The 20 Best Astrocytoma Doctors Near Me in Danville, PA

Find the Top Astrocytoma Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

Save doctors for later
Sign Up
Not sure about your diagnosis?
Check Your Symptoms
Already have a doctor?
Find A Second Opinion

MediFind found 9 doctor with experience in Astrocytoma near Danville, PA. Of these, 4 are Distinguished, 3 are Experienced and 2 are Advanced.

Location
LocationClose
9 providers found
    Advanced in Astrocytoma
    Radiation Oncology
    Advanced in Astrocytoma
    Radiation Oncology

    Geisinger Clinic

    100 N Academy Ave, 
    Danville, PA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Heath Mackley, MD, is a radiation oncologist. Dr. Mackley provides compassionate cancer care for children and adults, helping them manage their symptoms and understand their treatment options. Patients in his care receive radiation therapy.|Dr. Mackley is the chair for radiation oncology for Geisinger. He specializes in treating a variety of conditions, including sarcomas, lymphomas, pediatric cancers, breast cancer, skin cancer, prostate cancer, kidney or bladder cancer and gastrointestinal (GI) cancer.|Dr. Mackley has a clinical interest in stereotactic radiosurgery.|Board-certified in radiation oncology, Dr. Mackley earned his medical degree from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, followed by a residency in radiation oncology at the Cleveland Clinic.|A husband and father of four, Dr. Mackley is active in the Boy Scouts of America and his local church. As a resident of central Pennsylvania, he is committed to serving his community by giving the best care he possibly can.|In 2007, Dr. Mackley received the Radiological Society of North America’s Resident/Fellow Research Award to recognize his superior research efforts as a resident.|He has published several papers and participated in many research projects. He is an advisory board member for the journal Applied Radiation Oncology and has served as a reviewer for 10 other journals.|Dr. Mackley is an active member of several professional organizations, including the American Society for Radiation Oncology, American College of Radiation Oncology, American Medical Association and American Society of Clinical Oncology. He is vice chair and a trustee of the Pennsylvania Medical Society and has served as president of the Dauphin County Medical Society. Dr. Mackley is an investigator in the cancer therapy evaluation group of the National Cancer Institute and the Children’s Oncology Group. He is a fellow of the American College of Radiation Oncology and a member of Penn State College of Medicine’s mentoring academy.|In his free time, Dr. Mackley enjoys spending time with his family, hiking and camping. When he’s not outside, he can be found rooting for the Baltimore Orioles, the Washington Football Team and the Penn State Nittany Lions.|Video: more from Dr. Heath Mackley, M.D. Dr. Mackley is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Posterior Fossa Tumor, Familial Prostate Cancer, Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes, and Anal Cancer. Dr. Mackley is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Astrocytoma
    Advanced in Astrocytoma

    GMC Neurosurgery

    100 North Academy Avenue, 
    Danville, PA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Conger specializes in skull base surgery, and subspecializes in vestibular schwannomas, pituitary tumors and skull base tumors. He earned his medical degree and completed his residency at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center New Orleans. Dr. Conger is rated as an Advanced 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 Pituitary Tumor, Delirium, Meningioma, Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery, and Awake Craniotomy. Dr. Conger is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Astrocytoma
    Neurology
    Distinguished in Astrocytoma
    Neurology

    Select Specialty Hospital-Danville

    100 N Academy Ave, 
    Danville, PA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Na Gatson is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Danville, Pennsylvania. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Gatson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. She is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Brain Tumor, Astrocytoma, Metastatic Brain Tumor, and Glioma.

    Learn about our expert tiers
    Distinguished in Astrocytoma
    Distinguished in Astrocytoma

    Select Specialty Hospital-Danville

    100 N Academy Ave, 
    Danville, PA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Manjari Pandey is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Danville, Pennsylvania. Dr. Pandey is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. She is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gliosarcoma, Astrocytoma, Glioma, Glioblastoma, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Distinguished in Astrocytoma
    Neurosurgery
    Distinguished in Astrocytoma
    Neurosurgery

    Geisinger Medical Center

    100 N Academy Ave, 
    Danville, PA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Edward Monaco is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Danville, Pennsylvania. Dr. Monaco is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Metastatic Brain Tumor, Posterior Fossa Tumor, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, and Awake Craniotomy.

    Distinguished in Astrocytoma
    Radiation Oncology
    Distinguished in Astrocytoma
    Radiation Oncology

    Select Specialty Hospital-Danville

    100 N Academy Ave, 
    Danville, PA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Anand Mahadevan is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in Danville, Pennsylvania. Dr. Mahadevan is rated as a Distinguished 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 Posterior Fossa Tumor, Astrocytoma, Gliosarcoma, Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.

    Experienced in Astrocytoma
    Experienced in Astrocytoma

    Geisinger Medical Center - Hematology And Oncology

    100 North Academy Avenue, 
    Danville, PA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Ramdin is a board-certified and fellowship-trained cancer physician specializing in medical oncology and hematology. She attended the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, where she earned her medical degree. She completed her residency at Roger Williams Medical Center, and completed her fellowship in hematology/oncology at Rhode Island Hospital. Dr. Ramdin is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Ramdin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. She is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, and Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma. Dr. Ramdin is board certified in The American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Ramdin is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Astrocytoma
    Neurology | Pediatric Neurology
    Experienced in Astrocytoma
    Neurology | Pediatric Neurology

    Geisinger Medical Center - Pediatric Neurology

    100 North Academy Avenue, 
    Danville, PA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Gotoff is a board-certified and fellowship-trained pediatric neurologist. Her clinical interests include all aspects of caring for children with seizures, EEG interpretation, standard and novel medications, dietary treatment, presurgical evaluation and management of patients with complex epilepsies. Dr. Gotoff attended Rush University, where she received her medical degree, and completed her pediatric and neurology residencies at Massachusetts General Hospital. She completed her fellowship in clinical epilepsy and neurophysiology at Children's Hospital Boston. Dr. Gotoff is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology in neurology with special qualification in child neurology, clinical neurophysiology and epilepsy. She holds additional certification in intraoperative monitoring. Dr. Gotoff is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. Her clinical expertise encompasses Angelman Syndrome, Polymicrogyria, Memory Loss, and Seizures. Dr. Gotoff is board certified in The American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology In Neurology With Special Qualification In Child Neurology, Clinical Neurophysiology And Epilepsy.

    Experienced in Astrocytoma
    Radiation Oncology
    Experienced in Astrocytoma
    Radiation Oncology

    Geisinger Lewisburg - Radiation Oncology

    75 Medical Park Drive, 
    Lewisburg, PA 
     (14.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Alite is a board-certified and fellowship-trained cancer physician specializing in the lung, prostate and pediatric malignancies. His clinical interests include stereotactic radiosurgery, stereotactic body radiotherapy, prostate and gynecologic brachytherapy. His research interests include clinical innovation, patient-reported outcomes and stereotactic radiotherapy. Dr. Alite attended Drexel University, where he earned his medical degree and completed his residency at Loyola University Health System. He is certified by the American Board of Radiology in radiation oncology. Dr. Alite 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 Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Laryngeal Cancer, and Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer. Dr. Alite is board certified in The American Board Of Radiology In Radiation Oncology. Dr. Alite is currently accepting new patients.

    To see more doctors, please expand your search radius or view related conditions below.

    Brain Tumor

    Showing 1-9 of 9

    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 Danville, PA?

    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 Danville, PA?

    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 Danville, PA?

    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 Danville, PA?

    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 Danville, PA?

    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 Danville, PA?

    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 Danville, PA?

    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 

    Read more about our Content Policy