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

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The 20 Best Brain Stem Cancer Doctors near Los Angeles, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 136 doctor with experience in Brain Stem Cancer near Los Angeles, CA. Of these, 113 are Experienced, 15 are Advanced and 8 are Distinguished.

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    Jessica Meir
    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer

    White Memorial Medical Group

    1701 E Cesar E Chavez Ave, Ste 510, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jessica Meir is a Neurologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Meir is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Progressive Myoclonic Epilepsy, Lafora Disease, Unverricht-Lundborg Syndrome, and Dravet Syndrome. Dr. Meir is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Brain Stem Cancer
    Distinguished in Brain Stem Cancer
    323 North Prairie Avenue, Suite 200, 
    Inglewood, CA 
     (8.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    David Kheradyar is a Neurologist in Inglewood, California. Dr. Kheradyar is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Primary Orthostatic Tremor, Epilepsy, Memory Loss, Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET), and Gastrostomy. Dr. Kheradyar is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Neuroradiology

    Keck Hospital Of USC

    1500 San Pablo St, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Saman Hazany is a Neuroradiologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Hazany is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Stroke, Aberrant Subclavian Artery, Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

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

    USC Care Medical Group Inc

    1441 Eastlake Ave, Suite 2424, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Eric Chang is a Radiation Oncologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Chang is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Radiation Induced Meningioma, Posterior Fossa Tumor, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), and Meningioma.

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

    Children's Hospital Los Angeles

    4650 W Sunset Blvd, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ashley Rhodes is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Rhodes is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Ependymoma, Brain Tumor, Medulloblastoma, and Glioma.

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

    Children's Hospital Los Angeles

    4650 W Sunset Blvd, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Krieger is a Neurosurgery provider in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Krieger is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Hydrocephalus, Syringomyelia, Chiari Malformation Type 2, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Spinal Fusion.

    Mihran H. Shirinian
    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer

    Comprehensive Oncology Hematology Center

    1505 Wilson Terr, Ste 340, 
    Glendale, CA 
     (6.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, Armenian, French
    Accepting New Patients

    To provide state of the art medical care for our patients in a friendly, and compassionate setting. Dr. Shirinian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Acute Erythroid Leukemia (AEL), Colorectal Cancer, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), and Lung Adenocarcinoma.

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

    Cedars-Sinai Neurosurgery-Los Angeles

    127 S San Vicente Blvd Ste A6600, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (7.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Yu is a Neurosurgery provider in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Yu is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Posterior Fossa Tumor, Meningioma, Awake Craniotomy, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.

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

    Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

    8700 Beverly Blvd, 
    West Hollywood, CA 
     (8.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ray Chu is a Neurosurgery provider in West Hollywood, California. Dr. Chu is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Meningioma, Hydrocephalus, Astrocytoma, Awake Craniotomy, and Laminectomy.

    Advanced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Neuroradiology
    Advanced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Neuroradiology

    Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

    8700 Beverly Blvd, 
    West Hollywood, CA 
     (8.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jay Acharya is a Neuroradiologist in West Hollywood, California. Dr. Acharya is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Klippel-Trenaunay Syndrome, Meningioma, Stroke, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty.

    Advanced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Oncology | Hematology
    Advanced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Oncology | Hematology
    2080 Century Park East, Suite 1005, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Shahrooz Eshaghian is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Eshaghian is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Multiple Myeloma, Bone Tumor, Deep Vein Thrombosis, Thrombocytopenia, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Eshaghian is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Brain Stem Cancer
    Distinguished in Brain Stem Cancer
    2125 Arizona Avenue, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (13.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jose Carrillo is a Neurologist in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Carrillo is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, Glioma, and Oligodendroglioma. Dr. Carrillo is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer

    USC Neurosurgeons Inc.

    1520 San Pablo St Ste 3800, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Tran is an Oncologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Tran is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Oligodendroglioma, Astrocytoma, Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG), and Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT).

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

    Office

    1520 San Pablo St Ste 3000, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Marvin Gong is a Neurologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Gong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET), Brain Stem Cancer, Posterior Fossa Tumor, and Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET).

    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer

    Office

    1520 San Pablo St Ste 3000, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sebina Bulic is a Neurologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Bulic is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Stroke, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Thrombectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    1200 N State St Ste 3300, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Briggs is a Neurosurgery provider in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Briggs is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Brain Tumor, Nelson Syndrome, Hypothalamic Tumor, Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery, and Rhizotomy.

    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer

    USC Neurosurgeons Inc.

    1520 San Pablo St Ste 3800, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Steven Giannotta is a Neurosurgery provider in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Giannotta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Acoustic Neuroma, Schwannoma, Meningioma, Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, and Rhizotomy.

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

    USC Neurosurgeons Inc.

    1520 San Pablo St Ste 3800, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Frank Attenello is a Neurosurgery provider in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Attenello has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Metastatic Brain Tumor, Subdural Hematoma, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Awake Craniotomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer

    House Ear Clinic

    2100 W 3rd St, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    25+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Gregory Lekovic is a Neurosurgery provider in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Lekovic has been practicing medicine for over 25 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Acoustic Neuroma, Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2), Schwannoma, Nerve Decompression, and Microvascular Decompression.

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

    Los Angeles General Medical Center Foundation Inc.

    1200 N State St, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ari Kappel is a Neurosurgery provider in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Kappel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Moyamoya Disease, Arteriovenous Malformation, Stroke, Thrombectomy, and Endovascular Embolization.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    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 Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles, 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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