The 20 Best Brain Herniation Doctors Near Me in hamden, CT

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 19 doctor with experience in Brain Herniation near hamden, CT. Of these, 14 are Experienced and 5 are Advanced.

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

    Margaret Chustecka Internal Medicine Of Greater New Haven

    1952 Whitney Ave, 
    Hamden, CT 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Morris Papernik is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Hamden, Connecticut. Dr. Papernik is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Herniation. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Fibromyalgia, Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS), Rabson-Mendenhall Syndrome, and Idiopathic Hypersomnia.

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

    Ct Comprehensive Neurologic Management LLC

    2 Broadway, 
    North Haven, CT 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Adam Mednick is a Neurologist practicing medicine in North Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Mednick 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 Distal Median Nerve Dysfunction, Epilepsy, Seizures, and Peripheral Neuropathy. Dr. Mednick is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Hartford Healthcare Medical Group

    190 Universal Dr N, 
    North Haven, CT 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Derek Smith is a Neurologist practicing medicine in North Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Herniation. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease, and Migraine.

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

    Hartford Healthcare Medical Group

    765 West Johnson Ave, 
    Cheshire, CT 
     (8.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Cassandra Muxen is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Cheshire, Connecticut. Dr. Muxen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Herniation. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Familial Hypopituitarism. Dr. Muxen is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Muxen is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Yale New Haven Hospital

    20 York St, 
    New Haven, CT 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Diluna is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Diluna is rated as an Advanced 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 Craniosynostosis, Ependymoma, Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, Spinal Fusion, and Laminectomy.

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

    Yale University

    800 Howard Ave, 
    New Haven, CT 
     (5.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sayed Azizi is a Neurologist practicing medicine in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Azizi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Herniation. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Vasoconstriction, Seizures, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Azizi is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology Neurology.

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

    Yale New Haven Hospital

    20 York St, 
    New Haven, CT 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Adam Kundishora is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Kundishora is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Herniation. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Absence Seizure, Hydrocephalus, Seizures, Spinal Fusion, and Posterior Fossa Decompression.

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

    Hartford Healthcare Medical Group

    280 S Main St # 204, 
    Cheshire, CT 
     (8.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sarah Adams is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Cheshire, Connecticut. Dr. Adams is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Herniation. Her clinical expertise encompasses Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Cervical Myelopathy, Cervical Spondylosis, and Subdural Hematoma. Dr. Adams is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Hartford Healthcare Medical Group

    280 S Main St Ste 103, 
    Cheshire, CT 
     (8.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Rachel Colman is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Cheshire, Connecticut. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Colman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Herniation. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Migraine, New Daily Persistent Headache (NDPH), Tension Headache, and Migraine with Brainstem Aura.

    Advanced in Brain Herniation
    Radiology | Interventional Radiology
    Advanced in Brain Herniation
    Radiology | Interventional Radiology
    Referral may be required

    Prospect Diagnostic Imaging

    166 Waterbury Rd, Suite 105, 
    Prospect, CT 
     (11.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Bradley Leypold is a Radiologist and an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Prospect, Connecticut. Dr. Leypold is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Herniation. He is also highly rated in 37 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hepatocerebral Degeneration, Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy, Cerebellar Degeneration, and Herniated Disk. Dr. Leypold is board certified in American Board Of Diagnostic Radiology. Dr. Leypold is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Brain Herniation
    Radiology | Interventional Radiology
    Advanced in Brain Herniation
    Radiology | Interventional Radiology
    Referral may be required

    Prospect Diagnostic Imaging

    166 Waterbury Rd, Suite 105, 
    Prospect, CT 
     (11.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Paolo Olcese is a Radiologist and an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Prospect, Connecticut. Dr. Olcese is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Herniation. He is also highly rated in 49 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hepatocerebral Degeneration, Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy, Cerebellar Degeneration, and Herniated Disk. Dr. Olcese is board certified in American Board Of Diagnostic Radiology. Dr. Olcese is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Brain Herniation
    Neurology | Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine
    Advanced in Brain Herniation
    Neurology | Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Saint Mary's Hospital - Neurology

    56 Franklin St, 5th Fl, 
    Waterbury, CT 
     (13.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Xiao Weng is a Neurologist and a Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Waterbury, Connecticut. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Weng is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Herniation. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cramp-Fasciculation Syndrome, Migraine, Stroke, and Brain Herniation. Dr. Weng is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, Neuromuscular Medicine , American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, Neurology, and American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology, Neurology . Dr. Weng is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Brain Herniation
    Radiology | Neuroradiology | Interventional Radiology
    Advanced in Brain Herniation
    Radiology | Neuroradiology | Interventional Radiology
    Referral may be required

    Naugatuck Valley Radiology

    1389 W Main St, Tower 1 Ste 107, 
    Waterbury, CT 
     (14.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    George Gavern is a Radiologist and a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in Waterbury, Connecticut. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Gavern is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Herniation. He is also highly rated in 48 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bronchogenic Cyst, Tenosynovitis, Pleurisy, and Hepatocerebral Degeneration. Dr. Gavern is board certified in American Board Of Radiology, Neuroradiology and American Board Of Radiology, Diagnostic Radiology. Dr. Gavern is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Prospect Diagnostic Imaging

    166 Waterbury Rd, Suite 105, 
    Prospect, CT 
     (11.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Farsi, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Pouya Aghajafari is a Radiologist and an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Prospect, Connecticut. Dr. Aghajafari 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 Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy, Hepatocerebral Degeneration, Cerebellar Degeneration, Pleurisy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy. Dr. Aghajafari is board certified in American Board Of Radiology, Diagnostic Radiology. Dr. Aghajafari is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Saint Mary's Hospital - Neurology

    56 Franklin St, 5th Fl, 
    Waterbury, CT 
     (13.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Katherine Kedzierski is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Waterbury, Connecticut. Dr. Kedzierski is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Herniation. She is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Memory Loss, Seizures, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, and Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope. Dr. Kedzierski is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology, Neurology and American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, Neurology. Dr. Kedzierski is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Saint Mary's Hospital - Neurology

    56 Franklin St, 5th Fl, 
    Waterbury, CT 
     (13.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Pooia Fattahi is a Neurologist and a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Waterbury, Connecticut. Dr. Fattahi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Herniation. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Migraine, Memory Loss, Seizures, and Drug Induced Dyskinesia. Dr. Fattahi is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology, Neurology and American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, Neurology. Dr. Fattahi is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Saint Mary's Hospital - Neurology

    56 Franklin St, 5th Fl, 
    Waterbury, CT 
     (13.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Veeresh Shivamurthy is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Waterbury, Connecticut. Dr. Shivamurthy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Herniation. He is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Seizures, Memory Loss, and Epilepsy. Dr. Shivamurthy is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology, Neurology and American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, Neurology. Dr. Shivamurthy is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Naugatuck Valley Radiology

    1389 W Main St, Tower 1 Ste 107, 
    Waterbury, CT 
     (14.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Scott Segal is a Radiologist and an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Waterbury, Connecticut. Dr. Segal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Herniation. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hepatocerebral Degeneration, Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Cerebellar Degeneration. Dr. Segal is board certified in American Board Of Diagnostic Radiology. Dr. Segal is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Hartford Healthcare Medical Group

    205 Sub Way Ste 200, 
    Milford, CT 
     (13.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mohamed Zetchi is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Milford, Connecticut. Dr. Zetchi 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 Stroke, Hydrocephalus, Brain Aneurysm, Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft.

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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 hamden, CT?

    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 hamden, CT?

    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 hamden, CT?

    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 hamden, CT?

    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 hamden, CT?

    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 hamden, CT?

    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 hamden, CT?

    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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