The 20 Best Arachnoid Cysts Doctors Near Me in Birmingham, AL

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The 20 Best Arachnoid Cysts Doctors near Birmingham, AL

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 24 doctor with experience in Arachnoid Cysts near Birmingham, AL. Of these, 21 are Experienced, 2 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Arachnoid Cysts
    Neurosurgery
    Distinguished in Arachnoid Cysts
    Neurosurgery

    University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation PC

    2000 6th Ave S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Dowell is a Neurosurgery provider in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Dowell is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arachnoid Cysts. His top areas of expertise are Schizencephaly, Porencephaly, Meningioma, Awake Craniotomy, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.

    Experienced in Arachnoid Cysts
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Arachnoid Cysts
    Neuroradiology

    Mary Lewis Skilled Nursing Facility

    1717 6th Ave S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Aparna Singhal is a Neuroradiologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Singhal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arachnoid Cysts. Her top areas of expertise are Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Brain Aneurysm, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Familial Porencephaly, and Cataract Removal.

    Experienced in Arachnoid Cysts
    Radiology
    Experienced in Arachnoid Cysts
    Radiology

    UAB Hospital Birmingham

    619 19th St S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Cheri Canon is a Radiologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Canon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arachnoid Cysts. Her top areas of expertise are Meningioma, Radiation Induced Meningioma, Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG), and Prolactinoma.

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    Experienced in Arachnoid Cysts
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Arachnoid Cysts
    Neuroradiology

    UAB Hospital Birmingham

    619 19th St S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Houman Sotoudeh is a Neuroradiologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Sotoudeh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arachnoid Cysts. His top areas of expertise are Hydrocephalus, Meningioma, Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis, Headache, and Thrombectomy.

    Experienced in Arachnoid Cysts
    Pediatric Radiology
    Experienced in Arachnoid Cysts
    Pediatric Radiology

    Children's Of Alabama

    1600 7th Ave S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Eric Howell is a Pediatric Radiologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Howell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arachnoid Cysts. His top areas of expertise are Short Stature (Growth Disorders), Scoliosis, Tracheobronchopathia Osteoplastica, and Familial Short Stature (FSS).

    Experienced in Arachnoid Cysts
    Experienced in Arachnoid Cysts

    Children's Of Alabama

    1600 7th Ave S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alana Thornton is a Radiologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Thornton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arachnoid Cysts. Her top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Short Stature (Growth Disorders), Tracheobronchopathia Osteoplastica, and Knock Knees.

    Experienced in Arachnoid Cysts
    Radiology
    Experienced in Arachnoid Cysts
    Radiology

    Birmingham Radiological Group PC

    2000A Southbridge Pkwy Ste 300, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joel Mixon is a Radiologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Mixon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arachnoid Cysts. His top areas of expertise are Bronchogenic Cyst, Visceromegaly, Colonic Malakoplakia, and Ascites.

    Advanced in Arachnoid Cysts
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Arachnoid Cysts
    Neurosurgery

    University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation PC

    2000 6th Ave S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kristen Riley is a Neurosurgery provider in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Riley is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arachnoid Cysts. Her top areas of expertise are Encephalocele, Pituitary Tumor, Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak, Balloon Sinuplasty, and Awake Craniotomy.

    Advanced in Arachnoid Cysts
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Arachnoid Cysts
    Neurosurgery

    University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation PC

    2000 6th Ave S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Winfield Fisher is a Neurosurgery provider in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Fisher is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arachnoid Cysts. His top areas of expertise are Brain Aneurysm, Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly, Hydrocephalus, Awake Craniotomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Arachnoid Cysts
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Arachnoid Cysts
    Neurosurgery

    UAB Neurosurgery

    510 20th St S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Barton Guthrie is a Neurosurgery provider in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Guthrie is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arachnoid Cysts. His top areas of expertise are Essential Tremor, Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Thalamotomy.

    Experienced in Arachnoid Cysts
    Experienced in Arachnoid Cysts

    Office

    510 20th St S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Melissa Chambers is a Neurosurgery provider in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Chambers is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arachnoid Cysts. Her top areas of expertise are Fractured Spine, Meningioma, Cervical Spondylosis, Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft.

    Experienced in Arachnoid Cysts
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Arachnoid Cysts
    Neurosurgery

    University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation PC

    2000 6th Ave S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mamerhi Okor is a Neurosurgery provider in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Okor is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arachnoid Cysts. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Spondylosis, Subdural Hematoma, Epidural Hematoma, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery.

    Experienced in Arachnoid Cysts
    Experienced in Arachnoid Cysts

    University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation PC

    2000 6th Ave S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Pearlman is a Neurologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Pearlman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arachnoid Cysts. His top areas of expertise are Migraine, Headache, Epilepsy with Myoclonic-Atonic Seizures, and Myoclonic Epilepsy.

    Experienced in Arachnoid Cysts
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Arachnoid Cysts
    Neurosurgery

    Children's Of Alabama

    1600 7th Ave S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Walter Oakes is a Neurosurgery provider in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Oakes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arachnoid Cysts. His top areas of expertise are Chiari Malformation, Chiari Malformation Type 2, Meningocele, Syringomyelia, and Posterior Fossa Decompression.

    Experienced in Arachnoid Cysts
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Arachnoid Cysts
    Neurosurgery

    Office

    806 Saint Vincents Dr Ste 450, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Samuel Bowen is a Neurosurgery provider in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Bowen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arachnoid Cysts. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Spondylosis, Spinal Stenosis, Subdural Hematoma, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery.

    Experienced in Arachnoid Cysts
    Neurology
    Experienced in Arachnoid Cysts
    Neurology

    Robert M Pritchett M.D. P.A.

    2700 10th Ave S Ste 400, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Wesley King is a Neurologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. King is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arachnoid Cysts. His top areas of expertise are Migraine, Essential Tremor, Memory Loss, and Epilepsy.

    Experienced in Arachnoid Cysts
    Experienced in Arachnoid Cysts

    Newton Neurology Associates PC

    833 Saint Vincents Dr Ste 501, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robins Newton is a Neurologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Newton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arachnoid Cysts. His top areas of expertise are Headache, Delirium, Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM), and Memory Loss.

    Experienced in Arachnoid Cysts
    Experienced in Arachnoid Cysts

    Birmingham Radiological Group PC

    2000A Southbridge Pkwy Ste 300, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Colin Stewart is a Radiologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Stewart is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arachnoid Cysts. His top areas of expertise are Bronchogenic Cyst, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Colonic Malakoplakia.

    Experienced in Arachnoid Cysts
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Arachnoid Cysts
    Neurosurgery

    Southern Orthopaedic Specialist PC

    516 Brookwood Blvd, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tuan Nguyen is a Neurosurgery provider in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Nguyen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arachnoid Cysts. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Subdural Hematoma, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Awake Craniotomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Arachnoid Cysts
    Experienced in Arachnoid Cysts

    Office

    502 Montgomery Hwy Ste 101, 
    Vestavia Hills, AL 
     (7.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Charles Mead is a Radiologist in Vestavia Hills, Alabama. Dr. Mead is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arachnoid Cysts. His top areas of expertise are Herniated Disk, Osteopenia, Melorheostosis, and Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Arachnoid Cysts?

    Arachnoid cysts are sacs filled with cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) that are located between the brain or spinal cord and the arachnoid membrane, one of the three membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord. Arachnoid cysts can be primary or secondary. Primary Arachnoid cysts are congenital (present at birth), resulting from abnormal development of the brain and spinal cord during early pregnancy. Secondary Arachnoid cysts are less common, and result from head injuries, meningitis, tumors, or as a complication of brain surgery. Signs and symptoms depend on the location and size of the cyst and may include headache, nausea and vomiting, seizures, hearing and visual disturbances, vertigo, and difficulties with balance and walking. Although many affected individuals develop symptoms in the first year of life, some never develop symptoms. In some cases, Arachnoid cysts are part of a genetic syndrome such as Chudley-McCullough syndrome, mucopolysaccharidosis, or Marfan syndrome, where there are many other associated signs and symptoms.

    When should I see an Arachnoid Cysts doctor near Birmingham, AL?

    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 an Arachnoid Cysts doctor near Birmingham, AL?

    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 Arachnoid Cysts doctors near Birmingham, AL?

    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 Arachnoid Cysts doctors near Birmingham, AL?

    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 an Arachnoid Cysts doctor near Birmingham, AL?

    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 Arachnoid Cysts doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Arachnoid Cysts 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 an Arachnoid Cysts doctor near Birmingham, AL?

    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 Arachnoid Cysts 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 Arachnoid Cysts 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 Arachnoid Cysts doctors near Birmingham, AL?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Arachnoid Cysts 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 an Arachnoid Cysts doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Arachnoid Cysts 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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