The 20 Best Astrocytoma Doctors Near Me in Omaha, NE

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Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 43 doctor with experience in Astrocytoma near Omaha, NE. Of these, 38 are Experienced, 3 are Advanced, 1 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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43 providers found
    Elite in Astrocytoma
    Elite in Astrocytoma

    Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center-Nebraska Medical Center

    505 S 45th St, 
    Omaha, NE 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nicole Shonka is an Oncologist in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Shonka is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. Her top areas of expertise are Glioma, Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, and Brain Tumor.

    Michael J. Baine
    Experienced in Astrocytoma
    Radiation Oncology
    Experienced in Astrocytoma
    Radiation Oncology

    Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center - Nebraska Medical Center

    505 S 45th St., 
    Omaha, NE 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    12+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Baine is a Radiation Oncologist in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Baine has been practicing medicine for over 12 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. His top areas of expertise are Prostate Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Prostatectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Elizabeth C. Reed
    Experienced in Astrocytoma
    Experienced in Astrocytoma

    Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center - Nebraska Medical Center

    505 S 45th St., 
    Omaha, NE 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    46+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Elizabeth Reed is an Oncologist in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Reed has been practicing medicine for over 46 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. Her top areas of expertise are Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, and Endoscopy.

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    Laura L. Tenner
    Experienced in Astrocytoma
    Experienced in Astrocytoma

    Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center - Nebraska Medical Center

    505 S 45th St., 
    Omaha, NE 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    19+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Laura Tenner is an Oncologist in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Tenner has been practicing medicine for over 19 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. Her top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, and Neuroendocrine Tumor.

    Michele R. Aizenberg
    Distinguished in Astrocytoma
    Distinguished in Astrocytoma

    Neurosurgery Clinic At Clarkson Doctors North

    4242 Farnam St., Suite 550, 
    Omaha, NE 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    27+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michele Aizenberg is a Neurosurgery provider in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Aizenberg has been practicing medicine for over 27 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. Her top areas of expertise are Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, Meningioma, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), and Awake Craniotomy.

    Aparkishor P. Ganti
    Advanced in Astrocytoma
    Advanced in Astrocytoma

    Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center - Nebraska Medical Center

    505 S 45th St., 
    Omaha, NE 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    30+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Aparkishor Ganti is an Oncologist in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Ganti has been practicing medicine for over 30 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. His top areas of expertise are Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), and Lung Adenocarcinoma.

    William E. Thorell
    Experienced in Astrocytoma
    Experienced in Astrocytoma

    Neurosurgery Clinic At Clarkson Doctors North

    4242 Farnam St., Suite 550, 
    Omaha, NE 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    30+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    William Thorell is a Neurosurgery provider in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Thorell has been practicing medicine for over 30 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. His top areas of expertise are Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Brain Aneurysm, Subdural Hematoma, Stent Placement, and Transmyocardial Revascularization.

    Daniel L. Surdell
    Experienced in Astrocytoma
    Experienced in Astrocytoma

    Neurosurgery Clinic At Clarkson Doctors North

    4242 Farnam St., Suite 550, 
    Omaha, NE 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    26+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Surdell is a Neurosurgery provider in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Surdell has been practicing medicine for over 26 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Brain Aneurysm, Subdural Hematoma, Stent Placement, and Transmyocardial Revascularization.

    Advanced in Astrocytoma
    Radiation Oncology
    Advanced in Astrocytoma
    Radiation Oncology

    Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center - Nebraska Medical Center

    505 S 45th St., 
    Omaha, NE 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    38+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lisa Chaiken is a Radiation Oncologist in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Chaiken has been practicing medicine for over 38 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Posterior Fossa Tumor, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), and Gliosarcoma.

    Weining Zhen
    Experienced in Astrocytoma
    Radiation Oncology
    Experienced in Astrocytoma
    Radiation Oncology

    Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center - Nebraska Medical Center

    505 S 45th St., 
    Omaha, NE 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    40+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Weining Zhen is a Radiation Oncologist in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Zhen has been practicing medicine for over 40 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Small Bowel Resection, and Gastrostomy.

    Chi Lin
    Experienced in Astrocytoma
    Radiation Oncology
    Experienced in Astrocytoma
    Radiation Oncology

    Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center - Nebraska Medical Center

    505 S 45th St., 
    Omaha, NE 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    43+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Chi Lin is a Radiation Oncologist in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Lin has been practicing medicine for over 43 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. Her top areas of expertise are Anal Cancer, Lung Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy.

    Peter Silberstein
    Experienced in Astrocytoma
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Astrocytoma
    Hematology | Oncology

    CHI Health Henry Lynch Cancer Center At Bergan Mercy - Oncology/Hematology

    7500 Mercy Rd, 
    Omaha, NE 
     (5.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Peter Silberstein is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Silberstein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. His top areas of expertise are Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Hodgkin Lymphoma, Colorectal Cancer, Thyroidectomy, and Prostatectomy. Dr. Silberstein is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Astrocytoma
    Experienced in Astrocytoma

    Boys Town National Research Hospital

    555 N 30th St, 
    Omaha, NE 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shaguna Mathur is a Neurologist in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Mathur is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. Her top areas of expertise are Sturge-Weber Syndrome, Seizures, Glioma, and Gliomatosis Cerebri.

    Experienced in Astrocytoma
    Experienced in Astrocytoma

    Office

    987680 Nebraska Medical Ctr, 
    Omaha, NE 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Philip Bierman is a Hematologist in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Bierman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. His top areas of expertise are Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL), Gastric Lymphoma, Bone Marrow Transplant, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Alexander Yang
    Experienced in Astrocytoma
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Astrocytoma
    Neurosurgery

    CHI Health Clinic Neurosurgery (CUMC - Bergan Mercy)

    7710 Mercy Rd, Medical Building One, Ste 224, 
    Omaha, NE 
     (5.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alexander Yang is a Neurosurgery provider in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Yang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. His top areas of expertise are Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, Brachial Plexopathy, Chiari Malformation Type 1, Brain Herniation, and Awake Craniotomy.

    Advanced in Astrocytoma
    Radiation Oncology
    Advanced in Astrocytoma
    Radiation Oncology

    Methodist Estabrook Cancer Center Radiation Oncology

    8303 Dodge St # 6, 
    Omaha, NE 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alireza Mirmiran is a Radiation Oncologist in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Mirmiran is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Posterior Fossa Tumor, and Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC).

    Andrew P. Gard
    Experienced in Astrocytoma
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Astrocytoma
    Neurosurgery

    MD West | ONE

    8005 Farnam Dr Ste 305, 
    Omaha, NE 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andrew Gard is a Neurosurgery provider in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Gard has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. His top areas of expertise are Hydrocephalus, Apoplexy, Meningioma, Transmyocardial Revascularization, and Stent Placement.

    Experienced in Astrocytoma
    Radiation Oncology
    Experienced in Astrocytoma
    Radiation Oncology

    Chi Health Creighton University Medical Center-Bergan Mercy

    7500 Mercy Rd, 
    Omaha, NE 
     (5.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hadi Zahra is a Radiation Oncologist in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Zahra is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Lung Cancer, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.

    Experienced in Astrocytoma
    Radiation Oncology
    Experienced in Astrocytoma
    Radiation Oncology

    Chi Health Creighton University Medical Center-Bergan Mercy

    7500 Mercy Rd, 
    Omaha, NE 
     (5.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Amir Zahra is a Radiation Oncologist in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Zahra is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. His top areas of expertise are Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Familial Prostate Cancer, Prostate Cancer, and Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.

    Experienced in Astrocytoma
    Radiation Oncology
    Experienced in Astrocytoma
    Radiation Oncology

    Office

    8303 Dodge St, 
    Omaha, NE 
     (5.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Max Chiu is a Radiation Oncologist in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Chiu has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. His top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, HER-2 Positive Breast Cancer, and Lung Cancer.

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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 Omaha, NE?

    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 Omaha, NE?

    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 Omaha, NE?

    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 Omaha, NE?

    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 Omaha, NE?

    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 Omaha, NE?

    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 Omaha, NE?

    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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