The 20 Best Astrocytoma Doctors Near Me in buffalo, NY

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 25 doctor with experience in Astrocytoma near buffalo, NY. Of these, 15 are Experienced, 6 are Advanced and 4 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Astrocytoma
    Distinguished in Astrocytoma
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    Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center

    665 Elm St, 
    Buffalo, NY 
     (1.1 miles away)
    716-845-2300
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Robert Fenstermaker is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Fenstermaker is rated as a Distinguished 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 Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, Radiation Induced Meningioma, Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, and Awake Craniotomy.

    Distinguished in Astrocytoma
    Distinguished in Astrocytoma
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    Roswell Park Cancer Institute Corp

    Elm And Carlton Sts, 
    Buffalo, NY 
     (1.3 miles away)
    716-845-3886
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Offers Telehealth

    Ajay Abad is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Abad is rated as a Distinguished 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 Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Glioma, Brain Tumor, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.

    Distinguished in Astrocytoma

    Dr. Dheerendra M. Prasad
    Radiation Oncology
    Distinguished in Astrocytoma

    Dr. Dheerendra M. Prasad
    Radiation Oncology
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    St. Lucie Gastrointestinal Diseases PL

    Elm And Carlton St, 
    Buffalo, NY 
     (2.4 miles away)
    716-845-3173
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Dheerendra Prasad is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Prasad is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Meningioma, Metastatic Brain Tumor, Radiation Induced Meningioma, Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, and Vertebroplasty.

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    Advanced in Astrocytoma
    Advanced in Astrocytoma
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    Pediatric Audiology-Oishei Childrens Outpatient Center (Conventus)

    1001 Main St, 
    Buffalo, NY 
     (1.1 miles away)
    716-961-9900
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Chinazom Ibegbu is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Ibegbu is rated as an Advanced 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 Glioma, Oligodendroglioma, Astrocytoma, and Glioblastoma.

    Advanced in Astrocytoma
    Advanced in Astrocytoma
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    Kaleida Health

    100 High St, 
    Buffalo, NY 
     (1.2 miles away)
    716-218-1000
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Adnan Siddiqui is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Siddiqui is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. He is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Brain Aneurysm, Stroke, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Transmyocardial Revascularization, and Stent Placement.

    Advanced in Astrocytoma
    Advanced in Astrocytoma
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    University At Buffalo Neurosurgery

    100 High St Ste B-4, 
    Buffalo, NY 
     (1.3 miles away)
    716-218-1000
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Kenneth Snyder is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Snyder is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Brain Aneurysm, Astrocytoma, Oligodendroglioma, Stent Placement, and Transmyocardial Revascularization.

    Distinguished in Astrocytoma
    Distinguished in Astrocytoma
    Referral may be required

    Dent Neuorlogic Institute

    200 Sterling Dr, 
    Orchard Park, NY 
     (8.8 miles away)
    716-250-2000
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Laszlo Mechtler is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Orchard Park, New York. Dr. Mechtler is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. He is also highly rated in 109 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Migraine, Cluster Headache, Astrocytoma, and Brain Aneurysm. Dr. Mechtler is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Astrocytoma

    Dr. Veetai Li
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Astrocytoma

    Dr. Veetai Li
    Neurosurgery
    Referral may be required

    Pediatric Audiology-Oishei Childrens Outpatient Center (Conventus)

    1001 Main St, 
    Buffalo, NY 
     (1.1 miles away)
    716-878-7386
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Veetai Li is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Li 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 Choroid Plexus Papilloma, Pallister-Hall Syndrome, Hydrocephalus, and Photosensitive Epilepsy.

    Experienced in Astrocytoma
    Experienced in Astrocytoma
    Referral may be required

    Kaleida Health

    100 High St, 
    Buffalo, NY 
     (1.2 miles away)
    716-218-1000
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Robert Plunkett is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Plunkett 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 Radiation Induced Meningioma, Meningioma, Posterior Fossa Tumor, Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, and Thalamotomy.

    Experienced in Astrocytoma

    Dr. Jason M. Davies
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Astrocytoma

    Dr. Jason M. Davies
    Neurosurgery
    Referral may be required

    Kaleida Health

    100 High St, 
    Buffalo, NY 
     (1.2 miles away)
    716-218-1000
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Jason Davies is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Buffalo, New York. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Davies is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Brain Aneurysm, Stent Placement, and Thrombectomy.

    Advanced in Astrocytoma
    Advanced in Astrocytoma
    Referral may be required

    Office

    3980 Sheridan Dr, 
    Buffalo, NY 
     (7.9 miles away)
    716-250-2000
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Thomas Pfiffner is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Buffalo, New York. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Pfiffner is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. He is also highly rated in 78 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Migraine, Chiari Malformation, Chiari Malformation Type 1, and Brain Herniation. Dr. Pfiffner is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Astrocytoma

    Dr. Bela Ajtai
    Neurology
    Advanced in Astrocytoma

    Dr. Bela Ajtai
    Neurology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    3980 Sheridan Dr, 
    Buffalo, NY 
     (7.9 miles away)
    716-250-2000
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Offers Telehealth

    Bela Ajtai is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Ajtai is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. He is also highly rated in 97 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cerebellar Degeneration, Cluster Headache, Dementia, and Migraine.

    Advanced in Astrocytoma
    Advanced in Astrocytoma
    Referral may be required

    Office

    3980A Sheridan Dr, 
    Buffalo, NY 
     (7.9 miles away)
    716-250-2000
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Vernice Bates is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Bates is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. He is also highly rated in 75 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Brain Aneurysm, Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), and Moyamoya Disease.

    Experienced in Astrocytoma

    Dr. Narendra Kansal
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Astrocytoma

    Dr. Narendra Kansal
    Neurosurgery
    Referral may be required

    Office

    725 Orchard Park Rd Ste B, 
    Buffalo, NY 
     (7.5 miles away)
    716-675-5010
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Narendra Kansal is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Kansal 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 Fractured Spine, Glioma, Astrocytoma, Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft.

    Experienced in Astrocytoma
    Experienced in Astrocytoma
    Referral may be required

    Office

    550 Orchard Park Rd Ste B103, 
    Buffalo, NY 
     (7.5 miles away)
    716-677-5005
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    James Egnatchik is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Egnatchik 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 Spinal Stenosis, Herniated Disk, Scoliosis, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

    Experienced in Astrocytoma
    Experienced in Astrocytoma
    Referral may be required

    Office

    3980A Sheridan Dr, 
    Amherst, NY 
     (7.9 miles away)
    716-218-1000
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Vassilios Dimopoulos is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Amherst, New York. Dr. Dimopoulos 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 Invertebral Disc Disease, Spondylolisthesis, Fractured Spine, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery.

    Experienced in Astrocytoma
    Experienced in Astrocytoma
    Referral may be required
    Thunder Bay, ON, CA 
     (7.9 miles away)

    Laura-nanna Lohkamp practices practicing medicine in Thunder Bay, Canada. Lohkamp is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. They are also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Craniopharyngioma, Brain Tumor, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), Awake Craniotomy, and Rhizotomy.

    Experienced in Astrocytoma
    Experienced in Astrocytoma
    Referral may be required
    955 Oliver Road, 
    Thunder Bay, ON, CA 
     (7.9 miles away)

    Minghan Shi practices practicing medicine in Thunder Bay, Canada. Shi is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. Their clinical expertise encompasses Glioma, Gliomatosis Cerebri, Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 4 (MPS IV, Morquio Syndrome), and Brain Tumor.

    Experienced in Astrocytoma
    Experienced in Astrocytoma
    Referral may be required

    Office

    3980 Sheridan Dr, 
    Buffalo, NY 
     (7.9 miles away)
    716-250-2000
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Leigh Hunter is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Hunter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Brain Aneurysm, Migraine, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, and Vein of Galen Aneurysm. Dr. Hunter is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Astrocytoma
    Experienced in Astrocytoma
    Referral may be required

    Office

    3980 Sheridan Dr, 
    Buffalo, NY 
     (7.9 miles away)
    716-250-2000
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Nicolas Saikali is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Saikali is rated as an Experienced 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 Migraine, Neuralgia, Migraine with Brainstem Aura, and Cluster Headache.

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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 buffalo, NY?

    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 buffalo, NY?

    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 buffalo, NY?

    You can find an Astrocytoma doctor in any of the 10 largest U.S. cities by clicking below:

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    How does MediFind rank Astrocytoma doctors near buffalo, NY?

    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 buffalo, NY?

    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 buffalo, NY?

    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 buffalo, NY?

    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 buffalo, NY?

    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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