
Overview
Yaser Badr is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Glendale, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 23 years.
Dr. Badr is highly rated in 56 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Subdural Hematoma, Hydrocephalus, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty.
Dr. Badr is board certified in American Board Neurological Surgery. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles.
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Locations
1500 E Chevy Chase Dr, Glendale, CA 91206
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
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
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, Subdural Effusion, Laminectomy, and Awake Craniotomy.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Yaser Badr
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Yaser Badr?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Yaser Badr by calling their office at 818-827-3898. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Yaser Badr a top-rated expert for Stroke?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Yaser Badr is classified as an Distinguished expert for Stroke, 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. Yaser Badr specialize in?
While Dr. Yaser Badr is a Neurosurgery, they have specific expertise in Stroke, Subdural Hematoma, and Hydrocephalus. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurosurgery.
Does Dr. Yaser Badr participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Yaser Badr has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Stroke. You can view a list of Dr. Yaser Badr's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Yaser Badr accept my insurance?
Dr. Yaser Badr accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 818-827-3898 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.
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- Distinguished
- ApoplexyDr. Badr isDistinguished. Learn about Apoplexy.
- Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT)Dr. Badr isDistinguished. Learn about Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT).
- Brain AneurysmDr. Badr isDistinguished. Learn about Brain Aneurysm.
- Cerebellum Agenesis HydrocephalyDr. Badr isDistinguished. Learn about Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly.
- Congenital Cardiovascular ShuntDr. Badr isDistinguished. Learn about Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt.
- Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes
- Advanced
- Arachnoid CystsDr. Badr isAdvanced. Learn about Arachnoid Cysts.
- Arteriovenous MalformationDr. Badr isAdvanced. Learn about Arteriovenous Malformation.
- AstrocytomaDr. Badr isAdvanced. Learn about Astrocytoma.
- Bone GraftDr. Badr isAdvanced. Learn about Bone Graft.
- Brain HerniationDr. Badr isAdvanced. Learn about Brain Herniation.
- Brain Stem CancerDr. Badr isAdvanced. Learn about Brain Stem Cancer.
- Experienced
- Acoustic NeuromaDr. Badr isExperienced. Learn about Acoustic Neuroma.
- ArachnoiditisDr. Badr isExperienced. Learn about Arachnoiditis.
- Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS)
- Awake CraniotomyDr. Badr isExperienced. Learn about Awake Craniotomy.
- Brain AbscessDr. Badr isExperienced. Learn about Brain Abscess.
- Carotid Artery SurgeryDr. Badr isExperienced. Learn about Carotid Artery Surgery.

