The 20 Best Brain Stem Cancer Doctors Near Me in Tucson, AZ

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 20 doctor with experience in Brain Stem Cancer near Tucson, AZ. Of these, 17 are Experienced, 2 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Palliative Medicine | Oncology
    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Palliative Medicine | Oncology

    University Of Arizona Cancer Center

    3838 North Campbell Avenue, Building 1, 
    Tucson, AZ 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    I teach at the predoctoral and postdoctoral levels and I am a Faculty Mentor for the Societies Program at The University of Arizona College of Medicine. Societies, a professional learning community. Dr. Bishop is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. She is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes, Gliosarcoma, Glioblastoma, and Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT). Dr. Bishop is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine/Medical Oncology, American Board Of Internal Medicine, and American Board Of Internal Medicine/Hospice & Palliative Medicine. Dr. Bishop is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Neurosurgery

    Banner - University Medicine North

    3838 North Campbell Avenue, Building 2, 
    Tucson, AZ 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Running, biking, skiing, basketball, travelling with family. Dr. Yang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Arteriovenous Malformation, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Subdural Hematoma, Thrombectomy, and Rhizotomy. Dr. Yang is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    General Surgery | Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    General Surgery | Neurosurgery

    Banner - University Medicine North

    3838 North Campbell Avenue, Building 2, 
    Tucson, AZ 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Neurosurgical translational research (temporal lobe epilepsy and spinal cord stimulation), neurosurgical education, reading and swimming. Dr. Weinand is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Subdural Hematoma, Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly, Awake Craniotomy, and Orchiectomy. Dr. Weinand is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Weinand is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Center For Neurosciences

    2450 E River Rd, 
    Tucson, AZ 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Abhay Sanan is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Tucson, Arizona. Dr. Sanan is rated as a Distinguished 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 Meningioma, Pituitary Tumor, Prolactinoma, Awake Craniotomy, and Microdiscectomy.

    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer

    Banner University Medical Center ESRD

    1625 N Campbell Ave, 
    Tucson, AZ 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Yazeed Alolayan is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Tucson, Arizona. Dr. Alolayan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. His clinical expertise encompasses Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Seizures, Stroke, and Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET).

    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Neurosurgery

    Banner - University Medicine North

    3838 North Campbell Avenue, Building 2, 
    Tucson, AZ 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    I enjoy hiking, skiing, golfing, and spending quality time with family and friends. Dr. Avery is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Brain Aneurysm, Vertebral Artery Dissection, Meningioma, Thrombectomy, and Awake Craniotomy. Dr. Avery is board certified in Royal College Of Physicians & Surgeons Canada.

    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Pediatrics | Radiation Oncology
    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Pediatrics | Radiation Oncology

    Banner-University Medical Center Tucson Campus

    1625 North Campbell Avenue, 
    Tucson, AZ 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    I enjoy traveling to other countries to explore different customs, visiting family and meeting new people; spending time with my children and wife cooking Italian meals; gardening and growing fruits and vegetables ( I have a large fig tree, in my yard); mentoring young students and residents; and publishing research articles. Dr. Stea is rated as an Experienced 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 Astrocytoma, Brain Tumor, Glioblastoma, and Melanoma. Dr. Stea is board certified in American Board Of Radiology. Dr. Stea is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Advanced in Brain Stem Cancer

    Center For Neurosciences

    2450 E River Rd, 
    Tucson, AZ 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Anwar Badruddoja is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Tucson, Arizona. Dr. Badruddoja is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. He is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Memory Loss, Seizures, and Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT).

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

    Center For Neurosciences

    2450 E River Rd, 
    Tucson, AZ 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Matthew Mcfarlane is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in Tucson, Arizona. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Mcfarlane is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Trigeminal Neuralgia, Meningioma, Posterior Fossa Tumor, and Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET).

    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer

    Banner Alzheimers Institute-Tucson

    2626 East River Road, 
    Tucson, AZ 
     (6.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    I enjoy spending time with friends and family. Dr. Bradley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, and Chorea. Dr. Bradley is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology. Dr. Bradley is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Radiation Oncology
    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Radiation Oncology

    Center For Neurosciences

    2450 E River Rd, 
    Tucson, AZ 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Tijana Skrepnik is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in Tucson, Arizona. Dr. Skrepnik is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Metastatic Brain Tumor, Meningioma, Posterior Fossa Tumor, and Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET).

    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Neurosurgery

    Center For Neurosciences

    2450 E River Rd, 
    Tucson, AZ 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Arunit Chugh is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Tucson, Arizona. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Chugh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Brain Aneurysm, Stroke, Arteriovenous Malformation, Epidural Abscess, and Thrombectomy.

    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer

    Center For Neurosciences

    2450 E River Rd, 
    Tucson, AZ 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Teeple is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Tucson, Arizona. Dr. Teeple is rated as an Experienced 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 Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Seizures.

    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Neurosurgery

    Center For Neurosciences

    2450 E River Rd, 
    Tucson, AZ 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sergio Rivero is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Tucson, Arizona. Dr. Rivero 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 Spinal Stenosis, Subdural Hematoma, Spondylolisthesis, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery.

    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer

    Center For Neurosciences

    2450 E River Rd, 
    Tucson, AZ 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Francisco Valdivia is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Tucson, Arizona. Dr. Valdivia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. He is also highly rated in 39 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Migraine, and Familial Paroxysmal Nonkinesigenic Dyskinesia.

    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer

    Center For Neurosciences

    2450 E River Rd, 
    Tucson, AZ 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Shadi Koleilat is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Tucson, Arizona. Dr. Koleilat is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Miller-Fisher Syndrome, Chronic Polyradiculoneuritis, and Guillain-Barre Syndrome.

    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Neurology
    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Neurology

    Center For Neurosciences

    2450 E River Rd, 
    Tucson, AZ 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Yeeck Sim is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Tucson, Arizona. Dr. Sim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. He is also highly rated in 42 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Epilepsy, and Migraine.

    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Neurosurgery

    Center For Neurosciences

    2450 E River Rd, 
    Tucson, AZ 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Brian Callahan is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Tucson, Arizona. Dr. Callahan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Cervical Spondylosis, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery.

    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Neurosurgery

    Northwest Primary Care At Gateway

    6320 N La Cholla Blvd Ste 370, 
    Tucson, AZ 
     (6.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Travis Dumont is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Tucson, Arizona. Dr. Dumont is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Subdural Hematoma, Brain Aneurysm, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement.

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

    Office

    6130 N La Cholla Blvd Ste 100, 
    Tucson, AZ 
     (6.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Darren Hee is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Tucson, Arizona. Dr. Hee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Transcobalamin Deficiency, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    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 near Tucson, AZ?

    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 near Tucson, AZ?

    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 near Tucson, AZ?

    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 near Tucson, AZ?

    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 near Tucson, AZ?

    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 near Tucson, AZ?

    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 near Tucson, AZ?

    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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