The 20 Best Arachnoid Cysts Doctors Near Me in amherst, NY

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 33 doctor with experience in Arachnoid Cysts near amherst, NY. Of these, 27 are Experienced, 4 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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33 providers found
    Distinguished in Arachnoid Cysts
    Distinguished in Arachnoid Cysts
    Referral may be required

    Office

    3980A Sheridan Dr, 
    Buffalo, NY 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vernice Bates is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Bates is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arachnoid Cysts. He is also highly rated in 75 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Brain Aneurysm, Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), and Moyamoya Disease.

    Advanced in Arachnoid Cysts
    Advanced in Arachnoid Cysts
    Referral may be required

    Univ. At Buffalo Neurosurgery Inc.

    40 George Karl Blvd, 
    Buffalo, NY 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Marc Frost is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Frost is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arachnoid Cysts. He is also highly rated in 94 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Memory Loss, Seizures, Epilepsy, and Photosensitive Epilepsy.

    Advanced in Arachnoid Cysts
    Neurology
    Advanced in Arachnoid Cysts
    Neurology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    3980 Sheridan Dr, 
    Buffalo, NY 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Bela Ajtai is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Ajtai is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arachnoid Cysts. He is also highly rated in 97 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cerebellar Degeneration, Cluster Headache, Dementia, and Migraine.

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    Advanced in Arachnoid Cysts
    Advanced in Arachnoid Cysts
    Referral may be required

    Office

    3980 Sheridan Dr, 
    Buffalo, NY 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Thomas Pfiffner is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Buffalo, New York. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Pfiffner is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arachnoid Cysts. He is also highly rated in 78 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Migraine, Chiari Malformation, Chiari Malformation Type 1, and Brain Herniation. Dr. Pfiffner is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Arachnoid Cysts
    Neurology
    Experienced in Arachnoid Cysts
    Neurology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    5851 Main St, 
    Williamsville, NY 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Pooja Sofat is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Williamsville, New York. Dr. Sofat is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arachnoid Cysts. Her clinical expertise encompasses Memory Loss, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Seizures, and Headache. Dr. Sofat is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Arachnoid Cysts
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Arachnoid Cysts
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    18 Limestone Dr Ste 5, 
    Buffalo, NY 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ihab Shafik is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Shafik is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arachnoid Cysts. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Choroid Plexus Cyst, Familial Porencephaly, Arachnoid Cysts, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

    Experienced in Arachnoid Cysts
    Experienced in Arachnoid Cysts
    Referral may be required

    Kinkel Neurologic Center LLP

    5 Limestone Dr Ste B, 
    Buffalo, NY 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Peter Kinkel is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Kinkel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arachnoid Cysts. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood, and Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy.

    Experienced in Arachnoid Cysts
    Experienced in Arachnoid Cysts
    Referral may be required

    Office

    199 Park Club Ln Ste 300, 
    Buffalo, NY 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    William Hampton is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Hampton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arachnoid Cysts. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bronchogenic Cyst, Hepatocerebral Degeneration, Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy, and Cerebellar Degeneration. Dr. Hampton is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Arachnoid Cysts
    Experienced in Arachnoid Cysts
    Referral may be required

    Univ. At Buffalo Neurosurgery Inc.

    40 George Karl Blvd, 
    Buffalo, NY 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Harb is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Harb is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arachnoid Cysts. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Migraine, Neuralgia, Chronic Pain, and Sciatica.

    Experienced in Arachnoid Cysts
    Experienced in Arachnoid Cysts
    Referral may be required

    Univ. At Buffalo Neurosurgery Inc.

    40 George Karl Blvd, 
    Buffalo, NY 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Istvan Tomaschek is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Buffalo, New York. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Tomaschek is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arachnoid Cysts. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Migraine, Migraine with Brainstem Aura, Neuralgia, and Papilledema.

    Experienced in Arachnoid Cysts
    Experienced in Arachnoid Cysts
    Referral may be required

    Academic Medicine Services Inc

    3980 Sheridan Dr, 
    Amherst, NY 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jesslyn Weber is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Amherst, New York. Dr. Weber is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arachnoid Cysts. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Migraine, Neuralgia, Migraine with Brainstem Aura, and Tension Headache. Dr. Weber is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Medfirst Urgent Care PLLC

    3980 Sheridan Dr, 
    Amherst, NY 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jerry Kong is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Amherst, New York. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Kong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arachnoid Cysts. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Migraine with Brainstem Aura, Migraine, Cluster Headache, and Neuralgia.

    Experienced in Arachnoid Cysts
    Experienced in Arachnoid Cysts
    Referral may be required

    Office

    3980 Sheridan Dr, 
    Buffalo, NY 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Leigh Hunter is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Hunter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arachnoid Cysts. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Brain Aneurysm, Migraine, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, and Vein of Galen Aneurysm. Dr. Hunter is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Arachnoid Cysts
    Experienced in Arachnoid Cysts
    Referral may be required

    Office

    3980 Sheridan Dr, 
    Buffalo, NY 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ammar Tarabichi is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Tarabichi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arachnoid Cysts. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mitochondrial Complex 2 Deficiency, Mitochondrial Trifunctional Protein Deficiency, Mitochondrial Complex 3 Deficiency, Coenzyme Q Cytochrome C Reductase Deficiency, and Thrombectomy. Dr. Tarabichi is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Arachnoid Cysts
    Experienced in Arachnoid Cysts
    Referral may be required

    Office

    3980 Sheridan Dr, 
    Buffalo, NY 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nicolas Saikali is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Saikali is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arachnoid Cysts. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Migraine, Neuralgia, Migraine with Brainstem Aura, and Cluster Headache.

    Experienced in Arachnoid Cysts
    Experienced in Arachnoid Cysts
    Referral may be required

    Seton Imaging Radiology PLLC

    3730 Sheridan Dr, 
    Buffalo, NY 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Scott Cholewinski is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Cholewinski is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arachnoid Cysts. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tenosynovitis, Herniated Disk, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, and Melorheostosis. Dr. Cholewinski is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Arachnoid Cysts
    Advanced in Arachnoid Cysts
    Referral may be required

    Geemson Oo M.D. PLLC

    3775 Seneca St, 
    Buffalo, NY 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Peterkin Lee-Kwen is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Lee-Kwen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arachnoid Cysts. He is also highly rated in 62 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features, Memory Loss, Seizures, and Progressive Myoclonic Epilepsy.

    Distinguished in Arachnoid Cysts
    Distinguished in Arachnoid Cysts
    Referral may be required

    Dent Neuorlogic Institute

    200 Sterling Dr, 
    Orchard Park, NY 
     (12.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Laszlo Mechtler is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Orchard Park, New York. Dr. Mechtler is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arachnoid Cysts. He is also highly rated in 109 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Migraine, Cluster Headache, Astrocytoma, and Brain Aneurysm. Dr. Mechtler is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Arachnoid Cysts
    Experienced in Arachnoid Cysts
    Referral may be required

    Roswell Park Cancer Institute Corp

    Elm And Carlton Sts, 
    Buffalo, NY 
     (7.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ajay Abad is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Abad is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arachnoid Cysts. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Glioma, Brain Tumor, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.

    Experienced in Arachnoid Cysts
    Experienced in Arachnoid Cysts
    Referral may be required

    Office

    415 Tremont St, 
    North Tonawanda, NY 
     (7.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sherry Withiam-Leitch is a Neurologist practicing medicine in North Tonawanda, New York. Dr. Withiam-Leitch is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arachnoid Cysts. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Choroid Plexus Cyst, Familial Porencephaly, Arachnoid Cysts, and Meige Syndrome.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    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 amherst, NY?

    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 amherst, NY?

    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 amherst, NY?

    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 amherst, NY?

    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 amherst, NY?

    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 amherst, NY?

    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 amherst, NY?

    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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