The 20 Best Brain Herniation Doctors Near Me in Massachusetts, US

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The 20 Best Brain Herniation Doctors in Massachusetts, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 119 doctor with experience in Brain Herniation near Massachusetts, US. Of these, 108 are Experienced and 11 are Advanced.

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    Edward R. Smith
    Advanced in Brain Herniation
    Neurosurgery | Pediatrics
    Advanced in Brain Herniation
    Neurosurgery | Pediatrics

    Boston Pediatric Neurosurgical Foundation Inc

    300 Longwood Ave, 
    Boston, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Edward Smith is a Pediatrics specialist and a Neurosurgery provider in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Smith is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Herniation. His top areas of expertise are Moyamoya Disease, Vein of Galen Aneurysm, Arteriovenous Malformation, Endovascular Embolization, and Posterior Fossa Decompression.

    Corey R. Fehnel
    Experienced in Brain Herniation
    Experienced in Brain Herniation

    Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

    330 Brookline Avenue, 
    Boston, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Corey Fehnel is a Neurologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Fehnel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Herniation. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Brain Herniation, and Chiari Malformation Type 1.

    Rafeeque A. Bhadelia
    Experienced in Brain Herniation
    Experienced in Brain Herniation

    Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

    330 Brookline Avenue, Shapiro 4, 
    Boston, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Gujarati , Hindi

    Rafeeque Bhadelia is a Neuroradiologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Bhadelia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Herniation. His top areas of expertise are Chiari Malformation, Chiari Malformation Type 1, Stroke, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

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    Rafael Rojas
    Experienced in Brain Herniation
    Experienced in Brain Herniation

    Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

    330 Brookline Avenue, Shapiro 4, 
    Boston, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    Rafael Rojas is a Radiologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Rojas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Herniation. His top areas of expertise are Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Meningioma, and Brain Aneurysm.

    Yu-ming Chang
    Experienced in Brain Herniation
    Experienced in Brain Herniation

    Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

    330 Brookline Avenue, Shapiro 4, 
    Boston, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Yu-ming Chang is a Radiologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Chang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Herniation. His top areas of expertise are Headache, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Chiari Malformation, Pseudotumor Cerebri Syndrome, and Tissue Biopsy.

    Christopher S. Ogilvy
    Experienced in Brain Herniation
    Experienced in Brain Herniation

    Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

    110 Francis Street, Lowry Suite 3B, 
    Boston, MA 
    Experience:
    42+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Christopher Ogilvy is a Neurosurgery provider in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Ogilvy has been practicing medicine for over 42 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Herniation. His top areas of expertise are Brain Aneurysm, Arteriovenous Malformation, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Craniectomy, and Endovascular Embolization.

    Joshua P. Aronson
    Experienced in Brain Herniation
    Experienced in Brain Herniation

    Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center - Neurosurgery

    110 Francis Street, Suite 3B, 
    Boston, MA 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Joshua Aronson is a Neurosurgery provider in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Aronson has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Herniation. His top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Seizures, Parkinson's Disease, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Awake Craniotomy.

    James H. Stephen
    Experienced in Brain Herniation
    Experienced in Brain Herniation

    Brigham And Women's Neurosurgery At South Shore Health

    851 Main Street, Suite 6, 
    South Weymouth, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. James Stephen is an neurosurgeon with the Brigham and Women’s Hospital Department of Neurosurgery. His clinical practice location is at South Shore Hospital.  Dr. Stephen completed Neurosurgical Residency at the University of Pennsylvania and an enfolded Pediatric Spinal Deformity Fellowship at the Philadelphia Shriner’s Hospital for Children.  Prior to medical school, he obtained a Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering and a Master’s degree in biomedical engineering from the University of Michigan.  Throughout his education and training, he has participated in translational research in biofluid mechanics, stem cells, and quality of life outcomes in pediatric deformity surgery.  Dr. Stephen’s clinical practice specializes in treating a broad variety of spinal disorders.  His training and experience in engineering influences his approach to solving the complexities of spinal pathology.  He has expertise in the field of spinal navigation and image-guidance, spinal robotics, motion-preserving techniques such as cervical disc replacement, treatment of complex spinal fractures, and minimally invasive techniques to the spine.  Dr. Stephen has unique expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with Chiari I malformation.  He was previously the Primary Surgeon and Medical Director of the Colorado Chiari Institute in Denver, Colorado where he specialized in treating patients from across the country with Chiari I malformation.  He looks forward to continuing to provide expert care to Chiari patients in his new role.  Dr. Stephen treats every patient as if they were a family member or an old friend.  He patiently listens to their goals and concerns, explains treatment options, and guides patients through the decision-making and treatment process.  He believes that combining the latest surgical techniques with a personal approach to each unique patient leads to the best possible outcome. Dr. Stephen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Herniation. His top areas of expertise are Tarlov Cysts, Spinal Stenosis, Subdural Hematoma, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

    Nirav J. Patel
    Experienced in Brain Herniation
    Neurosurgery | Radiology
    Experienced in Brain Herniation
    Neurosurgery | Radiology

    Brigham And Women's Hospital, Neurosciences Center

    60 Fenwood Road, 1st Floor Hale Building For Transformative Medicine, 
    Boston, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nirav Patel is a Radiologist and a Neurosurgery provider in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Herniation. His top areas of expertise are Posterior Fossa Tumor, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Brain Aneurysm, Stent Placement, and Transmyocardial Revascularization.

    Wiley R. Hall
    Advanced in Brain Herniation
    Intensive Care Medicine | Neurology
    Advanced in Brain Herniation
    Intensive Care Medicine | Neurology

    UMass Memorial Medical Center - University Campus

    55 Lake Avenue North, 
    Worcester, MA 
    Experience:
    27+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Wiley Hall is a Neurologist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Worcester, Massachusetts. Dr. Hall has been practicing medicine for over 27 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Herniation. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Brain Herniation, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Gastrostomy, and Stent Placement.

    Raphael A. Carandang
    Advanced in Brain Herniation
    Neurology | Intensive Care Medicine
    Advanced in Brain Herniation
    Neurology | Intensive Care Medicine

    UMass Memorial Medical Center - University Campus

    55 Lake Avenue North, 
    Worcester, MA 
    Experience:
    31+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Filipino
    Offers Telehealth

    Raphael Carandang is a Neurologist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Worcester, Massachusetts. Dr. Carandang has been practicing medicine for over 31 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Herniation. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Traumatic Brain Injury, Gastrostomy, and Transmyocardial Revascularization.

    Experienced in Brain Herniation
    Experienced in Brain Herniation

    Pratt Neurology Associates Inc

    800 Washington St, 
    Boston, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sarah Nelson is a Neurologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Nelson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Herniation. Her top areas of expertise are Stroke, Chiari Malformation Type 1, Brain Herniation, and Chiari Malformation.

    Experienced in Brain Herniation
    Radiology
    Experienced in Brain Herniation
    Radiology

    Department Of Radiology

    300 Longwood Ave, 
    Boston, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Edward Yang is a Radiologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Yang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Herniation. His top areas of expertise are Cortical Dysplasia, Agyria Pachygyria Polymicrogyria, Focal or Multifocal Malformations in Neuronal Migration, and Polymicrogyria.

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

    MDVIP - North Reading, MA

    21 Main St Ste 3A, 
    North Reading, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Vasant Patel is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in North Reading, Massachusetts. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Herniation. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Xanthoma, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and Cirrhosis. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Brain Herniation
    Experienced in Brain Herniation

    Brigham And Womens Physicians Organization Inc

    75 Francis St, 
    Boston, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Edward Lin is a Radiologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Lin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Herniation. His top areas of expertise are Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Familial Porencephaly, Choroid Plexus Cyst, and Chiari Malformation Type 1.

    Experienced in Brain Herniation
    Experienced in Brain Herniation

    Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

    330 Brookline Avenue, Shapiro 4, 
    Boston, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Korean

    Jonathan Kim is a Radiologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Kim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Herniation. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Pulmonary Fibrosis, Bronchogenic Cyst, Colonic Malakoplakia, and Stent Placement.

    Experienced in Brain Herniation
    Experienced in Brain Herniation

    Massachusetts General Hospital

    55 Fruit St, 
    Boston, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Mehan is a Radiologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Mehan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Herniation. His top areas of expertise are Prolactinoma, Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG), ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, and Headache.

    Experienced in Brain Herniation
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Brain Herniation
    Neuroradiology

    Massachusetts General Hospital

    55 Fruit St, 
    Boston, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stuart Pomerantz is a Neuroradiologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Pomerantz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Herniation. His top areas of expertise are Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG), Stroke, Meningioma, and Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak.

    Experienced in Brain Herniation
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Brain Herniation
    Neuroradiology

    Lahey Hospital & Medical Center

    41 Mall Rd, 
    Burlington, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mircea Dobre is a Neuroradiologist in Burlington, Massachusetts. Dr. Dobre is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Herniation. His top areas of expertise are Headache, Vertigo, Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS), and Chronic Cough.

    Experienced in Brain Herniation
    Radiology
    Experienced in Brain Herniation
    Radiology

    Heywood Hospital

    242 Green St, 
    Gardner, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Laura Chen is a Radiologist in Gardner, Massachusetts. Dr. Chen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Herniation. Her top areas of expertise are Tenosynovitis, Nasal Flaring, Vertigo, and Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    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 in Massachusetts, US?

    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 in Massachusetts, US?

    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 in Massachusetts, US?

    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 in Massachusetts, US?

    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 in Massachusetts, US?

    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 in Massachusetts, US?

    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 in Massachusetts, US?

    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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