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    MediFind found 139 doctor with experience in Brain Stem Cancer near Arizona, US. Of these, 105 are Experienced, 24 are Advanced and 10 are Distinguished.

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    139 providers found
      Distinguished in Brain Stem Cancer
      Neurosurgery
      Distinguished in Brain Stem Cancer
      Neurosurgery

      Neurosurgical Associates Ltd

      2910 N 3rd Ave, Suite 200, 
      Phoenix, AZ 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Nader Sanai is a Neurosurgery provider in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Sanai is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Brain Tumor, Glioma, Glioblastoma, Awake Craniotomy, and Gastrostomy.

      Distinguished in Brain Stem Cancer
      Distinguished in Brain Stem Cancer

      Neurosurgical Associates Ltd

      2910 N 3rd Ave, Suite 200, 
      Phoenix, AZ 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Michael Lawton is a Neurosurgery provider in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Lawton is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Arteriovenous Malformation, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Brain Aneurysm, Cerebral Artery Bypass Surgery, and Extracranial-Intracranial Bypass Surgery.

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      Distinguished in Brain Stem Cancer
      Neurosurgery
      Distinguished in Brain Stem Cancer
      Neurosurgery

      Neurosurgical Associates Ltd

      7242 E Osborn Rd, Suite 420, 
      Scottsdale, AZ 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      John Wanebo is a Neurosurgery provider in Scottsdale, Arizona. Dr. Wanebo is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Brain Tumor, Cerebral Artery Bypass Surgery, and Extracranial-Intracranial Bypass Surgery.

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      Distinguished in Brain Stem Cancer
      Distinguished in Brain Stem Cancer

      Neurosurgical Associates Ltd

      2910 N 3rd Ave, Suite 200, 
      Phoenix, AZ 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Andrew Little is a Neurosurgery provider in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Little is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Pituitary Tumor, Hypothalamic Tumor, Brain Tumor, Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery, and Balloon Sinuplasty.

      Distinguished in Brain Stem Cancer
      Neurology
      Distinguished in Brain Stem Cancer
      Neurology

      Mayo Clinic Arizona

      13400 E Shea Blvd, 
      Scottsdale, AZ 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Eric Kim is a Neurologist in Scottsdale, Arizona. Dr. Kim is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET), Brain Stem Cancer, Spinal Tumor, and Subependymoma. Dr. Kim is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Brain Stem Cancer
      Neurosurgery
      Distinguished in Brain Stem Cancer
      Neurosurgery

      Neurosurgical Associates Ltd

      2910 N 3rd Ave, Suite 200, 
      Phoenix, AZ 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Kris Smith is a Neurosurgery provider in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Smith is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Brain Tumor, Glioma, Astrocytoma, Awake Craniotomy, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

      Distinguished in Brain Stem Cancer
      Neurosurgery
      Distinguished in Brain Stem Cancer
      Neurosurgery

      Mayo Clinic Arizona

      13400 E Shea Blvd, 
      Scottsdale, AZ 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Bernard Bendok is a Neurosurgery provider in Scottsdale, Arizona. Dr. Bendok is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Brain Aneurysm, Arteriovenous Malformation, Meningioma, Endovascular Embolization, and Balloon Sinuplasty.

      Distinguished in Brain Stem Cancer
      Neurosurgery
      Distinguished in Brain Stem Cancer
      Neurosurgery

      Neurosurgical Associates Ltd

      2910 N 3rd Ave, Suite 200, 
      Phoenix, AZ 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Randall Porter is a Neurosurgery provider in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Porter is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Acoustic Neuroma, Schwannoma, Meningioma, Laminectomy, and Awake Craniotomy.

      Distinguished in Brain Stem Cancer
      Distinguished in Brain Stem Cancer

      Sjhmc Physician Services

      500 W Thomas Rd, 680 Dhmg St Joseph's Pelvi, 
      Phoenix, AZ 
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Russian
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Vladimir Shvarts is a Neurologist in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Shvarts is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET), Brain Stem Cancer, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Seizures. Dr. Shvarts is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Brain Stem Cancer
      Neurosurgery
      Distinguished in Brain Stem Cancer
      Neurosurgery

      Neurological Associates Of Tucson

      2450 E River Rd, 
      Tucson, AZ 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Abhay Sanan is a Neurosurgery provider in Tucson, Arizona. Dr. Sanan is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Meningioma, Pituitary Tumor, Prolactinoma, Awake Craniotomy, and Microdiscectomy.

      Advanced in Brain Stem Cancer
      Neurosurgery
      Advanced in Brain Stem Cancer
      Neurosurgery

      Neurosurgical Associates Ltd

      1875 W Frye Rd, Suite 300, 
      Chandler, AZ 
      Experience:
      16+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Kaith Almefty is a Neurosurgery provider in Chandler, Arizona. Dr. Almefty has been practicing medicine for over 16 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Schwannoma, Meningioma, Acoustic Neuroma, Laminectomy, and Awake Craniotomy.

      Advanced in Brain Stem Cancer
      Neurosurgery
      Advanced in Brain Stem Cancer
      Neurosurgery

      Arizona Advanced Surgery LLC

      3501 N Scottsdale Rd, Suite 222, 
      Scottsdale, AZ 
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Peter Nakaji is a Neurosurgery provider in Scottsdale, Arizona. Dr. Nakaji is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Hydrocephalus, Meningioma, Brain Tumor, Extracranial-Intracranial Bypass Surgery, and Awake Craniotomy. Dr. Nakaji is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Brain Stem Cancer
      Advanced in Brain Stem Cancer
      1001 Willow Creek Rd Ste 3100, 
      Prescott, AZ 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Michael Sughrue is a Neurosurgery provider in Prescott, Arizona. Dr. Sughrue is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Meningioma, Brain Tumor, Glioma, Awake Craniotomy, and Balloon Sinuplasty.

      Advanced in Brain Stem Cancer
      Neurosurgery
      Advanced in Brain Stem Cancer
      Neurosurgery

      Neurosurgical Associates Ltd

      3420 S Mercy Rd, Suite 221, 
      Gilbert, AZ 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      David Wilson is a Neurosurgery provider in Gilbert, Arizona. Dr. Wilson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET), Brain Stem Cancer, Laminectomy, and Awake Craniotomy. Dr. Wilson is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Brain Stem Cancer
      Radiation Oncology
      Advanced in Brain Stem Cancer
      Radiation Oncology

      Sjhmc Physician Services

      625 N 6th St, 
      Phoenix, AZ 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Aidnag Diaz is a Radiation Oncologist in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Diaz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Posterior Fossa Tumor, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Metastatic Brain Tumor, Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET), and Rhizotomy. Dr. Diaz is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Brain Stem Cancer
      Advanced in Brain Stem Cancer

      Neurological Associates Of Tucson

      2450 E River Rd, 
      Tucson, AZ 
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Creoles And Pidgins, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Anwar Badruddoja is a Neurologist in Tucson, Arizona. Dr. Badruddoja is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Memory Loss, Seizures, and Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT). Dr. Badruddoja is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Brain Stem Cancer
      Advanced in Brain Stem Cancer

      Sjhmc Physician Services

      500 W Thomas Rd, 680 Dhmg St Joseph's Pelvi, 
      Phoenix, AZ 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Lynn Ashby is a Neurologist in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Ashby is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Glioma, Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, Stent Placement, and Transmyocardial Revascularization. Dr. Ashby is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Brain Stem Cancer
      Advanced in Brain Stem Cancer
      2910 N 3rd Ave, 
      Phoenix, AZ 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Frank Barranco is a Neurosurgery provider in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Barranco is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt, Hydrocephalus, Laminectomy, and Awake Craniotomy.

      Advanced in Brain Stem Cancer
      Advanced in Brain Stem Cancer

      American Neuromonitoring Associates, PC

      221 E Orange Dr, 
      Phoenix, AZ 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Jay Fishleder-Varma is a Neurologist in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Fishleder-Varma is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Myelopathy, Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET), Brain Stem Cancer, and Invertebral Disc Disease.

      Advanced in Brain Stem Cancer
      Neurology | Hematology Oncology
      Advanced in Brain Stem Cancer
      Neurology | Hematology Oncology

      Sjhmc Physician Services

      500 W Thomas Rd, 680 Dhmg St Joseph's Pelvi, 
      Phoenix, AZ 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Kelly Braun is a Neurologist and a Hematologist Oncology provider in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Braun is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Brain Tumor, and Glioma.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      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 Arizona, 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 Arizona, 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 Arizona, 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 Arizona, 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 Arizona, 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 Arizona, 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 Arizona, 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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