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    Last Updated: 10/30/2025

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    MediFind found 34 doctor with experience in Astrocytoma near Hamilton, ON. Of these, 21 are Experienced, 8 are Advanced, 4 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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    34 providers found
      Elite in Astrocytoma
      Elite in Astrocytoma
      1280 Main St. W, 
      Hamilton, ON, CA 
       (1.8 km away)

      Sheila Singh practices in Hamilton, Canada. Ms. Singh is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. Her top areas of expertise are Brain Tumor, Medulloblastoma, Glioma, Gliomatosis Cerebri, and Thrombectomy.

      Distinguished in Astrocytoma
      Distinguished in Astrocytoma
      1280 Main St. W, 
      Hamilton, ON, CA 
       (1.8 km away)

      Chitra Venugopal practices in Hamilton, Canada. Ms. Venugopal is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. Her top areas of expertise are Brain Tumor, Medulloblastoma, Glioma, and Gliomatosis Cerebri.

      What does Elite, Distinguished, Advanced, Experienced mean?
      Distinguished in Astrocytoma
      Distinguished in Astrocytoma
      Hamilton, ON, CA 
       (1.8 km away)

      Chirayu Chokshi practices in Hamilton, Canada. Chokshi is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. Their top areas of expertise are Brain Tumor, Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, and Glioma.

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      Distinguished in Astrocytoma
      Distinguished in Astrocytoma
      Hamilton, ON, CA 
       (1.8 km away)

      Maleeha Qazi practices in Hamilton, Canada. Ms. Qazi is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. Her top areas of expertise are Brain Tumor, Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, and Glioma.

      Distinguished in Astrocytoma
      Distinguished in Astrocytoma
      Hamilton, ON, CA 
       (1.8 km away)

      Parvez Vora practices in Hamilton, Canada. Vora is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. Their top areas of expertise are Brain Tumor, Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, and Glioma.

      Advanced in Astrocytoma
      Advanced in Astrocytoma
      Hamilton, ON, CA 
       (1.8 km away)

      Mohini Singh practices in Hamilton, Canada. Ms. Singh is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. Her top areas of expertise are Brain Tumor, Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, and Glioma.

      Advanced in Astrocytoma
      Advanced in Astrocytoma
      Hamilton, ON, CA 
       (1.8 km away)

      Nazanin Tatari practices in Hamilton, Canada. Ms. Tatari is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. Her top areas of expertise are Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Glioma, and Gliomatosis Cerebri.

      Advanced in Astrocytoma
      Advanced in Astrocytoma
      Hamilton, ON, CA 
       (1.8 km away)

      Minomi Subapanditha practices in Hamilton, Canada. Subapanditha is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. Their top areas of expertise are Brain Tumor, Medulloblastoma, Glioma, and Glioblastoma.

      Advanced in Astrocytoma
      Advanced in Astrocytoma
      Hamilton, ON, CA 
       (1.8 km away)

      Neil Savage practices in Hamilton, Canada. Mr. Savage is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. His top areas of expertise are Brain Tumor, Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, and Glioma.

      Advanced in Astrocytoma
      Advanced in Astrocytoma
      Hamilton, ON, CA 
       (1.8 km away)

      David Bakhshinyan practices in Hamilton, Canada. Mr. Bakhshinyan is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. His top areas of expertise are Medulloblastoma, Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes, Brain Tumor, and Glioma.

      Advanced in Astrocytoma
      Advanced in Astrocytoma
      Hamilton, ON, CA 
       (1.8 km away)

      Sabra Salim practices in Hamilton, Canada. Ms. Salim is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. Her top areas of expertise are Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Brain Tumor, and Glioma.

      Advanced in Astrocytoma
      Advanced in Astrocytoma
      Hamilton, ON, CA 
       (1.8 km away)

      Nicole Mcfarlane practices in Hamilton, Canada. Ms. Mcfarlane is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. Her top areas of expertise are Brain Tumor, Glioma, Gliomatosis Cerebri, and Medulloblastoma.

      Advanced in Astrocytoma
      Advanced in Astrocytoma
      Hamilton, ON, CA 
       (1.8 km away)

      Hal Hirte practices in Hamilton, Canada. Hirte is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. Their top areas of expertise are Ovarian Cancer, Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, and Glioma.

      Experienced in Astrocytoma
      Experienced in Astrocytoma
      St. Joseph's Hospital, 
      Hamilton, ON, CA 
       (0.7 km away)

      Mahfoozur Rahman-Mahfuzur practices in Hamilton, Canada. Rahman-Mahfuzur is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. Their top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Partial Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome (PAIS), Arthritis, Liver Cancer, and Craniectomy.

      Experienced in Astrocytoma
      Experienced in Astrocytoma
      Hamilton, ON, CA 
       (1.8 km away)

      Jonathan Bramson practices in Hamilton, Canada. Mr. Bramson is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. His top areas of expertise are West Nile Virus Infection, Triple-Negative Breast Cancer, Brain Tumor, and Glioblastoma.

      Experienced in Astrocytoma
      Experienced in Astrocytoma
      Hamilton, ON, CA 
       (1.8 km away)

      Mathieu Seyfrid practices in Hamilton, Canada. Mr. Seyfrid is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. His top areas of expertise are Cerebral Hypoxia, Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, and Glioma.

      Experienced in Astrocytoma
      Experienced in Astrocytoma
      Hamilton, ON, CA 
       (1.8 km away)

      John Provias practices in Hamilton, Canada. Mr. Provias is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. His top areas of expertise are Renal Oncocytoma, Brain Tumor, Ganglioglioma, and Gliomatosis Cerebri.

      Experienced in Astrocytoma
      Experienced in Astrocytoma
      Hamilton, ON, CA 
       (1.8 km away)

      Won-shik Choi practices in Hamilton, Canada. Choi is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. Their top areas of expertise are Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Glioma, and Gliomatosis Cerebri.

      Experienced in Astrocytoma
      Experienced in Astrocytoma
      Hamilton, ON, CA 
       (1.8 km away)

      Saleh Almenawer practices in Hamilton, Canada. Mr. Almenawer is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. His top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Increased Intracranial Pressure, Craniectomy, and Thrombectomy.

      Experienced in Astrocytoma
      Experienced in Astrocytoma
      Hamilton, ON, CA 
       (1.8 km away)

      Dillon Mckenna practices in Hamilton, Canada. Mr. Mckenna is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. His top areas of expertise are Cerebral Hypoxia, Brain Tumor, Medulloblastoma, and Glioma.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      What is the definition of Astrocytoma?

      Astrocytoma is a type of tumor that can occur in the brain or spinal cord. It originates from star-shaped cells called astrocytes that regulate electrical impulses in the brain. Astrocytomas are the most common form of glioma. Astrocytomas are classified into four different grades based on how aggressive the cancer is.  Grade 1 astrocytomas are the least aggressive. These tumors can be benign or slow-growing and are generally associated with long-term survival. This grade includes subependymomas and pilocytic astrocytomas.  Grade 2 astrocytomas are slow-growing tumors that may eventually develop into larger or more aggressive tumors.  Grade 3 astrocytomas are anaplastic (malignant) tumors. These grow more quickly than Grade 2. Grade 4 astrocytomas include glioblastoma multiforme, which is the most common primary brain tumor. Glioblastoma multiforme can quickly grow and spread to other parts of the brain, leading to seizures and other serious complications.

      When should I see an Astrocytoma doctor near Hamilton, ON?

      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 Astrocytoma doctor near Hamilton, ON?

      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 Astrocytoma doctors near Hamilton, ON?

      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 Astrocytoma doctors near Hamilton, ON?

      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 Astrocytoma doctor near Hamilton, ON?

      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 Astrocytoma doctor search results page. 

      Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Astrocytoma 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 Astrocytoma doctor near Hamilton, ON?

      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 Astrocytoma 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 Astrocytoma 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 Astrocytoma doctors near Hamilton, ON?

      Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Astrocytoma 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 Astrocytoma doctor that offers video calls?

      Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Astrocytoma 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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