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    MediFind found 46 doctor with experience in Awake Craniotomy near Washington, DC. Of these, 35 are Experienced and 11 are Advanced.

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      Solmaz Sahebjam
      Experienced in Awake Craniotomy
      Experienced in Awake Craniotomy

      Sibley Memorial Hospital

      Washington, DC 
       (4.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Azerbaijani, Farsi, French
      Offers Telehealth

      Dr. Solmaz Sahebjam is a medical oncologist and an associate professor of oncology at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Her expertise is in primary and metastatic brain tumors, breast cancer, and the development of new drugs for cancer. She earned her medical degree from Iran University of Medical Sciences, followed by a post-doctoral research fellowship at Shriners Hospital, McGill University in Montreal. Dr. Sahebjam completed residency training in internal medicine at Saint Vincent Hospital, followed by a fellowship in internal medicine at the University of Ottawa in Canada. She continued her training with a residency in medical oncology at McGill University in Canada followed by a fellowship in early-phase drug development, breast oncology, and neurooncology at Princess Margaret Hospital, University of Toronto in Canada. Dr. Sahebjam’s research is focused on the development of novel therapeutic regimens for the treatment of cancer including breast and central nervous system malignancies. Over the years, she has led and contributed to numerous clinical trials some of which have resulted in new treatment options for patients with cancer. Dr. Sahebjam is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Awake Craniotomy. Her top areas of expertise are Glioma, Brain Tumor, Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, and Awake Craniotomy.

      Advanced in Awake Craniotomy
      Neurosurgery
      Advanced in Awake Craniotomy
      Neurosurgery

      Medstar Medical Group Ii LLC

      1145 19th St Nw, 311 Mmg At 19th Street Nw, 
      Washington, DC 
       (0.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Robert Mason is a Neurosurgery provider in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Mason is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Awake Craniotomy. His top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Stroke, Meningioma, Awake Craniotomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Mason is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Awake Craniotomy
      Advanced in Awake Craniotomy

      Medstar Medical Group Ii LLC

      1145 19th St Nw, 311 Mmg At 19th Street Nw, 
      Washington, DC 
       (0.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Edward Aulisi is a Neurosurgery provider in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Aulisi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Awake Craniotomy. His top areas of expertise are Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Pituitary Tumor, Subdural Hematoma, Laminectomy, and Awake Craniotomy. Dr. Aulisi is currently accepting new patients.

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      Advanced in Awake Craniotomy
      Advanced in Awake Craniotomy

      Medstar Medical Group Ii LLC

      1145 19th St Nw, 311 Mmg At 19th Street Nw, 
      Washington, DC 
       (0.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, French, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Jean-marc Voyadzis is a Neurosurgery provider in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Voyadzis is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Awake Craniotomy. His top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Spinal Stenosis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Laminectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery. Dr. Voyadzis is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Awake Craniotomy
      Neurosurgery
      Advanced in Awake Craniotomy
      Neurosurgery

      Luminis Health Medical Group, LLC

      900 23rd St Nw, Anne Arundel Medical Group, 
      Washington, DC 
       (0.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Hebrew, Russian, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      Yu-hung Kuo is a Neurosurgery provider in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Kuo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Awake Craniotomy. His top areas of expertise are Radiation Induced Meningioma, Meningioma, Subdural Hematoma, Awake Craniotomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Kuo is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Awake Craniotomy
      Advanced in Awake Craniotomy

      Medstar Medical Group Ii LLC

      110 Irving St Nw, 
      Washington, DC 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Daniel Felbaum is a Neurosurgery provider in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Felbaum is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Awake Craniotomy. His top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Transmyocardial Revascularization, and Stent Placement. Dr. Felbaum is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Awake Craniotomy
      Advanced in Awake Craniotomy

      Medstar Medical Group Ii LLC

      3800 Reservoir Rd Nw, 
      Washington, DC 
       (2.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Joseph Watson is a Neurosurgery provider in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Watson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Awake Craniotomy. His top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Meningioma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Awake Craniotomy, and Gastrostomy.

      Youssef G. Comair
      Experienced in Awake Craniotomy
      Experienced in Awake Craniotomy

      Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center — Bethesda

      10215 Fernwood Road, Suite 412, Suite 412, 
      Bethesda, MD 
       (8.8 miles away)
      Experience:
      44+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Arabic, French
      Offers Telehealth

      Dr. Comair is an internationally recognized neurosurgeon and sees patients for a wide range of neurosurgical needs. He offers surgical therapy for diseases of the brain and spine and has pioneered awake craniotomies for the resection of intrinsic brain tumors. His surgical expertise also includes epilepsy surgery, deep brain stimulation for Parkinson’s disease and essential tremor, trigeminal neuralgia surgery, radiosurgery, and treatment for hydrocephalus and herniated disc repair. Dr. Comair received his medical degree from St. Joseph University in Beirut, Lebanon, and completed his neurosurgery residency at Montreal Neurological Institute, McGill University. He completed fellowship training in brain tumor and functional neurosurgery at Montreal Neurological Institute. He has held adjunct faculty appointments at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas, and the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Dr. Comair has educated scores of neurosurgical trainees in the Middle East, North Africa region, and the U.S., authored more than 120 publications in peer-reviewed journals and two leading textbooks of neurosurgery. He contributed chapters to more than 40 textbooks. Dr. Comair has received multiple awards and recognitions and has been an invited visiting professor to the most prestigious neurosurgery centers. He is a diplomate of the American Board of Neurosurgery and a fellow of the royal college of surgeons of Canada. He serves on the board of directors of the World Society of Functional and Stereotactic Neurosurgery and has been elected to the pediatric epilepsy surgery committee of the International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE). Dr. Comair has held several prominent academic and clinical positions throughout his career, including assistant professor of neurosurgery and head of the pediatric epilepsy surgery section in the Department of Neurosurgery at the UCLA School of Medicine; attending neurosurgeon and head of the section of epilepsy surgery in the Department of Neurosurgery for the Cleveland Clinic Foundation; professor and chair of the Division of Neurosurgery at the American University of Beirut in Lebanon; and professor and vice-chair of the Department of Neurosurgery at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Comair is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Awake Craniotomy. His top areas of expertise are Brain Tumor, Glioma, Oligodendroglioma, Astrocytoma, and Awake Craniotomy.

      Shih-chun Lin
      Experienced in Awake Craniotomy
      Neurosurgery
      Experienced in Awake Craniotomy
      Neurosurgery

      Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center — Bethesda

      10215 Fernwood Road, Suite 412, Suite 412, 
      Bethesda, MD 
       (8.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Shih-Chun (David) Lin, M.D., is a neurosurgeon with Johns Hopkins Neurosurgery in Bethesda, Maryland, as well as an associate professor in the Department of Neurosurgery at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Dr. Lin offers neurosurgical care to patients with brain or spine diseases. He was the first to introduce several procedures to Suburban Hospital, including endoscopic pituitary surgery, endoscopic extended skull base surgery, minimally invasive spine surgery, neurosurgical complex spinal instrumentation surgery, stereotactic radiosurgery and microvascular decompression for cranial nerve compression syndrome, such as trigeminal neuralgia. He also has clinical expertise in MRI- and CT-guided surgical navigation. Dr. Lin typically treats brain tumors, spinal tumors, pituitary tumors, spinal stenosis, herniated intervertebral disc, skull base tumors, encephalocele, and skull base CSF leak (rhinorrhea or otorrhea). Dr. Lin graduated first place from National Taiwan University College of Medicine, earning his medical degree at the age of 21, the youngest in Taiwan’s history. He then served as a medical/surgical officer in the 206th Infantry Division for the Taiwan Army. He received his Ph.D. in neuroscience from Johns Hopkins University, awarded Phi Beta Kappa and Paul Ehrlich Research Award for his academic and research achievements. Dr. Lin completed his neurosurgical residency at Stanford University Medical Center, where he gained experience in the latest surgical technologies, such as endoscopic surgery, minimally invasive surgery, computer-guided surgical navigation and stereotactic radiosurgery. His research using optogenetics, from his fellowship at Stanford, was awarded by The Congress of Neurological Surgeons. Dr. Lin is a member of the Suburban Hospital Tumor Board. He has worked on several system innovation and quality improvement efforts at Suburban Hospital, such as standardizing critical care protocols for post-operative care for patients undergoing pituitary surgery and establishing MRI protocols for patients implanted with spinal cord stimulators or cardiac pacemakers. Dr. Lin is also a fellow of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons and a member of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons. Dr. Lin has earned numerous awards, such as the Teaching Excellence Award for Stanford University School of Medicine, the Service Excellence Award for Suburban Hospital, Best Consulting Physicians at Johns Hopkins Medicine, Surgeon of the Year Award at Suburban Hospital, and was named one of America's Top Surgeons for Consumers' Research Council of America, Washingtonian Top Doctors, and Bethesda Magazine Top Doctors. Dr. Lin's research interests are in optogenetics, investigating mechanisms behind epilepsy control and glial cell reaction to pathologic conditions. He has contributed to numerous publications and lectures. Dr. Lin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Awake Craniotomy. His top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Frontonasal Dysplasia, Binder's Syndrome, Craniectomy, and Awake Craniotomy.

      Louis Chang
      Experienced in Awake Craniotomy
      Neurosurgery
      Experienced in Awake Craniotomy
      Neurosurgery

      Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center — Bethesda

      10215 Fernwood Road, Suite 412, Suite 412, 
      Bethesda, MD 
       (8.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Louis Chang is a neurosurgical spine specialist with expertise in minimally invasive surgery (MIS) for spinal disorders. He treats patients with spinal stenosis, herniated discs, spinal tumors and spinal trauma. Dr. Chang performs a wide range of spinal surgeries, including laminectomies, microdiscectomies, artificial disc replacement and spinal fusions. He also uses minimally invasive surgical techniques, such as tubular microsurgery, lateral lumbar interbody fusion, MIS laminectomy and MIS transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion. Dr. Chang earned his undergraduate degree in chemistry from Dartmouth College and his medical degree from the State University of New York Downstate College of Medicine. He completed a neurosurgery residency at the University of Maryland Medical Center and a fellowship in minimally invasive spinal surgery and navigation at the NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center. Dr. Chang is licensed to practice medicine in multiple states, which allows him to offer telemedicine appointments to patients in Maryland, Washington, D.C., Virginia and New York. Dr. Chang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Awake Craniotomy. His top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Subdural Hematoma, Cervical Myelopathy, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery.

      Advanced in Awake Craniotomy
      Neurosurgery | General Surgery | Neurology
      Advanced in Awake Craniotomy
      Neurosurgery | General Surgery | Neurology

      Inova Health Care Services

      3300 Gallows Rd, 
      Falls Church, VA 
       (10.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Mateo Ziu is a Neurosurgery specialist and a General Surgeon in Falls Church, Virginia. Dr. Ziu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Awake Craniotomy. His top areas of expertise are Metastatic Brain Tumor, Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Awake Craniotomy, and Laminectomy. Dr. Ziu is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Awake Craniotomy
      Experienced in Awake Craniotomy

      Medstar Medical Group Ii LLC

      1145 19th St Nw, 311 Mmg At 19th Street Nw, 
      Washington, DC 
       (0.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Kevin Mcgrail is a Neurosurgery provider in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Mcgrail is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Awake Craniotomy. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Myelopathy, Arteriovenous Malformation, Hydrocephalus, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Mcgrail is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Awake Craniotomy
      Experienced in Awake Craniotomy
      2150 Pennsylvania Ave Nw, 7th Floor, 
      Washington, DC 
       (0.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Anthony Caputy is a Neurosurgery provider in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Caputy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Awake Craniotomy. His top areas of expertise are Meningioma, Cerebral Ventricle Cancer, Bone Tumor, Osteotomy, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Awake Craniotomy
      Neurosurgery | Pediatrics
      Experienced in Awake Craniotomy
      Neurosurgery | Pediatrics

      Medical Faculty Associates, Inc

      2150 Pennsylvania Ave Nw, 
      Washington, DC 
       (0.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Carlos Sanchez is a Neurosurgery specialist and a Pediatrics provider in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Sanchez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Awake Craniotomy. His top areas of expertise are Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET), Brain Stem Cancer, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Posterior Fossa Tumor, and Awake Craniotomy.

      Experienced in Awake Craniotomy
      Experienced in Awake Craniotomy

      Medical Faculty Associates, Inc

      900 23rd St Nw, 
      Washington, DC 
       (0.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Michael Rosner is a Neurosurgery provider in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Rosner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Awake Craniotomy. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Spondylosis, Scoliosis, Apoplexy, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery. Dr. Rosner is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Awake Craniotomy
      Neurosurgery | Pediatrics
      Experienced in Awake Craniotomy
      Neurosurgery | Pediatrics
      110 Michigan Avenue Nw, Dept Of Neurosurgery, Childrens National Medical Center, 
      Washington, DC 
       (1.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Chima Oluigbo is a Neurosurgery specialist and a Pediatrics provider in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Oluigbo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Awake Craniotomy. His top areas of expertise are Cortical Dysplasia, Epilepsy, Seizures, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Craniectomy.

      Experienced in Awake Craniotomy
      Family Medicine | Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Awake Craniotomy
      Family Medicine | Internal Medicine

      Kaiser Foundation Health Plan Of The Mid Atlantic States, Inc

      110 Irving St Nw, 
      Washington, DC 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Dipti Vanikar is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine and Internal Medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Vanikar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Awake Craniotomy. Her top areas of expertise are Stroke, Apoplexy, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Subdural Hematoma, and Awake Craniotomy.

      Experienced in Awake Craniotomy
      Neurosurgery
      Experienced in Awake Craniotomy
      Neurosurgery

      Medstar Medical Group Ii LLC

      110 Irving St Nw, 
      Washington, DC 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Rizwan Tahir is a Neurosurgery provider in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Tahir is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Awake Craniotomy. His top areas of expertise are Moyamoya Disease, RASopathies, Stroke, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement. Dr. Tahir is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Awake Craniotomy
      Neurosurgery
      Experienced in Awake Craniotomy
      Neurosurgery

      Medstar Medical Group Ii LLC

      110 Irving St Nw, 
      Washington, DC 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Samir Sur is a Neurosurgery provider in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Sur is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Awake Craniotomy. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Brain Aneurysm, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement. Dr. Sur is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Awake Craniotomy
      Neurosurgery
      Experienced in Awake Craniotomy
      Neurosurgery

      Mgmc LLC

      106 Irving St Nw, 
      Washington, DC 
       (2.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Jeffrey Mai is a Neurosurgery provider in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Mai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Awake Craniotomy. His top areas of expertise are Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Thrombectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Mai is currently accepting new patients.

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      Last Updated: 01/09/2026

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      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. 
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      What should I consider when choosing an Awake Craniotomy doctor near Washington, DC?

      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 Awake Craniotomy doctors near Washington, DC?

      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 Awake Craniotomy doctors near Washington, DC?

      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 Awake Craniotomy doctor near Washington, DC?

      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 Awake Craniotomy doctor search results page. 

      Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Awake Craniotomy 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 Awake Craniotomy doctor near Washington, DC?

      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 Awake Craniotomy 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 Awake Craniotomy 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. 

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      Can I filter my search to show male or female Awake Craniotomy doctors near Washington, DC?

      Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Awake Craniotomy 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 Awake Craniotomy doctor that offers video calls?

      Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Awake Craniotomy 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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