The 20 Best Astrocytoma Doctors Near Me in hamden, CT

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 44 doctor with experience in Astrocytoma near hamden, CT. Of these, 30 are Experienced, 9 are Advanced, 3 are Distinguished and 2 are Elite.

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    Elite in Astrocytoma
    Elite in Astrocytoma
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    Yale New Haven Hospital

    20 York St, 
    New Haven, CT 
     (5.7 miles away)
    203-785-7284
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Offers Telehealth

    Joachim Baehring is a Neurologist practicing medicine in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Baehring is rated as an Elite 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 Brain Tumor, Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, Glioma, and Osteotomy.

    Elite in Astrocytoma

    Dr. Ranjit S. Bindra
    Radiation Oncology
    Elite in Astrocytoma

    Dr. Ranjit S. Bindra
    Radiation Oncology
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    Yale University School Of Medicine

    333 Cedar St, 
    New Haven, CT 
     (5.8 miles away)
    646-229-8004
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Ranjit Bindra is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Bindra 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 Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, Glioma, Tissue Biopsy, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.

    Advanced in Astrocytoma
    Advanced in Astrocytoma
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    Yale University School Of Medicine

    333 Cedar St, 
    New Haven, CT 
     (5.8 miles away)
    216-456-6890
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Offers Telehealth

    Sylvia Kurz is an Oncologist practicing medicine in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Kurz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. She is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Oligodendroglioma, Astrocytoma, Brain Tumor, and Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT).

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    Advanced in Astrocytoma
    Advanced in Astrocytoma
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    North Haven Medical Center-Radiology

    6 Devine St, 
    North Haven, CT 
     (1.2 miles away)
    203-287-6100
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    David Hafler is a Neurologist practicing medicine in North Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Hafler is rated as an Advanced 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 Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, and Glioma.

    Distinguished in Astrocytoma

    Dr. Joseph N. Contessa
    Radiation Oncology
    Distinguished in Astrocytoma

    Dr. Joseph N. Contessa
    Radiation Oncology
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    Smilow Cancer Hospital

    35 Park St, 
    New Haven, CT 
     (5.7 miles away)
    203-200-2100
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Joseph Contessa is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Contessa is rated as a Distinguished 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 Oligodendroglioma, Radiation Induced Meningioma, Astrocytoma, and Glioblastoma.

    Distinguished in Astrocytoma
    Distinguished in Astrocytoma
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    Yale University

    15 York St, 
    New Haven, CT 
     (5.8 miles away)
    203-785-2791
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Jennifer Moliterno-Gunel is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Moliterno-Gunel is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. She is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Meningioma, Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET), Brain Stem Cancer, Awake Craniotomy, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.

    Distinguished in Astrocytoma
    Distinguished in Astrocytoma
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    Office

    800 Howard Ave Fl 3, 
    New Haven, CT 
     (6.4 miles away)
    203-785-2791
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Joseph Piepmeier is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Piepmeier is rated as a Distinguished 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 Meningioma, Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET), and Awake Craniotomy.

    Experienced in Astrocytoma
    Experienced in Astrocytoma
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    North Haven Medical Center-Radiology

    6 Devine St, 
    North Haven, CT 
     (1.2 miles away)
    203-407-8002
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Jane Kanowitz is an Oncologist practicing medicine in North Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Kanowitz 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 Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Experienced in Astrocytoma

    Dr. David Pitt
    Neurology
    Experienced in Astrocytoma

    Dr. David Pitt
    Neurology
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    Yale New Haven Hospital Outpatient Infusion Center-Interventional Immunology Infusion Center

    6 Devine St Ste 2B, 
    North Haven, CT 
     (2.4 miles away)
    203-287-6100
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    David Pitt is a Neurologist practicing medicine in North Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Pitt 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 Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Neuromyelitis Optica, and CACH Syndrome.

    Experienced in Astrocytoma
    Experienced in Astrocytoma
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    Hartford Healthcare Medical Group

    55 Meriden Ave Ste 1A, 
    Southington, CT 
     (14.8 miles away)
    860-621-9316
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Offers Telehealth

    Joseph Sinning is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Southington, Connecticut. Dr. Sinning is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Paget Disease of the Breast, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Multiple Myeloma, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Advanced in Astrocytoma

    Dr. Yi Z. An
    Radiation Oncology
    Advanced in Astrocytoma

    Dr. Yi Z. An
    Radiation Oncology
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    Smilow Cancer Hospital

    35 Park St, 
    New Haven, CT 
     (5.7 miles away)
    203-200-2000
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Offers Telehealth

    Yi An is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. An is rated as an Advanced 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 Prostate Cancer, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Posterior Fossa Tumor, Familial Prostate Cancer, and Prostatectomy.

    Advanced in Astrocytoma
    Advanced in Astrocytoma
    Referral may be required

    Yale New Haven Hospital

    20 York St, 
    New Haven, CT 
     (5.7 miles away)
    203-688-2342
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Christopher Hong is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in New Haven, Connecticut. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Hong is rated as an Advanced 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 Hypothalamic Tumor, Brain Tumor, Pituitary Tumor, Spinal Fusion, and Laminectomy. Dr. Hong is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Astrocytoma
    Advanced in Astrocytoma
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    Yale University School Of Medicine

    333 Cedar St, 
    New Haven, CT 
     (5.8 miles away)
    203-785-3597
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Offers Telehealth

    Daniel Petrylak is an Oncologist practicing medicine in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Petrylak is rated as an Advanced 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 Prostate Cancer, Urothelial Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Orchiectomy, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.

    Advanced in Astrocytoma
    Advanced in Astrocytoma
    Referral may be required

    Yale University School Of Medicine

    333 Cedar St, 
    New Haven, CT 
     (5.8 miles away)
    203-737-7084
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Zachary Corbin is a Neurologist practicing medicine in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Corbin is rated as an Advanced 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 Meningioma, Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, and Glioma.

    Advanced in Astrocytoma
    Advanced in Astrocytoma
    Referral may be required

    Office

    800 Howard Ave, 
    New Haven, CT 
     (5.9 miles away)
    203-785-4085
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Offers Telehealth

    Mary Barden is a Neurologist practicing medicine in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Barden is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, Brain Tumor, and Oligodendroglioma.

    Advanced in Astrocytoma
    Advanced in Astrocytoma
    Referral may be required

    Radiology And Biomedical Imaging-New Haven-Yale Physicians Building

    800 Howard Ave, 
    New Haven, CT 
     (5.9 miles away)
    203-785-2808
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Veronica Chiang is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Chiang is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Metastatic Brain Tumor, Brain Tumor, Posterior Fossa Tumor, Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, and Awake Craniotomy.

    Experienced in Astrocytoma
    Experienced in Astrocytoma
    Referral may be required

    Yale University

    800 Howard Ave, 
    New Haven, CT 
     (5.9 miles away)
    203-785-2140
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Offers Telehealth

    Sayed Azizi is a Neurologist practicing medicine in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Azizi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Vasoconstriction, Seizures, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Azizi is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology Neurology.

    Experienced in Astrocytoma

    Dr. Henry Park
    Radiation Oncology
    Experienced in Astrocytoma

    Dr. Henry Park
    Radiation Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Smilow Cancer Hospital

    35 Park St, 
    New Haven, CT 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Offers Telehealth

    Henry Park is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Park is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Laryngeal Cancer, Posterior Fossa Tumor, and Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET).

    Experienced in Astrocytoma

    Dr. Shari Damast
    Radiation Oncology
    Experienced in Astrocytoma

    Dr. Shari Damast
    Radiation Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Smilow Cancer Hospital

    35 Park St, 
    New Haven, CT 
     (5.7 miles away)
    203-752-8184
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Shari Damast is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Damast 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 Endometrial Cancer, Vulvar Cancer, Vaginal Cancer, Lymphadenectomy, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).

    Experienced in Astrocytoma

    Dr. Melissa R. Young
    Radiation Oncology
    Experienced in Astrocytoma

    Dr. Melissa R. Young
    Radiation Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Smilow Cancer Hospital

    35 Park St, 
    New Haven, CT 
     (5.7 miles away)
    203-200-2100
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Offers Telehealth

    Melissa Young is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Young 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 Laryngeal Cancer, Cervical Cancer, Neuroendocrine Carcinoma of the Cervix, and Endometrial 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 hamden, 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 hamden, 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 do I find the best Astrocytoma doctor near hamden, CT?

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    How does MediFind rank Astrocytoma doctors near hamden, 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 hamden, 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 hamden, 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 hamden, 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 hamden, 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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