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    MediFind found 111 doctor with experience in Hydrocephalus near San Francisco, CA. Of these, 93 are Experienced, 13 are Advanced and 5 are Distinguished.

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    111 providers found
      Peter B. Weber
      Distinguished in Hydrocephalus
      Neurosurgery | Neurology
      Distinguished in Hydrocephalus
      Neurosurgery | Neurology

      Peter B. Weber, MD Private Practice

      1100 Van Ness Ave, 6th Flr, 
      San Francisco, CA 
       (0.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      caring, good listener, dedicated, intelligent, compassionate, committed, healing and reassuring. Dr. Weber is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrocephalus. His top areas of expertise are Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET), Spondylolisthesis, Brain Stem Cancer, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery.

      Lewis Z. Leng
      Distinguished in Hydrocephalus
      Neurosurgery | Neurology
      Distinguished in Hydrocephalus
      Neurosurgery | Neurology

      Sutter Pacific Medical Foundation

      1100 Sutter St, Flr 6, 
      San Francisco, CA 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Lewis Leng is a Neurologist and a Neurosurgery provider in San Francisco, California. Dr. Leng is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrocephalus. His top areas of expertise are Arterial Calcification of Infancy, PHACE Syndrome, Hydrocephalus, Balloon Sinuplasty, and Awake Craniotomy.

      Matthew G. Macdougall
      Experienced in Hydrocephalus
      Neurosurgery | Neurology
      Experienced in Hydrocephalus
      Neurosurgery | Neurology

      Matthew G. MacDougall, MD Private Practice

      1100 Van Ness Ave, 6th Fl, 
      San Francisco, CA 
       (0.8 miles away)
      Experience:
      17+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Matthew Macdougall is a Neurologist and a Neurosurgery provider in San Francisco, California. Dr. Macdougall has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrocephalus. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Cord Abscess, Epidural Abscess, Subdural Hematoma, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Awake Craniotomy. Dr. Macdougall is currently accepting new patients.

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      Hesham M. Zakaria
      Experienced in Hydrocephalus
      Experienced in Hydrocephalus

      Van Ness Campus MOB

      1100 Van Ness Avenue, Floor 6, 
      San Francisco, CA 
       (0.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Hesham Zakaria is a Neurosurgery provider in San Francisco, California. Dr. Zakaria is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrocephalus. His top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Bone Tumor, Cervical Myelopathy, Spinal Fusion, and Laminectomy. Dr. Zakaria is currently accepting new patients.

      Arshia Sadreddin
      Experienced in Hydrocephalus
      Experienced in Hydrocephalus

      Van Ness Campus Medical Office Building

      1100 Van Ness Avenue, Floor 6, 
      San Francisco, CA 
       (0.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Arshia Sadreddin is a Neurologist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Sadreddin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrocephalus. Her top areas of expertise are Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Progressive Supranuclear Palsy, Supranuclear Ophthalmoplegia, and Deep Brain Stimulation. Dr. Sadreddin is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Hydrocephalus
      Distinguished in Hydrocephalus

      Ucsf Medical Group Business Services

      505 Parnassus Ave, 
      San Francisco, CA 
       (2.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Shawn Hervey-Jumper is a Neurosurgery provider in San Francisco, California. Dr. Hervey-Jumper is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrocephalus. His top areas of expertise are Glioma, Brain Tumor, Astrocytoma, Awake Craniotomy, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.

      Distinguished in Hydrocephalus
      Neurosurgery
      Distinguished in Hydrocephalus
      Neurosurgery

      Ucsf Medical Group Business Services

      521 Parnassus Ave, 
      San Francisco, CA 
       (2.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Tarun Arora is a Neurosurgery provider in San Francisco, California. Dr. Arora is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrocephalus. His top areas of expertise are Hydrocephalus, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Subdural Hematoma, Awake Craniotomy, and Laminectomy.

      Experienced in Hydrocephalus
      Intensive Care Medicine
      Experienced in Hydrocephalus
      Intensive Care Medicine

      Office

      45 Castro St Ste 175A, 
      San Francisco, CA 
       (1.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Alan Yee is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in San Francisco, California. Dr. Yee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrocephalus. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Apoplexy, Stent Placement, and Transmyocardial Revascularization.

      Experienced in Hydrocephalus
      Intensive Care Medicine
      Experienced in Hydrocephalus
      Intensive Care Medicine

      HHT Center Of Excellence

      185 Berry St Ste 180, 
      San Francisco, CA 
       (1.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Nerissa Ko is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in San Francisco, California. Dr. Ko is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrocephalus. Her top areas of expertise are Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Stroke, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Stent Placement, and Transmyocardial Revascularization.

      Mitchel S. Berger
      Advanced in Hydrocephalus
      Neurosurgery | Neurology
      Advanced in Hydrocephalus
      Neurosurgery | Neurology

      UCSF Department Of Neurological Surgery

      400 Parnassus Ave, 8th Fl, 
      San Francisco, CA 
       (2.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      caring, good listener, dedicated, intelligent, compassionate, committed, healing and reassuring. Dr. Berger is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrocephalus. His top areas of expertise are Astrocytoma, Glioma, Glioblastoma, Awake Craniotomy, and Endovascular Embolization.

      Gordon T. Sakamoto
      Distinguished in Hydrocephalus
      Neurosurgery | Neurology
      Distinguished in Hydrocephalus
      Neurosurgery | Neurology

      Palo Alto Medical Foundation

      1501 Trousdale Dr, 4th Fl Neurosurgery, 
      Burlingame, CA 
       (12.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Gordon Sakamoto is a Neurologist and a Neurosurgery provider in Burlingame, California. Dr. Sakamoto is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrocephalus. His top areas of expertise are Hydrocephalus, Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt, Subdural Hematoma, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Sakamoto is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Hydrocephalus
      Advanced in Hydrocephalus
      45 Castro St, Suite 421, 
      San Francisco, CA 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Brian Andrews is a Neurosurgery provider in San Francisco, California. Dr. Andrews is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrocephalus. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Cervical Myelopathy, Cervical Spondylosis, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery.

      Advanced in Hydrocephalus
      Radiology | Neuroradiology
      Advanced in Hydrocephalus
      Radiology | Neuroradiology

      Sutter Bay Medical Foundation

      899 Valencia St, 
      San Francisco, CA 
       (1.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Derk Purcell is a Radiologist and a Neuroradiologist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Purcell is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrocephalus. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Bronchogenic Cyst, Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS), Melorheostosis, and Thrombectomy.

      Advanced in Hydrocephalus
      Advanced in Hydrocephalus
      2299 Post St, Suite 206, 
      San Francisco, CA 
       (1.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Arnold Greenberg is a Neurologist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Greenberg is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrocephalus. His top areas of expertise are Pseudobulbar Affect, Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo, Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET), and Brain Stem Cancer.

      Bruce M. Mccormack
      Experienced in Hydrocephalus
      Neurosurgery | Neurology
      Experienced in Hydrocephalus
      Neurosurgery | Neurology

      Neurospine Institute Medical Group

      2320 Sutter St, Ste 202, 
      San Francisco, CA 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Dr. McCormack, Director of the Neurospine Institute, is a Board Certified Neurosurgeon, started the Neurospine Institute to be a new forum for aggregating and disseminating knowledge of the spine in order to promote clinically significant research and to improve patient care for those suffering from spinal disorders. Dr. Mccormack is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrocephalus. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Klippel-Feil Syndrome, Epidural Abscess, Bone Graft, and Laminectomy.

      Advanced in Hydrocephalus
      Advanced in Hydrocephalus

      University Of California San Francisco

      2330 Post St, 
      San Francisco, CA 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Ethan Winkler is a Neurosurgery provider in San Francisco, California. Dr. Winkler is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrocephalus. His top areas of expertise are Arteriovenous Malformation, Traumatic Brain Injury, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Extracranial-Intracranial Bypass Surgery, and Laminectomy. Dr. Winkler is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Hydrocephalus
      Neurosurgery
      Advanced in Hydrocephalus
      Neurosurgery
      550 16th St, 
      San Francisco, CA 
       (1.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Grace Lai is a Neurosurgery provider in San Francisco, California. Dr. Lai is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrocephalus. Her top areas of expertise are Hydrocephalus, Intraventricular Hemorrhage of the Newborn, Myelomeningocele, and Subdural Hematoma. Dr. Lai is currently accepting new patients.

      Michael C. Huang
      Experienced in Hydrocephalus
      Neurosurgery | Neurology
      Experienced in Hydrocephalus
      Neurosurgery | Neurology

      UCSF/San Francisco General Hospital

      San Francisco, CA 
       (1.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      caring, good listener, dedicated, intelligent, compassionate, committed, healing and reassuring. Dr. Huang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrocephalus. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Apoplexy, and Gastrostomy.

      Advanced in Hydrocephalus
      Neurosurgery
      Advanced in Hydrocephalus
      Neurosurgery
      400 Parnassus Ave, 
      San Francisco, CA 
       (2.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Nalin Gupta is a Neurosurgery provider in San Francisco, California. Dr. Gupta is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrocephalus. His top areas of expertise are Glioma, Gliomatosis Cerebri, Brain Tumor, Osteotomy, and Craniectomy.

      Advanced in Hydrocephalus
      Advanced in Hydrocephalus

      Ucsf Medical Group Business Services

      400 Parnassus Ave, 
      San Francisco, CA 
       (2.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Dragan Dimitrov is a Neurosurgery provider in San Francisco, California. Dr. Dimitrov is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrocephalus. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Subdural Hematoma, Spondylolisthesis, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

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      Last Updated: 01/09/2026

      What is the definition of Hydrocephalus?

      Hydrocephalus is a buildup of fluid inside the skull that leads to the brain pushing against the skull.

      Hydrocephalus means "water on the brain."

      When should I see a Hydrocephalus doctor near San Francisco, CA?

      There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

      • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
      • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
      • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
      • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
      • You want a second opinion.  

      What should I consider when choosing a Hydrocephalus doctor near San Francisco, CA?

      It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

      How does MediFind rank Hydrocephalus doctors near San Francisco, CA?

      MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

      What types of insurance are accepted by Hydrocephalus doctors near San Francisco, CA?

      Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

      How can I book an appointment online with a Hydrocephalus doctor near San Francisco, CA?

      MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Hydrocephalus doctor search results page. 

      Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Hydrocephalus doctor?

      Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

      How can I prepare for my appointment with a Hydrocephalus doctor near San Francisco, CA?

      Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

      • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
      • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
      • Family history of disease 
      • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
      • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
      • List of questions and concerns 
      • Your insurance card 

      You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

      What questions should I ask my Hydrocephalus doctor?

      Here are some sample questions: 

      • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
      • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
      • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
      • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
      • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

      How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Hydrocephalus doctor may know about?

      MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

      MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

      Can I filter my search to show male or female Hydrocephalus doctors near San Francisco, CA?

      Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Hydrocephalus doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

      Can I filter my search to find a Hydrocephalus doctor that offers video calls?

      Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Hydrocephalus doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

      Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

      By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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