Summary

Michael J. Alexander, MD, has led and participated in numerous research projects funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and industry. Over the past five years, his clinical research has focused on four primary areas: brain aneurysms (for example, Alexander was the institutional principal investigator for the Liberty trial and the FRED flow diverter trial), atherosclerotic disease (cholesterol plaque) of the carotid arteries and cerebral arteries (Alexander was a leader on the initial steering committee of the NIH-funded SAMMPRIS trial, was the institutional principal investigator on the SAPPHIRE WW carotid stent trial, and was the national principal investigator for the WEAVE intracranial stent trial), acute embolic stroke (he was co-investigator of the NIH-funded MR Rescue stroke trial and institutional principal investigator for the POSITIVE, THERAPY, START and PICS stroke trials), and cerebral (brain) hemorrhage (he was co-investigator in the NIH-funded MISTIE 3 and CLEAR 3 intracranial hemorrhage trials).
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.1
  • 35 years of experience
  • 35 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • UCLA Medical Center, Interventional Neuroradiology Fellowship
  • 5 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 13 areas of expertise
  • 3 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Location

Cedars-Sinai Neurosurgery - Los Angeles

127 S San Vicente Blvd Ste A6600Los Angeles, CA 90048
Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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35 Years of Experience 3 Years of Experience 5 Years of Experience 5 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English
Los Angeles , CALos Angeles , CALos Angeles , CALos Angeles , CA
Med School: Georgetown University School of Medicine Med School: University Of New Mexico School Of Medicine Med School: Yale University School Of Medicine Med School: David Geffen School Of Medicine At Ucla
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Michael J Alexander

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Alignment Health Plan
  • Alignment Health Plan - HMO
  • AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • Bright Health
  • CalOptima
  • Cigna
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
  • Health Alliance
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Health Plan of San Joaquin
  • Humana
  • Inland Empire Health Plan
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • L.A. Care Health Plan
  • L.A. Care Health Plan - HMO
  • Magellan Health
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Premier Health Plan
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • SCAN Health Plan - HMO
  • TakeCare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Michael J Alexander has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Michael J Alexander has the following 13 areas of expertise

  • Aneurysm
  • Angioplasty
  • Brain Surgery
  • Brain Tumor
  • Cerebrovascular Disorders
  • Craniotomy
  • Glioblastoma
  • Internal Carotid Artery Dissection
  • Laminectomy
  • Neurological Surgery
  • Neurosurgical Procedures
  • Skull Base Cancer
  • Stroke

Certifications, License, & Education

35 Years Experience

Michael J Alexander holds an active medical license in the state of California.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of California that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Fellowship

Completed their fellowship at UCLA Medical Center, Interventional Neuroradiology Fellowship in 2000, Barrow Neurological Institute, Neurovascular / Skull Base Surgery Fellowship in 1999, and UCLA Medical Center, Cerebrovascular Research Fellowship in 1993.

Residency

Completed their residency at UCLA Medical Center, Neurosurgery Residency in 1998 and Georgetown University Hospital in 1992.

Medical School

Graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine in 1991.

NPI Number

Michael J Alexander's NPI number is 1043347248.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Michael Alexander is affiliated with Cedars Sinai Medical Center.
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