The 20 Best Astrocytoma Doctors Near Me in burbank, CA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 151 doctor with experience in Astrocytoma near burbank, CA. Of these, 122 are Experienced, 10 are Advanced, 10 are Distinguished and 9 are Elite.

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151 providers found
    Elite in Astrocytoma
    Neurosurgery
    Elite in Astrocytoma
    Neurosurgery
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    Cedars-Sinai Neurosurgery-Los Angeles

    127 S San Vicente Blvd Ste A6600, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (8.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Yu is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Yu 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, Awake Craniotomy, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.

    Elite in Astrocytoma
    Neurosurgery
    Elite in Astrocytoma
    Neurosurgery
    Referral may be required

    Spine Neurosurgery

    127 S San Vicente Blvd Ste A6600, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (8.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Keith Black is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Black 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, Glioma, Glioblastoma, Gliomatosis Cerebri, and Awake Craniotomy.

    Elite in Astrocytoma
    Neurosurgery
    Elite in Astrocytoma
    Neurosurgery
    Referral may be required

    UCLA Health Westwood Neurosurgery

    300 Stein Plz Ste 420, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (10.9 miles away)
    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 16 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Astrocytoma, Glioma, Gliomatosis Cerebri, Glioblastoma, and Awake Craniotomy.

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    Elite in Astrocytoma
    Elite in Astrocytoma
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    Office

    300 Medical Plz, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (11.3 miles away)
    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
    Referral may be required

    UCLA Health Westwood Neurology

    300 UCLA Medical Plz Ste B200, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (11.4 miles away)
    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
    Referral may be required

    UCLA Health Westwood Neurology

    300 UCLA Medical Plz Ste B200, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (11.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    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
    Neurosurgery
    Elite in Astrocytoma
    Neurosurgery
    Referral may be required

    Cedars-Sinai Multispecialty-Tarzana

    18133 Ventura Blvd Ste 300, 
    Tarzana, CA 
     (13.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Chirag Patil is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Tarzana, California. Dr. Patil 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 Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, Meningioma, Laminectomy, and Awake Craniotomy.

    Elite in Astrocytoma
    Elite in Astrocytoma
    Referral may be required
    2125 Arizona Avenue, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (14.3 miles away)
    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
    Elite in Astrocytoma
    Referral may be required
    2121 Santa Monica Boulevard, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (14.4 miles away)
    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 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.

    Advanced in Astrocytoma
    Neurosurgery | Neurology
    Advanced in Astrocytoma
    Neurosurgery | Neurology
    Referral may be required

    Badr Medical Corporation

    1500 E Chevy Chase Dr, 
    Glendale, CA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Yaser Badr is a Neurosurgery specialist and a Neurologist practicing medicine in Glendale, California. Dr. Badr is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. He is also highly rated in 56 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Subdural Hematoma, Hydrocephalus, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty. Dr. Badr is board certified in Neurological Surgery and American Board Neurological Surgery. Dr. Badr is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Astrocytoma
    Distinguished in Astrocytoma
    Referral may be required

    Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

    8631 W 3rd St, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (8.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Aaron Cohen-Gadol is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Cohen-Gadol is rated as a Distinguished 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 Meningioma, Brain Tumor, Trigeminal Neuralgia, Balloon Sinuplasty, and Awake Craniotomy. Dr. Cohen-Gadol is board certified in Neurological Surgery. Dr. Cohen-Gadol is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Astrocytoma
    Experienced in Astrocytoma
    Referral may be required

    Daniel Jae Kim, M.D.

    209 Fair Oaks Ave, 
    South Pasadena, CA 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Daniel Kim is an Oncologist practicing medicine in South Pasadena, California. Dr. Kim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stomach Cancer, Chronic Familial Neutropenia, Agranulocytosis, and Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.

    Experienced in Astrocytoma
    Radiation Oncology
    Experienced in Astrocytoma
    Radiation Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Linas J. Kazlauskas, MD Private Practice

    720 E Colorado St, 
    Glendale, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Linas Kazlauskas is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in Glendale, California. Dr. Kazlauskas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, HER-2 Positive Breast Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, and Prostate Cancer. Dr. Kazlauskas is board certified in Radiology Radiation Oncology. Dr. Kazlauskas is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Astrocytoma
    Neurology | Oncology
    Distinguished in Astrocytoma
    Neurology | Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Los Angeles Medical Center

    1505 N Edgemont St, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (5.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Richard Green is a Neurologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Green is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, Glioma, and Brain Tumor. Dr. Green is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Astrocytoma
    Distinguished in Astrocytoma
    Referral may be required

    Cedars-Sinai Neurosurgery-Los Angeles

    127 S San Vicente Blvd Ste A6600, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (8.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Wouter Schievink is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Schievink is rated as a Distinguished 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 Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak, Siderosis, Subdural Effusion, Laminectomy, and Awake Craniotomy.

    Distinguished in Astrocytoma
    Radiation Oncology
    Distinguished in Astrocytoma
    Radiation Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Cedars-Sinai Radiation Oncology-Los Angeles

    8720 Beverly Blvd, 
    West Hollywood, CA 
     (8.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Amin Mirhadi is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in West Hollywood, California. Dr. Mirhadi is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. He is also highly rated in 34 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Posterior Fossa Tumor, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Angiosarcoma.

    Distinguished in Astrocytoma
    Neurosurgery
    Distinguished in Astrocytoma
    Neurosurgery
    Referral may be required

    Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

    8700 Beverly Blvd, 
    West Hollywood, CA 
     (8.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ray Chu is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in West Hollywood, California. Dr. Chu is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. He is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Meningioma, Hydrocephalus, Glioblastoma, Awake Craniotomy, and Laminectomy.

    Experienced in Astrocytoma
    Experienced in Astrocytoma
    Referral may be required

    Western Neurological Assoc

    1220 W Olive Ave, 
    Burbank, CA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Fawaz Faisal is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Burbank, California. Dr. Faisal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Opsoclonus-Myoclonus Syndrome, Thromboangiitis Obliterans, Cerebral Autosomal Dominant Arteriopathy with Subcortical Infarcts and Leukoencephalopathy, and Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA). Dr. Faisal is board certified in American Board Psychiatry & Neurology.

    Experienced in Astrocytoma
    Radiation Oncology
    Experienced in Astrocytoma
    Radiation Oncology
    Referral may be required
    181 South Buena Vista Street, Floor 1, 
    Burbank, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Paul Menzel is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in Burbank, California. Dr. Menzel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Posterior Fossa Tumor, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma, and Pleuropulmonary Blastoma. Dr. Menzel is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Astrocytoma
    Hematology Oncology
    Experienced in Astrocytoma
    Hematology Oncology
    Referral may be required
    181 South Buena Vista Street, Floor 4, 
    Burbank, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Krisztina Larson is a Hematologist Oncology provider practicing medicine in Burbank, California. Dr. Larson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. She is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Agranulocytosis, Chronic Familial Neutropenia, Febrile Neutropenia, and Severe Congenital Neutropenia. Dr. Larson is board certified in Internal Medicine (Sub: Medical Oncology), Internal Medicine (Sub: Hematology), and Internal Medicine. Dr. Larson is currently accepting new patients.

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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 burbank, 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 burbank, 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 burbank, 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 burbank, 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 burbank, 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 burbank, 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 burbank, 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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