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Dr. Farzad Massoudi, MD

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Specializes in: Neurosurgery

George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences (1991)

Professional interests include: peripheral nerve surgery, brain surgery, cervical laminoplasty, and more.

23961 Calle de la Magdalena Suite 405
Laguna Hills, CA 92653

(949) 588-5800

Dr. Farzad Massoudi, MD is a neurosurgeon in Laguna Hills, CA specializing in neurosurgery. He graduated from George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences in 1991 and has 35 years of experience. Dr. Farzad Massoudi, MD is affiliated with MemorialCare, Saddleback Medical Center, Providence Medical Foundation, Greater Newport Physicians, Children's Hospital of Orange County, Providence, Providence Mission Hospital - Laguna Beach, Mission Hospital Leonard Cancer Institute - Mission Viejo, MemorialCare Medical Group MemorialCare Independent Physicians, AANS and the Western Neurosurgical Medical Society, Providence Affiliated Physicians, Mission, Providence Mission Hospital - Mission Viejo, Mission Hospital Mission Viejo and Mission Hospital Laguna Beach.

Office Locations

23961 Calle de la Magdalena Suite 405
Laguna Hills, CA 92653

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Some issues Dr. Farzad Massoudi, MD can help you with:

Craniotomy

Craniotomy and craniectomy are surgical procedures used to access the brain and treat tumors, intracranial pressure, or other conditions. These surgeries are performed by creating holes in the skull, or cranium, to expose the brain. The opening in the skull can be immediately replaced (craniotomy), or it can be replaced during a later procedure (craniectomy). The following procedures use craniotomy or craniectomy:

Brain biopsy, which is done by guiding a needle through the opening in the skull to the targeted area of the brain. This procedure may be performed through an open or minimally invasive approach. The minimally invasive approach, called stereotactic brain biopsy, uses a computer to guide the needle.
Brain tumor resection, which may be performed following a biopsy with image guidance. Depending on the size and location of the tumor, resection will require 2-5 hours.
Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak repair, particularly for leaks that continue for a long period of time after a surgery. CSF leaks that are left untreated can lead to complications such as meningitis, an inflammation of the outer layers (meninges) of the brain.
Decompression, often following a stroke or injury. Decompressive craniotomy or craniectomy temporarily removes a flap from the skull to give the brain more room for swelling, which provides pressure relief.
Hematoma evacuation, which can also relieve pressure on the brain. A hematoma is a swelling of clotted blood. It can occur between the skull and the outer covering of the brain, or dura (epidural), between the dura and the brain (subdural), and within the brain (intracerebral). Craniotomy or craniectomy may be used to access and remove the hematoma.

To perform a craniotomy, the surgeon will need to make an incision on the scalp to expose the skull. Some of the hair may be shaved, and the scalp will be cleaned with antiseptic solution. Following the incision, the surgeon will use a drill to remove a piece of the skull, called a bone or skull flap. If the surgeon needs to reach a tumor or perform an aspiration, the dura, which covers the brain, will be incised (cut) to access the lesion. The bone flap will be reattached once the surgeon has completed the procedure. If the surgeon is performing a craniectomy, the same steps will be followed, but a mesh piece will be placed where the bone flap was, and the scalp will be surgically closed. Patients will need to wear a special helmet for a few months after the procedure. The bone flap will be preserved and replaced during a later operation, or it may never be replaced.

Patient recovery period can range from two days to two weeks, depending on the specific procedure and condition. Patient will require monitoring and may be given medication for pain or brain swelling. Patients will have to restrict their physical activity for some time after the procedure, and they may need to work with a physical therapist.

Hydrocephalus

Normally, the brain is bathed in a liquid called cerebrospinal fluid. This fluid cushions and nurtures the brain cells as it flows around and through the brain. Sometimes, cerebrospinal fluid does not get reabsorbed into the body properly, or a blockage in the brain can stop it from flowing. This causes a buildup of pressure called hydrocephalus. This condition affects a wide range of people, but it is much more prevalent among infants and older adults. Left untreated, hydrocephalus can cause uncomfortable symptoms, such as headaches and blurred vision, and eventually may cause brain damage.

Hydrocephalus is most often treated with an implanted device called a shunt. A shunt is a long, thin tube that is used to drain excess fluid. One end is placed within the brain. The tube runs under the skin, along the neck behind the ear, and to another part of the body where the fluid can be reabsorbed. Most often this is the abdomen, but the chest or other areas can also be used. Shunts have a valve that allows doctors to monitor and control the pressure within the brain. Insertion of a shunt is a surgical procedure that takes one to two hours. Incisions are made in the head and the abdomen, and the shunt is threaded into place before the openings are stitched closed.

In cases where hydrocephalus is caused by a blockage, a procedure called endoscopic third ventriculostomy, or ETV, may be performed. During this procedure, a surgeon makes a dime-sized hole in the skull and uses a thin tube with a camera on the end (called an endoscope) to see inside the brain. The surgeon punctures a hole in the floor of the third ventricle, a fluid-filled space within the brain. The hole provides an opening for cerebrospinal fluid to flow around the blockage, normalizing pressure. The entire procedure usually takes less than an hour and patients can often go home the following day. ETV can provide a permanent and safe alternative to a shunt, but it is only useful for patients whose hydrocephalus is caused by a blockage.

Spinal Fusion

Spinal fusion is a surgical procedure to permanently join together two or more vertebrae, the bones in the spine. Certain spinal disorders can lead to instability and pain, and the idea behind spinal fusion is that fusing vertebrae together can both make them stronger and reduce motion, which can sometimes reduce pain.

There are several different types of spinal fusion surgery available, mostly depending on where a patient's pain is located and whether his or her surgeon will perform the procedure through the back, front, or side. In general, a fusion is performed by packing the vertebrae to be fused with grafted bone. This bone may be taken from the patient's hip, may be donated from a cadaver, or it may be a manufactured synthetic material. The bone is placed along the vertebrae, and sometimes, the disc that lies in between the vertebrae is removed and replaced with grafted bone. The bone material will grow and cement the two vertebrae together. After the bone graft is placed, the vertebrae are sometimes held in place with rods, screws, plates, or cages, depending on the weakness of the spine and needs of the graft.

Spinal fusion is a significant surgery and can take three to four hours or more. Recovery is typically two to four days in the hospital. After surgery, it is important to remember that the fusion takes time to grow from the bone graft. So, the actual fusion is not complete for several months. Patients will probably feel somewhat better right away, but it may take a while to feel the full effects of the fusion as the bone grows into place. In the meantime, doctors might have patients wear a brace to protect their spine and keep it properly aligned.

Spinal fusion is not used for all kinds of back pain. Changing the way the spine moves can lead to strain on the other joints in the back, and fusion is only performed when the benefits outweigh the risks. Some spine disorders that are treated with fusion include:

Curvature disorders, such as scoliosis and kyphosis
Degenerative disc disease
Spondylolisthesis, a disorder that causes vertebrae to slip over each other
Significant spinal fractures that cause instability
Weakened spine due to infection or tumor
Some cases of spinal stenosis, a narrowing of the spinal column
Chronic lower back pain (although the use of fusion to treat this is controversial)

Regardless of the diagnosis, there is always a possibility of 'failure' with spinal fusion, or of the surgery not fully solving the pain. This is more likely when fusion is used primarily to treat pain instead of structural problems. Patients can improve their chances of a successful outcome by stopping smoking, maintaining a healthy weight, moving their body every day, and following their doctor's instructions for any physical therapy that they are prescribed.

In The News (see more mentions in the news)

“"But as we grow and achieve our objectives in the years to come, our goal is to become one of the national leaders and a referral center for neurological disorders," said Farzad Massoudi,...”—"Mission Hospital to open $185 million Neuroscience and Spine Institute", The Orange County Register, October 2014

“- Farzad Massoudi, medical director at Mission Hospital's Neuroscience and Spine Institute, talking with the Register about additional capabilities that will come with a $22 million surgical floor...”—"Optimism, sales grow among small-business owners", The Orange County Register, March 2014

“* Dr. Farzad Massoudi, one of the primary neurosurgeons at Saddleback Memorial Medical Center and assistant clinical professor at UCLA department of neurosurgery, said other head health tips...”—"Keep your head on", The Orange County Register, September 2006

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Farzad Massoudi, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

spinal decompression surgery

In 2023, Dr. Farzad Massoudi, MD performed more spinal decompression surgery procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within California.

Top 10%

By Volume:

laminectomy

spinal procedures

In 2023, Dr. Farzad Massoudi, MD performed more laminectomy, and spinal procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within California.

Top 25%

By Volume:

decompressive lumbar laminectomy

discectomy

lumbar corpectomy for decompression

By Affordability:

decompressive laminectomy

decompressive lumbar laminectomy

laminectomy with foraminotomy and facetectomy

lumbar discectomy

lumbar hemilaminectomy

posterior column osteotomy

posterior discectomy

posterior lumbar discectomy

posterior spinal osteotomy

spinal osteotomy

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within California, Dr. Farzad Massoudi, MD performed more decompressive lumbar laminectomy, discectomy (disc removal surgery), and lumbar corpectomy for decompression procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for decompressive laminectomy, decompressive lumbar laminectomy, discectomy (disc removal surgery), disc surgery, facetectomy, foraminotomy, laminectomy with foraminotomy and facetectomy, lumbar discectomy, lumbar hemilaminectomy, lumbar laminectomy, lumbar laminotomy, lumbar osteotomy, osteotomy, posterior column osteotomy, posterior discectomy, posterior lumbar discectomy, posterior spinal osteotomy, and spinal osteotomy that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Farzad Massoudi, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Laguna Hills, CA during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care, spinal procedures and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Farzad Massoudi, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	20
doctor visit	342
hospital care	85
inpatient care	85
nerve procedures	20
spinal procedures	33

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Farzad Massoudi, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Laguna Hills, CA during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care, X-rays and thoracic (chest) imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Farzad Massoudi, MD for Medicare patients.

breathing treatment	13
decompression surgery	24
doctor visit	418
hospital care	124
inpatient care	124
nerve procedures	24
spinal procedures	24
thoracic (chest) imaging	28
X-rays	28

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Farzad Massoudi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	154
Female	215

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	320
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	27
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	157
From 75 to 84	132
85 and over	49
Less than 65	31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Farzad Massoudi, MD in 2013

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	28
Dementia	11
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Farzad Massoudi, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Laguna Hills, CA during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Farzad Massoudi, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	31
doctor visit	230
hospital care	93
inpatient care	93
nerve procedures	31
spinal procedures	31

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Farzad Massoudi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	98
Female	135

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	205
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	11
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	85
From 75 to 84	90
85 and over	41
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Farzad Massoudi, MD in 2014

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	34
Dementia	15
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Farzad Massoudi, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Laguna Hills, CA during 2015 were spinal procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Farzad Massoudi, MD for Medicare patients.

cranial surgery	13
decompression surgery	86
doctor visit	190
hospital care	96
inpatient care	96
nerve procedures	86
spinal procedures	102

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Farzad Massoudi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	158
Female	250

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	336
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	32
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	132
From 75 to 84	164
85 and over	84
Less than 65	28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Farzad Massoudi, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	20
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	32
Dementia	14
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Farzad Massoudi, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Laguna Hills, CA during 2016 were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Farzad Massoudi, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	17
decompression surgery	87
doctor visit	215
hospital care	38
inpatient care	38
nerve procedures	87
spinal procedures	132

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Farzad Massoudi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	87
Female	104

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	150
Black	0
Hispanic	11
Asian	17
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	92
From 75 to 84	64
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Farzad Massoudi, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	38
Dementia	17
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Farzad Massoudi, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Laguna Hills, CA during 2017 were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Farzad Massoudi, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	13
decompression surgery	72
doctor visit	197
hospital care	25
inpatient care	25
nerve procedures	72
spinal procedures	85

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Farzad Massoudi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	75
Female	99

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	133
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	22
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	81
From 75 to 84	65
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Farzad Massoudi, MD in 2017

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	41
Dementia	14
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Farzad Massoudi, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Laguna Hills, CA during 2018 were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Farzad Massoudi, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	98
doctor visit	215
hospital care	12
inpatient care	12
nerve procedures	98
spinal procedures	117

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Farzad Massoudi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	70
Female	94

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	124
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	22
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	84
From 75 to 84	50
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Farzad Massoudi, MD in 2018

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	41
Dementia	13
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Farzad Massoudi, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Laguna Hills, CA during 2019 were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Farzad Massoudi, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	59
doctor visit	222
hospital care	21
inpatient care	21
nerve procedures	59
spinal procedures	70

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Farzad Massoudi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	71
Female	104

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	127
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	23
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	79
From 75 to 84	69
85 and over	15
Less than 65	12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Farzad Massoudi, MD in 2019

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	40
Dementia	15
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Farzad Massoudi, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Laguna Hills, CA during 2020 were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Farzad Massoudi, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	112
doctor visit	240
hospital care	54
inpatient care	54
nerve procedures	112
spinal procedures	132

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Farzad Massoudi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	71
Female	112

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	142
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	15
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	70
From 75 to 84	75
85 and over	22
Less than 65	16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Farzad Massoudi, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	34
Dementia	17
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Farzad Massoudi, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Laguna Hills, CA during 2021 were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and implant removal.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Farzad Massoudi, MD for Medicare patients.

bone surgery	16
decompression surgery	94
doctor visit	265
hospital care	15
implant removal	21
inpatient care	15
nerve procedures	94
spinal procedures	174

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Farzad Massoudi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	85
Female	110

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	154
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	19
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	63
From 75 to 84	82
85 and over	33
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Farzad Massoudi, MD in 2021

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	37
Dementia	16
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Farzad Massoudi, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Laguna Hills, CA during 2022 were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and bone surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Farzad Massoudi, MD for Medicare patients.

bone surgery	27
decompression surgery	102
doctor visit	296
implant removal	11
nerve procedures	102
spinal procedures	152

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Farzad Massoudi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	82
Female	114

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	136
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	27
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	84
From 75 to 84	83
85 and over	17
Less than 65	12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Farzad Massoudi, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	23
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	33
Dementia	14
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Farzad Massoudi, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Farzad Massoudi, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Laguna Hills, CA were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and hospital care.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	15
bone surgery	21
cranial surgery	13
decompression surgery	71
doctor visit	257
hospital care	56
implant removal	16
inpatient care	56
nerve procedures	71
spinal procedures	95
thoracic (chest) imaging	28
X-rays	28

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Farzad Massoudi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	86
Female	121

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	17
Non-Hispanic White	166
Hispanic	1
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	4

**Age**
75 to 84	79
85 and over	23
Less than 65	12
65 to 74	84

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Farzad Massoudi, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Farzad Massoudi, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	15
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	32
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Cancer	12
Dementia	13

Education & Training

Dr. Farzad Massoudi, MD graduated from George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences in 1991. He completed residency at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery and has a state license in California.

Medical School: George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences (1991)

Residency: Harbor-UCLA Medical Center

Board Certification: American Board of Neurological Surgery

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Farzad Massoudi, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

MemorialCare

Saddleback Medical Center

Providence Medical Foundation

Greater Newport Physicians

Children's Hospital of Orange County

Providence

Providence Mission Hospital - Laguna Beach

Mission Hospital Leonard Cancer Institute - Mission Viejo

MemorialCare Medical Group MemorialCare Independent Physicians

AANS and the Western Neurosurgical Medical Society

Providence Affiliated Physicians, Mission

Providence Mission Hospital - Mission Viejo

Mission Hospital Mission Viejo

Mission Hospital Laguna Beach

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Farzad Massoudi, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Anthem Blue Cross HMO, Aetna HMO, Blue Shield of California, United Healthcare HMO, Anthem, Medicare Advantage, Providence, Health Net HMO and CIGNA HMO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Farzad Massoudi, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Anthem Blue Cross HMO

Aetna HMO

Blue Shield of California

United Healthcare HMO

Anthem

Medicare Advantage

Providence

Health Net HMO

CIGNA HMO

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Farzad Massoudi, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Biogennix, LLC	$388,952 Morpheus $387,974	Agilon $978
Globus Medical, Inc.	$48,204 Spine $23,088	SP-FIX $19,924	Excelsius Robotics System $4,641	COALITION $202	SIGNIFY $93	Other $257
SeaSpine, Inc.	$21,830 Cervical Zuma $21,830
SeaSpine Orthopedics Corporation	$11,950 Zuma-C $11,950
Precision Spine, Inc.	$6,607 Reli ISP System $5,107	Vault-C Intervertebral Body Fusion Device $1,500
Other	$12,992 Stand Alone ALIF Prototype $4,000	OPTIMESH EXPANDABLE INTERBODY FUSION SYSTEM $1,056	Xpress $986	Spinal Implant $448	O-ARM-ST $330	Other $6,173

**Types of Payments**
Royalty or License	$456,346
Consulting Fee	$19,808
Food and Beverage	$7,783
Travel and Lodging	$6,435
Gift	$140
Other	$23

Biography

Dr. Farzad Massoudi is a Laguna Hills, CA physician who specializes in neurosurgery. Dr. Massoudi (or staff) is conversant in Spanish and Persian. His areas of expertise include spinal embolization, bypass surgery, and kyphoplasty (vertebral augmentation). His professional affiliations include Greater Newport Physicians, Children's Hospital of Orange County, and Saddleback Medical Center. Dr. Massoudi obtained his medical school training at George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences and Georgetown University School of Medicine and performed his residency at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center. He appears to be in-network for United Healthcare HMO, Anthem, Blue California, and more. He has an open panel in Laguna Hills, CA according to Providence Medical Foundation.