The 20 Best Arachnoid Cysts Doctors Near Me in Downey, CA

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The 20 Best Arachnoid Cysts Doctors near Downey, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 138 doctor with experience in Arachnoid Cysts near Downey, CA. Of these, 113 are Experienced, 23 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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    Gabriel Zada
    Distinguished in Arachnoid Cysts
    Neurosurgery
    Distinguished in Arachnoid Cysts
    Neurosurgery

    USC Brain Tumor Center

    1520 San Pablo St Ste 3800, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (8.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    20+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hebrew, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Gabriel Zada, MD, MS, FAANS is Professor of Neurological Surgery at the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California and a nationally recognized leader in brain tumor and skull base surgery. He serves as Surgical Director of the USC Brain Tumor Center, Co-Director of the USC Pituitary Center and Radiosurgery Center, and Vice Chair of Education for the Department of Neurosurgery. He is also Editor-in-Chief of Neurosurgical Focus, an international open-access journal of the Journal of Neurosurgery Publishing Group.Dr. Zada specializes in minimally invasive and endoscopic approaches to complex brain, pituitary, and skull base tumors and has performed more than 3,000 cranial operations during his career. His NIH-funded research program focuses on the genomics and epigenetics of brain and pituitary tumors, advancing precision medicine approaches in neurosurgical oncology.A prolific scholar, Dr. Zada has authored over 350 peer-reviewed publications and several textbooks in neurosurgery. Based on independent academic impact and expertise metrics, FindExpertMD ranks him the #1 neurosurgeon in California for multiple tumor (pituitary, meningioma) and skull base conditions and among the top neurosurgeons globally. Dr. Zada is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arachnoid Cysts. His top areas of expertise are Pituitary Tumor, Hypothalamic Tumor, Brain Tumor, Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.

    Experienced in Arachnoid Cysts
    Experienced in Arachnoid Cysts

    United Medical Imaging Healthcare Inc.

    11411 Brookshire Ave Ste 101, 
    Downey, CA 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Penny Johnson is a Radiologist in Downey, California. Dr. Johnson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arachnoid Cysts. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Lump, Lump in the Abdomen, Visceromegaly, and Neonatal Ovarian Cyst.

    Experienced in Arachnoid Cysts
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Arachnoid Cysts
    Neuroradiology

    A C W Medical Products Inc

    11500 Brookshire Ave, 
    Downey, CA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Julie Sun is a Neuroradiologist in Downey, California. Dr. Sun is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arachnoid Cysts. Her top areas of expertise are Jaundice, Breast Lump, Vertigo, and Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS).

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    Experienced in Arachnoid Cysts
    Experienced in Arachnoid Cysts

    St. Francis Pathology Medical Group

    3630 E Imperial Hwy, 
    Lynwood, CA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shailender Bhatia is a Radiologist in Lynwood, California. Dr. Bhatia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arachnoid Cysts. His top areas of expertise are Neuroendocrine Tumor, Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Biliary Dyskinesia, Prostatic Artery Embolization, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Arachnoid Cysts
    Advanced in Arachnoid Cysts

    Prentice Mitri And Hijazin Neurological Associates Inc

    10916 Downey Ave, 
    Downey, CA 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    47+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Antoine Mitri is a Neurologist in Downey, California. Dr. Mitri has been practicing medicine for over 47 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arachnoid Cysts. His top areas of expertise are Progressive Myoclonic Epilepsy, Unverricht-Lundborg Syndrome, Lafora Disease, and Dravet Syndrome.

    Jessica Meir
    Experienced in Arachnoid Cysts
    Experienced in Arachnoid Cysts

    White Memorial Medical Group

    1701 E Cesar E Chavez Ave, Ste 510, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (9.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jessica Meir is a Neurologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Meir is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arachnoid Cysts. Her top areas of expertise are Progressive Myoclonic Epilepsy, Lafora Disease, Unverricht-Lundborg Syndrome, and Dravet Syndrome. Dr. Meir is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Arachnoid Cysts
    Neuroradiology
    Advanced in Arachnoid Cysts
    Neuroradiology

    Long Beach Memorial Pathology Medical Group Inc.

    2801 Atlantic Ave, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (9.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Francine Kim is a Neuroradiologist in Long Beach, California. Dr. Kim is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arachnoid Cysts. Her top areas of expertise are Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly, Hydrocephalus, Arachnoid Cysts, and Choroid Plexus Cyst.

    Distinguished in Arachnoid Cysts
    Neuroradiology
    Distinguished in Arachnoid Cysts
    Neuroradiology

    Children's Hospital Los Angeles

    4650 W Sunset Blvd, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (14.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Marvin Nelson is a Neuroradiologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Nelson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arachnoid Cysts. His top areas of expertise are Arachnoid Cysts, Choroid Plexus Cyst, Familial Porencephaly, and Siderosis.

    Experienced in Arachnoid Cysts
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Arachnoid Cysts
    Family Medicine

    Robert J Wielenga MD

    10835 New St, 
    Downey, CA 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    33+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Wielenga is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Downey, California. Dr. Wielenga has been practicing medicine for over 33 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arachnoid Cysts. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), RUNX1 Familial Platelet Disorder, Paris-Trousseau Thrombocytopenia, and Osteomyelitis in Children.

    Experienced in Arachnoid Cysts
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Arachnoid Cysts
    Neurosurgery

    Arthur P Chou, MD Inc.

    8043 2nd St, 
    Downey, CA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Arthur Chou is a Neurosurgery provider in Downey, California. Dr. Chou has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arachnoid Cysts. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Spondylosis, Cervical Myelopathy, Subdural Hematoma, and Prolactinoma.

    Experienced in Arachnoid Cysts
    Radiology | Interventional Radiology
    Experienced in Arachnoid Cysts
    Radiology | Interventional Radiology

    Downey Medical Center

    9333 Imperial Hwy, 
    Downey, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kien Tran is a Radiologist and an Interventional Radiologist in Downey, California. Dr. Tran is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arachnoid Cysts. His top areas of expertise are Vertigo, Neonatal Ovarian Cyst, Breast Lump, and Gallbladder Disease. Dr. Tran is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Arachnoid Cysts
    Experienced in Arachnoid Cysts

    Kaiser Foundation Health Plan

    9449 Imperial Hwy, 
    Downey, CA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shelley Bose is a Neurologist in Downey, California. Dr. Bose is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arachnoid Cysts. Her top areas of expertise are Epilepsy, Seizures, Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+), and Memory Loss.

    Experienced in Arachnoid Cysts
    Experienced in Arachnoid Cysts

    Kaiser Permanente Orchard Medical Offices

    9449 E Imperial Hwy, 
    Downey, CA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Lidia Tiplea is a Neurologist in Downey, California. Dr. Tiplea is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arachnoid Cysts. Her top areas of expertise are New Daily Persistent Headache (NDPH), Migraine, Epilepsy, and Tension Headache. Dr. Tiplea is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Arachnoid Cysts
    Experienced in Arachnoid Cysts

    PIH Health Physicians

    12400 Bloomfield Ave, 
    Santa Fe Springs, CA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey Mora is a Neurologist in Santa Fe Springs, California. Dr. Mora has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arachnoid Cysts. His top areas of expertise are Migraine, Epilepsy, Memory Loss, and Seizures.

    Experienced in Arachnoid Cysts
    Experienced in Arachnoid Cysts

    PIH Health Physicians

    12400 Bloomfield Ave, 
    Santa Fe Springs, CA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dane Copeland is a Neurologist in Santa Fe Springs, California. Dr. Copeland is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arachnoid Cysts. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Myelopathy, Seizures, Memory Loss, and Benign Rolandic Epilepsy.

    Experienced in Arachnoid Cysts
    Experienced in Arachnoid Cysts

    PIH Health Whittier Hospital

    12401 Washington Blvd, 
    Whittier, CA 
     (5.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Saket is a Radiologist in Whittier, California. Dr. Saket is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arachnoid Cysts. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, CAPOS Syndrome, Pleurisy, and Pleural Effusion.

    Experienced in Arachnoid Cysts
    Interventional Radiology
    Experienced in Arachnoid Cysts
    Interventional Radiology

    Art Vascular & Interventional Associates Inc.

    1417 W Beverly Blvd Ste 106, 
    Montebello, CA 
     (5.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Victor Shi is an Interventional Radiologist in Montebello, California. Dr. Shi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arachnoid Cysts. His top areas of expertise are Fecal Impaction, Gallbladder Disease, Ascites, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Liver Embolization.

    Experienced in Arachnoid Cysts
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Arachnoid Cysts
    Neuroradiology

    Keck Hospital Of USC

    1500 San Pablo St, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Shiroishi is a Neuroradiologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Shiroishi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arachnoid Cysts. His top areas of expertise are Rathke Cleft Cyst, Gliomatosis Cerebri, Meningioma, Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Arachnoid Cysts
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Arachnoid Cysts
    Neuroradiology

    Keck Hospital Of USC

    1500 San Pablo St, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Saman Hazany is a Neuroradiologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Hazany is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arachnoid Cysts. His top areas of expertise are Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Stroke, Aberrant Subclavian Artery, Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Experienced in Arachnoid Cysts
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Arachnoid Cysts
    Neuroradiology

    USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center And Hospital

    1441 Eastlake Ave, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Paul Kim is a Neuroradiologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Kim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arachnoid Cysts. His top areas of expertise are Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly, Hydrocephalus, Stroke, and Subarachnoid Hemorrhage.

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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 Downey, 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 an Arachnoid Cysts doctor near Downey, 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 Arachnoid Cysts doctors near Downey, 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 Arachnoid Cysts doctors near Downey, 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 an Arachnoid Cysts doctor near Downey, 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 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 Downey, 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 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 Downey, CA?

    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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