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Dr. Brian Gantwerker, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 49
Dr. Brian Gantwerker, MD
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Dr. Brian Gantwerker, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Santa Monica, CA.
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Dr. Brian Gantwerker, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 49
Santa Monica, CA
Accepting new patients
23 years of experience
Dr. Brian Gantwerker, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Santa Monica, CA.

About

Dr. Brian Gantwerker, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Santa Monica, CA and has 23 years experience. They graduated from Rush Medical College in 2001 and completed a residency at Case Western Reserve University.They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Providence Saint John's Health Center. Dr. Gantwerker has experience treating conditions like Scoliosis, Intervertebral Disc Disease and Degenerative Disc Disease among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Gantwerker received an average rating of 4.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 22 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Gantwerker also speaks French and Persian. Dr. Gantwerker is board certified in Neurosurgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Scoliosis
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Degenerative Disc Disease
Scoliosis
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Degenerative Disc Disease
Scoliosis
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Degenerative Disc Disease
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Back Pain
Bone Cancer
Brain Aneurysm
Cerebrovascular Disease
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Cervical Stenosis
Cranial Trauma
Herniated Disc
Hydrocephalus
Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Low Back Pain
Myelitis
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Myelopathy
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Pathological Spine Fracture
Radiculopathy
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Deformities
Spondylolisthesis
Subdural Hemorrhage
Syringomyelia
Traumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Disc Replacement
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Neurostimulation
Spinal Cord Stimulation
Spinal Fusion
Acoustic Neuroma
Aneurysm
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Brain Abscess
Brain and Nervous System Cancer (incl. Gliomas, Astrocytoma, Schwannoma, Medulloblastoma, Chordoma)
Brain Cancer
Brain Disorders
Broken Neck
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Cerebral Vascular Disease
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Chiari Malformation Type 1
Chiari's Deformity
Dural Tear
Epilepsy
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Hypothalamus Cancer
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Meningiomas
Myelomalacia
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Pituitary Tumor
Polyneuropathy
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Secondary Malignancies
Spina Bifida
Spinal Cord and Brain Disorders
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Cord Tumor
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylosis
Stroke
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Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Tethered Cord Syndrome
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Transverse Myelitis
Upper Back Pain
Brain Surgery
Brain Tumor Surgery
Carpal Tunnel Release
Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Shunt - Insertion, Repair or Removal
Craniectomy, Craniotomy, Surgery of Skull Base, Neuroendoscopy
Epidural Lysis of Adhesions (LOA)
Herniated Disc Surgery
Neuroplasty
Neurostimulator Implantation
Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
Spinal Nerve Block
Spinal Reconstructive Surgery for Deformities
Spine Fracture Treatment
Spine Surgery
Stereotactic Neurosurgery
Stereotactic Radiosurgery
Stereotactic Radiosurgery, Spinal or Cranial

Insurance Accepted

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  • Blue Cross CA Anthem High Performance Network
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Locations

  1. 1 The Craniospinal Center of Los Angeles
    2811 Wilshire Blvd Ste 840, Santa Monica, CA 90403
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (310) 694-8300
    Monday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    09:00 - 14:00
  2. 2 Office
    17525 Ventura Blvd, Encino, CA 91316
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (818) 518-1719

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Gantwerker
4.6
Based on 22 Reviews
5 Stars (19)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (1)

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Jun 24, 2021
Informative and helpful. Dr. Gantwerker is patient, courteous and knowledgeable. He takes time to answer questions without my feeling rushed. He LISTENS!! Office staff is efficient and courteous. Appointments are kept on schedule. I am happy he is my doctor.
Arlene Baker — Jun 24, 2021
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Languages Spoken
French
Persian
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Neurosurgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Rush Medical College
    2001
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Neurosurgery
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

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Internship

Internship
  • Case Western Reserve
    2002
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Case Western Reserve University
    2008
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Barrow Neurological Institute
    2009
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Brian Gantwerker, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Gantwerker's profile.

Dr. Gantwerker frequently treats the following conditions: Scoliosis, Intervertebral Disc Disease and Degenerative Disc Disease. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Brian Gantwerker, MD is affiliated with Providence Saint John's Health Center.

Yes, Dr. Brian Gantwerker, MD holds board certification in Neurosurgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Providence Saint John's Health Center

    2121 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica, CA