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Dr. Walavan Sivakumar, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 40
Dr. Walavan Sivakumar, MD
4.9 (60 Ratings)

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Dr. Walavan Sivakumar, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Santa Monica, CA.
Dr. Walavan Sivakumar, MD
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Dr. Walavan Sivakumar, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 40
Santa Monica, CA
Accepting new patients
14 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Walavan Sivakumar, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Santa Monica, CA.

About

Dr. Sivakumar graduated from University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine in 2010 and completed a residency at University of Utah Hospital.Dr. Walavan Sivakumar, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Santa Monica, CA and has 14 years experience. Dr. Sivakumar currently practices at Pacific Neuroscience Institute and are affiliated with Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center San Pedro, Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center Torrance and Desert Regional Medical Center. Dr. Sivakumar has experience treating conditions like Chiari's Deformity, Chiari Malformation Type 1 and Cerebral Edema among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Sivakumar received an average rating of 4.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 60 times. Dr. Sivakumar's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Sivakumar also speaks Spanish and Tamil. Dr. Sivakumar is board certified in Neurosurgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Experience Check

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Chiari's Deformity
Chiari Malformation Type 1
Cerebral Edema
Chiari's Deformity
Chiari Malformation Type 1
Cerebral Edema
Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Subdural Hemorrhage
Brain Cancer
Hydrocephalus
Hypothalamus Cancer
Anemia
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Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Back Pain
Benign Neoplasm of Brain
Bone Cancer
Brain Aneurysm
Breast Lump
Broken Neck
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cerebrovascular Disease
Cervical Stenosis
Communicating Hydrocephalus
Cranial Trauma
Degenerative Disc Disease
Endocrine Gland Cancer
Epilepsy
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Intervertebral Disc Disease
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Meningiomas
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Pituitary Tumor
Radiculopathy
Secondary Hypertension
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Cord Tumor
Spinal Stenosis
Stroke
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Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Traumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Upper Back Pain
Brain Surgery
Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Shunt - Insertion, Repair or Removal
Destruction of Brain Tumor
Acoustic Neuroma
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Adult Brain Tumor
Aneurysm
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Astrocytoma
Basal Cell Carcinoma
Bladder Cancer
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Brain Abscess
Brain and Nervous System Cancer (incl. Gliomas, Astrocytoma, Schwannoma, Medulloblastoma, Chordoma)
Brain Disorders
Brain Injury
Brain Lesion
Brain Tumor
Brainstem Glioma
Breast Cancer
Carotid Artery Disease
Carotid Artery Stenosis
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Cerebral Embolism
Cerebral Palsy
Cervical Spinal Cord Injury
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chiari Malformation Type 2
Cholangiocarcinoma
Chordoma
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Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML)
Coagulation Disorders
Colorectal Cancer
Complete Spinal Cord Injury
Compressed Spinal Cord
Cranial Nerve Cancer
Craniopharyngioma
Ewing's Sarcoma
Glioma
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Gliomatosis Cerebri
Gynecologic Cancer
Hemophilia
Herniated Disc
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Intradural Spinal Arachnoid Cyst
Intradural Spinal Cord Tumor
Kidney Cancer
Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Lymphoma
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Lymphoma, Large-Cell
Lymphosarcoma
Malignant Bone Cancer of the Skull, Face, and Jaw
Malignant Brain Tumor
Medulloblastoma
Melanoma
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Metastatic Cancer
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Metastatic Tumors (Brain)
Moyamoya Disease
Myelitis
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Myelodysplastic Syndromes
Myeloma
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Myelomalacia
Myelopathy
Myeloproliferative Disorders
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Obstructive Hydrocephalus
Oral Cancer
Osteosarcoma
Osteosarcoma of the Spine
Ovarian Cancer
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pineal Region Tumors
Pituitary Apoplexy
Pituitary Disease
Polyneuropathy
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Primary Brain Tumor
Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Prostate Cancer
Radiation-Induced Meningioma
Reticulosarcoma
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Schwannoma
Scoliosis
Secondary Malignancies
Skin Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Spinal Cord and Brain Disorders
Spinal Cord Cancer
Spinal Cord Disorders
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Deformities
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylolisthesis
Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Skin
Syringomyelia
Tethered Cord Syndrome
Thoracic Spinal Cord Injury
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Thoracic Stenosis
Thyroid Cancer
Torticollis
Traumatic Cerebral Edema
Urinary Tract Cancer
Vertebral Column Tumors
Brain Tumor Biopsy
Carotid Artery Stent Placement
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Craniectomy
Craniectomy, Craniotomy, Surgery of Skull Base, Neuroendoscopy
Craniotomy
Craniotomy for Aneurysm
Craniotomy for Brain Tumor
Intracranial Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM) Repair
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Laparotomy
Neurostimulation
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Peripheral Nerve Block
Pituitary Gland Tumor Resection
Repair Intracranial Aneurysm
Skin Screenings
Skull Base Surgery
Somatic Nerve Block
Spinal Fusion
Spinal Nerve Block
Spine Fracture Treatment
Stereotactic Radiosurgery
Stereotactic Radiosurgery, Spinal or Cranial
Vascular Transcatheter Embolization

Insurance Accepted

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Locations

  1. 1 Pacific Neuroscience Institute
    2125 Arizona Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90404
  2. 2 Office
    5215 Torrance Blvd Ste 300, Torrance, CA 90503
    Monday
    Open 24 Hours 00:00 - 00:00
    Tuesday
    Open 24 Hours 00:00 - 00:00
    Wednesday
    Open 24 Hours 00:00 - 00:00
    Thursday
    Open 24 Hours 00:00 - 00:00
    Friday
    Open 24 Hours 00:00 - 00:00
    Saturday
    Open 24 Hours 00:00 - 00:00
    Sunday
    Open 24 Hours 00:00 - 00:00
  3. 3 John Wayne Cancer Institute Clinical Laboratory
    2200 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90404
  4. 4 Office
    4201 Torrance Blvd Ste 520, Torrance, CA 90503
    Monday
    08:30 - 17:30
    Tuesday
    08:30 - 17:30
    Wednesday
    08:30 - 17:30
    Thursday
    08:30 - 17:30
    Friday
    08:30 - 17:30
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  5. 5 Neil A Martin MD Inc
    2125 Arizona Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90404
    Monday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Sivakumar
4.9
Based on 60 Reviews
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1 Star (1)

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Oct 23, 2024
Dr. Sivakumar is always personable. He explains things clearly so that I have a clear understanding. He puts you at ease, and is extremely knowledgeable. He listens to my concerns, and answers all of my questions. He is the BEST!!! He along with his phenomenal team, saved my life!!! My surgery was a huge success. I am back to my life that I had prior to the removal of my tumor. THANK YOU!!!!
Tracey Burnett — Oct 23, 2024
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About Me

Languages Spoken
Spanish
Tamil
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Neurosurgery
Oncology
Cerebrovascular Neurosurgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine
    2010
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Neurosurgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • University of Utah Hospital
    2011
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of Utah Hospital
    2017
Residency Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Walavan Sivakumar, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Sivakumar's profile.

Dr. Sivakumar frequently treats the following conditions: Chiari's Deformity, Chiari Malformation Type 1 and Cerebral Edema. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Walavan Sivakumar, MD is affiliated with Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center San Pedro, Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center Torrance and Desert Regional Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Walavan Sivakumar, MD holds board certification in Neurosurgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center San Pedro

    1300 W 7th St, San Pedro, CA

  • Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center Torrance

    4101 Torrance Blvd, Torrance, CA

  • Desert Regional Medical Center

    1150 N Indian Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA