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    MediFind found 168 doctor with experience in Astrocytoma near Alabama, US. Of these, 138 are Experienced, 20 are Advanced, 7 are Distinguished and 3 are Elite.

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    168 providers found
      Elite in Astrocytoma
      Elite in Astrocytoma

      University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation, PC

      2000 6th Ave S, 
      Birmingham, AL 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Louis Nabors is a Neurologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Nabors is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. His top areas of expertise are Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Glioma, and Brain Tumor.

      Elite in Astrocytoma
      Neurosurgery
      Elite in Astrocytoma
      Neurosurgery
      2000 6th Ave S, 
      Birmingham, AL 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Ichiro Nakano is a Neurosurgery provider in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Nakano is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. His top areas of expertise are Glioma, Gliomatosis Cerebri, Brain Tumor, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Awake Craniotomy.

      What does Elite, Distinguished, Advanced, Experienced mean?
      Elite in Astrocytoma
      Radiation Oncology
      Elite in Astrocytoma
      Radiation Oncology

      University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation, PC

      619 19th St S, 
      Birmingham, AL 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Christopher Willey is a Radiation Oncologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Willey is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. His top areas of expertise are Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes, Tissue Biopsy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Willey is currently accepting new patients.

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      Advanced in Astrocytoma
      Advanced in Astrocytoma

      University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation, PC

      619 19th St S, 
      Birmingham, AL 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

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

      Experienced in Astrocytoma
      Hematology Oncology | Oncology | Hematology
      Experienced in Astrocytoma
      Hematology Oncology | Oncology | Hematology

      University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation, PC

      619 19th St S, 
      Birmingham, AL 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Yanis Boumber is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and an Oncologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Boumber is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. His top areas of expertise are Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), and Lung Adenocarcinoma. Dr. Boumber is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Astrocytoma
      Experienced in Astrocytoma

      Usa Health Physician Billing Services LLC

      2451 University Hospital Dr, 
      Mobile, AL 
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      Matthew Pearson is a Neurosurgery provider in Mobile, Alabama. Dr. Pearson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. His top areas of expertise are Hydrocephalus, Increased Intracranial Pressure, Posterior Fossa Tumor, Pseudotumor Cerebri Syndrome, and Awake Craniotomy. Dr. Pearson is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Astrocytoma
      Neurosurgery | Radiation Oncology
      Distinguished in Astrocytoma
      Neurosurgery | Radiation Oncology

      University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation, PC

      619 19th St S, 
      Birmingham, AL 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      John Fiveash is a Neurosurgery specialist and a Radiation Oncologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Fiveash is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. His top areas of expertise are Brain Tumor, Metastatic Brain Tumor, Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery. Dr. Fiveash is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Astrocytoma
      Distinguished in Astrocytoma

      University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation, PC

      619 19th St S, 
      Birmingham, AL 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Kristen Riley is a Neurosurgery provider in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Riley is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. Her top areas of expertise are Encephalocele, Pituitary Tumor, Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak, Balloon Sinuplasty, and Awake Craniotomy. Dr. Riley is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Astrocytoma
      Neurology | Radiation Oncology
      Distinguished in Astrocytoma
      Neurology | Radiation Oncology

      University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation, PC

      2000 6th Ave S, 
      Birmingham, AL 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Hassan Fathallah is a Neurologist and a Radiation Oncologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Fathallah is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. His top areas of expertise are Astrocytoma, Gliosarcoma, Glioblastoma, and Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes.

      Distinguished in Astrocytoma
      Neurology
      Distinguished in Astrocytoma
      Neurology

      University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation, PC

      619 19th St S, 
      Birmingham, AL 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Xiaosi Han is a Neurologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Han is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. His top areas of expertise are Glioma, Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, and Brain Tumor.

      Distinguished in Astrocytoma
      Distinguished in Astrocytoma

      University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation, PC

      2000 6th Ave S, 
      Birmingham, AL 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      James Markert is a Neurosurgery provider in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Markert is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. His top areas of expertise are Schizencephaly, Porencephaly, Meningioma, Awake Craniotomy, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery. Dr. Markert is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Astrocytoma
      Radiation Oncology
      Distinguished in Astrocytoma
      Radiation Oncology

      Center For Cancer Care, PC

      201 Sivley Rd Sw, Suite 10, 
      Huntsville, AL 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      John Gleason is a Radiation Oncologist in Huntsville, Alabama. Dr. Gleason is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. His top areas of expertise are Posterior Fossa Tumor, Metastatic Brain Tumor, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), and Lung Cancer. Dr. Gleason is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Astrocytoma
      Neurosurgery
      Distinguished in Astrocytoma
      Neurosurgery

      Huntsville Hospital Spine And Neuro Center

      201 Governors Dr Sw, Fl 1, 
      Huntsville, AL 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Joel Pickett is a Neurosurgery provider in Huntsville, Alabama. Dr. Pickett is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Spondylosis, Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET), Brain Stem Cancer, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery. Dr. Pickett is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Astrocytoma
      Hematology Oncology | Hematology | Oncology
      Experienced in Astrocytoma
      Hematology Oncology | Hematology | Oncology

      Dothan Hematology And Oncology PC

      287 Healthwest Dr., 
      Dothan, AL 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Michael Mcallister is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in Dothan, Alabama. Dr. Mcallister is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. His top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), Colorectal Cancer, and Pleuropulmonary Blastoma. Dr. Mcallister is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Astrocytoma
      Radiation Oncology
      Advanced in Astrocytoma
      Radiation Oncology

      University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation, PC

      619 19th St S, 
      Birmingham, AL 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Sharon Spencer is a Radiation Oncologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Spencer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. Her top areas of expertise are Laryngeal Cancer, Throat Cancer, Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Lung Cancer, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Spencer is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Astrocytoma
      Radiation Oncology | Oncology
      Advanced in Astrocytoma
      Radiation Oncology | Oncology

      University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation, PC

      619 19th St S, 
      Birmingham, AL 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Michael Dobelbower is a Radiation Oncologist and an Oncologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Dobelbower is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. His top areas of expertise are Meningioma, Lung Cancer, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), and Pleuropulmonary Blastoma. Dr. Dobelbower is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Astrocytoma
      Radiation Oncology
      Advanced in Astrocytoma
      Radiation Oncology

      Limitless Partners

      4274 W Main St, 
      Dothan, AL 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Hejal Patel is a Radiation Oncologist in Dothan, Alabama. Dr. Patel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), and Laryngeal Cancer. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Astrocytoma
      Hematology Oncology | Oncology | Hematology
      Advanced in Astrocytoma
      Hematology Oncology | Oncology | Hematology

      Health Care Authority For Baptist Health, An Affiliate Of Uabhs

      4145 Carmichael Rd, 
      Montgomery, AL 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Stephen Davidson is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and an Oncologist in Montgomery, Alabama. Dr. Davidson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. His top areas of expertise are Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, and Gastric Lymphoma. Dr. Davidson is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Astrocytoma
      Radiation Oncology
      Advanced in Astrocytoma
      Radiation Oncology

      Center For Cancer Care, PC

      201 Sivley Rd Sw, Suite 10, 
      Huntsville, AL 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Harry Mccarty is a Radiation Oncologist in Huntsville, Alabama. Dr. Mccarty is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. His top areas of expertise are Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), and Posterior Fossa Tumor. Dr. Mccarty is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Astrocytoma
      Advanced in Astrocytoma

      University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation, PC

      619 19th St S, 
      Birmingham, AL 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Rebecca Brown is a Neurologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Brown is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. Her top areas of expertise are Schwannomatosis, Legius Syndrome, Neurofibromatosis, and RASopathies.

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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 in Alabama, US?

      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 in Alabama, US?

      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 in Alabama, US?

      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 in Alabama, US?

      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 in Alabama, US?

      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 in Alabama, US?

      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 in Alabama, US?

      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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