The 20 Best Astrocytoma Doctors Near Me in South Bend, IN

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 13 doctor with experience in Astrocytoma near South Bend, IN. Of these, 11 are Experienced and 2 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Astrocytoma

    Dr. Russell Johnson
    Radiation Oncology
    Advanced in Astrocytoma

    Dr. Russell Johnson
    Radiation Oncology

    Memorial Hospital Of South Bend

    615 N Michigan St, 
    South Bend, IN 
     (0.5 miles away)
    574-647-7461
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Russell Johnson is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in South Bend, Indiana. Dr. Johnson is rated as an Advanced 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, Oligodendroglioma, Astrocytoma, and Breast Cancer.

    Experienced in Astrocytoma

    Dr. Javed Malik
    Hematology
    Experienced in Astrocytoma

    Dr. Javed Malik
    Hematology

    Office

    621 Memorial Dr Ste 100, 
    South Bend, IN 
     (0.4 miles away)
    574-647-1100
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Javed Malik is a Hematologist practicing medicine in South Bend, Indiana. Dr. Malik 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 Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Colorectal Cancer, Breast Cancer, and Familial Colorectal Cancer.

    Experienced in Astrocytoma

    Dr. Neal Patel
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Astrocytoma

    Dr. Neal Patel
    Neurosurgery

    Office

    100 Navarre Pl Ste 6600, 
    South Bend, IN 
     (0.4 miles away)
    574-647-8800
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Neal Patel is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in South Bend, Indiana. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET), Brain Stem Cancer, Subdural Hematoma, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery.

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    Experienced in Astrocytoma

    Dr. Osmond Wu
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Astrocytoma

    Dr. Osmond Wu
    Neurosurgery

    Office

    100 Navarre Pl Ste 6600, 
    South Bend, IN 
     (0.4 miles away)
    574-647-8800
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Osmond Wu is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in South Bend, Indiana. Dr. Wu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. His clinical expertise encompasses Spondylolisthesis, Metastatic Brain Tumor, Subdural Hematoma, Laminectomy, and Thrombectomy.

    Experienced in Astrocytoma

    Dr. Walter Langheinrich
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Astrocytoma

    Dr. Walter Langheinrich
    Neurosurgery

    Office

    100 Navarre Pl Ste 6600, 
    South Bend, IN 
     (0.4 miles away)
    574-232-7227
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Walter Langheinrich is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in South Bend, Indiana. Dr. Langheinrich 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 Spinal Stenosis, Subdural Hematoma, Spondylolisthesis, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery.

    Experienced in Astrocytoma

    Dr. Kashif Shaikh
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Astrocytoma

    Dr. Kashif Shaikh
    Neurosurgery

    Office

    100 Navarre Pl Ste 6600, 
    South Bend, IN 
     (0.4 miles away)
    574-647-8800
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Kashif Shaikh is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in South Bend, Indiana. Dr. Shaikh 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 Apoplexy, Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Laminectomy, and Awake Craniotomy.

    Experienced in Astrocytoma

    Dr. Wei Huff
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Astrocytoma

    Dr. Wei Huff
    Neurosurgery

    Office

    100 Navarre Pl Ste 6600, 
    South Bend, IN 
     (0.4 miles away)
    574-647-8800
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Wei Huff is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in South Bend, Indiana. Dr. Huff is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. Her clinical expertise encompasses Brain Tumor, Pineocytoma, Subdural Hematoma, Brain Aneurysm, and Awake Craniotomy.

    Experienced in Astrocytoma

    Dr. Samuel Mcgrath
    Radiation Oncology
    Experienced in Astrocytoma

    Dr. Samuel Mcgrath
    Radiation Oncology

    Memorial Hospital Of South Bend

    615 N Michigan St, 
    South Bend, IN 
     (0.5 miles away)
    574-647-7461
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Samuel Mcgrath is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in South Bend, Indiana. Dr. Mcgrath 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 Familial Prostate Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Vulvar Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.

    Experienced in Astrocytoma

    Dr. Thomas Reid
    Hematology
    Experienced in Astrocytoma

    Dr. Thomas Reid
    Hematology

    Memorial Hospital Of South Bend

    615 N Michigan St, 
    South Bend, IN 
     (0.5 miles away)
    574-647-1100
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Thomas Reid is a Hematologist practicing medicine in South Bend, Indiana. Dr. Reid 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 Colorectal Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Gastroenteropancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumor (GEP-NET).

    Advanced in Astrocytoma

    Dr. James Jin
    Oncology
    Advanced in Astrocytoma

    Dr. James Jin
    Oncology

    Elkhart Clinic Endoscopy And Surgery Center LLC

    2117 W Lexington Ave, 
    Elkhart, IN 
     (12.8 miles away)
    574-296-3444
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    James Jin is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Elkhart, Indiana. Dr. Jin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Inflammatory Breast Cancer.

    Experienced in Astrocytoma

    Dr. Lauren Das
    Radiation Oncology
    Experienced in Astrocytoma

    Dr. Lauren Das
    Radiation Oncology

    Elkhart General Hospital

    600 East Blvd, 
    Elkhart, IN 
     (13.4 miles away)
    574-523-7857
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Lauren Das is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in Elkhart, Indiana. Dr. Das 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 Breast Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Metastatic Brain Tumor, and Lung Cancer.

    Experienced in Astrocytoma

    Dr. Joseph Schnittker
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Astrocytoma

    Dr. Joseph Schnittker
    Neurosurgery

    Beacon Medical Group North Central Neurosurgery Elkhart

    500 Arcade Ave Ste 200, 
    Elkhart, IN 
     (14.5 miles away)
    574-294-8404
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Joseph Schnittker is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Elkhart, Indiana. Dr. Schnittker 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 Spondylolisthesis, Meningioma, Radiation Induced Meningioma, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery.

    Experienced in Astrocytoma

    Dr. Muhammad Saqlain
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Astrocytoma

    Dr. Muhammad Saqlain
    Hematology | Oncology

    Office

    1215 Lawn Ave Ste 120, 
    Elkhart, IN 
     (14.5 miles away)
    574-523-2733
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Offers Telehealth

    Muhammad Saqlain is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Elkhart, Indiana. Dr. Saqlain 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 Marginal Zone Lymphoma (MZL), Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    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 South Bend, IN?

    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 South Bend, IN?

    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 South Bend, IN?

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    How does MediFind rank Astrocytoma doctors near South Bend, IN?

    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 South Bend, IN?

    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 South Bend, IN?

    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 South Bend, IN?

    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 South Bend, IN?

    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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