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

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 128 doctor with experience in Brain Stem Cancer near hawthorne, CA. Of these, 96 are Experienced, 21 are Advanced and 11 are Distinguished.

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128 providers found
    Distinguished in Brain Stem Cancer
    Distinguished in Brain Stem Cancer
    Referral may be required
    323 North Prairie Avenue, Suite 200, 
    Inglewood, CA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    David Kheradyar is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Inglewood, California. Dr. Kheradyar is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. He is also highly rated in 40 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Primary Orthostatic Tremor, Epilepsy, Memory Loss, Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET), and Gastrostomy. Dr. Kheradyar is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Brain Stem Cancer
    Distinguished in Brain Stem Cancer
    Referral may be required

    Cedars Sinai Faculty Physicians

    23560 Crenshaw Blvd, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (7.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jethro Hu is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Torrance, California. Dr. Hu is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Glioma, and Brain Tumor. Dr. Hu is board certified in American Board Psychiatry & Neurology.

    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Referral may be required

    Regents Of The University Of California

    5767 W Century Blvd Ste 400, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Chong is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Chong 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 Oligodendroglioma, Astrocytoma, Neuroepithelioma, and Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT).

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    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Referral may be required
    514 North Prospect Avenue, Floor 4, 
    Redondo Beach, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Andrew Horodner is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Redondo Beach, California. Dr. Horodner 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 Paget Disease of the Breast, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Horodner is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Advanced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Referral may be required

    Saint John's Physicians Partners

    5215 Torrance Blvd, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (5.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Walavan Sivakumar is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Torrance, California. Dr. Sivakumar 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 Subdural Hematoma, Stroke, Pituitary Tumor, Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery, and Awake Craniotomy. Dr. Sivakumar is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    General Surgery | Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    General Surgery | Neurosurgery
    Referral may be required

    Saint John's Physicians Partners

    5215 Torrance Blvd, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (5.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jian Guan is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Torrance, California. Dr. Guan 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 Syringomyelia, Epidural Abscess, Stroke, Osteotomy, and Laminectomy. Dr. Guan is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery (Neurosurg), Certified 2011-Present.

    Advanced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Advanced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Referral may be required

    Cedars Sinai Faculty Physicians

    23560 Crenshaw Blvd, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (7.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Surasak Phuphanich is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Torrance, California. Dr. Phuphanich is rated as an Advanced 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 Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Glioma, and Gliosarcoma. Dr. Phuphanich is board certified in American Board Psychiatry & Neurology.

    Advanced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Neurosurgery | Neurology
    Advanced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Neurosurgery | Neurology
    Referral may be required

    Cedars Sinai Faculty Physicians

    23560 Crenshaw Blvd, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (7.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Paula Eboli is a Neurosurgery specialist and a Neurologist practicing medicine in Torrance, California. Dr. Eboli is rated as an Advanced 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 Hydrocephalus, Meningioma, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Cerebral Artery Bypass Surgery, and Extracranial-Intracranial Bypass Surgery.

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

    Jose Carrillo is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Carrillo is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, Glioma, and Oligodendroglioma. Dr. Carrillo is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Brain Stem Cancer
    Neurosurgery
    Distinguished in Brain Stem Cancer
    Neurosurgery
    Referral may be required

    Cedars-Sinai Neurosurgery-Los Angeles

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

    John Yu is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Yu is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Glioma, Awake Craniotomy, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.

    Distinguished in Brain Stem Cancer
    Neurosurgery
    Distinguished in Brain Stem Cancer
    Neurosurgery
    Referral may be required

    Spine Neurosurgery

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

    Keith Black is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Black is rated as a Distinguished 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 Astrocytoma, Glioma, Glioblastoma, Gliomatosis Cerebri, and Awake Craniotomy.

    Distinguished in Brain Stem Cancer
    Neurosurgery
    Distinguished in Brain Stem Cancer
    Neurosurgery
    Referral may be required

    Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

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

    Ray Chu is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in West Hollywood, California. Dr. Chu is rated as a Distinguished 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 Meningioma, Hydrocephalus, Glioblastoma, Awake Craniotomy, and Laminectomy.

    Distinguished in Brain Stem Cancer
    Distinguished in Brain Stem Cancer
    Referral may be required

    UCLA Health Westwood Neurology

    300 UCLA Medical Plz Ste B200, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (11.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Timothy Cloughesy is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Cloughesy is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Glioma, and Brain Tumor.

    Distinguished in Brain Stem Cancer
    Distinguished in Brain Stem Cancer
    Referral may be required

    UCLA Health Westwood Neurology

    300 UCLA Medical Plz Ste B200, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (11.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Albert Lai is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Lai is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glioma, Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, and Brain Tumor.

    Distinguished in Brain Stem Cancer
    Distinguished in Brain Stem Cancer
    Referral may be required

    Office

    300 Medical Plz, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (11.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Phioanh Nghiemphu is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Nghiemphu is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. She is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glioma, Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, and Brain Tumor.

    Distinguished in Brain Stem Cancer
    Distinguished in Brain Stem Cancer
    Referral may be required

    UCLA Health Westwood Neurosurgery

    300 Stein Plz Ste 420, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (11.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Marvin Bergsneider is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Bergsneider is rated as a Distinguished 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 Pituitary Tumor, Hypothalamic Tumor, Brain Tumor, Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery, and Balloon Sinuplasty.

    Distinguished in Brain Stem Cancer
    Neurosurgery
    Distinguished in Brain Stem Cancer
    Neurosurgery
    Referral may be required

    Coast Neurosurgical Associates

    2888 Long Beach Blvd, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (11.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Abraham Rayhaun is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Long Beach, California. Dr. Rayhaun is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. He is also highly rated in 49 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Apoplexy, Awake Craniotomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Rayhaun is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery.

    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Referral may be required
    4201 Torrance Boulevard, Suite 560, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (5.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Allison Arch is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Torrance, California. Dr. Arch is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Hemiplegia, Seizures, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure. Dr. Arch is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Referral may be required
    4201 Torrance Boulevard, Suite 560, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (5.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Yih-lin Nien is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Torrance, California. Dr. Nien is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Dysarthria. Dr. Nien is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Interventional Radiology
    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Interventional Radiology
    Referral may be required

    Kindred Hospital-Los Angeles At Providence Little Company Of Mary

    4101 Torrance Blvd, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (5.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Drew Bleicher is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Torrance, California. Dr. Bleicher 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 Stroke, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    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 hawthorne, 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 hawthorne, 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 hawthorne, 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 hawthorne, 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 hawthorne, 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 hawthorne, 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 hawthorne, 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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