The 20 Best Astrocytoma Doctors Near Me in Northampton, MA

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The 20 Best Astrocytoma Doctors near Northampton, MA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 24 doctor with experience in Astrocytoma near Northampton, MA. Of these, 18 are Experienced, 5 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Advanced in Astrocytoma
    Radiation Oncology
    Advanced in Astrocytoma
    Radiation Oncology

    Mass General Brigham Medical Group Western Massachusetts Inc

    30 Locust St, 
    Northampton, MA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Basia Mcanaw is a Radiation Oncologist in Northampton, Massachusetts. Dr. Mcanaw is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Prostate Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Lung Cancer, and Pleuropulmonary Blastoma. Dr. Mcanaw is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Astrocytoma
    Advanced in Astrocytoma

    Cooley Dickinson Hospital

    30 Locust St, 
    Northampton, MA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Orion Howard is an Oncologist in Northampton, Massachusetts. Dr. Howard is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. His top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), Richter Syndrome, and Anal Cancer.

    Advanced in Astrocytoma
    Advanced in Astrocytoma

    Cooley Dickinson Hospital

    30 Locust St, 
    Northampton, MA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Barrett Newsome is an Oncologist in Northampton, Massachusetts. Dr. Newsome is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. His top areas of expertise are Richter Syndrome, Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), Lynch Syndrome, and Colorectal Cancer.

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    John M. Sheldon
    Experienced in Astrocytoma
    Radiation Oncology
    Experienced in Astrocytoma
    Radiation Oncology

    Mass General Cancer Center

    30 Locust St, Cooley Dickinson Hospital, 
    Northampton, MA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    28+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Sheldon sees and treats patients with a wide variety of cancers, and also with some benign conditions that benefit from treatment with radiotherapy. Dr. Sheldon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. His top areas of expertise are Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Anal Cancer, and Metastatic Brain Tumor.

    Experienced in Astrocytoma
    Experienced in Astrocytoma

    Northampton Neurology LLC

    69 State St, 
    Northampton, MA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John O'connell is a Neurologist in Northampton, Massachusetts. Dr. O'connell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Memory Loss, and Headache.

    Experienced in Astrocytoma
    Radiation Oncology
    Experienced in Astrocytoma
    Radiation Oncology

    Mass General Brigham Medical Group Western Massachusetts Inc

    30 Locust St, 
    Northampton, MA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michelle Olsheski is a Radiation Oncologist in Northampton, Massachusetts. Dr. Olsheski is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. Her top areas of expertise are Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, Lung Adenocarcinoma, and ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. Dr. Olsheski is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Astrocytoma
    Experienced in Astrocytoma

    Cooley Dickinson Hospital

    30 Locust St, 
    Northampton, MA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Deborah Smith is an Oncologist in Northampton, Massachusetts. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. Her top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC).

    Distinguished in Astrocytoma
    Distinguished in Astrocytoma

    D Amour Center For Cancer Care

    3350 Main St, 
    Springfield, MA 
     (14.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Deborah Katz is an Oncologist in Springfield, Massachusetts. Dr. Katz is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. Her top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, and Inflammatory Breast Cancer.

    Advanced in Astrocytoma
    Advanced in Astrocytoma

    D Amour Center For Cancer Care

    3350 Main St, 
    Springfield, MA 
     (14.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jonathan Marsh is an Oncologist in Springfield, Massachusetts. Dr. Marsh is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Advanced in Astrocytoma
    Radiation Oncology
    Advanced in Astrocytoma
    Radiation Oncology

    Pioneer Valley Radiation Oncology PC

    759 Chestnut St, 
    Springfield, MA 
     (14.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Seth Kaufman is a Radiation Oncologist in Springfield, Massachusetts. Dr. Kaufman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Neuroendocrine Carcinoma of the Cervix, Cervical Cancer, and Familial Prostate Cancer. Dr. Kaufman is currently accepting new patients.

    Masih U. Farooqui
    Experienced in Astrocytoma
    Oncology | Hematology | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Astrocytoma
    Oncology | Hematology | Internal Medicine

    Mercy Medical Center - Sister Caritas Cancer Center

    271 Carew St, 
    Springfield, MA 
     (14.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    41+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Masih Farooqui is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Springfield, Massachusetts. Dr. Farooqui has been practicing medicine for over 41 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. His top areas of expertise are Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, and Paget Disease of the Breast. Dr. Farooqui is currently accepting new patients.

    Timothy A. Johnson
    Experienced in Astrocytoma
    Oncology | Hematology | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Astrocytoma
    Oncology | Hematology | Internal Medicine

    Mercy Medical Center - Sister Caritas Cancer Center

    271 Carew St, 
    Springfield, MA 
     (14.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    35+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Timothy Johnson is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Springfield, Massachusetts. Dr. Johnson has been practicing medicine for over 35 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. His top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Testicular Yolk Sac Tumor. Dr. Johnson is currently accepting new patients.

    Jennifer J. Hyder
    Experienced in Astrocytoma
    Radiation Oncology
    Experienced in Astrocytoma
    Radiation Oncology

    Mercy Medical Center - Oncology

    271 Carew St, 
    Springfield, MA 
     (14.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    23+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jennifer Hyder is a Radiation Oncologist in Springfield, Massachusetts. Dr. Hyder has been practicing medicine for over 23 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. Her top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, and Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC). Dr. Hyder is currently accepting new patients.

    Subramony S. Iyer
    Experienced in Astrocytoma
    Hematology | Oncology | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Astrocytoma
    Hematology | Oncology | Internal Medicine

    Mercy Medical Center - Oncology/Hematology

    271 Carew St, 
    Springfield, MA 
     (14.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    31+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Subramony Iyer is an Oncologist and an Internal Medicine provider in Springfield, Massachusetts. Dr. Iyer has been practicing medicine for over 31 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Multiple Myeloma, and Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC). Dr. Iyer is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Astrocytoma
    Radiation Oncology
    Experienced in Astrocytoma
    Radiation Oncology

    Pioneer Valley Radiation Oncology PC

    3350 Main St, 
    Springfield, MA 
     (14.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Yunes is a Radiation Oncologist in Springfield, Massachusetts. Dr. Yunes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Radiation Induced Meningioma, and Acoustic Neuroma. Dr. Yunes is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Astrocytoma
    Experienced in Astrocytoma

    Baystate Hematology Oncology

    3350 Main St, 
    Springfield, MA 
     (14.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Mccann is an Oncologist in Springfield, Massachusetts. Dr. Mccann is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), and Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC).

    Experienced in Astrocytoma
    Radiation Oncology
    Experienced in Astrocytoma
    Radiation Oncology
    3350 Main St, 
    Springfield, MA 
     (14.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brian Acker is a Radiation Oncologist in Springfield, Massachusetts. Dr. Acker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Prostate Cancer, and Familial Prostate Cancer.

    Experienced in Astrocytoma
    Radiation Oncology
    Experienced in Astrocytoma
    Radiation Oncology

    Pioneer Valley Radiation Oncology PC

    3350 Main St, 
    Springfield, MA 
     (14.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Yanqun Dong is a Radiation Oncologist in Springfield, Massachusetts. Dr. Dong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. Her top areas of expertise are Endometrial Stromal Sarcoma, Endometrial Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Lung Cancer.

    Experienced in Astrocytoma
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Astrocytoma
    Neurosurgery

    Baystate Neurosurgery

    2 Medical Center Dr, 
    Springfield, MA 
     (14.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dennis Oh is a Neurosurgery provider in Springfield, Massachusetts. Dr. Oh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. His top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Spinal Stenosis, Stroke, Herniated Disc Surgery, and Cervical Disc Surgery.

    Experienced in Astrocytoma
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Astrocytoma
    Neurosurgery

    Baystate Neurosurgery

    2 Medical Center Dr, 
    Springfield, MA 
     (14.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Leslie Lyness is a Neurosurgery provider in Springfield, Massachusetts. Dr. Lyness is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. Her top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Stroke, Awake Craniotomy, and Laminectomy.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    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 Northampton, MA?

    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 Northampton, MA?

    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 Northampton, MA?

    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 Northampton, MA?

    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 Northampton, MA?

    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 Northampton, MA?

    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 Northampton, MA?

    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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