Dr. Nestor Gonzalez, MD

NeurosurgeryAge 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.

Dr. Nestor Gonzalez, MD

Neurosurgery - Pavilion

127 S San Vicente Blvd Ste A6600 Los Angeles, CA 90048
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Dr. Gonzalez's Top Procedures and Conditions

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Traumatic Brain Injury
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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
Brain Aneurysm
very high
very high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Gonzalez treats Brain Aneurysm more than 96% of their peers

Dr. Gonzalez treats this condition more than 96% of their peers

Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
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very high

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

Dr. Gonzalez's Reviews

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Dr. Gonzalez is an amazing, talented, and caring surgeon. He treated my mom 5 years ago at UCLA by putting a stent on her aneurysm. He made my mom and all of us feel at peace and safe. Once he moved to Cedars- Sinai, so did my mom for her yearly check up. His team, in particular Antoinette, are amazing. He also speaks Spanish which made my family and I happy since he explained the surgery in relatable terms so my mom could understand.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
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Paola Flores – Aug 06, 2020
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Dr. Gonzalez saved my life, and I and my family will forever be grateful to him. I had a diagnosed brain aneurysm that began to rupture in September 2015. I had an emergency operation (embolization) performed by Dr. Gonzalez and his neurosurgery team (UCLA). My outcome was highly successful. People who know about my treatment are amazed, not only that I survived, but that my recovery was so complete. The care I received from Dr. Gonzalez and his team before and following my surgery was exceptional. This is a very scary condition to have. You want care from someone you can trust. You can trust Dr. Gonzalez. If he is your surgeon, you will truly be in good hands.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Valarie H. – Jan 30, 2020
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Dr Gonzalez, my angel, saved my life February 29, 2008. Initially given a 2% chance for survival after an AVM ruptured I am 100% and feeling great. Could not give enough stars, as I literally owe this man my life. God Bless. David
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
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David Guenther – Jan 11, 2020
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1A Super, totalmente Bueno, bravo, bravo !!!
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May 01, 2019
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Dr Gonzales saved my life when I suffered a brain aneurysm in 2017. Through his care I have fully recovered with no residual effects from this. After replacement of my shunt over the first year, a new way of placing the shunt in my head and the application of fat injections to the shunt tube to my skull has built up the skin area that has kept my shunt from breaking through the skin. He is a caring, concerned professional that I trust my life with. I was lucky it was Dr. Gonzalez who treated me.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Rikki in CA, CA – Feb 25, 2019
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Dr. Gonzalez saved my life. He is a very special doctor with an excellent bed-side manner! I truly love him, and am forever in his debt. Thank you, dear Dr. Gonzalez, and thank you to everyone at at Cedars. ??
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
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Ana I. Ramirez – Jul 14, 2018
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Dr Gonzalez accepted my mom for higher level of care and treated her for a brain bleed. He is the go to neurosurgeon in the world with his expertise, courteousness, humility and intelligence. And ceders Sinai hospital in LA was a great hospital. Very courteous and attentive staff. My mom is having a good recovery.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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Jaswinder Kaur MD in Salem oregon – Aug 12, 2017
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He's an amazing doctor. Very caring and humble. He makes you feel safe and secure and provides comfort and ease to your situation.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
9 people found this helpful
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Katerina in Orange, CA – Jan 14, 2016
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Care Philosophy

Nestor Gonzalez, MD, accomplished a unique training with two completed residencies in neurosurgery and radiology, fellowship training in interventional...Read more

Biography

Nestor Gonzalez, MD, accomplished a unique training with two completed residencies in neurosurgery and radiology, fellowship training in interventional neuroradiology (ne

Specialties

  • Neurosurgery
  • Neuroradiology

Board Certifications

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American Board of Neurological Surgery®
Neurosurgery

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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    Please call the office to learn more. (310) 423-3277

    What is the best way to schedule an appointment with Dr. Nestor Gonzalez, MD?

    New patients may call (818) 877-7153 to make an appointment.

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    What is Dr. Nestor Gonzalez, MD's office address?

    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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    Neurosurgery - Pavilion

    Neurosurgery - Pavilion127 S San Vicente Blvd Ste A6600 Los Angeles, CA 90048
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