Academic/University Program
UCLA Steve Tisch BrainSPORT Program
📍 Los Angeles
Vestibular/BalanceNeuropsychology/CognitiveHeadache/Migraine
Concussion specialist
Christopher C. Giza MD
📍 Los Angeles, California · ✓ Listing verified 2026-07-04
About
Christopher C. Giza, MD is a Pediatric Neurology specialist in Los Angeles, California, with a subspecialty focus in Sports Neurology / Neurotrauma. They see patients at UCLA Steve Tisch BrainSPORT Program, part of UCLA Health. Their role there is Director.
Concussion work here covers Sports Concussion, Pediatric Concussion, mTBI, Post-Concussion Syndrome and Return to Play. In this directory the listing sits under Rehabilitation/Brain Injury and Return to Play/Learn.
The practice sees athletes and adults.
Services
Rehabilitation/Brain InjuryReturn to Play/Learn
Clinical focus areas
ConcussionSports ConcussionPediatric ConcussionmTBIPost-Concussion SyndromeReturn to PlayBrain Injury
Details
Provider typePhysician - Sports Medicine
SpecialtyPediatric Neurology
PracticeUCLA Steve Tisch BrainSPORT Program
Health systemUCLA Health
RoleDirector, UCLA Steve Tisch BrainSPORT Program; Chief of Pediatric Neurology
ServesAthletes/Sports, Adult
Before your first appointment
Patients who contact Christopher C. Giza in Los Angeles usually want to be clear on a few things first:
- the graduated return-to-sport steps — The standard stepwise protocol athletic trainers and team physicians follow.
- the 6 stages of concussion recovery — A stage-by-stage timeline, and what should be happening at each one.
- why symptoms persist for months after a concussion — When symptoms outlast the expected window, and what actually shortens them.
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