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

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 18 doctor with experience in Brain Stem Cancer near hayward, CA. Of these, 17 are Experienced and 1 are Advanced.

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18 providers found
    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Referral may be required

    Lake Chabot Medical Building

    20055 Lake Chabot Road, Suite 110, 
    Castro Valley, CA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jeffrey Randall is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Castro Valley, California. Dr. Randall 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 Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Randall is board certified in Neurosurgery - Board Certified and Not ABMS Specialty. Dr. Randall is currently accepting new patients.

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

    St. Rose Hospital

    27200 Calaroga Ave, 
    Hayward, CA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Farsi, Hindi

    Khashayar Montazeri is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Hayward, California. Dr. Montazeri is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Sepsis, Pneumonia, Colonoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

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

    Wing Chin M.D.

    20055 Lake Chabot Rd Ste 300, 
    Castro Valley, CA 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Peter Adamczyk is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Castro Valley, California. Dr. Adamczyk 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 Stroke, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Apoplexy, Transmyocardial Revascularization, and Stent Placement.

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

    Office

    1320 El Capitan Dr Ste 300, 
    Danville, CA 
     (11.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lawrence Dickinson is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Danville, California. Dr. Dickinson 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 Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Hydrocephalus, Awake Craniotomy, and Gastrostomy.

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

    Alameda Health Services

    1411 E 31 St, 
    Oakland, CA 
     (11.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Federico Castro-Moure is a Neurosurgery specialist and a Neurologist practicing medicine in Oakland, California. Dr. Castro-Moure is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Laminectomy, and Awake Craniotomy. Dr. Castro-Moure is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Neurology | Hematology Oncology | Oncology
    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Neurology | Hematology Oncology | Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Kaiser Permanente Redwood City Medical Center - Neuro-Oncology

    905 Maple Street, 
    Redwood City, CA 
     (13.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Donna Molaie is a Neurologist and a Hematologist Oncology provider practicing medicine in Redwood City, California. Dr. Molaie 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 Glioblastoma, Neuroepithelioma, Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG), and Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT). Dr. Molaie is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Redwood City Medical Center

    905 Maple Street, 3rd Floor, 
    Redwood City, CA 
     (13.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Giyarpuram Prashant is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Redwood City, California. Dr. Prashant is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. His clinical expertise encompasses Pituitary Tumor, Craniopharyngioma, Meningioma, Cerebral Cavernous Malformation, and Awake Craniotomy. Dr. Prashant is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Neurosurgery | Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Neurosurgery | Hematology | Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Redwood City Medical Center

    905 Maple Street, 
    Redwood City, CA 
     (13.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Scott Peak is a Neurosurgery specialist and a Hematologist practicing medicine in Redwood City, California. Dr. Peak 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 Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Brain Tumor, and Glioma. Dr. Peak is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Kaiser Permanente Redwood City Medical Center - Neurosurgery

    905 Maple Street, 3rd Floor, 
    Redwood City, CA 
     (13.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Lewis Hou is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Redwood City, California. Dr. Hou is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. His clinical expertise encompasses Radiation Induced Meningioma, Meningioma, Hemangioblastoma, Schwannoma, and Awake Craniotomy. Dr. Hou is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Redwood City Medical Center

    905 Maple Street, 3rd Floor, 
    Redwood City, CA 
     (13.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Derek Yecies is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Redwood City, California. Dr. Yecies 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 Posterior Fossa Tumor, Medulloblastoma, Brain Tumor, Selective Mutism, and Awake Craniotomy. Dr. Yecies is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Redwood City Medical Center

    905 Maple Street, 3rd Floor, 
    Redwood City, CA 
     (13.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Shahram Amina is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Redwood City, California. Dr. Amina 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 Epilepsy, Seizures, Memory Loss, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure. Dr. Amina is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Kaiser Permanente Redwood City Medical Center - Neurosurgery

    905 Maple Street, 3rd Floor, 
    Redwood City, CA 
     (13.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Linda Xu is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Redwood City, California. Dr. Xu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Traumatic Brain Injury, Meningioma, Awake Craniotomy, and Balloon Sinuplasty. Dr. Xu is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Hematology | Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    275 W MacArthur Blvd, 
    Oakland, CA 
     (14.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Ho Kim is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Oakland, California. Dr. Ho Kim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. His clinical expertise encompasses Medulloblastoma, Neurofibromatosis, Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1), and Brain Tumor.

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

    Rossmoor Home Health Agency

    1220 Rossmoor Pkwy, 
    Walnut Creek, CA 
     (14.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Neetu Gakhar is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. Gakhar 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 Sepsis, Stroke, Peptic Ulcer, Colonoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

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

    Rossmoor Home Health Agency

    1220 Rossmoor Pkwy, 
    Walnut Creek, CA 
     (14.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kartik Krishnan is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. Krishnan 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 Sepsis, Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

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

    Rossmoor Home Health Agency

    1220 Rossmoor Pkwy, 
    Walnut Creek, CA 
     (14.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christian Balzer is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Walnut Creek, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Balzer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, Endoscopy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

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

    Walnut Creek Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Cent

    1224 Rossmoor Pkwy, 
    Walnut Creek, CA 
     (14.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tiffany King is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. King 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 Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Sepsis, Stroke, Hip Replacement, and Endoscopy.

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

    Valley Medical Oncology Consultants

    5725 W Las Positas Blvd Ste 100, 
    Pleasanton, CA 
     (14.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kavitha Raj is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Pleasanton, California. Dr. Raj is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. She is also highly rated in 57 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Thrombocytopenia, and Angiosarcoma.

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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 hayward, 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 hayward, 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 hayward, 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 hayward, 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 hayward, 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 hayward, 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 hayward, 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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