Richard George Everson MD FAANS, FACS (He/Him)

Brain & Spinal Tumor, Pituitary Surgery, Skull Base

Assistant Professor, Neurosurgery, UCLA School of Medicine

Wasserman Building300 Stein Plaza, Suite 420Los Angeles, CA 90095
Phone+1 310-825-5111
Fax+1 310-825-5111

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Summary

Dr. Everson has expertise in the surgical treatment of primary and metastatic tumors of the brain, spine and skull base. He works with multidisciplinary oncology teams to individualize patient treatments. Dr. Everson employs the full range of minimally invasive, image-guided, endoscopic, radiosurgery, microsurgical, conventional open and reconstructive techniques to ensure both maximum tumor removal and patient safety. His research focuses on immunotherapy and clinical trials for brain tumors.

Education & Training

University of Texas M D Anderson Cancer CenterFellowship, Neurosurgical Oncology, 2016 - 2017
UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical CenterResidency, Neurological Surgery, 2009 - 2016
Duke University School of MedicineClass of 2009
University of Michigan Medical SchoolBS, Cellular and Molecular Biology, 2005

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Certifications & Licensure

CA State Medical License 2011 - 2027
NV State Medical License 2023 - 2027
TX State Medical License 2016 - 2027
American Board of Neurological Surgery Neurological Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Brian D. Silber Award (AANS) 2017
California Association of Neurological Surgeons Best Abstract Award 2016
UCLA Neurosurgery Resident Award for Academic Excellence 2013

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

2 citations
Focused Ultrasound in Brain Tumors: Mechanisms, Imaging Guidance, and Emerging Clinical Applications.
Ali Nabavizadeh, Kazim Narsinh, Timothy J Kaufmann, HaoLi Liu, Antonios N Pouliopoulos
AJNR. American Journal of Neuroradiology. 2026-06-03
Effect of Anti-Siphon Devices on Postoperative Outcomes in Idiopathic Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus.
Yashaar Hafizka, Sheel Shah, Jorge Salcedo-Sifuentes, Sheantel Reihl, Kunal Patel
World Neurosurgery. 2026-06-01
Laser Interstitial Thermal Therapy for Brain Metastases: Imaging Guidelines for Clinical Trials and Practice.
Francesco Sanvito, Aden P Haskell-Mendoza, Eric C Leuthardt, Albert H Kim, Jingwen Yao
Neuro-Oncology. 2026-05-29

Journal Articles

Chiari I Malformation in the Adult
Everson, RG, Holly, LT, and Batzdorf, U, Neurosurgery Quarterly, 1/1/2015

Books/Book Chapters

Translational Immunotherapy Gliomas
Chapter: Dendritic Cell Therapy for Brain Tumors
Everson RG, Antonios JP, Tucker AM and Liau LMEditors: Sampson JH.Elsevier2017
Neuro-Oncology: The Essentials
Chapter: Malignant Gliomas
Everson RG, Liau LMEditors: Bernstein M, Berger MS.ThiemeEdition 3rd,2015
Cancer Immunotherapy- Mechanisms of cancer immunity, engineering immune-based therapies and developing clinical trials
Chapter: Genetically Engineered T Cell Immunotherapy for Gliomas and Other Solid Tumors
Everson RG, Malone CC, Erickson KL, Fomchenko EI, Prins RM, Liau LM, Kruse CAEditors: Song J.Bentham Science2015

Abstracts/Posters

Laser Thermotherapy for Spinal Metastatic Disease provides Comparable Local Control, Reduced Morbidity and Delay to Systemic Therapy Compared to Open Surgery
Everson RG, Feranandes B, Zuckerman S, Rao G, Li J, Ghia A, Amini B, Rhines, L, Tatsui CE, 85th American Association of Neurological Surgeons Annual Meeting, 1/1/2017
Outcomes of Surgery for Sacral Chordoma and Impact of Complications: A Report of 50 Consecutive Patients with Long-term Follow-up
Zuckerman S, Chang G, Walsh G, Mehran R, Everson R, Lee S, Rao G, Tatsui C, Rhines L, The Congress of Neurological Surgeons Spine Summit 2017 - 33rd Annual Meeting of the Section on Disorders of the Spine and Peripheral Nerves, 1/1/2017
Interbody distraction and vertebral body reconstruction with PMMA for the treatment of pathologic fractures
Zuckerman S, Everson R, Rao G, McCutcheon I, Rhines L, Tatsui C, The Congress of Neurological Surgeons Spine Summit 2017 - 33rd Annual Meeting of the Section on Disorders of the Spine and Peripheral Nerves, 1/1/2017

Lectures

Laser Thermotherapy for Spinal Metastatic Disease provides Comparable Local Control, Reduced Morbidity and Less Delay to Systemic Therapy Compared to Open Surgery
Los Angeles, CA - 1/1/2017
Emerging Approaches in Brain Tumor Immunotherapy
Los Angeles, CA - 1/1/2017
PD-1 Inhibition Enhances Dendritic Cell Vaccine-Generated Anti-Tumor Immune Response against Glioblastoma
Pismo Beach, CA - 1/1/2016

Press Mentions

Adding Immune-Boosting Agent to Personalised Cancer Vaccine Supercharges the Body's Immune Defense Against Malignant Brain TumoursMay 10th, 2024
New Technique Gives a Clearer Image of Immunotherapy Results in Advanced Brain CancerSeptember 5th, 2017
UCLA Researchers Help Lead National Effort to Improve Care for Patients with GlioblastomaMay 8th, 2026