Dr. Brian Gantwerker, MD

Neurosurgery • Male • Age 45

Accepting new patients

Spine

The Craniospinal Center of Los Angeles - SF Valley

16633 Ventura Blvd Ste 802 Encino, CA 91436

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(818) 518-1719

Dr. Brian Gantwerker, MD is a Neurosurgery Specialist in Encino, CA and has over 19 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Gantwerker has more experience with Spine than other specialists in his area. He graduated from Rush Medical College Of Rush University medical school in 2001. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Marina Del Rey Hospital and Providence Saint John's Health Center. He is accepting new patients. Be sure to call ahead with Dr. Gantwerker to book an appointment.

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Dr. Gantwerker accepts the following insurance:

Aetna: Aetna HMO
Anthem: Advantage-CA PPO; Balanced (Prudent Buyer)-CA PPO; Blue Cross (Prudent Buyer) - Individual-CA PPO; Blue Cross (Prudent Buyer) - Large Group-CA PPO; Blue Cross (Prudent Buyer) - Small Group-CA PPO; Blue Cross (Prudent Buyer) - Student Health-CA PPO; Bronze (Prudent Buyer PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO; Bronze EPO (Prudent Buyer / Small Grp)-CA PPO; Bronze EPO (Prudent Buyer EPO/ Small Grp)-CA; Bronze w/ H.S.A (Prudent Buyer PPO/Small Grp)-CA PPO; Dignity Health EPO / PPO-CA; Dignity Health PHC EPO & HDP/HSA-CA; Dignity Health Ventura EPO/PPO-CA; EPO-CA; Gold (Prudent Buyer PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO; Gold Advantage-CA PPO; Gold EPO (Prudent Buyer / Small Grp)-CA PPO; Gold EPO (Prudent Buyer EPO/ Small Grp)-CA; Lumenos Plans-CA PPO; Major Risk Medical Insurance Program (MRMIP) - Prudent Buyer-CA PPO; MemorialCare Custom-CA PPO; National (BlueCard Basic) PPO; National (BlueCard) PPO; PERS Choice / PERSCare Providers-CA PPO; Platinum (Prudent Buyer PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO; Silver (Prudent Buyer PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO; Silver Advantage-CA PPO; Silver EPO (Prudent Buyer EPO/ Small Grp)-CA; Silver EPO w/ H.S.A (Prudent Buyer/Small Grp)-CA PPO; Silver w/ H.S.A (Prudent Buyer PPO/Small Grp)-CA PPO; Tenet Network-CA PPO; Traditional; Traditional PPO; UC Care-CA PPO; UC CORE-CA PPO; UC Health Savings Plan-CA; UC High Option Supplement to Medicare-CA; UC Medicare with Prescription Drugs-CA PPO; UC Medicare without Prescription Drugs-CA PPO; UC Resident and Fellows-CA PPO; UCSHIP-CA PPO
Anthem Blue Cross
Blue Cross Blue Shield: Blue Card PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield of California: Advantage Preferred DirectAccess Plus PPO
CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield: HealthyBlue 2.0; HealthyBlue Advantage
Cigna: Cigna HMO; Cigna PPO; LocalPlus; Open Access Plus
Medicare: Special Needs Plan SNP

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Practice Areas

Spine

Spine specialists diagnose and treat conditions affecting the bones of the spine, including degenerative spine disease, herniated discs, stenosis, and fractured vertebrae, with treatments including medication, physical therapy, and surgery.Compare with other Spine specialists.

Typically treats 66% more than their peers

Based on claims data for 20 conditions and procedures

TreatmentsTreatment Frequency

Low Back Pain

very high

Treatment Frequency

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

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

Spine Deformities

very high

Treatment Frequency

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

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

Spine Disorders

very high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Gantwerker treats Spine Disorders more than 91% of their peers

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

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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
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
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Pathological Spine Fracture
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Puncture Aspiration
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
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

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Dr. Gantwerker's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Gantwerker

4.6

Based on 21 ratings

5 Stars	85.71428571428571%	(18)
4 Stars	4.761904761904762%	(1)
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What People Say About Dr. Brian Gantwerker, MD

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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 dismissive and disrespectful. The “office manager” Helena was equally rude.

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