Andrew C. Vivas, MD
(he/him) - Neurosurgery|
- Spine Surgery
About
Dr. Andrew C. Vivas is a Health Sciences Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Neurosurgery and Orthopedic Surgery.
His clinical focus is in the fields of adult and pediatric complex spine surgery, spinal oncology, revision spine surgery, and chronic low back pain. His research focus is in the area of neuromodulation for the diagnosis and treatment of chronic low back pain. He also has a special interest and expertise in the organization and execution of international health care and service oriented medical outreach. Dr. Vivas has completed both neurosurgical and orthopedic fellowships in pediatric and adult spine surgery and deformity, giving him a unique and multidisciplinary perspective in the treatment of spinal conditions.
Professional Society Memberships:
- American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS)
- Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS)
- Southern Neurosurgical Society (SNS)
- Florida Neurosurgical Society (FNS)
- Society of Lateral Access Surgeons (SOLAS)
- Society of Minimally Invasive Spine Surgeons (SMISS)
- North American Spine Society (NASS)
- AO Spine North America (AOSNA)
- Scoliosis Research Society (SNS)
Languages
Education
Medical Board Certification
Fellowships
Residency
Degree
Recognitions
- Super Doctors® Southern California Rising Stars, 2023, 2024
- University of South Florida Department of Neurosurgery Teaching Award
- David C. Leach award from the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME)
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Locations
Spine Center
Hospital Affiliations
Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center
Medical Services
Areas of Focus
Videos
Insurance
- Aetna
- Anthem Blue Cross
- Blue Shield of California
- Centivo
- Cigna
- First Health
- Health Net of California
- Interplan (part of HealthSmart)
- L.A. Care
- Medicare Advantage
- MultiPlan
- UFCM Health System
- Prime Health Services
- Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
- TRICARE
- UnitedHealthcare
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Recognitions
- Super Doctors® Southern California Rising Stars, 2023, 2024
- University of South Florida Department of Neurosurgery Teaching Award
- David C. Leach award from the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME)
- 2016 Young Investigator Award, Society of Lateral Access Surgeons (SOLAS)