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Dr. Walavan Sivakumar, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 40
Dr. Walavan Sivakumar, MD
5.0 (57 Ratings)

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Dr. Walavan Sivakumar, MD is a Neurosurgery Specialist 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

Offers telehealth

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

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Dr. Walavan Sivakumar, MD is a Neurosurgery Specialist in Santa Monica, CA. They studied at University of California At Los Angeles. They currently practice at Pacific Neuroscience Institute and are affiliated with Providence Saint John's Health Center, Providence Little Company Of Mary Medical Center Torrance and Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center San Pedro. At present, Dr. Sivakumar received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 57 times. Their 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.

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Endocrine Gland Cancer
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Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Osteoarthritis of Spine
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Brain Tumor
Brainstem Glioma
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Cauda Equina Syndrome
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Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
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Cerebral Palsy
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Spinal Cord Cancer
Spinal Cord Disorders
Spinal Cord Tumor
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Deformities
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Spondylolisthesis
Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Skin
Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Thoracic Stenosis
Thyroid Cancer
Urinary Tract Cancer
Vertebral Column Tumors
Brain Tumor Biopsy
Carotid Artery Stent Placement
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Shunt - Insertion, Repair or Removal
Craniectomy
Craniotomy
Craniotomy for Aneurysm
Craniotomy for Brain Tumor
Laparotomy
Neurostimulation
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Repair Intracranial Aneurysm
Skin Screenings
Skull Base Surgery
Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
Spine Fracture Treatment

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Locations

  1. 1 Pacific Neuroscience Institute
    2125 Arizona Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90404

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Apr 09, 2024
He did an excellent job of explaining my options in very understandable language. He spent quite a bit of time with me and answered all my questions. He subsequently did the surgery to remove my tumor. The entire PNI team is outstanding. My successful surgery was 2 months ago. I cannot say enough about PNI!
J. Gonser — Apr 09, 2024
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About Me

Languages Spoken
Spanish
Tamil
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Neurosurgery
Oncology
Cerebrovascular Neurosurgery
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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
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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. Walavan Sivakumar, MD is affiliated with Providence Saint John's Health Center, Providence Little Company Of Mary Medical Center Torrance and Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center San Pedro.

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • Providence Saint John's Health Center

    2121 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica, CA

  • Providence Little Company Of Mary Medical Center Torrance

    4101 Torrance Blvd, Torrance, CA

  • Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center San Pedro

    1300 W 7th St, San Pedro, CA