4.9
40 Ratings with 21 written Reviews
Summary
Nestor Gonzalez, MD, accomplished a unique training with two completed residencies in neurosurgery and radiology, fellowship training in interventional neuroradiology (neuroendovascular surgery) and a masters of science in clinical research. This allowed him to become one of the leaders in the country in the development of clinical and translational research in the cerebrovascular field. Dr. Gonzalez is the principal investigator on several NIH and American Heart Association grants, including three science innovation awards of the AHA. He is currently the principal investigator of the EDAS Surgical Revascularization for Symptomatic Intracranial Arterial Stenosis (ERSIAS) trial, funded by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke of the NIH. Dr.Gonzalez's original research has received several awards including the Oppenheimer Research Award and the Ruth and Raymond Stotter Chair Endowment by the UCLA School of Medicine. Dr. Gonzalez conducted the studies that have led …to the use of EDAS revascularization as an alternative treatment for adult patients with cerebral arterial steno-occlusive disorders, including moyamoya and ICAS and has been an investigator of the trials that have defined the modern management of acute ischemic stroke, including the MERCI and SWIFT Trials.
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- accepting new patients
- 33 years of experience
- 36 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English, Spanish
- UCLA
- 21 written reviews
- 1 award
- 2 specialties
- 17 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
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Office Location
Cedars-Sinai Neurosurgery - Los Angeles
127 S San Vicente Blvd Ste A6600Los Angeles, CA 90048 Tel: (310) 423-7900
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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| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 33 Years of Experience | 27 Years of Experience | 56 Years of Experience | |
| No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English, Spanish | Speaks English | Speaks Vietnamese, Tagalog | |
| Los Angeles , CA | Laguna Hills , CA | Los Angeles , CA | Whittier , CA |
| Med School: Universidad Del Rosario | Med School: Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School | Med School: University Of Tennessee Health Science Center College Of Medicine | |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Nestor R Gonzalez
Medical Specialties
Nestor R Gonzalez has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Nestor R Gonzalez has the following 17 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
33 Years Experience
Nestor R Gonzalez holds an active medical license in the state of California. They are board certified in Neurological Surgery and Internal medicine by the American Board of Neurological Surgery and American Board of Internal Medicine.
Board Certifications
Board certified in Neurological Surgery by the American Board of Neurological Surgery in 2013 and board certified in Internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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 in 2007.
Residency
Completed their residency at UCLA in 2007 and Universidad Del Rosario in 1999.
Medical School
Graduated from Universidad Del Rosario in 1993.
NPI Number
Nestor R Gonzalez's NPI number is 1730387887.
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