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    MediFind found 36 doctor with experience in Astrocytoma near New Haven, CT. Of these, 25 are Experienced, 5 are Advanced, 5 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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    36 providers found
      Elite in Astrocytoma
      Elite in Astrocytoma

      Yale University

      800 Howard Ave, 
      New Haven, CT 
       (0.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Joachim Baehring is a Neurologist in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Baehring is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. His top areas of expertise are Brain Tumor, Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, Glioma, and Osteotomy.

      Advanced in Astrocytoma
      Neurology | Palliative Medicine | Hematology Oncology
      Advanced in Astrocytoma
      Neurology | Palliative Medicine | Hematology Oncology

      Yale University

      35 Park St, 
      New Haven, CT 
       (0.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Sylvia Kurz is a Neurologist and a Palliative Medicine provider in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Kurz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. Her top areas of expertise are Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2), Oligodendroglioma, Astrocytoma, and Brain Tumor.

      What does Elite, Distinguished, Advanced, Experienced mean?
      Advanced in Astrocytoma
      Advanced in Astrocytoma
      15 York St, 
      New Haven, CT 
       (0.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      David Hafler is a Neurologist in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Hafler is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. His top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, and Glioma.

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      Distinguished in Astrocytoma
      Radiation Oncology
      Distinguished in Astrocytoma
      Radiation Oncology

      Yale University

      35 Park St, 
      New Haven, CT 
       (0.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Yi An is a Radiation Oncologist in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. An is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. His top areas of expertise are Prostate Cancer, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Posterior Fossa Tumor, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Prostatectomy.

      Distinguished in Astrocytoma
      Radiation Oncology
      Distinguished in Astrocytoma
      Radiation Oncology

      Yale University

      20 York St, 
      New Haven, CT 
       (0.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Ranjit Bindra is a Radiation Oncologist in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Bindra is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. His top areas of expertise are Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, Glioma, Tissue Biopsy, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.

      Distinguished in Astrocytoma
      Distinguished in Astrocytoma

      Yale University

      20 York St, 
      New Haven, CT 
       (0.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Jennifer Moliterno-Gunel is a Neurosurgery provider in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Moliterno-Gunel is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. Her top areas of expertise are Meningioma, Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET), Brain Stem Cancer, Awake Craniotomy, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.

      Distinguished in Astrocytoma
      Distinguished in Astrocytoma
      800 Howard Ave, Yale Physicians' Building - 3rd Floor, 
      New Haven, CT 
       (0.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Joseph Piepmeier is a Neurosurgery provider in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Piepmeier is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. His top areas of expertise are Meningioma, Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET), and Awake Craniotomy.

      Advanced in Astrocytoma
      Advanced in Astrocytoma

      Yale University

      40 Temple St, Suite 1a, 
      New Haven, CT 
       (0.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Mary Barden is a Neurologist in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Barden is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. Her top areas of expertise are Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, Brain Tumor, and Glioma.

      Advanced in Astrocytoma
      Radiation Oncology
      Advanced in Astrocytoma
      Radiation Oncology

      Yale University

      35 Park St, 
      New Haven, CT 
       (0.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Timothy Robinson is a Radiation Oncologist in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Robinson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. His top areas of expertise are Posterior Fossa Tumor, Hodgkin Lymphoma, Astrocytoma, Lung Cancer, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.

      Advanced in Astrocytoma
      Neurosurgery
      Advanced in Astrocytoma
      Neurosurgery

      Yale University

      800 Howard Ave, 
      New Haven, CT 
       (0.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Murat Gunel is a Neurosurgery provider in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Gunel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. His top areas of expertise are Meningioma, Vein of Galen Aneurysm, Arteriovenous Malformation, and Brain Aneurysm.

      Distinguished in Astrocytoma
      Radiation Oncology
      Distinguished in Astrocytoma
      Radiation Oncology

      Yale University

      350 Seymour Ave, Suite 6, 
      Derby, CT 
       (8.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Joseph Contessa is a Radiation Oncologist in Derby, Connecticut. Dr. Contessa is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. His top areas of expertise are Oligodendroglioma, Radiation Induced Meningioma, Astrocytoma, and Glioblastoma.

      Experienced in Astrocytoma
      Pediatric Neurology | Neurology | Pediatrics
      Experienced in Astrocytoma
      Pediatric Neurology | Neurology | Pediatrics
      333 Cedar St # 3088, 
      New Haven, CT 
       (0.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Jong Rho is a Pediatric Neurologist and a Neurologist in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Rho is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. His top areas of expertise are Epilepsy, Seizures, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and West Syndrome.

      Experienced in Astrocytoma
      Experienced in Astrocytoma
      60 Temple St, Suite 4c, 
      New Haven, CT 
       (0.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Phillip Dickey is a Neurosurgery provider in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Dickey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. His top areas of expertise are Schizencephaly, Porencephaly, Radiation Induced Meningioma, and Meningioma.

      Experienced in Astrocytoma
      Radiation Oncology
      Experienced in Astrocytoma
      Radiation Oncology

      Yale University

      35 Park St, 
      New Haven, CT 
       (0.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Susan Gueble is a Radiation Oncologist in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Gueble is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. Her top areas of expertise are Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Glioma, and Gliomatosis Cerebri.

      Experienced in Astrocytoma
      Radiation Oncology
      Experienced in Astrocytoma
      Radiation Oncology

      Yale University

      35 Park St, 
      New Haven, CT 
       (0.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Sanjay Aneja is a Radiation Oncologist in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Aneja is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. His top areas of expertise are Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Posterior Fossa Tumor, Metastatic Brain Tumor, Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, and Tissue Biopsy.

      Experienced in Astrocytoma
      Experienced in Astrocytoma

      Yale University

      35 Park St, 
      New Haven, CT 
       (0.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      David Braun is an Oncologist in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Braun is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. His top areas of expertise are Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Chromophobe Renal Cell Carcinoma, WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes, and Wilms Tumor.

      Experienced in Astrocytoma
      Experienced in Astrocytoma

      Yale University

      20 York St, 
      New Haven, CT 
       (0.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Veronica Chiang is a Neurosurgery provider in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Chiang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. Her top areas of expertise are Metastatic Brain Tumor, Brain Tumor, Posterior Fossa Tumor, Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, and Awake Craniotomy.

      Experienced in Astrocytoma
      Neurosurgery
      Experienced in Astrocytoma
      Neurosurgery

      Yale University

      20 York St, 
      New Haven, CT 
       (0.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Sacit Omay is a Neurosurgery provider in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Omay is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. His top areas of expertise are Pituitary Tumor, Hypothalamic Tumor, Pituitary Apoplexy, Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery, and Balloon Sinuplasty.

      Experienced in Astrocytoma
      Radiation Oncology
      Experienced in Astrocytoma
      Radiation Oncology

      Yale University

      20 York St, 
      New Haven, CT 
       (0.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Henry Park is a Radiation Oncologist in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Park is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Laryngeal Cancer, Posterior Fossa Tumor, and Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET).

      Experienced in Astrocytoma
      Hematology Oncology | Hematology | Oncology
      Experienced in Astrocytoma
      Hematology Oncology | Hematology | Oncology

      Yale University

      20 York St, 
      New Haven, CT 
       (0.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Jane Kanowitz is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Kanowitz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. Her top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Intraductal Papilloma, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      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 New Haven, CT?

      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 New Haven, CT?

      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 New Haven, CT?

      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 New Haven, CT?

      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 New Haven, CT?

      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 New Haven, CT?

      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 New Haven, CT?

      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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