The 20 Best Brain Stem Cancer Doctors Near Me in Alabama, US

Find the Top Brain Stem Cancer Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 75 doctor with experience in Brain Stem Cancer near Alabama, US. Of these, 63 are Experienced, 8 are Advanced, 3 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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    Advanced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Advanced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Referral may be required

    University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation PC

    2000 6th Ave S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Winfield Fisher-Iii is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Fisher-Iii is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. He is also highly rated in 57 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Brain Aneurysm, Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly, Hydrocephalus, Awake Craniotomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Fisher-Iii is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Brain Stem Cancer
    Distinguished in Brain Stem Cancer
    Referral may be required

    Office

    510 20th St S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Louis Nabors-Iii is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Nabors-Iii is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes, Gliosarcoma, Ependymoma, and Glioblastoma. Dr. Nabors-Iii is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Brain Stem Cancer
    Neurosurgery
    Distinguished in Brain Stem Cancer
    Neurosurgery
    Referral may be required

    North Alabama Neurological P. A.

    201 Governors Dr SW Fl 1, 
    Huntsville, AL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Joel Pickett is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Huntsville, Alabama. Dr. Pickett is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. He is also highly rated in 40 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cervical Spondylosis, Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET), Brain Stem Cancer, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery. Dr. Pickett is currently accepting new patients.

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    Distinguished in Brain Stem Cancer
    Distinguished in Brain Stem Cancer
    Referral may be required

    University Of Alabama Hospital

    619 19th St S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Barton Guthrie is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Guthrie is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Essential Tremor, Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Microvascular Decompression.

    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Family Medicine

    Eric Hemberg MD PC

    101 24th St, 
    Opelika, AL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sunil Sharma is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Opelika, Alabama. Dr. Sharma is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. He is also highly rated in 86 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Sharma is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Internal Medicine

    Internal Medicine Associates Of Tuscaloosa PC

    100 Rice Mine Rd N Ste B, 
    Tuscaloosa, AL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Richard Shamblin is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Dr. Shamblin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hyperlipidemia Type 3, Necrosis, Lung Metastases, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Shamblin is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Family Medicine

    Office

    201 Doctors Dr, 
    Dothan, AL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Carlos Clark is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Dothan, Alabama. Dr. Clark is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. He is also highly rated in 101 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Anemia. Dr. Clark is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    833 Saint Vincents Dr Ste 300, 
    Birmingham, AL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Charles Lichty is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Lichty is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Sitosterolemia. Dr. Lichty is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Advanced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Referral may be required

    UAB Neurosurgery

    510 20th St S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kristen Riley is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Riley is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. She is also highly rated in 55 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Encephalocele, Pituitary Tumor, Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak, Balloon Sinuplasty, and Awake Craniotomy. Dr. Riley is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Advanced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Referral may be required

    University Of Alabama Hospital

    619 19th St S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    James Dowell-Markert is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Dowell-Markert is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. He is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Porencephaly, Schizencephaly, Meningioma, Awake Craniotomy, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery. Dr. Dowell-Markert is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Neurosurgery
    Referral may be required

    Huntsville Hospital

    101 Sivley Rd SW, 
    Huntsville, AL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Rhett Murray is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Huntsville, Alabama. Dr. Murray is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cervical Spondylosis, Subdural Hematoma, Seizures, Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft. Dr. Murray is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Neurosurgery
    Referral may be required

    North Alabama Neurological P. A.

    201 Governors Dr SW Fl 1, 
    Huntsville, AL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jason Banks is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Huntsville, Alabama. Dr. Banks is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cervical Spondylosis, Apoplexy, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty. Dr. Banks is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Hematology | Oncology
    Advanced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Hematology | Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Children's Of Alabama

    1600 7th Ave S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Girish Dhall is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Dhall is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Brain Tumor, Medulloblastoma, Glioma, and Gliomatosis Cerebri. Dr. Dhall is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Advanced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Referral may be required

    Flowers Hospital

    4370 W Main St, 
    Dothan, AL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Nicholas Voss is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Dothan, Alabama. Dr. Voss is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. He is also highly rated in 37 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cervical Spondylosis, Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Laminectomy, and Bone Graft. Dr. Voss is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Advanced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Referral may be required

    Office

    3686 Grandview Pkwy Ste 630, 
    Birmingham, AL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Zenko Hrynkiw is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Hrynkiw is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hydrocephalus, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Posterior Fossa Tumor, Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Hrynkiw is currently accepting new patients.

    Hematology Oncology | Oncology | Hematology
    Hematology Oncology | Oncology | Hematology
    Referral may be required

    Dothan Hematology And Oncology

    101 Westside Dr, 
    Dothan, AL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Spanish

    Vikas Le-Kumar is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Dothan, Alabama. Dr. Le-Kumar is rated as undefined provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Pulmonary Embolism, Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, and Large-Cell Lung Carcinoma.

    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    145 Ana Dr, 
    Florence, AL 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Bethany Jackson is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Florence, Alabama. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Jackson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. She is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hyperthyroidism, Hypothyroidism, Peripheral Neuropathy, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Jackson is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Referral may be required

    Mary Lewis Skilled Nursing Facility

    1717 6th Ave S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Victor Mark is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Mark is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Alien Hand Syndrome, Conversion Disorder, Stroke, and Camptocormism. Dr. Mark is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Neurosurgery
    Referral may be required

    Custom Family Care P.C.

    1215 7th St SE Ste G300, 
    Decatur, AL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Cheng Tao is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Decatur, Alabama. Dr. Tao is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cervical Spondylosis, Subdural Hematoma, Apoplexy, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery. Dr. Tao is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Referral may be required

    Family Practice Clinic Of Dothan P.A.

    1812 E Main St, 
    Dothan, AL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jonathan Mcneal is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Dothan, Alabama. Dr. Mcneal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Stroke, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery. Dr. Mcneal is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Brain Stem Cancer?

    Brainstem cancers are usually astrocytomas or gliomas that are classified by their location in different areas of the brainstem and include focal brainstem gliomas, diffuse intrinsic pontine gliomas (DIPG), and diffuse midline gliomas. Depending on the type and location, brainstem cancers may progress slowly or rapidly, range from grades I–IV, and may occur in children and adults.

    When should I see a Brain Stem Cancer doctor in Alabama, 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 Stem Cancer doctor in Alabama, 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 Stem Cancer doctors in Alabama, 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 Stem Cancer doctors in Alabama, 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 Stem Cancer doctor in Alabama, 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 Stem Cancer doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Brain Stem Cancer 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 Stem Cancer doctor in Alabama, 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 Stem Cancer 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 Stem Cancer 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 Stem Cancer doctors in Alabama, US?

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Brain Stem Cancer 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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