The 20 Best Brain Abscess Doctors Near Me in castro valley, CA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 18 doctor with experience in Brain Abscess near castro valley, CA. Of these, 18 are Experienced.

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    Experienced in Brain Abscess
    Experienced in Brain Abscess
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    Alameda Health System

    13855 E 14th St, 
    San Leandro, CA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Apar Ghuman is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in San Leandro, California. Dr. Ghuman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Abscess. His clinical expertise encompasses Protein Deficiency, Rhabdomyolysis, Epidural Abscess, and Spinal Cord Abscess.

    Experienced in Brain Abscess
    Experienced in Brain Abscess
    Referral may be required
    1320 El Capitan Dr., Suite 300, 
    Danville, CA 
     (8.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Xiaoran Zhang is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Danville, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Zhang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Abscess. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glioma, Gliomatosis Cerebri, Brain Tumor, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Zhang is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Brain Abscess
    Experienced in Brain Abscess
    Referral may be required

    Office

    1320 El Capitan Dr Ste 300, 
    Danville, CA 
     (9.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lawrence Dickinson is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Danville, California. Dr. Dickinson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Abscess. He is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Hydrocephalus, Awake Craniotomy, and Gastrostomy.

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    Experienced in Brain Abscess
    Experienced in Brain Abscess
    Referral may be required

    Fremont Psychiatry Medical Group Inc.

    722 Mowry Ave, 
    Fremont, CA 
     (10.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Prabhjot Khalsa is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Fremont, California. Dr. Khalsa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Abscess. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features, Migraine with Brainstem Aura, Memory Loss, and Seizures. Dr. Khalsa is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Brain Abscess
    Neurosurgery | Neurology
    Experienced in Brain Abscess
    Neurosurgery | Neurology
    Referral may be required

    Alameda Health Services

    1411 E 31 St, 
    Oakland, CA 
     (10.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Federico Castro-Moure is a Neurosurgery specialist and a Neurologist practicing medicine in Oakland, California. Dr. Castro-Moure is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Abscess. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Laminectomy, and Awake Craniotomy. Dr. Castro-Moure is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Brain Abscess
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Brain Abscess
    Internal Medicine

    Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley

    5555 W Las Positas Blvd, 
    Pleasanton, CA 
     (10.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hsien-hwa Cha is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Pleasanton, California. Dr. Cha is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Abscess. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pneumonia, Sepsis, Peptic Ulcer, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Brain Abscess
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Brain Abscess
    Internal Medicine

    Alameda Hospital Laboratory

    2070 Clinton Ave, 
    Alameda, CA 
     (10.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Elisa Lau is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Alameda, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Lau is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Abscess. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Schizoaffective Disorder, Pubic Lice, Stroke, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Brain Abscess
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Brain Abscess
    Internal Medicine

    Alameda Hospital Laboratory

    2070 Clinton Ave, 
    Alameda, CA 
     (10.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Loton Shippey is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Alameda, California. Dr. Shippey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Abscess. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Stroke, Pericarditis, and Acute Kidney Failure.

    Experienced in Brain Abscess
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Brain Abscess
    Internal Medicine

    Alameda Inpatient Medical Inc

    2070 Clinton Ave, 
    Alameda, CA 
     (10.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Catherine Pyun is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Alameda, California. Dr. Pyun is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Abscess. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Schizoaffective Disorder, Sepsis, Stroke, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Brain Abscess
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Brain Abscess
    Internal Medicine

    Highland Hospital

    1411 E 31st St, 
    Oakland, CA 
     (11.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Patricia Foo is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Oakland, California. Dr. Foo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Abscess. Her clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Experienced in Brain Abscess
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Brain Abscess
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    4200 Park Blvd, 
    Oakland, CA 
     (11.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kanika Sharma is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Oakland, California. Dr. Sharma is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Abscess. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Brown-Sequard Syndrome, Stroke, Glucose Phosphate Isomerase Deficiency, Extracranial-Intracranial Bypass Surgery, and Cerebral Artery Bypass Surgery.

    Experienced in Brain Abscess
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Brain Abscess
    Internal Medicine

    Rossmoor Home Health Agency

    1220 Rossmoor Pkwy, 
    Walnut Creek, CA 
     (12.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kartik Krishnan is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. Krishnan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Abscess. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Brain Abscess
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Brain Abscess
    Internal Medicine

    Rossmoor Post Acute

    1226 Rossmoor Pkwy, 
    Walnut Creek, CA 
     (12.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sri Kooturu is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. Kooturu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Abscess. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Sepsis, Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Brain Abscess
    Experienced in Brain Abscess
    Referral may be required

    University Healthcare Alliance

    5575 W Las Positas Blvd Ste 330, 
    Pleasanton, CA 
     (13.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Leana Doherty is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Pleasanton, California. Dr. Doherty is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Abscess. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Encephalitis, Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease, Myasthenia Gravis, Guillain-Barre Syndrome, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Brain Abscess
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Brain Abscess
    Internal Medicine

    Kaiser

    1425 S Main St, 
    Walnut Creek, CA 
     (13.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jianfei Hu is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. Hu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Abscess. Her clinical expertise encompasses HIV/AIDS, Brain Abscess, and Sepsis.

    Experienced in Brain Abscess
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Brain Abscess
    Neurosurgery
    Referral may be required

    UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland

    747 52nd St, 
    Oakland, CA 
     (14.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Peter Sun is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Oakland, California. Dr. Sun is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Abscess. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Plagiocephaly, Craniosynostosis, Lambdoid Synostosis, and Baller-Gerold Syndrome.

    Experienced in Brain Abscess
    Experienced in Brain Abscess
    Referral may be required

    Office

    575 Lennon Ln Ste 152, 
    Walnut Creek, CA 
     (14.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Algar is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. Algar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Abscess. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Dravet Syndrome, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Memory Loss.

    Experienced in Brain Abscess
    Experienced in Brain Abscess
    Referral may be required

    Washington Township Medical Foundation

    2500 Mowry Ave Ste 222, 
    Fremont, CA 
     (14.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sandeep Kunwar is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Fremont, California. Dr. Kunwar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Abscess. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rathke Cleft Cyst, Invertebral Disc Disease, Brain Tumor, Balloon Sinuplasty, and Laminectomy. Dr. Kunwar is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Brain Abscess?

    A brain abscess is a collection of pus, immune cells, and other material in the brain, caused by a bacterial or fungal infection.

    When should I see a Brain Abscess doctor near castro valley, CA?

    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 a Brain Abscess doctor near castro valley, CA?

    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 Brain Abscess doctors near castro valley, CA?

    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 Brain Abscess doctors near castro valley, CA?

    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 a Brain Abscess doctor near castro valley, CA?

    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 Brain Abscess doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Brain Abscess 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 a Brain Abscess doctor near castro valley, CA?

    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 Brain Abscess 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 Brain Abscess 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 Brain Abscess doctors near castro valley, CA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Brain Abscess 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 a Brain Abscess doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Brain Abscess 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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