The 20 Best Astrocytoma Doctors Near Me in Rhode Island, US

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The 20 Best Astrocytoma Doctors in Rhode Island, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 32 doctor with experience in Astrocytoma near Rhode Island, US. Of these, 21 are Experienced, 7 are Advanced and 4 are Distinguished.

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32 providers found
    Distinguished in Astrocytoma
    Neurosurgery
    Distinguished in Astrocytoma
    Neurosurgery

    Rhode Island Hospital

    593 Eddy St, 
    Providence, RI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steven Toms is a Neurosurgery provider in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Toms is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. His top areas of expertise are Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, Glioma, Awake Craniotomy, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

    Distinguished in Astrocytoma
    Neurology
    Distinguished in Astrocytoma
    Neurology

    Rhode Island Hospital

    593 Eddy St, 
    Providence, RI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Eric Wong is a Neurologist in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Wong is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. His top areas of expertise are Radiation Induced Meningioma, Metastatic Brain Tumor, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), and Posterior Fossa Tumor.

    Distinguished in Astrocytoma
    Distinguished in Astrocytoma

    Rhode Island Hospital

    593 Eddy St, 
    Providence, RI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Heinrich Elinzano is a Neurologist in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Elinzano is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. His top areas of expertise are Subependymoma, Brain Stem Cancer, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), and Posterior Fossa Tumor.

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    Distinguished in Astrocytoma
    Distinguished in Astrocytoma

    Rhode Island Hospital

    593 Eddy St, 
    Providence, RI 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sasmit Sarangi is a Neurologist in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Sarangi has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. His top areas of expertise are Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes, and Gliosarcoma.

    Howard Safran
    Advanced in Astrocytoma
    Advanced in Astrocytoma

    Miriam Hospital

    164 Summit Ave, 
    Providence, RI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Howard Safran is a Hematologist in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Safran is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Stomach Cancer, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

    Experienced in Astrocytoma
    Neurology
    Experienced in Astrocytoma
    Neurology

    Rhode Island Hospital

    593 Eddy St, 
    Providence, RI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andrew Blum is a Neurologist in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Blum is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features, and Epilepsy.

    Experienced in Astrocytoma
    Neurology
    Experienced in Astrocytoma
    Neurology

    Rhode Island Hospital

    593 Eddy St, 
    Providence, RI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Julie Roth is a Neurologist in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Roth is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. Her top areas of expertise are Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Migraine, and Memory Loss.

    Experienced in Astrocytoma
    Experienced in Astrocytoma

    Rhode Island Hospital

    593 Eddy St, 
    Providence, RI 
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vincent Labarbera is a Neurologist in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Labarbera 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 Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3, Occipital Horn Syndrome, and Menkes Disease.

    Experienced in Astrocytoma
    Experienced in Astrocytoma

    Rhode Island Hospital

    593 Eddy St, 
    Providence, RI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Neishay Ayub is a Neurologist in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Ayub is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. Her top areas of expertise are Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Epilepsy, and Memory Loss.

    Advanced in Astrocytoma
    Radiation Oncology
    Advanced in Astrocytoma
    Radiation Oncology

    Lifespan Physician Group Inc

    593 Eddy St, 
    Providence, RI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brijal Desai is a Radiation Oncologist in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Desai is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. His top areas of expertise are Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, Metastatic Brain Tumor, and Follicular Lymphoma.

    Advanced in Astrocytoma
    Advanced in Astrocytoma

    Rhode Island Hospital

    593 Eddy St, 
    Providence, RI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jonathan Cahill is a Neurologist in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Cahill is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. His top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease, and Metastatic Brain Tumor.

    Advanced in Astrocytoma
    Neurology
    Advanced in Astrocytoma
    Neurology

    Rhode Island Hospital

    593 Eddy St, 
    Providence, RI 
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Swee Lim is a Neurologist in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Lim has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, Astrocytoma, Oligodendroglioma, and Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET).

    Advanced in Astrocytoma
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Astrocytoma
    Neurosurgery

    Rhode Island Hospital

    593 Eddy St, 
    Providence, RI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Clark Chen is a Neurosurgery provider in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Chen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. His top areas of expertise are Metastatic Brain Tumor, Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG), Neuroepithelioma, Awake Craniotomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Astrocytoma
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Astrocytoma
    Neurosurgery

    Ritu Goel MD Ent. PC

    118 Dudley St, 
    Providence, RI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Prakash Sampath is a Neurosurgery provider in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Sampath is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. His top areas of expertise are Klippel-Feil Syndrome, Cervical Myelopathy, Glioma, Laminectomy, and Bone Graft.

    Advanced in Astrocytoma
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Astrocytoma
    Neurosurgery

    Rhode Island Hospital

    593 Eddy St, 
    Providence, RI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Deus Cielo is a Neurosurgery provider in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Cielo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. His top areas of expertise are Meningioma, Acoustic Neuroma, Posterior Fossa Tumor, Craniectomy, and Laminectomy.

    Experienced in Astrocytoma
    Oncology
    Experienced in Astrocytoma
    Oncology

    Rhode Island Hospital

    593 Eddy St, 
    Providence, RI 
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Paul Rava is an Oncologist in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Rava has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Laryngeal Cancer, Renal Oncocytoma, and Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.

    Experienced in Astrocytoma
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Astrocytoma
    Neurosurgery

    Rhode Island Hospital

    593 Eddy St, 
    Providence, RI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Elaina Wang is a Neurosurgery provider in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Wang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. Her top areas of expertise are Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Glioma, Gliomatosis Cerebri, and Laminectomy.

    Experienced in Astrocytoma
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Astrocytoma
    Neurosurgery

    Rhode Island Hospital

    593 Eddy St, 
    Providence, RI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ziya Gokaslan is a Neurosurgery provider in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Gokaslan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. His top areas of expertise are Chordoma, Tethered Cord Syndrome, Bone Tumor, Laminectomy, and Spinal Fusion.

    Experienced in Astrocytoma
    Hematology
    Experienced in Astrocytoma
    Hematology

    Brown University Health Colorectal Cancer Center Lincoln RI

    701 George Washington Hwy, 
    Lincoln, RI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Debra White is a Hematologist in Lincoln, Rhode Island. Dr. White is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. Her top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Angiosarcoma, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), and Inflammatory Breast Cancer.

    Experienced in Astrocytoma
    Neurology
    Experienced in Astrocytoma
    Neurology

    Brown University Health Multiple Sclerosis Center

    593 Eddy St Fl 5, 
    Providence, RI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Syed Hassan is a Neurologist in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Hassan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. His top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Neuromyelitis Optica, and Optic Neuritis.

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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 Rhode Island, 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 Rhode Island, 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 Rhode Island, 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 Rhode Island, 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 Rhode Island, 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 Rhode Island, 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 Rhode Island, 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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