurance?
Dr. Wouter Schievink accepts most major insurance plans, including Blue Shield of California. We recommend calling the office directly at 310-423-7900 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
- Elite
- Cerebrospinal Fluid LeakDr. Schievink isElite. Learn about Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak.
- SiderosisDr. Schievink isElite. Learn about Siderosis.
- Distinguished
- AstrocytomaDr. Schievink isDistinguished. Learn about Astrocytoma.
- Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT)Dr. Schievink isDistinguished. Learn about Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT).
- Congenital Cardiovascular ShuntDr. Schievink isDistinguished. Learn about Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt.
- Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered RosettesDr. Schievink isDistinguished. Learn about Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes.
- GlioblastomaDr. Schievink isDistinguished. Learn about Glioblastoma.
- GliosarcomaDr. Schievink isDistinguished. Learn about Gliosarcoma.
- Advanced
- ArachnoiditisDr. Schievink isAdvanced. Learn about Arachnoiditis.
- Brain AneurysmDr. Schievink isAdvanced. Learn about Brain Aneurysm.
- LaminectomyDr. Schievink isAdvanced. Learn about Laminectomy.
- MeningiomaDr. Schievink isAdvanced. Learn about Meningioma.
- MeningitisDr. Schievink isAdvanced. Learn about Meningitis.
- OligodendrogliomaDr. Schievink isAdvanced. Learn about Oligodendroglioma.
- Experienced
- Abdominal Cystic LymphangiomaDr. Schievink isExperienced. Learn about Abdominal Cystic Lymphangioma.
- Acoustic NeuromaDr. Schievink isExperienced. Learn about Acoustic Neuroma.
- ApoplexyDr. Schievink isExperienced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- Arachnoid CystsDr. Schievink isExperienced. Learn about Arachnoid Cysts.
- Arteriovenous MalformationDr. Schievink isExperienced. Learn about Arteriovenous Malformation.
- Awake CraniotomyDr. Schievink isExperienced. Learn about Awake Craniotomy.
