Dr. Brian R. Gantwerker, MD | Santa Monica, CA | Neurological Surgery

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Dr. Gantwerker graduated from the Rush Medical College of Rush University Medical Center in 2001. He works in Santa Monica, CA and 2 other locations and specializes in Neurological Surgery. Dr. Gantwerker is affiliated with Providence Saint Johns Health Center.

accepting new patients
4.5

29 Ratings
25 years of experience
12 insurance plans accepted
speaks Spanish, English
Rush Medical College Of Rush University Medical Center
11 written reviews
1 specialty
8 areas of expertise
1 board certification
1 hospital affiliation
3 office locations
Male

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Dr. Gantweker is patient, answered all of my questions with actual visual aids regarding a possible surgery in the mid back area. I feel very confident is his skills.

August 24th, 2021

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Just had surgery, my first follow up. He did a COMPLETE evaluation of the surgery results. He adjusted my pain medication. He answered all of my questions, and he asked a lot of questions. He cares!!!

July 14th, 2021

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Dr. Gantwerker is courteous, patient and always answers my questions without my feeling rushed. He is knowledgeable and genuinely seems to care about my condition and trying to improve it. Office staff is courteous and efficient.

June 23rd, 2021

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Its always good to see Dr. Gantwerker even when he tells me things I don't really want to hear. I have enormous faith in him as a doctor.

August 13th, 2020

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Best initial consult ever!! Great staff as well!!

September 15th, 2018

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Can not rave about him enough. Wonderful man and even better doctor!

May 24th, 2018

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Dr. Gantwerker is a miracle worker. I was completely paralyzed for a year from a spinal cord issue. The morning after his surgery I walked. Four Drs. called it a miracle. His bedside manner is beyond any other. An amazingly talented and warm man.

April 6th, 2018

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Wonderful, compassionate doctor! His work has allowed my 92-year-old mom to walk again, and has fixed my neck via a lamnioplasty.

June 22nd, 2016

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Dr. G saved my life. I showed up at a hospital where he was on duty during his fellowship. I am an active duty military member who was playing rugby off duty when I fractured my skull and severed a major artery that feeds your brain. I showed up at the hospital during my lucid moment. He flew me to another hospital and opened my skull. His actions literally saved my life then and again two days later when my hematoma relapsed and needed surgery. He is the top of the field.

January 8th, 2016

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Great doctor and surgeon ! Made me feel so comfortable before my surgery. He really takes the time to make sure he answered all of my questions, he also fully explained my diagnosis , and the best options for my recovery . I had a microdiscectomy because of a large herniated disk (L-4 and L-5 ) I'm two months out from my surgery and I'm feeling amazing! Thanks to Dr. Gantwerker.

December 21st, 2014

The Craniospinal Center Of Los Angeles

2811 Wilshire Blvd Ste 840Santa Monica, CA 90403

Tel: (310) 694-8300

Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Fri9:00 am - 2:00 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed

Ucla Santa Monica Medical Center

1250 16th StSanta Monica, CA 90404

Tel: (310) 825-9111

Providence Saint Johns Health Center

2121 Santa Monica BlvdSanta Monica, CA 90404

Tel: (310) 829-5511


Dr. Brian Randall Gantwerker, MD	Dr. Gary Wayne Mathern, MD	Dr. Armen Choulakian, MD	Dr. Martin Cooper, MD
Neurological Surgery	Neurological Surgery	Neurological Surgery	Neurological Surgery
Accepts New Patients		Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.5 (29 Ratings)	2.7 (25 Ratings)	4.5 (8 Ratings)	4.4 (19 Ratings)
25 Years of Experience	44 Years of Experience	23 Years of Experience	56 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, English	Speaks English, Spanish	Speaks Spanish, English	Speaks English
Santa Monica , CA	Los Angeles , CA	Glendale , CA	Los Angeles , CA
Med School: Rush Medical College Of Rush University Medical Center	Med School: Case Western Reserve University School Of Medicine	Med School: University Of Missouri-Kansas City School Of Medicine	Med School: Chicago Medical School At Rosalind Franklin University-Medicine & Sciences
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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Neurological Surgery

Aneurysm
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Medical Doctor, California, 2027, Active

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Rush Medical College Of Rush University Medical CenterGraduated in 2001

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