Dr. Nestor Gonzalez, MD
Neurosurgery•Age 53
Neurosurgery
Dr. Nestor Gonzalez, MD is a neurosurgery specialist in Los Angeles, CA and has over 29 years of experience in the medical field. They graduated from Greater College Of Our Lady Of The Rosary in 1993. They are affiliated with Cedars - Sinai Medical Center. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments.

Neurosurgery - Pavilion
127 S San Vicente Blvd Ste A6600 Los Angeles, CA 90048Make an Appointment
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Dr. Gonzalez's Top Procedures and Conditions
Treatment Frequency
Dr. Gonzalez treats Traumatic Brain Injury more than 98% of their peers
Dr. Gonzalez treats this condition more than 98% of their peers
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- Acquired Brain Injuries
- Traumatic Brain Injury
Treatment Frequency
Dr. Gonzalez treats Brain Aneurysm more than 96% of their peers
Dr. Gonzalez treats this condition more than 96% of their peers
Treatment Frequency
Dr. Gonzalez treats Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM) more than 89% of their peers
Dr. Gonzalez treats this condition more than 89% of their peers
Dr. Gonzalez's conditions and procedures:
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Brain Aneurysm
- Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
- Acoustic Neuroma
- Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
- Acute Stroke
- Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
- Amaurosis Fugax
- Aneurysm
- Aneurysm, Intracranial Berry
- Aneurysm, Intracranial Berry, 1
- Aneurysm, Intracranial Berry, 2
- Aneurysm, Intracranial Berry, 3
- Aneurysm, Intracranial Berry, 4
- Aneurysm, Intracranial Berry, 5
- Aneurysm, Intracranial Berry, 6
- Aneurysm, Intracranial Berry, 7
- Aneurysm, Intracranial Berry, 8
- Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
- Arterial Insufficiency
- Arterial Occlusive Disease
- Arteriovenous Malformation
- Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM) Spine
- Astrocytoma
- Atherosclerosis
- Atherosclerosis of Aorta
- Basilar Artery Insufficiency
- Benign Neoplasm of Brain
- Berry Aneurysm - Cirrhosis - Pulmonary Emphysema - Cerebral Calcification
- Bone Cancer
- Bone Disorders
- Brain and Nervous System Cancer (incl. Gliomas, Astrocytoma, Schwannoma, Medulloblastoma, Chordoma)
- Brain Cancer
- Brain Disorders
- Brain Hemorrhage
- Brain Infarction
- Brain Injury
- Brainstem Strokes
- Broken Neck
- Cancer
- Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
- Carotid Artery Disease
- Carotid Artery Stenosis
- Carotid Bruit
- Carotid Cavernous Fistula
- Carotid Dissection
- Cavernous Hemangioma
- Cavernous Malformation Brain
- Cavernous Malformation of Spine
- Cavernous Venous Malformation
- Cerebral Arteriosclerosis
- Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
- Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
- Cerebral Edema
- Cerebral Vascular Disease
- Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
- Cerebrovascular Disease
- Cervical Spinal Cord Injury
- Cervical Spine Myelopathy
- Cervical Stenosis
- Chiari Malformation Type 1
- Chiari's Deformity
- Chordoma
- Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
- Chronic Venous Embolism Thrombosis
- Communicating Hydrocephalus
- Complex Aneurysmal Disease
- Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
- Cranial Trauma
- Degenerative Disc Disease
- Dissecting Aneurysm
- Dural Arteriovenous Fistulas
- Ear Disorders
- Endovascular Disorders
- Epilepsy
- Foix-Alajouanine Syndrome
- Fracture
- Herniated Disc
- Hydrocephalus
- Hypertensive Encephalopathy
- Intervertebral Disc Disease
- Intracerebral Hemorrhage
- Low Back Pain
- Lumbar Spine Fracture
- Medulloblastoma
- Meningiomas
- Moyamoya Disease
- Myelitis
- Myelomalacia
- Myelopathy
- Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
- Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
- Obstructive Hydrocephalus
- Osteoarthritis of Spine
- Peripheral Arterial Disease of Extremities
- Peripheral Artery Disease
- Pituitary Tumor
- Polyneuropathy
- Radiculopathy
- Saccular Aneurysm
- Schwannoma
- Scoliosis
- Secondary Malignancies
- Spinal Cord Injury
- Spinal Stenosis
- Spine Deformities
- Spine Disorders
- Spine Fractures, Traumatic
- Spondylolisthesis
- Spondylosis
- Stroke
- Stroke-Like Aphasia
- Stroke-Like Dysarthria
- Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
- Subdural Hemorrhage
- Tethered Cord Syndrome
- Thoracic Spine Fracture
- Thrombosis
- Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
- Transverse Myelitis
- Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
- Vascular Anomaly
- Vascular Disease
- Acute Stroke Intervention
- Aneurysm Clipping
- Aneurysm Embolization
- Aneurysm Stenting
- Aneurysm Surgery
- Angiography
- Angioplasty
- Angioplasty With Stent Placement
- Balloon Angioplasty
- Brain Aneurysm Embolization
- Brain Surgery
- Carotid Artery Stent Placement
- Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
- Carotid Surgery
- Carotid Ultrasound
- Catheter Angiography
- Catheterization
- Cerebral Angiography
- Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Shunt - Insertion, Repair or Removal
- Cerebrovascular Surgery
- Destruction of Brain Tumor
- Embolization of Arteriovenous Malformation
- Endoscopic Microvascular Decompression
- Endoscopic Neurosurgery
- Endovascular Aneurysm Repair
- Endovascular Procedure
- Endovascular Stent Grafting
- Intra-Arterial Thrombolysis
- Intracranial Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM) Repair
- Intracranial Vessel Angioplasty and Stenting
- Intracranial Vessels Stenting
- Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
- Repair Intracranial Aneurysm
- Revascularization
- Skull Base Surgery
- Spinal Fusion
- Stent Grafting
- Stenting
- Stereotactic Radiosurgery
- Stroke Prevention
- Vascular Duplex Ultrasonography and Plethysmography
- Vascular Surgical Procedure
- Vascular Transcatheter Embolization
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About Me
Care Philosophy
Biography
Specialties
- Neurosurgery
- Neuroradiology
Board Certifications
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Ucla-Neurosurgery|University Of El Rosario-Radiology
Residency Hospital, 2007
Ucla-Endovascular Neurosurgery/Interventional Neuroradiology
Fellowship Hospital, 2007
UCLA|University of California At Los Angeles
Internship Hospital, 2001
Greater College Of Our Lady Of The Rosary
Medical School, 1993
- English
- Spanish
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
- National Radiology Award - Colombian Radiology Association, 1997
- Summa Cum Laude University of el Rosario School of Medicine, 1993
- Ulrich Batzdorf Neurosurgery Teaching Award, 2010, 2011
- Fellow of the American Heart Association / American Stroke Association, 2013
- Michael Brothers Memorial Award in Interventional and Therapeutic Neuroradiology, 2001
- Stein Oppenheimer Award - Research Award for Endovascular Stroke Model, 2008
- American Heart Association - Science Innovation Award, 2012
- Ruth and Raymond Stotter Chair - Excellence in Neurosurgery Research, Teaching and Clinical Performance, 2011
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Dr. Nestor Gonzalez, MD accepts various insurance plans. You can easily check if your insurance provider is accepted by using the Healthgrades insurance check. We recommend verifying your insurance coverage before scheduling an appointment to ensure a seamless experience.
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Dr. Gonzalez's office is located at 127 S San Vicente Blvd Ste A6600, Los Angeles, CA 90048. You can find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
What languages does Dr. Nestor Gonzalez, MD speak?
Dr. Nestor Gonzalez, MD is fluent in 2 languages: English and Spanish.
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Make an appointment at West Hills Hospital & Medical Center today at (818) 877-7153.
These providers are on the medical staff of West Hills Hospital & Medical Center.
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