The 20 Best Astrocytoma Doctors Near Me in whittier, CA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 107 doctor with experience in Astrocytoma near whittier, CA. Of these, 85 are Experienced, 19 are Advanced and 3 are Distinguished.

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107 providers found
    Distinguished in Astrocytoma
    Hematology | Oncology
    Distinguished in Astrocytoma
    Hematology | Oncology
    Referral may be required

    City Of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center-Duarte

    1500 Duarte Rd, 
    Duarte, CA 
     (11.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    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.

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

    Duarte Cancer Center

    1500 Duarte Rd, 
    Duarte, CA 
     (11.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mike Chen is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Duarte, California. Dr. Chen is rated as an Advanced 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 Chordoma, Bone Tumor, Posterior Fossa Tumor, Awake Craniotomy, and Laminectomy.

    Experienced in Astrocytoma
    Radiation Oncology
    Experienced in Astrocytoma
    Radiation Oncology
    Referral may be required
    120 W Beverly Blvd, 
    Montebello, CA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Thropay is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in Montebello, California. Dr. Thropay is rated as an Experienced 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 Papillary Thyroid Cancer, Follicular Thyroid Cancer, Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer, and Thyroid Cancer.

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    Experienced in Astrocytoma
    Experienced in Astrocytoma
    Referral may be required

    Samuel W. Chung, M.D.

    301 W Huntington Dr Ste 400, 
    Arcadia, CA 
     (10.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Samuel Chung is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Arcadia, California. Dr. Chung 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 Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Posterior Fossa Tumor, and Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET).

    Experienced in Astrocytoma
    Experienced in Astrocytoma
    Referral may be required

    Leo David Wang, M.D., PH.D.

    1500 Duarte Rd, 
    Duarte, CA 
     (11.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Leo Wang is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Duarte, California. Dr. Wang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, and Glioma.

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

    Keck Hospital Of USC

    1500 San Pablo St, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (11.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hebrew, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Gabriel Zada is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Zada is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. He is also highly rated in 44 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pituitary Tumor, Hypothalamic Tumor, Brain Tumor, Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery. Dr. Zada is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery.

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

    Adventist Health White Memorial

    1720 E Cesar E Chavez Ave, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (11.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Kim is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Kim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cervical Cancer, Neuroendocrine Carcinoma of the Cervix, Metastatic Brain Tumor, and Breast Cancer.

    Experienced in Astrocytoma
    Experienced in Astrocytoma
    Referral may be required

    Daniel Jae Kim, M.D.

    209 Fair Oaks Ave, 
    South Pasadena, CA 
     (12.3 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
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Astrocytoma
    Hematology | Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Oncology Physicians Network Of California PC

    11480 Brookshire Ave, 
    Downey, CA 
     (6.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Arati Chand is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Downey, California. Dr. Chand is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Beta Thalassemia, Thrombocytopenia, and Thalassemia. Dr. Chand is board certified in Internal Medicine (Sub: Medical Oncology), Internal Medicine (Sub: Hematology), American Board Of Internal Medicine, and Internal Medicine. Dr. Chand is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Kaiser Permanente Medical Group

    1011 Baldwin Park Blvd, 
    Baldwin Park, CA 
     (6.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Camille Adeimy is a Hematologist and a Hematologist Oncology provider practicing medicine in Baldwin Park, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Adeimy is rated as an Advanced 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 Hodgkin Lymphoma, Angiosarcoma, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Inflammatory Breast Cancer. Dr. Adeimy is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Astrocytoma
    Neurosurgery | General Surgery
    Advanced in Astrocytoma
    Neurosurgery | General Surgery
    Referral may be required
    101 East Valencia Mesa Drive, 
    Fullerton, CA 
     (8.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    William Loudon is a Neurosurgery specialist and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Fullerton, California. Dr. Loudon is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. He is also highly rated in 47 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bulging Fontanelles, Hydrocephalus, Sunken Fontanelles, and Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly. Dr. Loudon is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Loudon is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Astrocytoma
    Neurosurgery | Oncology
    Advanced in Astrocytoma
    Neurosurgery | Oncology
    Referral may be required
    101 East Valencia Mesa Drive, 
    Fullerton, CA 
     (8.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Lars Anker is a Neurosurgery specialist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Fullerton, California. Dr. Anker is rated as an Advanced 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 Subdural Hematoma, Apoplexy, Stroke, Awake Craniotomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Anker is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Astrocytoma
    Hematology Oncology
    Advanced in Astrocytoma
    Hematology Oncology
    Referral may be required
    2151 North Harbor Boulevard, Suite 2100, 
    Fullerton, CA 
     (8.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Giribala Patel is a Hematologist Oncology provider practicing medicine in Fullerton, California. Dr. Patel is rated as an Advanced 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 Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, and Posterior Fossa Tumor. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Astrocytoma
    Distinguished in Astrocytoma
    Referral may be required

    City Of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center-Duarte

    1500 Duarte Rd, 
    Duarte, CA 
     (11.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jana Portnow is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Duarte, California. Dr. Portnow is rated as a Distinguished 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 Glioma, Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Brain Tumor, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Astrocytoma
    Experienced in Astrocytoma
    Referral may be required

    The Oncology Institute-Downey Radiation Oncology

    10226 Lakewood Blvd, 
    Downey, CA 
     (5.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Armand Bouzaglou is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Downey, California. Dr. Bouzaglou 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 Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Paget Disease of the Breast. Dr. Bouzaglou is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Alexander D Vargas M D F A C S Inc

    11480 Brookshire Ave Ste 201, 
    Downey, CA 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lisa Wang is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Downey, California. Dr. Wang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. She is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Angiosarcoma, and Breast Cancer.

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

    Arthur P Chou, MD Inc.

    8043 2nd St, 
    Downey, CA 
     (6.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Arthur Chou is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Downey, California. Dr. Chou 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 Cervical Spondylosis, Cervical Myelopathy, Subdural Hematoma, and Prolactinoma. Dr. Chou is board certified in American Board Neurological Surgery.

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

    Southern California Permanente Medical Group

    9400 Rosecrans Ave, 
    Bellflower, CA 
     (7.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Han Koh is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Bellflower, California. Dr. Koh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. His clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Primary Mediastinal B-Cell Lymphoma (PMBCL), Colorectal Cancer, and Lung Cancer.

    Experienced in Astrocytoma
    Experienced in Astrocytoma
    Referral may be required

    Emanate Health Queen Of The Valley Hospital

    1115 S Sunset Ave, 
    West Covina, CA 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Naveed Khan is an Oncologist practicing medicine in West Covina, California. Dr. Khan is rated as an Experienced 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 Thrombocytopenia, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Pacemaker Implantation, and Endoscopy.

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

    Crosson Cancer Institute

    2151 N Harbor Blvd Ste 3200, 
    Fullerton, CA 
     (8.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Roy Panares is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Fullerton, California. Dr. Panares is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. He is also highly rated in 37 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, and Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer.

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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 whittier, 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 whittier, 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 whittier, 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 whittier, 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 whittier, 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 whittier, 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 whittier, 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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