The 20 Best Brain Stem Cancer Doctors Near Me in Arcadia, CA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 80 doctor with experience in Brain Stem Cancer near Arcadia, CA. Of these, 70 are Experienced, 9 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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80 providers found
    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer

    Pathways Healthcare Inc

    624 W Duarte Rd, Suite 102, 
    Arcadia, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Christopher Cheng is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Arcadia, California. Dr. Cheng is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Landau-Kleffner Syndrome, Narcolepsy, Cervical Myelopathy, and Memory Loss. Dr. Cheng is board certified in Sleep Medicine, American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology.

    Distinguished in Brain Stem Cancer
    Surgical Oncology
    Distinguished in Brain Stem Cancer
    Surgical Oncology

    Duarte Cancer Center

    1500 Duarte Rd, 
    Duarte, CA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Behnam Badie is a Surgical Oncologist practicing medicine in Duarte, California. Dr. Badie is rated as a Distinguished 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 Glioma, Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Awake Craniotomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer

    Irina Chilian, M.D.

    1500 Duarte Rd, 
    Duarte, CA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Irina Chilian is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Duarte, California. Dr. Chilian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Posterior Fossa Tumor, Peripheral Neuropathy, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, and Memory Loss.

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

    City Of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center-Duarte

    1500 Duarte Rd, 
    Duarte, CA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Hadi Khanli is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Duarte, California. Dr. Khanli is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Peripheral Neuropathy, Distal Median Nerve Dysfunction, Foot Drop, and Cramp-Fasciculation Syndrome.

    Advanced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Advanced in Brain Stem Cancer

    Jana Portnow, M.D.

    1500 Duarte Rd, 
    Duarte, CA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jana Portnow is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Duarte, California. Dr. Portnow is rated as an Advanced 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 Metastatic Brain Tumor, Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, Glioma, and Endoscopy.

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

    Duarte Cancer Center

    1500 Duarte Rd, 
    Duarte, CA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mike Chen is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Duarte, California. Dr. Chen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. He is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chordoma, Bone Tumor, Posterior Fossa Tumor, Awake Craniotomy, and Laminectomy.

    Advanced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Surgical Oncology
    Advanced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Surgical Oncology

    City Of Hope's Helford Clinical Research Hospital

    1500 Duarte Rd, 
    Duarte, CA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lisa Feldman is a Surgical Oncologist practicing medicine in Duarte, California. Dr. Feldman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Posterior Fossa Tumor, Metastatic Brain Tumor, Glioblastoma, and Awake Craniotomy.

    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer

    Gregory J. Withers, Md., Inc

    301 W Huntington Dr, 
    Arcadia, CA 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    53+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gregory Withers is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Arcadia, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 53 years. Dr. Withers is rated as an Experienced 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 Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Hydrocephalus, Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt, and Awake Craniotomy. Dr. Withers is board certified in American Board Neurological Surgery.

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

    Inland Neurosurgery Institute

    1015 N 1st Ave, 
    Arcadia, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    12+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Donald Ye is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Arcadia, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 12 years. Dr. Ye 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 Subdural Hematoma, Meningioma, Spinal Stenosis, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, and Microvascular Decompression.

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

    Inland Neurosurgery Institute

    1015 N 1st Ave, 
    Arcadia, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lew Disney is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Arcadia, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Disney 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 Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Spinal Stenosis, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty. Dr. Disney is board certified in American Board Neurological Surgery.

    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer

    Samuel W. Chung, M.D.

    301 W Huntington Dr Ste 400, 
    Arcadia, CA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Samuel Chung is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Arcadia, California. Dr. Chung is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. He is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), and Posterior Fossa Tumor.

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

    City Of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center-Duarte

    1500 Duarte Rd, 
    Duarte, CA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Stephanie Yoon is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in Duarte, California. Dr. Yoon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. She is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glioblastoma, Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT), Neuroepithelioma, Gliosarcoma, and Prostatectomy.

    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer

    City Of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center-Duarte

    1500 Duarte Rd, 
    Duarte, CA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Neal Prakash is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Duarte, California. Dr. Prakash 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 Migraine, Peripheral Neuropathy, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure.

    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Hematology | Oncology

    City Of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center-Duarte

    1500 Duarte Rd, 
    Duarte, CA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Janet Yoon is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Duarte, California. Dr. Yoon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Osteosarcoma, Ewing Sarcoma, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Liver Embolization.

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

    Savita Dandapani, M.D., PH.D.

    1500 Duarte Rd, 
    Duarte, CA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Savita Dandapani is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in Duarte, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Dandapani 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 Familial Prostate Cancer, Posterior Fossa Tumor, Mycosis Fungoides, Prostate Cancer, and Orchiectomy.

    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer

    City Of Hope Hematology

    1500 Duarte Rd, 
    Duarte, CA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Molly Diaz is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Duarte, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Diaz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. She is also highly rated in 34 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Undifferentiated Pleomorphic Sarcoma, Rhabdomyosarcoma, Rhabdoid Tumor Predisposition Syndrome, and Rhabdoid Tumor.

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

    City Of Hope's Helford Clinical Research Hospital

    1500 Duarte Rd, 
    Duarte, CA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Waisman is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Duarte, California. Dr. Waisman 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 Breast Cancer, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Breast Cancer in Men, and HER-2 Positive Breast Cancer.

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

    City Of Hope's Helford Clinical Research Hospital

    1500 Duarte Rd, 
    Duarte, CA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Keng Lam is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Duarte, California. Dr. Lam 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 Oligodendroglioma, Glioma, Astrocytoma, and Metastatic Brain Tumor.

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

    Southern California Internists Medical Group

    1713 E Walnut St, 
    Pasadena, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    19+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Gregor Paronian is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Pasadena, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 19 years. Dr. Paronian 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 Cirrhosis, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and Vitamin D Deficiency. Dr. Paronian is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer

    Huntington Health

    100 W California Blvd, 
    Pasadena, CA 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Angelos Konstas is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Pasadena, California. Dr. Konstas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. He is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Vertigo, CAPOS Syndrome, Stent Placement, and Transmyocardial Revascularization.

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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 Arcadia, CA?

    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 Arcadia, CA?

    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 Arcadia, CA?

    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 Arcadia, CA?

    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 Arcadia, CA?

    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 Arcadia, CA?

    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 Arcadia, CA?

    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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