Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Los Angeles, California
Fellowship: Institute of Spinal Disorders
Neurosurgeon
Neurosurgeon; 2006
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Medical Center Los Angeles, California
Resident: Surgery/Neurosurgery
Neurosurgeon
Neurosurgeon; 2005
University of Rochester School of Medicine Rochester, New York
Medical Doctorate Degree
M.D.; 1999
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Los Angeles, California
Bachelors of Science Degree in Biology
B.S.; 1994
Summa Cum Laude
ADVANCED EDUCATION
Tucson Orthopaedic Institute Tucson, Arizona
Tranforaminal Endoscopic Spine System
2007
Karolinska University Hospital Stockholm, Sweden
Gamma Knife Radiosurgery
2006
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Los Angeles, California
Minimally Invasive and Complex Spine Surgery
2005 - 2006
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) School of Medicine Los Angeles, California
Syringomyelia Symposium
2001
HOSPITAL PRIVILEGES
Encino-Tarzana Regional Medical Center 18321 Clark Street
Tarzana, CA 91356
(818) 881-0800
Thousand Oaks Surgical Hospital 401 E. Rolling Oaks Drive
Thousand Oaks, CA 91361
(805) 777-7750
Mission Community Hospital 14850 Roscoe Blvd.
Panorama City, CA 91402
(818) 787-2222
Northridge Hospital Medical Center 18300 Roscoe Boulevard
Northridge, CA 91328
(818) 885-8500
Olympia Medical Center 5900 West Olympic Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90036
(310) 567-5900
Avanguard Surgery Center 5620 Wilbur Ave.
Tarzana,CA 91356
(818) 344-0070
EMPLOYMENT
Private Practice
Encino, California
2010 - Present
Northridge, California
2006 - Present
Thousand Oaks, California (Satellite Office)
2011 - Present
Los Angeles, California (Satellite Office)
2011 - Present
Spinal Surgery Fellowship, Cedars-Sinai ISD (Institute of Spinal Disorders) Los Angeles, California
2005 - 2006
Neurological Surgery Residency, University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Los Angeles, California
Neurosurgery Resident Responsibilities
2000 - 2005
Internship, University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Los Angeles, California
General Surgery Internship
1999 - 2000
Neurosurgery Research Fellowship, University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Los Angeles, California
Research Fellow: Performed data collection, analysis, and transcription of data in multiple research projects.
1998 - 1999
Private Tutor Los Angeles, California
Instructor: Taught undergraduate students in need of assistance in fields of science, and music. Rochester, New York
Instructor: Taught medical and undergraduate students in need of assistance in various subjects including Anatomy, Neuroscience, Pathology, Physiology, Pharmacology, and Histology.
1990 - 1997
Real Estate Agent, Century 21 Real Estate Company Los Angeles, California
Consultant for investors and conductors of real estate transactions in the greater Los Angeles area.
American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS)
2007 - Present
Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS)
2006 - Present
HONORS and AWARDS
Chabad Humanity Award and Scholarship Los Angeles, California
Awarded for the most outstanding contribution to improving health care in under-developed regions.
1996
Academic Letter of Excellence; University of Rochester School of Medicine Rochester, New Yor
Awarded for highly regarded academic performance in Anatomy, Histology, and Medical Humanities.
1995
College Honors in Letters and Sciences; University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) Los Angeles, California
1994
Biology Departmental Honors; University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
1994
Dean's List; University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Los Angeles, California
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Dean's List; Los Angeles Pierce College Woodland Hills, California
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Alpha Gamma Sigma Honor Society; Los Angeles Pierce College Woodland Hills, California
1990 - 1992
EXTRACURRICULAR and COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
Phi Delta Epsilon Medical Fraternity, Rochester Chapter Rochester, New York
Treasurer: Directed and oversaw expenses of the fraternity.
1996 - 1997
Surgical Focus Group, University of Rochester School of Medicine Rochester, New York
President: Organized lectures and small group guidance by surgical residents for medical students in surgery as a prospective career field.
1995 - 1997
Department of Neuropathology, University of Rochester School of Medicin Rochester, New York
Involved in preparing and diagnosing tissue samples obtained from brain autopsies and neurosurgical biopsies.
1996 (Summer)
Chabad Outreach Program Los Angeles, California
Director: Organized groups of volunteers and strudents to help improve health and quality of life in under-developed areas.
1992 - 1995 (Summers)
Department of Neurology, University of California, Los Angeles Medical Center Los Angeles, California
Followed Neurologists in their practices, further enhancing his knowledge of the nervous System and his skills in neuropathological diagnosis.
1995 (Summer)
Birmingham High School Van Nuys, California
Coached a boys' basketball team in summer league consisting of teams from throughout the
greater Los Angeles area.
1994
Surgery Center Service covers Los Angeles County, including San Fernando Valley - Orange County - Riverside County - Ventura County
