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

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The 20 Best Brain Stem Cancer Doctors near Pasadena, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 101 doctor with experience in Brain Stem Cancer near Pasadena, CA. Of these, 88 are Experienced, 10 are Advanced and 3 are Distinguished.

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

    Comprehensive Oncology Hematology Center

    1505 Wilson Terr, Ste 340, 
    Glendale, CA 
     (5.0 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.

    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer

    Huntington Health

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

    Angelos Konstas is a Radiologist in Pasadena, California. Dr. Konstas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Vertigo, CAPOS Syndrome, Stent Placement, and Transmyocardial Revascularization.

    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer

    West Coast Neurology

    625 Fair Oaks Ave, Suite 175, 
    South Pasadena, CA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Valentine is a Neurologist in South Pasadena, California. Dr. Valentine is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Myelopathy, Seizures, Memory Loss, and Spinal Tumor.

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    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Oncology | Hematology
    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Oncology | Hematology
    1505 Wilson Terrace, Suite 200, 
    Glendale, CA 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Boris Bagdasarian is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Glendale, California. Dr. Bagdasarian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Familial Neutropenia, Agranulocytosis, Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis, and Thrombocytopenia. Dr. Bagdasarian is currently accepting new patients.

    Edward G. Barton
    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer

    West Coast Neurology

    630 S Raymond Ave, 630 S. Raymond Ave Suite 310, 
    Pasadena, CA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    20+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Barton graduated summa cum laude from UCSD then received his MD from UCLA School of Medicine. He completed his neurology residency at UCLA, followed by fellowship training at UCLA and Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, CA. This training included intraoperative monitoring, clinical neurophysiology, electromyography (EMG/NCV), electroencephalography (EEG), and neuromuscular disease. Dr. Barton is dual board-certified in neurology and clinical neurophysiology. He has great enthusiasm and drive for patient care to go with his robust academic and clinical background. His research interests have included electromyography, neuromuscular disease, electroencephalography, vestibular testing, and peripheral neuropathy. He is currently active in clinical research studies and has been awarded research grants in multiple disciplines. On a personal note, Dr. Barton was born and raised in Los Angeles and is married with three daughters. His studies have taken him around the world, including Russia and Beijing University in China. He had also been an award-winning competitive ballroom dancer and is an accomplished impressionist oil painter. Dr. Barton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Myelopathy, Memory Loss, Acoustic Neuroma, and Peripheral Neuropathy.

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

    Southern Counties Neurosurgical Medical Group, Inc.

    630 S Raymond Ave, 
    Pasadena, CA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    32+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Igor Fineman is a Neurosurgery provider in Pasadena, California. Dr. Fineman has been practicing medicine for over 32 years and 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), Spinal Stenosis, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Microdiscectomy.

    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 
     (7.9 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
    Surgical Oncology
    Distinguished in Brain Stem Cancer
    Surgical Oncology

    Duarte Cancer Center

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

    Behnam Badie is a Surgical Oncologist in Duarte, California. Dr. Badie is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Glioma, Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Awake Craniotomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer

    Southern California Neurosurgical Associates

    630 S Raymond Ave, 
    Pasadena, CA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    14+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Celene Mulholland is a Neurosurgery provider in Pasadena, California. Dr. Mulholland has been practicing medicine for over 14 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly, Spinal Stenosis, Laminectomy, and Stent Placement.

    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer

    West Coast Neurology

    630 S Raymond Ave, 
    Pasadena, CA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    14+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Arnold Brizuela is a Neurologist in Pasadena, California. Dr. Brizuela has been practicing medicine for over 14 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Partial Familial Epilepsy, Epilepsy, Memory Loss, and Partial Seizure.

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

    Southern California Neurosurgical Associates

    630 S Raymond Ave, 
    Pasadena, CA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    41+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ian Ross is a Neurosurgery provider in Pasadena, California. Dr. Ross has been practicing medicine for over 41 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Apoplexy, Delirium, Stroke, Transmyocardial Revascularization, and Stent Placement.

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

    Huntington Health

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

    Maria Aranas is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Pasadena, California. Dr. Aranas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Heart Attack, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer

    Lance E. Gravely, Md, Inc.

    50 Alessandro Pl, 
    Pasadena, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    28+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lance Gravely is a Neurosurgery provider in Pasadena, California. Dr. Gravely has been practicing medicine for over 28 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Stroke, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, and Apoplexy.

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

    Oncology Physicians Network Of California PC

    50 Alessandro Pl, 
    Pasadena, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    28+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Weber Chen is an Internal Medicine provider in Pasadena, California. Dr. Chen has been practicing medicine for over 28 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Thrombocytopenia, Angiosarcoma, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, and Familial Colorectal Cancer.

    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Hematology
    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Hematology

    Huntington Cancer Center, An Affiliate Of Cedars-Sinai-Radiation Oncology

    625 S Fair Oaks Ave Ste 100, 
    Pasadena, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    James Hu is a Hematologist in Pasadena, California. Dr. Hu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Alveolar Soft Part Sarcoma, Liposarcoma, and Synovial Sarcoma.

    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer

    Office

    50 Alessandro Pl Ste 120, 
    Pasadena, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Spitzer is a Neurologist in Pasadena, California. Dr. Spitzer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Neuronal Intranuclear Inclusion Disease (NIID), Cerebellar Degeneration, Headache, and Seizures.

    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 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    19+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Gregor Paronian is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Pasadena, California. Dr. Paronian has been practicing medicine for over 19 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Cirrhosis, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and Vitamin D Deficiency.

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

    City Of Hope Medical Foundation

    209 Fair Oaks Ave, 
    South Pasadena, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Savita Dandapani is a Radiation Oncologist in South Pasadena, California. Dr. Dandapani has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Prostate Cancer, Posterior Fossa Tumor, Mycosis Fungoides, Prostate Cancer, and Orchiectomy.

    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer

    Daniel Jae Kim, M.D.

    209 Fair Oaks Ave, 
    South Pasadena, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Daniel Kim is an Oncologist in South Pasadena, California. Dr. Kim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Stomach Cancer, Agranulocytosis, Chronic Familial Neutropenia, and Blood Clots.

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

    Eugene Y. Ahn, MD Private Practice

    1509 Wilson Terr, Ste 4B75C, 
    Glendale, CA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Eugene Ahn is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Glendale, California. Dr. Ahn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Fainting, Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Ureteroscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Ahn is currently accepting new patients.

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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 Pasadena, 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 Pasadena, 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 Pasadena, 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 Pasadena, 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 Pasadena, 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 Pasadena, 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 Pasadena, 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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