The 20 Best Astrocytoma Doctors Near Me in Walnut Creek, CA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 958 doctor with experience in Astrocytoma near Walnut Creek, CA. Of these, 773 are Experienced, 114 are Advanced, 43 are Distinguished and 28 are Elite.

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    Elite in Astrocytoma
    Elite in Astrocytoma
    2121 Santa Monica Boulevard, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    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 24 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
    2125 Arizona Avenue, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jose Carrillo is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Carrillo is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, Glioma, and Oligodendroglioma. Dr. Carrillo is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in Astrocytoma
    Neurosurgery
    Elite in Astrocytoma
    Neurosurgery

    Brain Tumor Center

    400 Parnassus Ave., Eighth Floor, 
    San Francisco, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Shawn Hervey-Jumper is a neurosurgeon specializing in the treatment of patients with brain tumors, including low- and high-grade gliomas, meningiomas, brain metastases and neurocutaneous syndromes. Hervey-Jumper's research investigates how brain tumors violate important areas of the brain that affect how we move, speak and think. He also explores strategies to promote brain recovery and repair. In addition, he researches ways to map the human brain during surgery with the goal of limiting injury to key functional areas. Hervey-Jumper received his medical degree from the Ohio State University College of Medicine. He completed both a residency in neurosurgery and a fellowship in neuro-oncology at the University of Michigan. He then completed a clinical fellowship in neuro-oncology at UCSF. Hervey-Jumper is a member of the Society for Neuro-Oncology, American Association for Cancer Research, North American Skull Base Society, American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) and Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS). He is also a member of the joint section on tumors for the latter organizations. He is an associate professor in residence of neurological surgery at UCSF. Dr. Hervey 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 is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery, Neurological Surgery. Dr. Hervey is currently accepting new patients.

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    Elite in Astrocytoma
    Neurosurgery
    Elite in Astrocytoma
    Neurosurgery

    Brain Tumor Center

    400 Parnassus Ave., Eighth Floor, 
    San Francisco, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Manish Aghi is a neurosurgeon specializing in brain tumors at UCSF Medical Center. He cares for adult patients with a wide range of conditions, including astrocytomas and anaplastic astrocytomas, oligodendrogliomas, glioblastomas, meningiomas and pituitary adenomas. As principal investigator at the UCSF Brain Tumor Research Center, his interests include glioblastoma angiogenesis, mechanisms of glioblastoma resistance to anti-angiogenic therapy and experimental glioblastoma therapies such as cancer-killing viruses. Aghi earned his medical degree and a doctoral degree in neurosciences from Harvard Medical School. He completed a residency in neurosurgery at Massachusetts General Hospital. He is a member of the Society for Neuro-Oncology, American Association of Neurological Surgeons, Congress of Neurological Surgeons and Pituitary Network Association. Among his honors are the Preuss and Mahaley awards from the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, and the Ronald L. Bittner Award, Synthes Skull Base Award and Integra Foundation Award from the Congress of Neurological Surgeons. 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
    Neurosurgery | Neurology
    Elite in Astrocytoma
    Neurosurgery | Neurology

    Brain Tumor Center

    400 Parnassus Ave., Eighth Floor, 
    San Francisco, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Jennie Taylor specializes in caring for adults with primary brain tumors, or tumors that start in the brain. As a member of the UCSF Brain Tumor Research Center, she is involved in developing new treatment strategies, innovative imaging techniques and comprehensive tumor analyses, with the goal of improving outcomes for patients with brain tumors. Taylor's research interests include analyzing molecular and imaging markers of resistance to current standard treatments for brain tumors. She also focuses on improving quality of life for patients with primary brain tumors as well as for their caregivers. Taylor earned her medical degree from the University of Kentucky College of Medicine. She completed an internship in medicine and a residency in neurology at the University of Virginia. She completed a fellowship in neuro-oncology at Massachusetts General Hospital and the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute while earning a master's degree in public health from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. Taylor is a member of the American Academy of Neurology, Society for Neuro-Oncology and American Society of Clinical Oncology. 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, Brain Tumor, and Glioblastoma. 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

    Valentina Dalili-Shoaie M.D. Inc.

    1 Hoag Dr Bldg 41, 
    Newport Beach, CA 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    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 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, Glioma, and Brain Tumor.

    Elite in Astrocytoma
    Elite in Astrocytoma

    UCLA Health Bowyer Oncology Center

    200 UCLA Medical Plz Ste 120, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    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

    Adolescent And Young Adult Neuro-Oncology Clinic

    400 Parnassus Ave # 8, 
    San Francisco, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    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
    Elite in Astrocytoma

    Brain Tumor Center

    400 Parnassus Ave # 8, 
    San Francisco, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    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

    Office

    200 Med Plz, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    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

    UCSD Heath Care

    3855 Health Sciences Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    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, Brain Tumor, and Tissue Biopsy.

    Elite in Astrocytoma
    Elite in Astrocytoma

    UCI Health

    101 The City Dr S, 
    Orange, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniela Bota is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Orange, 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

    Office

    875 Blake Wilbur Dr # 2221, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Seema Nagpal is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Nagpal 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.

    Elite in Astrocytoma
    Elite in Astrocytoma

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    300 Pasteur Dr, 
    Stanford, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    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
    Neurosurgery
    Elite in Astrocytoma
    Neurosurgery

    UCLA Health Westwood Neurosurgery

    300 Stein Plz Ste 420, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    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 17 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Astrocytoma, Glioma, Gliomatosis Cerebri, Glioblastoma, and Awake Craniotomy.

    Elite in Astrocytoma
    Surgical Oncology
    Elite in Astrocytoma
    Surgical Oncology

    Duarte Cancer Center

    1500 Duarte Rd, 
    Duarte, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Behnam Badie is a Surgical Oncologist practicing medicine in Duarte, California. Dr. Badie is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. He is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glioma, Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Awake Craniotomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Elite in Astrocytoma
    Neurosurgery
    Elite in Astrocytoma
    Neurosurgery

    Office

    4860 Y St Ste 3740, 
    Sacramento, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    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, Meningioma, Astrocytoma, Awake Craniotomy, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.

    Elite in Astrocytoma
    Elite in Astrocytoma

    Cedars Sinai Faculty Physicians

    23560 Crenshaw Blvd, 
    Torrance, CA 
    Experience:
    22+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jethro Hu is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Torrance, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 22 years. 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.

    Elite in Astrocytoma
    Elite in Astrocytoma

    Cedars Sinai Faculty Physicians

    23560 Crenshaw Blvd, 
    Torrance, CA 
    Experience:
    51+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Surasak Phuphanich is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Torrance, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 51 years. Dr. Phuphanich is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Glioma, and Gliosarcoma. Dr. Phuphanich is board certified in American Board Psychiatry & Neurology.

    Elite in Astrocytoma
    Neurosurgery
    Elite in Astrocytoma
    Neurosurgery

    University Of California San Francisco

    505 Parnassus Ave, 
    San Francisco, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jacob Young is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Young is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glioma, Gliomatosis Cerebri, Glioblastoma, Awake Craniotomy, and Tissue Biopsy.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    When should I see an Astrocytoma doctor near Walnut Creek, 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 Walnut Creek, 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 Astrocytoma doctors near Walnut Creek, 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 Walnut Creek, 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 Walnut Creek, 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 Walnut Creek, 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 Walnut Creek, 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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