The 20 Best Astrocytoma Doctors Near Me in Pennsylvania, US

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The 20 Best Astrocytoma Doctors in Pennsylvania, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 523 doctor with experience in Astrocytoma near Pennsylvania, US. Of these, 398 are Experienced, 76 are Advanced, 29 are Distinguished and 15 are Elite.

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    Elite in Astrocytoma
    Radiology | Radiation Oncology
    Elite in Astrocytoma
    Radiology | Radiation Oncology

    University Of Penn-Medical Group

    3400 Civic Ctr Blvd, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Lustig is a Radiologist and a Radiation Oncologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Lustig is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. His top areas of expertise are Astrocytoma, Glioma, Glioblastoma, and Brain Tumor.

    Pascal O. Zinn
    Elite in Astrocytoma
    Neurosurgery
    Elite in Astrocytoma
    Neurosurgery

    UPMC Neurosurgery Hillman Cancer Center

    5115 Centre Avenue, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, German
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Zinn is assistant professor of neurological surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and associate director of the Adult Neurosurgical Oncology Program. He specializes in neurosurgical oncology.Dr. Zinn received his medical degree from the University of Zurich in Switzerland and received his PhD from the University of Lausanne. He completed his neurosurgery residency at Baylor College of Medicine and MD Anderson Cancer Center. He then completed a fellowship at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Harvard Medical School.In addition to his clinical focus in neuro-oncology, Dr. Zinn’s research focuses on patient-centered care for brain and spinal tumors. Utilizing humanoid brain organoid cancer models, Dr. Zinn simulates the patient’s tumor condition in the laboratory and studies the origins of how the tumor forms and how tumors can be treated using tumor genetics precision approaches. Furthermore, Dr. Zinn is developing personalized biologically-adaptable and patient-tailored, virus-based therapies for brain cancer.Pascal Zinn, MD, PhD, specializes in surgical oncology and neurosurgery. He practices at University of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department of Neurological Surgery and is affiliated with UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital, UPMC Presbyterian, and UPMC Shadyside. He completed his residency at Baylor College of Medicine and medical degree at University of Zurich. Dr. Zinn is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. His top areas of expertise are Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, Glioma, Awake Craniotomy, and Cordotomy.

    Jan Drappatz
    Elite in Astrocytoma
    Elite in Astrocytoma

    UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

    5115 Centre Avenue, Hillman Cancer Center, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, German
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jan Drappatz, MD, is a neuro-oncologist, an associate professor at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, and the director of the Neuro-oncology program at UPMC. Dr. Drappatz specializes in the treatment of primary and metastatic brain tumors and neurologic complications of cancer. Dr. Drappatz is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. His top areas of expertise are Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, Glioma, and Gliomatosis Cerebri.

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    Kevin D. Judy
    Elite in Astrocytoma
    Neurosurgery
    Elite in Astrocytoma
    Neurosurgery

    Vickie & Jack Farber Institute For Neuroscience - 950 Pulaski Drive

    950 Pulaski Drive, Suite 120, 
    King Of Prussia, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kevin Judy is a Neurosurgery provider in King Of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Judy is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. His top areas of expertise are Glioma, Meningioma, Astrocytoma, Awake Craniotomy, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery. Dr. Judy is currently accepting new patients.

    Wenyin Shi
    Elite in Astrocytoma
    Radiation Oncology
    Elite in Astrocytoma
    Radiation Oncology

    Radiation Oncology At Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

    111 South 11th Street, Suite G-301, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Wenyin Shi is a Radiation Oncologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Shi is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. His top areas of expertise are Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, Glioma, Mycosis Fungoides, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery. Dr. Shi is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in Astrocytoma
    Elite in Astrocytoma

    Penn Gamma Knife Center

    801 Spruce Street, Spruce Building, 1st Floor, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Donald O'rourke is a Neurosurgery provider in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. O'rourke is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. His top areas of expertise are Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Glioma, Awake Craniotomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. O'rourke is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in Astrocytoma
    Elite in Astrocytoma

    Abramson Cancer Center Perelman 2nd Floor West

    3400 Civic Center Boulevard, West Pavilion, 2nd Floor, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Stephen Bagley is an Oncologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Bagley is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. His top areas of expertise are Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Glioma, Gliomatosis Cerebri, and Bone Marrow Transplant. Dr. Bagley is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in Astrocytoma
    Elite in Astrocytoma

    Penn Neuroscience Center - Neurosurgery

    3400 Civic Center Boulevard, South Pavilion, 2nd Floor, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Nduka Amankulor is a Neurosurgery provider in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Amankulor is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. His top areas of expertise are Glioma, Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, Awake Craniotomy, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery. Dr. Amankulor is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in Astrocytoma
    Neurosurgery
    Elite in Astrocytoma
    Neurosurgery

    Trustees Of The University Of Pennsylvania

    3400 Spruce St, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steven Brem is a Neurosurgery provider in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Brem is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. His top areas of expertise are Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Glioma, Awake Craniotomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Elite in Astrocytoma
    Elite in Astrocytoma

    Office

    5150 Centre Ave Fl 5, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Frank Lieberman is a Neurologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Lieberman is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. His top areas of expertise are Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Glioma, and Gliomatosis Cerebri.

    Elite in Astrocytoma
    Elite in Astrocytoma

    Office

    30 Hope Dr Ste 1200, 
    Hershey, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Glantz is a Neurologist in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Dr. Glantz is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. His top areas of expertise are Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Glioma, Brain Tumor, and Thrombectomy.

    Elite in Astrocytoma
    Radiation Oncology
    Elite in Astrocytoma
    Radiation Oncology

    1100 Walnut St

    1100 Walnut St, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Maria Werner is a Radiation Oncologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Werner is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. Her top areas of expertise are Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, Schwannoma, and Lung Cancer.

    Elite in Astrocytoma
    Neurosurgery
    Elite in Astrocytoma
    Neurosurgery

    Office

    30 Hope Dr Ste 1200, 
    Hershey, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Brad Zacharia is a Neurosurgery provider in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Dr. Zacharia is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. His top areas of expertise are Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, Brain Tumor, Balloon Sinuplasty, and Awake Craniotomy.

    Elite in Astrocytoma
    Elite in Astrocytoma

    West Penn Hosp Outpatient SVCS Allegheny

    314 E North Ave, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Tulika Ranjan is a Neurologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Ranjan is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. Her top areas of expertise are Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, Glioma, and Brain Tumor.

    Elite in Astrocytoma
    Neurosurgery
    Elite in Astrocytoma
    Neurosurgery

    The Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

    500 University Dr, 
    Hershey, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dawit Aregawi is a Neurosurgery provider in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Dr. Aregawi is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. His top areas of expertise are Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Glioma, and Brain Tumor.

    Thomas N. Leahy
    Experienced in Astrocytoma
    Experienced in Astrocytoma

    Reading Hospital Neurology Suite 3020

    301 S 7th Ave, Ste 3020, 
    West Reading, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Leahy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Seizures, Epilepsy, and Vertebral Artery Dissection.

    Jyoti A. Pillai
    Experienced in Astrocytoma
    Experienced in Astrocytoma

    Reading Hospital Neurology Suite 3020

    301 S 7th Ave, Ste 3020, 
    West Reading, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    . Dr. Pillai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. Her top areas of expertise are Seizures, Epilepsy, Memory Loss, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure.

    Constantinos G. Hadjipanayis
    Distinguished in Astrocytoma
    Distinguished in Astrocytoma

    UPMC Neurological Institute - Presbyterian

    200 Lothrop Street, Suite F158, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Greek
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Costas G. Hadjipanayis, MD, PhD, is a board-certified neurosurgeon who has devoted his entire career to the treatment of brain tumor patients. He completed his neurosurgical residency and graduate PhD training at the University of Pittsburgh with additional neurosurgical oncology training at the University of California, San Francisco. Dr. Hadjipanayis is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. His top areas of expertise are Glioma, Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, and Awake Craniotomy.

    Nina L. Martinez
    Distinguished in Astrocytoma
    Neurology | Neurosurgery
    Distinguished in Astrocytoma
    Neurology | Neurosurgery

    Jefferson Neurological Surgery Associates

    1101 Chestnut Street, Floor 10, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Nina Martinez is a Neurosurgery provider in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Martinez is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. Her top areas of expertise are Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Glioma, and Brain Tumor. Dr. Martinez is currently accepting new patients.

    Shirley S. Ong
    Distinguished in Astrocytoma
    Hematology Oncology
    Distinguished in Astrocytoma
    Hematology Oncology

    UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

    5115 Centre Avenue, Hillman Cancer Center, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Shirley Ong, MD, specializes in hematology oncology and is board-certified in neurology by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. She practices at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center and is affiliated with UPMC Shadyside and UPMC Presbyterian. Dr. Ong received her medical degree from the University of the East Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center and completed her residency at Saint Louis University School of Medicine, followed by a fellowship at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Dr. Ong is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. Her top areas of expertise are Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Glioma, and Brain Tumor.

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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 in Pennsylvania, US?

    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 in Pennsylvania, US?

    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 in Pennsylvania, US?

    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 in Pennsylvania, US?

    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 in Pennsylvania, US?

    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 in Pennsylvania, US?

    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 in Pennsylvania, US?

    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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