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Brian Gantwerker, MD, Neurosurgery, Santa Monica, CA

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Neurosurgery Santa Monica, CA

Neurosurgical Spine Surgery

President, The Craniospinal Center of Los Angeles

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  • Office

    2811 Wilshire Blvd.
    Suite 840
    Santa Monica, CA 90403
    Phone+1 310-694-8300
    Fax+1 310-694-8357

Summary

  • Dr. Brian Gantwerker is a neurosurgeon in Santa Monica, CA and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Providence Tarzana Medical Center, Providence Saint John's Health Center, Northridge Hospital Medical Center, and Marina Del Rey Hospital. He received his medical degree from Rush Medical College and has been in practice 16 years. He specializes in neurosurgical spine surgery and is experienced in normal pressure hydrocephalus, spinal cord stimulation, concussion, spinal cord tumor, and post-concussive syndrome.

Education & Training

  • Barrow Neurological Institute at St Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center
    Barrow Neurological Institute at St Joseph's Hospital and Medical CenterFellowship, Neurosurgical Spine Surgery, 2008 - 2009
  • Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center
    Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical CenterResidency, Neurological Surgery, 2002 - 2008
  • Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center
    Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical CenterInternship, Transitional Year, 2001 - 2002
  • Rush Medical College of Rush University Medical Center
    Rush Medical College of Rush University Medical CenterClass of 2001

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2009 - 2027
  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 2009 - 2026
  • AZ State Medical License
    AZ State Medical License 2008 - 2025
  • OH State Medical License
    OH State Medical License 2001 - 2009
  • American Board of Neurological Surgery Neurological Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • FACS American College of Surgeons, 2017
  • FAANS American Association of Neurological Surgeons, 2014

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • 2024's Most Exciting Spine, Orthopedics Innovations: 34 Leaders Weigh In
    2024's Most Exciting Spine, Orthopedics Innovations: 34 Leaders Weigh InNovember 20th, 2024
  • Spine Surgeons' Future: Optimistic or Nervous?
    Spine Surgeons' Future: Optimistic or Nervous?November 7th, 2024
  • What's Doing More Harm Than Good in Spine?
    What's Doing More Harm Than Good in Spine?October 31st, 2024
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Committees

  • Board Member, Neurosurgery Political Action Committee 2019 - Present
  • Member, NASS Physician Engagement Committee 2018 - Present
  • Co-Director - South, California Association of Neurological Surgeons 2016 - Present

Professional Memberships

Industry Relationships

  • Consultant, Level-ExPhysician Adviser2018 - Present