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Dr. Keith Black, MD

Dr. Keith Black, MD

Neurosurgery*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Keith Black, MD is a neurosurgeon in Los Angeles, CA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Michigan Medical School in 1981. He is affiliated with Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

4.2 Star Rating
Based on 21 reviews 4.2 Star Rating (21 reviews)

Cedars-Sinai Neurosurgery - Los Angeles

127 S San Vicente Blvd Ste A6600 Los Angeles, CA 90048

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Dr. Black's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Black

4.2
21 ratings, 12 with a written review
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I had seen online nothing but good reviews on Dr. Black and since I needed a second opinion I wanted to check him out. He had a calm and warm spirit. And he gave me hope that even though there are many side effects to this surgery, I could believe that il was a low percentage of that happening to me.
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Feb 27, 2025
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Dr. Black and his staff have always been very caring and profession with me.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Sep 06, 2024
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Dr Black and his staff provide excellent care and customer service!
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Jul 09, 2024
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Absolutely the finest doctor you could wish for. I completely respect the information he shares with me about my condition
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 19, 2024
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Great doctor
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Feb 20, 2024
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dr. Black was such a pro. Clear, concise, caring and compassionate and knowledgeable. His experiences undeniable, and he was amazing at explaining things to my understanding. I am grateful to have him for a doctor.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 30, 2024
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Dr Black performed my surgery on 9/3/20. I have been diagnosed with grade 3 anaplastic astrocytoma. He was wonderful. We are scheduled for a 2nd surgery in December in case of any recurrence. I feel so blessed/fortunate to have him as my surgeon.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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ABS99 – Sep 17, 2020
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Takes more risk in consideration of reward. Life is ruined. Should have suggested other options other than surgery.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Hindsight – Aug 21, 2020
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I HAD BRAIN SURGERY IN 2010 LOW GRADE GLIOMA STAGE 2. HE REMOVED ALL OF THE TUMOR... IT WAS RIGHT TEMPORAL LOBE I BEEN CANCER FREE FOR 8YEARS NOW
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
6 others found this helpful
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Eric Godoy in PRESCOTT VALLEY – Apr 16, 2018
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Poor patient care and follow-up. Use too many assistants and way too self important. Very disappointed in the general attitude of this surgeon
What went well
  • Office environment
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 others found this helpful
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Jan 24, 2018
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Dr. Black is my neurosurgeon, he successfully removed a 6.5 cm benign frontal meningioma tumor from my brain. He was professional, courteous, and compassionate, I was scared when I arrived for a consultation, but he put me at ease The tumor was diagnosed on June 29. I was admitted to Cedars Sinai on July 25 for surgery, where Dr. Black and his professional team successfully removed the tumor. I can't say enough about Dr. Black and his skills, I will always be grateful for my new life.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
5 others found this helpful
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Kathleen Aitkens in Thousand Oaks, CA – Aug 10, 2017
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Dr. Keith L. Black, MD saved our son's life in March of 2017. We only went to see him for a second opinion. The next morning we received a call that he wanted to perform our son's life saving surgery. We feel so blessed as a family that Dr. Black wanted to perform such a life saving procedure for our son. Our 22 year old son had a tumor the size of a plum in the right ventricle of the brain. The 6 hour surgery was a success!!!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
9 others found this helpful
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ALEJANDRA CORDOVA in Hawthorne, CA – Jun 01, 2017
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About Me

biography

The research of Keith L Black, MD, focuses on biology of blood-brain barrier (BBB) and biochemical modulation of the blood-brain tumor barrier (BTB), targeted drug delivery, tumor immunology, cancer vaccines, cancer stem cells, microwave tumor...read more

  • Neurosurgery

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  • University Of Michigan Medical School

    Medical School, 1981

  • University Of Michigan / Ann Arbor

    Undergraduate School, 1978
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
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Neurosurgery
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    Cedars-Sinai Neurosurgery - Los Angeles

    Cedars-Sinai Neurosurgery - Los Angeles127 S San Vicente Blvd Ste A6600 Los Angeles, CA 90048
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    (310) 423-6472
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