Dr. Brian Gantwerker, MD

Neurosurgery ·

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Age 43

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Dr. Brian Gantwerker, MD is a neurosurgery specialist in Santa Monica, CA and has been practicing for 10 years. He graduated from Rush Medical College Of Rush University in 2001 and specializes in neurosurgery.Read his story

The Craniospinal Center of Los Angeles - Westside

2811 Wilshire Blvd Ste 840

Santa Monica, CA 90403

Contact Information

(310) 694-8300

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Background Check

No malpractice claims found for California

No disciplinary actions found for the years we collect data

No board actions found for the years we collect data

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Dr. Gantwerker's Top Procedures and Conditions

Treatment Frequency

Low Back Pain

very high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Gantwerker treats Low Back Pain more than 97% of his peers

Dr. Gantwerker treats this condition more than 97% of his peers

Spine Deformities

very high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Gantwerker treats Spine Deformities more than 92% of his peers

Dr. Gantwerker treats this condition more than 92% of his peers

Rating Includes other areas of care:

Acrodysplasia Scoliosis
Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
Adult Scoliosis
Cavernous Malformation of Spine
Degenerative Scoliosis
Kyphosis
Lordosis
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Occult Spinal Dysraphism
Scoliosis
Scoliosis as Part of Neurofibromatosis
Scoliosis With Unilateral Unsegmented Bar
Spinal Instability
Spinal Stenosis
Split Spinal Cord Malformation

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Pathological Spine Fracture

very high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Gantwerker treats Pathological Spine Fracture more than 91% of his peers

Dr. Gantwerker treats this condition more than 91% of his peers

Rating Includes other areas of care:

Osteoporotic Spine Fractures

Dr. Gantwerker's conditions and procedures:

Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration

Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage

Acoustic Neuroma

Aneurysm

Bone Cancer

Bone Disorders

Brain and Nervous System Cancer (incl. Gliomas, Astrocytoma, Schwannoma, Medulloblastoma, Chordoma)

Brain Aneurysm

Brain Cancer

Brain Disorders

Brain Surgery

Brain Tumor Surgery

Broken Neck

Cancer

Carpal Tunnel Release

Cerebral Artery Thrombosis

Cerebral Hemorrhage

Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Shunt - Insertion, Repair or Removal

Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)

Cerebrovascular Disease

Cervical Spine Myelopathy

Chiari's Deformity

Cranial Trauma

Craniectomy, Craniotomy, Surgery of Skull Base, Neuroendoscopy

Degenerative Disc Disease

Disc Replacement

Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair

Ear Disorders

Epidural Lysis of Adhesions (LOA)

Epilepsy

Fracture

Herniated Disc

Herniated Disc Surgery

Hydrocephalus

Incision and Removal of Foreign Object

Intervertebral Disc Disease

Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)

Low Back Pain

Lumbar Spine Fracture

Meningiomas

Myelopathy

Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)

Nerve Sheath Tumors

Neuroplasty

Neurostimulation

Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus

Paracentesis

Pathological Spine Fracture

Post-Laminectomy Syndrome

Radiculopathy (Not Due to Disc Displacement)

Scoliosis

Secondary Malignancies

Spina Bifida

Spinal Compression Fracture Repair

Spinal Cord and Brain Disorders

Spinal Cord Injury

Spinal Cord Stimulation

Spinal Fusion

Spinal Nerve Block

Spinal Reconstructive Surgery for Deformities

Spinal Stenosis

Spine Deformities

Spine Disorders

Spine Fractures, Traumatic

Spine Surgery

Spondylolisthesis

Spondylosis

Stereotactic Neurosurgery

Stereotactic Radiosurgery

Stereotactic Radiosurgery, Spinal or Cranial

Stroke

Subdural Hemorrhage

Thoracic Spine Fracture

Thoracic Spine Myelopathy

Thrombosis

Torticollis

Traumatic Brain Injury

Vascular Disease

About Me

Care Philosophy Biography

We are committed to providing individualized, patient-centered care. Dr. Gantwerker is an expert in minimally-invasive spine surgery, Gamma Knife radiosurgery, brain tumor, and trigeminal neurlagia surgeries. Our experienced staff will guide you from...

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Specialties

Neurosurgery

Board Certifications

Neurosurgery

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Education

2009

BARROW NEUROLOGICAL INSTITUTE

Fellowship Hospital

2008

Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine

Residency Hospital

2002

Case Western Reserve

Internship Hospital

2001

Rush Medical College Of Rush University

Medical School

1997

University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign

Undergraduate School

2009

2008

2002

2001

1997

Languages

Farsi
French
English

Awards

Healthgrades Honor Roll

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Media & Publications

Transthoracic Resection of Schwannomas, July 2011

Dr. Gantwerker's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Gantwerker

4.6

Based on 21 reviews

5 Stars	85.71428571428571%	(18)
4 Stars	4.761904761904762%	(1)
3 Stars	0%	(0)
2 Stars	4.761904761904762%	(1)
1 Star	4.761904761904762%	(1)

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Dr. Gantwerker assisted during my spinal fusion surgery in September of 2017. He visited me after surgery and was kind and reassuring. I highly recommend this doctor and the surgery has improved my quality of life immeasurably. However, beware the rude, uncaring office staff. Briana was...Read More

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Pamela Jones in CA – Jun 22, 2018

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In my 48 years of seeing doctors, I have never had a more unprofessional experience. The office staff is rude and misleading and the follow up is horrendous. I would not recommend this doctor to anyone.

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Feb 12, 2018

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Topnotch. Period. Phenomenal bedside manner, he is a very caring man. Besides that, he is at the top of his game and an outstanding surgeon. I cannot recommend him enough after my neck/neuropathy surgery.

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Renee in North Hills, CA – May 10, 2017

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Dr. Gantwerker is a good physician but his secretary (blonde, older woman) is extremely rude and condescending. Rolls her eyes when asked a question. Very unprofessional

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Los Angeles, CA – Mar 02, 2017

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