The 20 Best Astrocytoma Doctors Near Me in smithfield, VA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 13 doctor with experience in Astrocytoma near smithfield, VA. Of these, 10 are Experienced and 3 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Astrocytoma
    Advanced in Astrocytoma
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    Riverside Hampton Roads Neurosurgical And Spine Specialists Newport News

    12200 Warwick Boulevard, 410, 
    Newport News, VA 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    William Mcallister-Iv is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Newport News, Virginia. Dr. Mcallister-Iv is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. He is also highly rated in 48 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Posterior Fossa Tumor, Spinal Stenosis, Meningioma, Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Mcallister-Iv is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery - Neurological Surgery. Dr. Mcallister-Iv is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Astrocytoma
    Experienced in Astrocytoma
    Referral may be required

    Riverside Hampton Roads Neurosurgical And Spine Specialists Newport News

    12200 Warwick Boulevard, 410, 
    Newport News, VA 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jackson Salvant is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Newport News, Virginia. Dr. Salvant 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 Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Radiation Induced Meningioma, Meningioma, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Salvant is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery - Neurological Surgery. Dr. Salvant is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Astrocytoma
    Experienced in Astrocytoma
    Referral may be required

    Riverside Neurology Specialists Newport News

    12200 Warwick Boulevard, 110, 
    Newport News, VA 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    John Livingstone-Ii is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Newport News, Virginia. Dr. Livingstone-Ii is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. He is also highly rated in 44 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Distal Median Nerve Dysfunction, Memory Loss, and Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features. Dr. Livingstone-Ii is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology - Neurology. Dr. Livingstone-Ii is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Astrocytoma
    Radiation Oncology
    Experienced in Astrocytoma
    Radiation Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Riverside Radiosurgery Center Newport News

    500 J Clyde Morris Boulevard, 
    Newport News, VA 
     (9.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    E Hale is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in Newport News, Virginia. Dr. Hale 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 Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Metastatic Brain Tumor, and Posterior Fossa Tumor. Dr. Hale is board certified in American Board Of Radiology - Radiation Oncology. Dr. Hale is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Astrocytoma
    Radiation Oncology
    Experienced in Astrocytoma
    Radiation Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    12100 Warwick Blvd, 
    Newport News, VA 
     (9.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Joseph Layser is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in Newport News, Virginia. Dr. Layser 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, Posterior Fossa Tumor, Familial Prostate Cancer, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery. Dr. Layser is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Astrocytoma
    Hematology | Hematology Oncology
    Advanced in Astrocytoma
    Hematology | Hematology Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Virginia Oncology Associates

    3910 Bridge Road, Ste. 400, 
    Suffolk, VA 
     (13.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ayham Deeb is a Hematologist and a Hematologist Oncology provider practicing medicine in Suffolk, Virginia. Dr. Deeb is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. He is also highly rated in 66 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Anemia, Thrombocytopenia, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Deeb is board certified in (Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology), (Internal Medicine, Hematology), (Internal Medicine), American Board Of Internal Medicine, and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine - 2027. Dr. Deeb is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Astrocytoma
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Astrocytoma
    Neurosurgery
    Referral may be required

    Sentara Neurosurgery Specialists

    4000 Coliseum Drive, Suite 200 A, 
    Hampton, VA 
     (14.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Wylie Zhu is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Hampton, Virginia. Dr. Zhu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. He is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glioblastoma, Gliosarcoma, Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes, Laminectomy, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery. Dr. Zhu is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery - Neurosurgery - 2028 and American Board Of Neurological Surgery - Neurological Surgery - 2028. Dr. Zhu is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Astrocytoma
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Astrocytoma
    Hematology | Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Riverside Medical Group

    856 J Clyde Morris Blvd, Ste A, 
    Newport News, VA 
     (12.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Khalil earned both a medical degree and a doctorate in immunology from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine at Yeshiva University in 2001. She completed an internal medicine residency in 2004 at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, remaining there to complete fellowship training in hematology and oncology in 2007. Dr. Khalil is board-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine with subspecialty certification in medical oncology and hematology. Driven by a strong interest in the scientific progress of medical oncology and hematology, particularly relating to immunology, Dr. Khalil is grateful for the chance to bring new therapies to patients. This passion led her to pursue a combined M.D./Ph.D. program, and was further developed during her fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania, where she helped initiate a solid tumor immunotherapy program. Prior to joining Riverside, Dr. Khalil developed a special expertise in thoracic oncology and melanoma disease management as an attending physician at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. Dr. Khalil believes her job is to educate, engage and empower patients regarding their illness so that they can make the best decisions in their care. One of her top priorities is listening to her patients and determining what is important to them. Raised in New York City, Dr. Khalil loves Hampton Roads for its water-based activities (especially the beach), interesting historical areas and military population from across the world. Her favorite way to spend free time is with her family. Dr. Khalil and her husband have three children and she loves listening to them play the piano. She also enjoys traveling and learning about new cultures. Dr. Khalil is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. She is also highly rated in 38 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Paget Disease of the Breast, Angiosarcoma, Lung Adenocarcinoma, and Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC). Dr. Khalil is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Hematology and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Medical Oncology. Dr. Khalil is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Astrocytoma
    Radiation Oncology
    Experienced in Astrocytoma
    Radiation Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Virginia Oncology Associates

    3000 Coliseum Drive, Suite 104, 
    Hampton, VA 
     (14.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Song Kang is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in Hampton, Virginia. Dr. Kang is rated as an Experienced 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 Familial Prostate Cancer, Breast Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy. Dr. Kang is board certified in American Board Of Radiology/Diagnostic Radiology - Radiation Oncology - 2026. Dr. Kang is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Astrocytoma
    Hematology | Hematology Oncology | Palliative Medicine
    Experienced in Astrocytoma
    Hematology | Hematology Oncology | Palliative Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Virginia Oncology Associates

    2970 Godwin Blvd, Suite 101, 
    Suffolk, VA 
     (14.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Daniel Atienza is a Hematologist and a Hematologist Oncology provider practicing medicine in Suffolk, Virginia. Dr. Atienza is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. He is also highly rated in 90 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Paget Disease of the Breast, Lung Cancer, Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance (MGUS), and Pleuropulmonary Blastoma. Dr. Atienza is board certified in (Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology), American Board Of Internal Medicine - Hematology - 2027, American Board Of Internal Medicine - Medical Oncology - 2027, (Internal Medicine, Hematology), (Internal Medicine), American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine, and American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Astrocytoma
    Hematology Oncology
    Experienced in Astrocytoma
    Hematology Oncology
    Referral may be required
    1051 Loftis Blvd, Suite 100, 
    Newport News, VA 
     (10.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    John Mattern is a Hematologist Oncology provider practicing medicine in Newport News, Virginia. Dr. Mattern 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 Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Paget Disease of the Breast, Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Mattern is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Astrocytoma
    Hematology | Hematology Oncology
    Experienced in Astrocytoma
    Hematology | Hematology Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Virginia Oncology Associates

    1051 Loftis Blvd, Suite 100, 
    Newport News, VA 
     (10.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Omer Ali is a Hematologist and a Hematologist Oncology provider practicing medicine in Newport News, Virginia. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Ali is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Anemia, Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Iron Deficiency Anemia, Triple-Negative Breast Cancer, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Ali is board certified in (Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology), American Board Of Internal Medicine - Hematology - 2027, American Board Of Internal Medicine - Medical Oncology - 2027, (Internal Medicine, Hematology), (Internal Medicine), American Board Of Internal Medicine, and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine - 2027.

    Experienced in Astrocytoma
    Radiation Oncology
    Experienced in Astrocytoma
    Radiation Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Hampton Roads Proton Beam Therapy

    40 Enterprise Pkwy, 
    Hampton, VA 
     (13.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Allan Thornton is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in Hampton, Virginia. Dr. Thornton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Astrocytoma. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Radiation Induced Meningioma, and Meningioma.

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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 smithfield, VA?

    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 smithfield, VA?

    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 smithfield, VA?

    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 smithfield, VA?

    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 smithfield, VA?

    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 smithfield, VA?

    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 smithfield, VA?

    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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