The 20 Best Astrocytoma Doctors Near Me in Encinitas, CA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 961 doctor with experience in Astrocytoma near Encinitas, CA. Of these, 774 are Experienced, 110 are Advanced, 46 are Distinguished and 31 are Elite.

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    Elite in Astrocytoma

    Dr. Jennie W. Taylor
    Neurosurgery | Neurology
    Elite in Astrocytoma

    Dr. Jennie W. Taylor
    Neurosurgery | Neurology
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    Brain Tumor Center

    400 Parnassus Ave., Eighth Floor, 
    San Francisco, CA 
    415-353-7500
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Jennie Taylor is a Neurosurgery specialist and a Neurologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Taylor is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. She is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glioma, Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, and Brain Tumor. Dr. Taylor is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry/Neurology-Neurology, Neurology. Dr. Taylor is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in Astrocytoma
    Elite in Astrocytoma
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    Adolescent And Young Adult Neuro-Oncology Clinic

    400 Parnassus Ave # 8, 
    San Francisco, CA 
    415-353-7500
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Offers Telehealth

    John De Groot is a Neurologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. De Groot is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Glioma, and Brain Tumor.

    Elite in Astrocytoma

    Dr. Mitchel S. Berger
    Neurosurgery | Neurology | General Surgery
    Elite in Astrocytoma

    Dr. Mitchel S. Berger
    Neurosurgery | Neurology | General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Brain Tumor Center

    400 Parnassus Ave., Eighth Floor, 
    San Francisco, CA 
    415-353-7500
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Mitchel Berger is a Neurosurgery specialist and a Neurologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Berger is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, Glioma, Awake Craniotomy, and Endovascular Embolization. Dr. Berger is board certified in Neurological Surgery and American Board Of Neurological Surgery, Neurological Surgery. Dr. Berger is currently accepting new patients.

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    Elite in Astrocytoma
    Elite in Astrocytoma
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    UCI Health - Irvine Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center & Ambulatory Care

    19208 Jamboree Road, 
    Irvine, CA 
    714-456-8000
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Romanian
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    Daniela Bota is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Bota is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. She is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Glioma, and Brain Tumor.

    Elite in Astrocytoma
    Elite in Astrocytoma
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    Brain Tumor Center

    400 Parnassus Ave., Eighth Floor, 
    San Francisco, CA 
    415-353-7500
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
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    Shawn Hervey-Jumper is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Hervey-Jumper is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glioma, Brain Tumor, Astrocytoma, Awake Craniotomy, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery. Dr. Hervey-Jumper is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery, Neurological Surgery. Dr. Hervey-Jumper is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in Astrocytoma

    Dr. Manish K. Aghi
    Neurosurgery
    Elite in Astrocytoma

    Dr. Manish K. Aghi
    Neurosurgery
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    Brain Tumor Center

    400 Parnassus Ave., Eighth Floor, 
    San Francisco, CA 
    415-353-7500
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Manish Aghi is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Aghi is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. He is also highly rated in 41 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pituitary Tumor, Hypothalamic Tumor, Prolactinoma, Balloon Sinuplasty, and Awake Craniotomy. Dr. Aghi is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery, Neurological Surgery. Dr. Aghi is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in Astrocytoma
    Elite in Astrocytoma
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    Valentina Dalili-Shoaie M.D. Inc.

    1 Hoag Dr Bldg 41, 
    Newport Beach, CA 
    949-764-4060
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Simon Khagi is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Newport Beach, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Khagi is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, Glioma, and Brain Tumor.

    Elite in Astrocytoma
    Elite in Astrocytoma
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    UCI Health Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center

    101 The City Drive South, Building 23, 
    Orange, CA 
    714-456-8000
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Japanese
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    Offers Telehealth

    Xiao Kong is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Kong is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. She is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, Glioma, and Brain Tumor. Dr. Kong is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology - Neurology.

    Distinguished in Astrocytoma

    Dr. Stephen J. Forman
    Hematology | Oncology
    Distinguished in Astrocytoma

    Dr. Stephen J. Forman
    Hematology | Oncology
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    City Of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center-Duarte

    1500 Duarte Rd, 
    Duarte, CA 
    888-304-3959
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Stephen Forman is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Duarte, California. Dr. Forman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. He is also highly rated in 55 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Graft Versus Host Disease (GvHD), Bone Marrow Transplant, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Elite in Astrocytoma
    Elite in Astrocytoma
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    UCLA Health Westwood Neurology

    300 UCLA Medical Plz Ste B200, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
    310-794-1195
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Timothy Cloughesy is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Cloughesy is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Glioma, and Brain Tumor.

    Elite in Astrocytoma
    Elite in Astrocytoma
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    2121 Santa Monica Boulevard, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
    310-829-5511
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
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    Santosh Kesari is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Kesari is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Glioma, Brain Tumor, and Tissue Biopsy. Dr. Kesari is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in Astrocytoma
    Elite in Astrocytoma
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    Brain Tumor Center

    400 Parnassus Ave # 8, 
    San Francisco, CA 
    415-353-7500
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Offers Telehealth

    Nicholas Butowski is a Neurologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Butowski is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, Glioma, and Gliomatosis Cerebri.

    Elite in Astrocytoma
    Elite in Astrocytoma
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    UCLA Health Westwood Neurology

    300 UCLA Medical Plz Ste B200, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
    310-794-1195
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Albert Lai is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Lai is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glioma, Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, and Brain Tumor.

    Elite in Astrocytoma
    Elite in Astrocytoma
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    Office

    300 Medical Plz, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
    310-794-1195
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Phioanh Nghiemphu is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Nghiemphu is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. She is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glioma, Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, and Brain Tumor.

    Elite in Astrocytoma
    Elite in Astrocytoma
    Referral may be required

    UCSD Heath Care

    3855 Health Sciences Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
    858-822-6346
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    David Piccioni is a Neurologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Piccioni is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Glioma, and Brain Tumor.

    Elite in Astrocytoma

    Dr. Linda M. Liau
    Neurosurgery
    Elite in Astrocytoma

    Dr. Linda M. Liau
    Neurosurgery
    Referral may be required

    UCLA Health Westwood Neurosurgery

    300 Stein Plz Ste 420, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
    310-825-5111
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Linda Liau is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Liau is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. She is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Astrocytoma, Glioma, Gliomatosis Cerebri, Glioblastoma, and Awake Craniotomy.

    Elite in Astrocytoma
    Elite in Astrocytoma
    Referral may be required

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    300 Pasteur Dr, 
    Stanford, CA 
    650-725-8630
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Lawrence Recht is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Stanford, California. Dr. Recht is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. He is also highly rated in 42 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Glioma, and Brain Tumor.

    Elite in Astrocytoma
    Elite in Astrocytoma
    Referral may be required

    Stanford University

    875 Blake Wilbur Dr, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
    650-498-6000
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Antonio Omuro is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Omuro is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glioma, Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, and Gliomatosis Cerebri.

    Elite in Astrocytoma

    Dr. Orin Bloch
    Neurosurgery
    Elite in Astrocytoma

    Dr. Orin Bloch
    Neurosurgery
    Referral may be required

    Office

    4860 Y St Ste 3740, 
    Sacramento, CA 
    916-734-4300
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Orin Bloch is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Bloch is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. He is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Meningioma, Awake Craniotomy, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.

    Elite in Astrocytoma
    Elite in Astrocytoma
    Referral may be required

    Cedars Sinai Faculty Physicians

    23560 Crenshaw Blvd, 
    Torrance, CA 
    310-517-7022
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Jethro Hu is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Torrance, California. Dr. Hu is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Glioma, and Brain Tumor. Dr. Hu is board certified in American Board Psychiatry & Neurology.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    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 Encinitas, 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 Astrocytoma doctor near Encinitas, 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 do I find the best Astrocytoma doctor near Encinitas, CA?

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    How does MediFind rank Astrocytoma doctors near Encinitas, 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 Astrocytoma doctors near Encinitas, 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 Astrocytoma doctor near Encinitas, 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 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 Encinitas, 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 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 Encinitas, CA?

    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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