Overview
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.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 141 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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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 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
Adam Mamelak is a Neurosurgery provider in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Mamelak is highly rated in 34 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Pituitary Tumor, Hypothalamic Tumor, Prolactinoma, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery.
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 Subdural Effusion. 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 141 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
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- 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
- Brain AneurysmDr. Schievink isAdvanced. Learn about Brain Aneurysm.
- Increased Intracranial PressureDr. Schievink isAdvanced. Learn about Increased Intracranial Pressure.
- 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.
- ArachnoiditisDr. Schievink isExperienced. Learn about Arachnoiditis.
- Arteriovenous MalformationDr. Schievink isExperienced. Learn about Arteriovenous Malformation.