Dr. Aaron Filler, MD, PhD
Neurosurgeon
900 Wilshire Blvd
Santa Monica, CA 90401
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Dr. Aaron Filler, MD, PhD
Neurosurgeon
900 Wilshire Blvd
Santa Monica, CA 90401
About Dr. Goyal
Amit Goyal, MD, is a board-certified, fellowship-trained neurological surgeon at Link Neuroscience Institute in Santa Barbara, Camarillo, and Oxnard, California. He specializes in the diagnosis and surgical treatment of nervous system disorders, including those that impact the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves.
An expert in state-of-the-art treatment modalities, Dr. Goyal promotes endoscopic and minimally invasive techniques and robotic-assisted technology for complex brain tumors and spinal deformities.
Dr. Goyal was born and raised in Alexandria, Virginia, and graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine in Washington, DC. He then completed his neurosurgical training at the University of Minnesota Medical Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota, where he served as Chief Resident.
After the completion of his residency, Dr. Goyal was selected for a highly
competitive and prestigious international fellowship at the Centre for Minimally Invasive
Neurosurgery at the Prince of Wales Hospital in Sydney, Australia. As a fellow, Dr. Goyal became proficient in minimally invasive approaches for removing complex brain tumors and developed unique skills involving minimally invasive techniques and robotic technology to treat the most complicated spinal diseases.
Dr. Goyal later joined Bayhealth Medical Center in Dover, Delaware, where he dramatically grew their neurosurgery program. At Bayhealth, he helped establish a robotic spine program and build and develop the comprehensive, multidisciplinary neuro-oncology (brain tumor) program.
In his free time, Dr. Goyal enjoys traveling with his wife, three young children, and their two Labrador Huskies. He has a passion for the outdoors, particularly hiking and visiting beaches. He is a sports enthusiast, spending much of his time swimming, snowboarding, or playing tennis, golf, and basketball.
Amit Goyal, MD
Neurosurgeon
1700 N. Rose Ave
Suite 470
Oxnard, CA 93030
About Dr. Oni-Orisan
Akinwunmi Oni-Orisan, MD, is a fellowship-trained neurosurgeon, sub-specializing in open cerebrovascular, skull base, and endovascular neurosurgery. At Link Neuroscience Institute in Oxnard and Santa Barbara, California, Dr. Oni-Orisan provides expertise in the treatment of ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke, brain aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations, carotid disease, acoustic neuromas, and skull base tumors. In addition to cerebrovascular disease, Dr. Oni-Orisan has extensive training in the treatment of degenerative and traumatic spine disorders, brain tumors, trigeminal neuralgia, Chiari malformation, carpal tunnel syndrome, pituitary adenomas, and traumatic brain injury.
Dr. Oni-Orisan was born and raised in Ann Arbor, Michigan, to Nigerian immigrant parents. He attended the University of Michigan, where he obtained a Bachelor of Science with Honors in cell and molecular biology. He then went on to obtain a Doctor of Medicine degree at the Wayne State University School of Medicine in Detroit, Michigan. This was followed by a seven-year neurological surgery residency at the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. After the completion of residency, Dr. Oni-Orisan concluded his training with a combined, two-year open cerebrovascular, skull base, and neuro-endovascular surgery fellowship at the University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston, Texas.
Dr. Oni-Orisan lives in the area with his wife and three young daughters. He enjoys sports, music, and traveling.
Dr. Akinwunmi Oni-Orisan, MD
Neurosurgeon
1700 N. Rose Ave
Suite 470
Oxnard, CA 93030
Board-certified neurosurgeon Brian R. Gantwerker, MD, specializes in the treatment of spinal and neurological conditions. He is fellowship-trained in complex spinal surgery and has been practicing for well over a decade.
At The Craniospinal Center of Los Angeles, patients benefit from his extensive experience treating complex brain and spine problems with minimally invasive techniques, and traditional surgery. Working with new techniques such as neuro navigation, spinal endoscopy, and also providing direct patient care with a physician, Dr. Gantwerker makes the patient paramount.
Well-respected in his field, Dr. Gantwerker has authored several book chapters and peer-reviewed journal articles. He has also appeared on podcasts, television, and radio interviews and has instructed undergraduates, medical students, and residents in various neurosurgical topics.
A Chicago native, Dr. Gantwerker earned a degree with honors in psychology from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and graduated magna cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa. He went on to receive his medical degree from Rush Medical College in Chicago, where he focused on peripheral nerve regeneration research.
After completing his neurosurgical residency at University Hospitals of Cleveland / Case Western, Dr. Gantwerker studied spinal cord regeneration with stem cells at Case Western School of Medicine. He completed a complex spine fellowship at the world-renowned Barrow Neurological Institute in Phoenix, Arizona.
Dr. Gantwerker is a member of the Phi Beta Kappa and Golden Key honor societies. He is an active member of key esteemed professional organizations, including the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS), the Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS), and the North American Spine Society (NASS). He’s also a board member of the California Association of Neurological Surgeons (CANS). Dr. Gantwerker is a board-certified diplomate of the American Board of Neurological Surgeons (ABNS).
Dr. Brian Gantwerker, MD
Neurosurgeon
2811 Wilshire Boulevard
Suite 840
Santa Monica, CA 90403
About Dr. Yashar
Dr. Yashar is a fellowship-trained Board-Certified Neurosurgeon, specializing in outpatient spine surgery as well as cranial and endovascular procedures. He has performed countless spine operations, including those involving challenging degenerative spinal conditions, spine tumors, and complex spinal trauma.
Dr. Yashar treats every patient as a whole patient, rather than only focusing on their symptoms or condition alone. Dr. Yashar is thorough with each and every patient as he believes each patient is the center of their care team–he discusses their conditions with them and reviews their images together, inviting them to participate in their health care decision.
>Dr. Yashar believes in treating patients first with conservative, nonsurgical therapies first, as a majority of patients do not require surgical intervention. Should surgery become necessary, he offers the safest, most effective, and least invasive approach. Dr. Yashar is passionate about minimally-invasive spine surgery and motion preservation (Artificial Disc Replacement surgery, Minimally-Invasive Lumbar laminectomy surgery) as these allow patients the opportunity to return to their level of performance expeditiously. He provides personalized attention to each and every patient and welcomes questions and discussion about each of the treatment options.
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Dr. Parham Yashar, MD
Neurosurgeon
11710 Wilshire Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90025
Board-certified neurosurgeon Ali H. Mesiwala, MD, FAANS, takes a solution-based approach to determine anatomic and functional abnormalities and then treats them with leading-edge technologies and integrative medicine.
At his four offices in Newport Beach, Marina del Rey, and Rancho Cucamonga, California, he focuses on helping all of their patients return to their normal lives, getting back into motion as quickly as possible.
The team treats a vast array of neurological conditions. After intensive neurological exams and diagnostic testing, they recommend the best nonsurgical treatments for each person's unique health care needs. They recommend surgery when symptoms are severe or persist despite conservative care.
Patients seek Dr. Mesiwala for his expertise in brain and spine surgery, as well as peripheral nerve surgery and artificial disc replacement surgery.
He's an expert in complex brain and skull base surgeries, and he has the most experience in artificial disc replacements on the West Coast, including multi-level operations and all types of spinal decompressions.
Dr. Mesiwala is a leader in the field of minimally invasive sacroiliac (SI) joint surgery and has performed endoscopic cranial and spinal surgery since 2004. No matter where pain originates, patients get relief after he performs neuromodulation surgery.
After earning a Bachelor of Science in biomedical engineering and electrical engineering from Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland, Dr. Mesiwala received his Doctor of Medicine from the University of California, San Francisco.
Then he finished his neurological surgery residency at the University of Washington in Seattle, Washington.
He completed his skull base and cerebrovascular fellowships at the University of Washington, International Neuroscience Institute in Hannover, Germany, and the University of Pittsburgh in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
As a respected researcher specializing in the development of novel technologies and minimally invasive techniques for brain and spine surgery, Dr. Mesiwala holds multiple patents for medical devices used in spinal surgery.
In addition to his private practice, Dr. Mesiwala is the faculty surgeon for various artificial disc operations and spinal fusion operations with innovative techniques. He's a fellow of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (FAANS).
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Dr. Ali Mesiwala, MD
Neurosurgeon
4551 Glencoe Ave.
Suite 145
Marina del Rey, CA 90292
Sean Armin, MD
Neurosurgeon
50 N La Cienega Blvd
Beverly Hills, CA 90211
Dr. Aaron Filler, MD, PhD
Neurosurgeon
8700 Beverly Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90048
About Dr. Fox
With more than two decades of specialized experience and clinical expertise, Andrew Fox, MD, employs the most advanced solutions for spine pain and injuries. In his role as a surgeon at Total Spine Institute, with offices in Sherman Oaks and Calabasas, California, Dr. Fox helps patients review all non-surgical options before exploring spine surgery.
If surgery is the best solution, Dr. Fox uses modern minimally invasive techniques that only require small incisions and reduce risks for the patient. He uses innovative approaches, such as Vertiflex™ Procedure Superion™ Indirect Decompression System, and the latest artificial lumbar and cervical discs. Dr. Fox is also experienced with complex spine revision procedures.
Dr. Fox earned his medical degree at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science (formerly Chicago Medical School and the Finch University of Health Sciences) in North Chicago, Illinois. He completed his internship at Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York.
Dr. Fox completed his neurosurgery residency at the University of California Davis Medical Center in Sacramento. During that time, he was honored as Neurosurgery Chief. Dr. Fox is a fellow of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons.
Using his extensive background in spine surgery, Dr. Fox treats patients at Total Spine Institute and also serves as the Chief of Neurosurgery for Tarzana Providence Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. In addition, Dr. Fox is an instructor and consultant for the FDA-approved Coflex® Interlaminar Stabilization® device.
During his free time, Dr. Fox spends time with his family. He speaks English and Russian fluently, and he enjoys travel, basketball, and mixed martial arts.
Dr. Andrew Fox, MD
Neurosurgeon
4849 Van Nuys
Suite 203
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
About Dr. Yashar
Dr. Yashar is a fellowship-trained Board-Certified Neurosurgeon, specializing in outpatient spine surgery as well as cranial and endovascular procedures. He has performed countless spine operations, including those involving challenging degenerative spinal conditions, spine tumors, and complex spinal trauma.
Dr. Yashar treats every patient as a whole patient, rather than only focusing on their symptoms or condition alone. Dr. Yashar is thorough with each and every patient as he believes each patient is the center of their care team–he discusses their conditions with them and reviews their images together, inviting them to participate in their health care decision.
>Dr. Yashar believes in treating patients first with conservative, nonsurgical therapies first, as a majority of patients do not require surgical intervention. Should surgery become necessary, he offers the safest, most effective, and least invasive approach. Dr. Yashar is passionate about minimally-invasive spine surgery and motion preservation (Artificial Disc Replacement surgery, Minimally-Invasive Lumbar laminectomy surgery) as these allow patients the opportunity to return to their level of performance expeditiously. He provides personalized attention to each and every patient and welcomes questions and discussion about each of the treatment options.
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Dr. Parham Yashar, MD
Neurosurgeon
5170 Sepulveda Blvd
Suite 210
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
Lance Gravely, MD
Neurosurgeon
18321 Clark St
Tarzana, CA 91356
About Dr. Fox
With more than two decades of specialized experience and clinical expertise, Andrew Fox, MD, employs the most advanced solutions for spine pain and injuries. In his role as a surgeon at Total Spine Institute, with offices in Sherman Oaks and Calabasas, California, Dr. Fox helps patients review all non-surgical options before exploring spine surgery.
If surgery is the best solution, Dr. Fox uses modern minimally invasive techniques that only require small incisions and reduce risks for the patient. He uses innovative approaches, such as Vertiflex™ Procedure Superion™ Indirect Decompression System, and the latest artificial lumbar and cervical discs. Dr. Fox is also experienced with complex spine revision procedures.
Dr. Fox earned his medical degree at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science (formerly Chicago Medical School and the Finch University of Health Sciences) in North Chicago, Illinois. He completed his internship at Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York.
Dr. Fox completed his neurosurgery residency at the University of California Davis Medical Center in Sacramento. During that time, he was honored as Neurosurgery Chief. Dr. Fox is a fellow of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons.
Using his extensive background in spine surgery, Dr. Fox treats patients at Total Spine Institute and also serves as the Chief of Neurosurgery for Tarzana Providence Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. In addition, Dr. Fox is an instructor and consultant for the FDA-approved Coflex® Interlaminar Stabilization® device.
During his free time, Dr. Fox spends time with his family. He speaks English and Russian fluently, and he enjoys travel, basketball, and mixed martial arts.
Dr. Andrew Fox, MD
Neurosurgeon
2707 w Olympic Blvd
Suite 204
Los Angeles, CA 90006
Lance Gravely, MD
Neurosurgeon
15107 Vanowen St
Van Nuys, CA 91405
About Dr. Fox
With more than two decades of specialized experience and clinical expertise, Andrew Fox, MD, employs the most advanced solutions for spine pain and injuries. In his role as a surgeon at Total Spine Institute, with offices in Sherman Oaks and Calabasas, California, Dr. Fox helps patients review all non-surgical options before exploring spine surgery.
If surgery is the best solution, Dr. Fox uses modern minimally invasive techniques that only require small incisions and reduce risks for the patient. He uses innovative approaches, such as Vertiflex™ Procedure Superion™ Indirect Decompression System, and the latest artificial lumbar and cervical discs. Dr. Fox is also experienced with complex spine revision procedures.
Dr. Fox earned his medical degree at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science (formerly Chicago Medical School and the Finch University of Health Sciences) in North Chicago, Illinois. He completed his internship at Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York.
Dr. Fox completed his neurosurgery residency at the University of California Davis Medical Center in Sacramento. During that time, he was honored as Neurosurgery Chief. Dr. Fox is a fellow of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons.
Using his extensive background in spine surgery, Dr. Fox treats patients at Total Spine Institute and also serves as the Chief of Neurosurgery for Tarzana Providence Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. In addition, Dr. Fox is an instructor and consultant for the FDA-approved Coflex® Interlaminar Stabilization® device.
During his free time, Dr. Fox spends time with his family. He speaks English and Russian fluently, and he enjoys travel, basketball, and mixed martial arts.
Dr. Andrew Fox, MD
Neurosurgeon
23632 Calabasas Rd
Suite 100
Calabasas, CA 91302
Lance Gravely, MD
Neurosurgeon
1720 E Cesar E Chavez Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90033
Lance Gravely, MD
Neurosurgeon
1509 Wilson Ter
Glendale, CA 91206
Lance Gravely, MD
Neurosurgeon
100 W California Blvd
Pasadena, CA 91105