The 20 Best Awake Craniotomy Doctors near northridge, CA

Find the Experts and Specialists who perform Awake Craniotomy

Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 28 doctor with experience in Awake Craniotomy near northridge, CA. Of these, 18 are Experienced and 10 are Advanced.

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28 providers found
    Advanced in Awake Craniotomy
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Awake Craniotomy
    Neurosurgery
    Referral may be required

    Cedars-Sinai Multispecialty-Tarzana

    18133 Ventura Blvd Ste 300, 
    Tarzana, CA 
     (5.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Chirag Patil is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Tarzana, California. Dr. Patil is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Awake Craniotomy. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, Meningioma, Laminectomy, and Awake Craniotomy.

    Experienced in Awake Craniotomy
    Neurosurgery | Neurology
    Experienced in Awake Craniotomy
    Neurosurgery | Neurology
    Referral may be required
    15031 Rinaldi Street, 
    Mission Hills, CA 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Armenian
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Christopher Sarkiss is a Neurosurgery specialist and a Neurologist practicing medicine in Mission Hills, California. Dr. Sarkiss is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Awake Craniotomy. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Meningioma, Chiari Malformation Type 2, Brain Tumor, Laminectomy, and Awake Craniotomy. Dr. Sarkiss is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Awake Craniotomy
    Neurosurgery | General Surgery
    Experienced in Awake Craniotomy
    Neurosurgery | General Surgery
    Referral may be required
    11550 Indian Hills Road, Suite 261, 
    Mission Hills, CA 
     (5.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jasvinder Nangiana is a Neurosurgery specialist and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Mission Hills, California. Dr. Nangiana is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Awake Craniotomy. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Subdural Hematoma, Apoplexy, Stroke, Delirium, and Awake Craniotomy. Dr. Nangiana is board certified in American Board Neurological Surgery. Dr. Nangiana is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Awake Craniotomy
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Awake Craniotomy
    Neurosurgery
    Referral may be required

    Woodland Hills Medical Center

    5601 De Soto Ave, 
    Woodland Hills, CA 
     (5.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ali Jamshidi is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Woodland Hills, California. Dr. Jamshidi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Awake Craniotomy. His clinical expertise encompasses Meningioma, Pituitary Tumor, Radiation Induced Meningioma, Cerebral Artery Bypass Surgery, and Extracranial-Intracranial Bypass Surgery. Dr. Jamshidi is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Awake Craniotomy
    Experienced in Awake Craniotomy
    Referral may be required
    7230 Medical Center Drive, Suite 503, 
    West Hills, CA 
     (5.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Amir Vokshoor is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in West Hills, California. Dr. Vokshoor is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Awake Craniotomy. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spondylolisthesis, Cervical Myelopathy, Spinal Stenosis, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Vokshoor is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Awake Craniotomy
    Advanced in Awake Craniotomy
    Referral may be required

    Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

    8631 W 3rd St, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (14.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Aaron Cohen-Gadol is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Cohen-Gadol is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Awake Craniotomy. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Meningioma, Brain Tumor, Trigeminal Neuralgia, Balloon Sinuplasty, and Awake Craniotomy. Dr. Cohen-Gadol is board certified in Neurological Surgery. Dr. Cohen-Gadol is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Awake Craniotomy
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Awake Craniotomy
    Neurosurgery
    Referral may be required

    UCLA Health Westwood Neurosurgery

    300 Stein Plz Ste 420, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (12.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Won Kim is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Kim is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Awake Craniotomy. He is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Radiation Induced Meningioma, Hydrocephalus, Awake Craniotomy, and Microvascular Decompression.

    Advanced in Awake Craniotomy
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Awake Craniotomy
    Neurosurgery
    Referral may be required

    UCLA Health Westwood Neurosurgery

    300 Stein Plz Ste 420, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (12.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Linda Liau is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Liau is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Awake Craniotomy. She is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Astrocytoma, Glioma, Gliomatosis Cerebri, Glioblastoma, and Awake Craniotomy.

    Advanced in Awake Craniotomy
    Advanced in Awake Craniotomy
    Referral may be required

    UCLA Health Westwood Neurosurgery

    300 Stein Plz Ste 420, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (12.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Richard Everson is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Everson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Awake Craniotomy. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Brain Tumor, Glioblastoma, Glioma, Awake Craniotomy, and Posterior Fossa Decompression.

    Advanced in Awake Craniotomy
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Awake Craniotomy
    Neurosurgery
    Referral may be required

    Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

    8700 Beverly Blvd, 
    West Hollywood, CA 
     (14.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ray Chu is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in West Hollywood, California. Dr. Chu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Awake Craniotomy. He is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Meningioma, Hydrocephalus, Glioblastoma, Awake Craniotomy, and Laminectomy.

    Advanced in Awake Craniotomy
    Advanced in Awake Craniotomy
    Referral may be required

    Saint John's Physicians Partners

    2125 Arizona Ave, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (14.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Garni Barkhoudarian is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Barkhoudarian is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Awake Craniotomy. He is also highly rated in 49 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pituitary Tumor, Hypothalamic Tumor, Meningioma, Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery, and Awake Craniotomy. Dr. Barkhoudarian is board certified in American Board Neurological Surgery. Dr. Barkhoudarian is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Awake Craniotomy
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Awake Craniotomy
    Neurosurgery
    Referral may be required

    Cedars-Sinai Neurosurgery-Los Angeles

    127 S San Vicente Blvd Ste A6600, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (14.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Yu is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Yu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Awake Craniotomy. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Glioma, Awake Craniotomy, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.

    Advanced in Awake Craniotomy
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Awake Craniotomy
    Neurosurgery
    Referral may be required

    Cedars-Sinai Neurosurgery-Los Angeles

    127 S San Vicente Blvd Ste A6600, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (14.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Adam Mamelak is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Mamelak is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Awake Craniotomy. He is also highly rated in 34 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pituitary Tumor, Prolactinoma, Hypothalamic Tumor, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Awake Craniotomy.

    Advanced in Awake Craniotomy
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Awake Craniotomy
    Neurosurgery
    Referral may be required
    2125 Arizona Avenue, Floor 2, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (14.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Daniel Kelly is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Kelly is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Awake Craniotomy. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Meningioma, Radiation Induced Meningioma, Pituitary Tumor, Balloon Sinuplasty, and Septoplasty. Dr. Kelly is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Awake Craniotomy
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Awake Craniotomy
    Neurosurgery
    Referral may be required

    UCLA Health Westwood Neurosurgery

    300 Stein Plz Ste 420, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (12.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Itzhak Fried is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Fried is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Awake Craniotomy. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Epilepsy, Seizures, Absence Seizure, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Awake Craniotomy.

    Experienced in Awake Craniotomy
    Experienced in Awake Craniotomy
    Referral may be required

    UCLA Health Westwood Neurosurgery

    300 Stein Plz Ste 420, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (12.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Marvin Bergsneider is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Bergsneider is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Awake Craniotomy. He is also highly rated in 39 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pituitary Tumor, Hypothalamic Tumor, Brain Tumor, Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery, and Balloon Sinuplasty.

    Experienced in Awake Craniotomy
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Awake Craniotomy
    Neurosurgery
    Referral may be required

    UCLA Health Westwood Neurosurgery

    300 Stein Plz Ste 420, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (12.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ausaf Bari is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Bari is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Awake Craniotomy. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Essential Tremor, Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Thalamotomy. Dr. Bari is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Awake Craniotomy
    Experienced in Awake Craniotomy
    Referral may be required

    Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

    757 Westwood Plz, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (12.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Paul Vespa is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Vespa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Awake Craniotomy. He is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Post-Traumatic Epilepsy, Traumatic Brain Injury, Stroke, Gastrostomy, and Thrombectomy.

    Experienced in Awake Craniotomy
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Awake Craniotomy
    Neurosurgery
    Referral may be required
    501 South Buena Vista Street, 
    Burbank, CA 
     (13.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Nouzhan Sehati is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Burbank, California. Dr. Sehati is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Awake Craniotomy. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hydrocephalus, Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Sacral Nerve Stimulation, and Awake Craniotomy. Dr. Sehati is board certified in American Board Neurological Surgery. Dr. Sehati is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Awake Craniotomy
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Awake Craniotomy
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    1189 Swallow Ln Ste 100, 
    Simi Valley, CA 
     (13.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alan Darush is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Simi Valley, California. Dr. Darush is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Awake Craniotomy. His clinical expertise encompasses Susac Syndrome, Migraine, Sepsis, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    When should I see an Awake Craniotomy doctor near northridge, CA?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing an Awake Craniotomy doctor near northridge, CA?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Awake Craniotomy doctors near northridge, CA?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Awake Craniotomy doctors near northridge, CA?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with an Awake Craniotomy doctor near northridge, CA?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Awake Craniotomy doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Awake Craniotomy doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with an Awake Craniotomy doctor near northridge, CA?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Awake Craniotomy doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Awake Craniotomy doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Awake Craniotomy doctors near northridge, CA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Awake Craniotomy doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find an Awake Craniotomy doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Awake Craniotomy doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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