The 20 Best Brain Herniation Doctors Near Me in concord, CA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 19 doctor with experience in Brain Herniation near concord, CA. Of these, 17 are Experienced and 2 are Advanced.

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19 providers found
    Advanced in Brain Herniation
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Brain Herniation
    Neurosurgery
    Referral may be required

    Stanford Medicine Children's Health Specialty Services-Walnut Creek-Pediatric Neurolog

    106 La Casa Via, 
    Walnut Creek, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Cormac Maher is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. Maher is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Herniation. He is also highly rated in 65 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Arachnoid Cysts, Chiari Malformation, Chiari Malformation Type 2, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Laminectomy.

    Advanced in Brain Herniation
    Advanced in Brain Herniation
    Referral may be required

    Stanford Medicine Children's Health Specialty Services-Walnut Creek-Pediatric Neurolog

    106 La Casa Via, 
    Walnut Creek, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kelly Mahaney is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. Mahaney is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Herniation. She is also highly rated in 63 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hydrocephalus, Chiari Malformation, Craniosynostosis, Plagiocephaly, and Posterior Fossa Decompression.

    Experienced in Brain Herniation
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Brain Herniation
    Family Medicine

    John Muir Physician Network

    2700 Grant St Ste 200, 
    Concord, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Rami Fasheh is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Concord, California. Dr. Fasheh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Herniation. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bronchiectasis, Sepsis, Peptic Ulcer, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Fasheh is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Brain Herniation
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Brain Herniation
    Internal Medicine

    Kidney Transplant At Walnut Creek

    1450 Treat Blvd, 
    Walnut Creek, CA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Russian

    Viktoriya Sharp is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. Sharp is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Herniation. She is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Sepsis, Pneumocystis Jiroveci Pneumonia, Hip Replacement, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Brain Herniation
    Experienced in Brain Herniation

    Kidney Transplant At Walnut Creek

    1450 Treat Blvd, 
    Walnut Creek, CA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sricharitha Krishnamoorthy is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. Krishnamoorthy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Herniation. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Osteomyelitis, Sepsis, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Brain Herniation
    Experienced in Brain Herniation
    Referral may be required

    Office

    1600 Ygnacio Valley Rd, 
    Walnut Creek, CA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Oana Spataru is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. Spataru is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Herniation. She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Delirium, Apoplexy, Stroke, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, and Thrombectomy.

    Experienced in Brain Herniation
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Brain Herniation
    Internal Medicine

    John Muir Medical Center Walnut Creek

    1601 Ygnacio Valley Rd, 
    Walnut Creek, CA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Russian, Ukrainian

    Andre Westin is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. Westin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Herniation. He is also highly rated in 39 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Sepsis, Peptic Ulcer, Colonoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Brain Herniation
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Brain Herniation
    Internal Medicine

    John Muir Medical Center Walnut Creek

    1601 Ygnacio Valley Rd, 
    Walnut Creek, CA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nail Amro is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. Amro is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Herniation. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gangrene, Stroke, Sepsis, Pacemaker Implantation, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Brain Herniation
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Brain Herniation
    Internal Medicine

    John Muir Medical Center Walnut Creek

    1601 Ygnacio Valley Rd, 
    Walnut Creek, CA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Priyanka Soin is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. Soin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Herniation. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Osteomyelitis, Sepsis, Stroke, Endoscopy, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Experienced in Brain Herniation
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Brain Herniation
    Internal Medicine

    John Muir Medical Center Walnut Creek

    1601 Ygnacio Valley Rd, 
    Walnut Creek, CA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vasili Dzerhachou is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Walnut Creek, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Dzerhachou is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Herniation. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Stroke, Peptic Ulcer, Liver Embolization, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Brain Herniation
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Brain Herniation
    Internal Medicine

    John Muir Medical Center Walnut Creek

    1601 Ygnacio Valley Rd, 
    Walnut Creek, CA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Farsi, Spanish

    Ali-reza Barmaki is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. Barmaki is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Herniation. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Sepsis, Apoplexy, Hemorrhoidectomy, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Brain Herniation
    Experienced in Brain Herniation
    Referral may be required

    John Muir Medical Center Walnut Creek

    1601 Ygnacio Valley Rd, 
    Walnut Creek, CA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Maxwell Merkow is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Walnut Creek, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Merkow is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Herniation. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Stroke, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Laminectomy.

    Experienced in Brain Herniation
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Brain Herniation
    Internal Medicine

    John Muir Medical Center Walnut Creek

    1601 Ygnacio Valley Rd, 
    Walnut Creek, CA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey Thomas is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. Thomas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Herniation. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Stroke, Peptic Ulcer, Gastrostomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Brain Herniation
    Experienced in Brain Herniation
    Referral may be required

    Stanford Medicine Children's Health Specialty Services-Walnut Creek-Pediatric Neurolog

    106 La Casa Via, 
    Walnut Creek, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Harold Phillips is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. Phillips is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Herniation. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Plagiocephaly, Cortical Dysplasia, Sunken Fontanelles, and Tethered Cord Syndrome.

    Experienced in Brain Herniation
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Brain Herniation
    Internal Medicine

    Kaiser

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

    Ashish Patel is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Herniation. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Peptic Ulcer, Stroke, Colonoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Brain Herniation
    Experienced in Brain Herniation
    Referral may be required

    Walnut Creek Medical Center

    1425 S Main Street, 
    Walnut Creek, CA 
     (6.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jay Catena is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. Catena is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Herniation. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease, Hepatic Hemangioma, Scoliosis, and Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS). Dr. Catena is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Brain Herniation
    Radiology
    Experienced in Brain Herniation
    Radiology
    Referral may be required

    Kaiser Permanente Walnut Creek Medical Center - Radiology

    1425 S Main Street, 
    Walnut Creek, CA 
     (6.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Eddy Pho is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. Pho is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Herniation. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cerebelloolivary Atrophy, Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy, Primary Familial Brain Calcification, and Pleurisy. Dr. Pho is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Brain Herniation
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Brain Herniation
    Internal Medicine

    Walnut Creek Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Cent

    1224 Rossmoor Pkwy, 
    Walnut Creek, CA 
     (7.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tiffany King is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. King is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Herniation. She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Sepsis, Stroke, Hip Replacement, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Brain Herniation
    Experienced in Brain Herniation
    Referral may be required

    Contra Costa County

    2311 Loveridge Rd, 
    Pittsburg, CA 
     (8.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Van Handel is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Pittsburg, California. Dr. Van Handel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Herniation. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Migraine, Glossopharyngeal Neuralgia, Headache, and Epilepsy.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Brain Herniation?

    Brain herniation is the shifting of the brain tissue from one space in the skull to another through various folds and openings.

    When should I see a Brain Herniation doctor near concord, 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 Herniation doctor near concord, 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 Herniation doctors near concord, 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 Herniation doctors near concord, 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 Herniation doctor near concord, 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 Herniation doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Brain Herniation 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 Herniation doctor near concord, 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 Herniation 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 Herniation 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 Herniation doctors near concord, CA?

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

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