The 20 Best Astrocytoma Doctors Near Me in riverdale, GA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 15 doctor with experience in Astrocytoma near riverdale, GA. Of these, 14 are Experienced and 1 are Distinguished.

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

    South Atlanta Hematology/Oncology

    253 Upper Riverdale Road Southwest, Suite C, 
    Riverdale, GA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Nagender Mankan is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Riverdale, Georgia. Dr. Mankan 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 Breast Cancer in Men, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, and Pleuropulmonary Blastoma. Dr. Mankan is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Hematology, American Board Of Internal Medicine - Medical Oncology, and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Mankan is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Astrocytoma
    Distinguished in Astrocytoma
    Referral may be required

    Winship Cancer Institute At Emory Midtown

    36 Linden Avenue Northeast, Fl14, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (13.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Mandarin, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    William Read is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Read is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. He is also highly rated in 48 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bone Tumor, Undifferentiated Pleomorphic Sarcoma, Mesenchymoma, and Liposarcoma. Dr. Read is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, 2002. Dr. Read is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Piedmont Cancer Institute, PC

    1267 Highway 54 West, Suite 4200, 
    Fayetteville, GA 
     (7.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hebrew
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jonathan Bender is an Oncologist and a Hematologist practicing medicine in Fayetteville, Georgia. Dr. Bender is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. He is also highly rated in 80 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, and Hemangioma Thrombocytopenia Syndrome. Dr. Bender is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Piedmont Fayette Hospital Radiation Oncology

    1255 Highway 54 W, 
    Fayetteville, GA 
     (9.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Tamil
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Radhika Kumar is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in Fayetteville, Georgia. Dr. Kumar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Prostate Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Breast Cancer, and Intraductal Papilloma. Dr. Kumar is board certified in American Board Of Radiology - Radiation Oncology. Dr. Kumar is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Astrocytoma
    Experienced in Astrocytoma
    Referral may be required

    Kaiser Permanente Southwood IM

    2400 Mount Zion Pkwy, 
    Jonesboro, GA 
     (5.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Cecil Robertson is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Jonesboro, Georgia. Dr. Robertson 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 Familial Colorectal Cancer, Richter Syndrome, Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), and Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL).

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

    Atlanta Cancer Care

    1050 Eagle's Landing Parkway, Suite 302, 
    Stockbridge, GA 
     (11.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Lijo Simpson is an Oncologist and a Hematologist practicing medicine in Stockbridge, Georgia. Dr. Simpson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. He is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, and Schnitzler Syndrome. Dr. Simpson is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Hematology and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Medical Oncology. Dr. Simpson is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Astrocytoma
    Experienced in Astrocytoma
    Referral may be required

    Midtown Neurology, P.C.

    285 Boulevard NE, Ste 610, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (13.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Husham Mishu is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Mishu 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 Cervical Myelopathy, Migraine, Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET), Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Mishu is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology - Neurology, American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, and American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology. Dr. Mishu is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Astrocytoma
    Experienced in Astrocytoma
    Referral may be required

    Midtown Neurology, P.C.

    285 Boulevard NE, Ste 610, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (13.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Julian Bragg is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Bragg 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 Cervical Myelopathy, Invertebral Disc Disease, Chronic Pain, Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET), and Gastrostomy. Dr. Bragg is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology, Neurology - 2008, and American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology. Dr. Bragg is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Astrocytoma
    Experienced in Astrocytoma
    Referral may be required

    Emory University Hospital Midtown Campus

    550 Peachtree Street Northeast, MedicalOfficeTower, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (13.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, German, Korean, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Gustavo Pradilla is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Pradilla is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Prolactinoma, Pituitary Tumor, Subdural Hematoma, Awake Craniotomy, and Cerebral Artery Bypass Surgery. Dr. Pradilla is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery, 2018. Dr. Pradilla is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Winship Cancer Institute At Emory Midtown

    36 Linden Avenue Northeast, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (13.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Aparna Kesarwala is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Kesarwala is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), and Glioblastoma. Dr. Kesarwala is board certified in American Board Of Radiology, 2015. Dr. Kesarwala is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Emory University Midtown

    550 W Peachtree St NW, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (13.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kirtesh Patel is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Patel 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 Melanoma, Brain Tumor, Anal Cancer, and Glioma. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Astrocytoma
    Experienced in Astrocytoma
    Referral may be required

    Buckhead Sports Medicine And Spine Center

    285 Boulevard NE Ste 415, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (12.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Armenian
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Arthur Grigorian is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Grigorian is rated as an Experienced 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 Apoplexy, Brain Aneurysm, Delirium, Stent Placement, and Transmyocardial Revascularization. Dr. Grigorian is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Astrocytoma
    Experienced in Astrocytoma
    Referral may be required

    Grady Memorial Hospital Corporation

    80 Jesse Hill Jr Dr SE, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (12.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Urdu
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Aqueel Pabaney is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Pabaney 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 Stroke, Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET), Brain Stem Cancer, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement. Dr. Pabaney is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Piedmont Physicians Pulmonology/Sleep Stockbridge

    135 N Park Pl Ste 200, 
    Stockbridge, GA 
     (12.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Joshua Wewel is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Stockbridge, Georgia. Dr. Wewel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Stenosis, Cervical Myelopathy, Spondylolisthesis, Osteotomy, and Spinal Fusion. Dr. Wewel is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Astrocytoma
    Experienced in Astrocytoma
    Referral may be required

    Emory University Hospital Midtown Campus

    550 Peachtree Street Northeast, MedicalOfficeTower, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (13.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Travis Atchley is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Atchley 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 Chiari Malformation, Chiari Malformation Type 2, Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Thrombectomy. Dr. Atchley 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 riverdale, GA?

    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 riverdale, GA?

    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 riverdale, GA?

    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 riverdale, GA?

    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 riverdale, GA?

    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 riverdale, GA?

    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 riverdale, GA?

    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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