The 20 Best Astrocytoma Doctors Near Me in ladera ranch, CA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 24 doctor with experience in Astrocytoma near ladera ranch, CA. Of these, 19 are Experienced, 2 are Advanced, 2 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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    Elite in Astrocytoma
    Elite in Astrocytoma
    Referral may be required

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

    19208 Jamboree Road, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (13.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Romanian
    Offers Telehealth

    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.

    Distinguished in Astrocytoma
    Radiation Oncology
    Distinguished in Astrocytoma
    Radiation Oncology
    Referral may be required
    27799 Medical Center Road, Suite 120, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    William Chou is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Chou is rated as a Distinguished 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, Oligodendroglioma, Glioblastoma, and Ependymoma. Dr. Chou is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Percy Lee, M.D.

    Irvine, CA 
     (9.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Percy Lee is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced 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 Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Tissue Biopsy, and Liver Embolization.

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    Advanced in Astrocytoma
    Hematology Oncology
    Advanced in Astrocytoma
    Hematology Oncology
    Referral may be required
    27799 Medical Center Road, Suite 460, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ming Li is a Hematologist Oncology provider practicing medicine in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Li is rated as an Advanced 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 Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Gliosarcoma, and Glioblastoma. Dr. Li is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Astrocytoma
    Hematology Oncology
    Advanced in Astrocytoma
    Hematology Oncology
    Referral may be required
    27799 Medical Center Road, Suite 460, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Minch Fong is a Hematologist Oncology provider practicing medicine in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Fong is rated as an Advanced 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 Laryngeal Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), and Posterior Fossa Tumor. Dr. Fong is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Astrocytoma
    Pediatrics | Neurology
    Experienced in Astrocytoma
    Pediatrics | Neurology
    Referral may be required
    333 Corporate Drive, Suite 110, 
    Ladera Ranch, CA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ying Peng is a Pediatrics specialist and a Neurologist practicing medicine in Ladera Ranch, California. Dr. Peng is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. She is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Memory Loss, Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Thrombectomy, and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Peng is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. Dr. Peng is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Astrocytoma
    Experienced in Astrocytoma
    Referral may be required
    27700 Medical Center Road, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Chiedozie Nwagwu is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Nwagwu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Brain Aneurysm, Stroke, Apoplexy, Awake Craniotomy, and Stent Placement. Dr. Nwagwu is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Astrocytoma
    Experienced in Astrocytoma
    Referral may be required
    26732 Crown Valley Parkway, Suite 541, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Keun-young Kim is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Kim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Stenosis, Subdural Hematoma, Scoliosis, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty. Dr. Kim is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Astrocytoma
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Astrocytoma
    Neurosurgery
    Referral may be required
    26732 Crown Valley Parkway, Suite 541, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Vikas Rao is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Rao is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Delirium, Subdural Hematoma, Brain Aneurysm, Stent Placement, and Transmyocardial Revascularization. Dr. Rao is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Astrocytoma
    Experienced in Astrocytoma
    Referral may be required
    26732 Crown Valley Parkway, Suite 541, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Asterios Tsimpas is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Tsimpas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Embolectomy, and Thrombectomy. Dr. Tsimpas is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Astrocytoma
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Astrocytoma
    Neurosurgery
    Referral may be required

    Beel Medical Inc

    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jason Liauw is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Liauw is rated as an Experienced 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 Spinal Stenosis, Stroke, Hydrocephalus, Herniated Disc Surgery, and Cervical Disc Surgery. Dr. Liauw is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Liauw is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Astrocytoma
    Experienced in Astrocytoma
    Referral may be required

    Robert J Jackson MD Inc

    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Robert Jackson is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Jackson is rated as an Experienced 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 Cervical Spondylosis, Cervical Myelopathy, Hydrocephalus, Laminectomy, and Vertebroplasty. Dr. Jackson is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Jackson is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Linda Chan is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Chan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. She is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Angiosarcoma, Breast Cancer, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), and Lung Adenocarcinoma.

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

    Memorial Radiation Oncology Medical

    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sharon Lee is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, HER-2 Positive Breast Cancer, and Intraductal Papilloma.

    Experienced in Astrocytoma
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Astrocytoma
    Neurosurgery
    Referral may be required
    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Brian Hwang is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Hwang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Tumor, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Fractured Spine, Subdural Hematoma, and Deep Brain Stimulation. Dr. Hwang is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Astrocytoma
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Astrocytoma
    Hematology | Oncology
    Referral may be required

    United Medical Doctors

    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Howard Cheng is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Cheng is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. He is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC). Dr. Cheng is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Astrocytoma
    Hematology Oncology
    Experienced in Astrocytoma
    Hematology Oncology
    Referral may be required
    27799 Medical Center Road, Suite 460, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Fen Jiang is a Hematologist Oncology provider practicing medicine in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Jiang is rated as an Experienced 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 Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Jiang is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Astrocytoma
    Radiation Oncology
    Experienced in Astrocytoma
    Radiation Oncology
    Referral may be required
    27799 Medical Center Road, Suite 120, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Gene-fu Liu is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in Mission Viejo, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Liu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Posterior Fossa Tumor, Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Anal Canal (SCAC), and Metastatic Brain Tumor. Dr. Liu is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Astrocytoma
    Neurosurgery
    Distinguished in Astrocytoma
    Neurosurgery
    Referral may be required
    16300 Sand Canyon Avenue, Suite 614, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (10.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Vivek Mehta is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Mehta is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. He is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Posterior Fossa Tumor, Laminectomy, and Awake Craniotomy. Dr. Mehta is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Amanda Schwer, M.D.

    Irvine, CA 
     (9.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Amanda Schwer is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Schwer is rated as an Experienced 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 Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Breast Cancer, and Lung Adenocarcinoma.

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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 ladera ranch, 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 ladera ranch, 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 ladera ranch, 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 ladera ranch, 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 ladera ranch, 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 ladera ranch, 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 ladera ranch, 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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