The 20 Best Brain Stem Cancer Doctors Near Me in Florida, US

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The 20 Best Brain Stem Cancer Doctors in Florida, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 470 doctor with experience in Brain Stem Cancer near Florida, US. Of these, 397 are Experienced, 63 are Advanced and 10 are Distinguished.

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    George Jallo
    Advanced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Neurosurgery

    Johns Hopkins All Children's Outpatient Care, St. Petersburg

    601 5th Street South, Suite 500, Suite 500, 
    Saint Petersburg, FL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Aramaic, French
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Jallo is the vice dean and physician-in-chief at Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital. He also is the David M. Goldenberg Family Endowed Chair in the Institute for Brain Protection Sciences and a professor of neurosurgery, pediatrics and oncology with Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Dr. Jallo joined Johns Hopkins in 2003 as a pediatric neurosurgeon. In 2013, he became the pediatric neurosurgery division director at The Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore. Dr. Jallo moved to Johns Hopkins All Children's in 2015 to launch the Institute for Brain Protection Sciences, a multidisciplinary institute that unites clinicians, researchers and educators focused on promoting optimal neurodevelopment and caring for children with injuries and illnesses that can affect the brain. His areas of expertise include tumors of the brain and spinal cord, intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring for eloquent tumors, use of minimally invasive technologies such as endoscopy and keyhole surgery and surgical treatment of epilepsy. Dr. Jallo has published more than 245 peer-reviewed scientific articles, 89 book chapters and is co-editor of five textbooks on pediatric neurosurgery, pediatric epilepsy surgery and neuroendoscopy. In addition, Dr. Jallo has been principal investigator for NIH and private foundation grants focused on treatment of pediatric central nervous system tumors and other neurosurgical challenges. Dr. Jallo earned his medical degree at the University of Virginia Medical School and completed his residency in neurosurgery at New York University Medical Center and fellowship in pediatric neurosurgery at Beth Israel Medical Center, Institute for Neurology and Neurosurgery, in New York. Dr. Jallo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Ependymoma, Spinal Tumor, Subependymoma, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Laminectomy.

    Badih A. Adada
    Advanced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Neurosurgery

    Back And Spine Center

    10050 SW Innovation Way Ste 102, 
    Port Saint Lucie, FL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Badih Adada is a Neurosurgery provider in Port Saint Lucie, Florida. Dr. Adada is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Trigeminal Neuralgia, Hydrocephalus, Meningioma, Microvascular Decompression, and Nerve Decompression. Dr. Adada is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Orlando Health Medical Group Inc

    1400 S Orange Ave, 
    Orlando, FL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Naren Ramakrishna is a Radiation Oncologist in Orlando, Florida. Dr. Ramakrishna is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Posterior Fossa Tumor, Metastatic Brain Tumor, and Glioblastoma. Dr. Ramakrishna is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Cedars Healthcare Group LTD.

    1400 NW 12th Ave, 
    Miami, FL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ricardo Komotar is a Neurosurgery provider in Miami, Florida. Dr. Komotar is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Brain Tumor, Meningioma, Glioblastoma, Awake Craniotomy, and Posterior Fossa Decompression.

    Distinguished in Brain Stem Cancer
    Distinguished in Brain Stem Cancer

    FL - Neuro Surgery

    4500 San Pablo Rd S, 
    Jacksonville, FL 
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kaisorn Chaichana is a Neurosurgery provider in Jacksonville, Florida. Dr. Chaichana has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Brain Tumor, Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Awake Craniotomy, and Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery.

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

    Office

    265 E Rollins St Ste 12000, 
    Orlando, FL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Melvin Field is a Neurosurgery provider in Orlando, Florida. Dr. Field is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Meningoencephalocele, Trigeminal Neuralgia, Encephalocele, Septoplasty, and Awake Craniotomy.

    Distinguished in Brain Stem Cancer
    Distinguished in Brain Stem Cancer

    AdventHealth Medical Group Neuro Oncology At

    2501 N Orange Ave Ste 286, 
    Orlando, FL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Herbert Newton is an Oncologist in Orlando, Florida. Dr. Newton is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Glioma, Brain Tumor, Astrocytoma, and Glioblastoma.

    Distinguished in Brain Stem Cancer
    Distinguished in Brain Stem Cancer

    Tgh Cancer Institute At Riverview

    3140 S Falkenburg Rd Ste 301, 
    Riverview, FL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sajeel Chowdhary is an Oncologist in Riverview, Florida. Dr. Chowdhary is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Astrocytoma, Glioma, Glioblastoma, and Brain Tumor. Dr. Chowdhary is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Michael Edward Ivan, MD, MBS At University Of Miami Hospital West Building

    1295 NW 14th St Ste 1700, 
    Miami, FL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Ivan is a Neurosurgery provider in Miami, Florida. Dr. Ivan is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Meningioma, Brain Tumor, Schwannoma, Awake Craniotomy, and Posterior Fossa Decompression.

    Distinguished in Brain Stem Cancer
    Distinguished in Brain Stem Cancer

    FL - Neuro Surgery

    4500 San Pablo Rd S, 
    Jacksonville, FL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Alfredo Quinones is a Neurosurgery provider in Jacksonville, Florida. Dr. Quinones is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET), Brain Stem Cancer, Radiation Induced Meningioma, Awake Craniotomy, and Balloon Sinuplasty.

    Distinguished in Brain Stem Cancer
    Distinguished in Brain Stem Cancer

    Uf Health Neurosurgery-Neuromedicine Hospital

    1505 SW Archer Rd, 
    Gainesville, FL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Maryam Rahman is an Oncologist in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Rahman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Brain Tumor, Awake Craniotomy, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.

    Distinguished in Brain Stem Cancer
    Distinguished in Brain Stem Cancer

    Office

    12902 Usf Magnolia Dr, 
    Tampa, FL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Vogelbaum is a Neurosurgery provider in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Vogelbaum is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Glioma, Brain Tumor, Gliomatosis Cerebri, Awake Craniotomy, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.

    Distinguished in Brain Stem Cancer
    Sleep Medicine
    Distinguished in Brain Stem Cancer
    Sleep Medicine

    Office

    8940 N Kendall Dr Ste 802E, 
    Miami, FL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Perla Periut is a Sleep Medicine provider in Miami, Florida. Dr. Periut is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Brain Stem Cancer, Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET), and Peripheral Neuropathy.

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

    Moffitt Magnolia Campus

    12902 Usf Magnolia Dr, 
    Tampa, FL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Erly is a Neuroradiologist in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Erly is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Radiation Induced Meningioma, Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG), Mikulicz Disease, and Primary Lymphoma of the Brain.

    Advanced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Neurology
    Advanced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Neurology

    Neuroscience & Spine Associates

    877 111th Ave N Ste 1, 
    Naples, FL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Igor Reis is a Neurologist in Naples, Florida. Dr. Reis is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Memory Loss, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Seizures, and Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA).

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

    Ascension Sacred Heart Pensacola

    5151 N 9th Ave, 
    Pensacola, FL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joseph Sullivan is a Neuroradiologist in Pensacola, Florida. Dr. Sullivan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, CAPOS Syndrome, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), and Delirium.

    Surabhi Ranjan
    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer

    Egil And Pauline Braathen Center/Maroone Cancer Center

    2950 Cleveland Clinic Boulevard, 
    Weston, FL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi
    Offers Telehealth

    Surabhi Ranjan is a Neurologist in Weston, Florida. Dr. Ranjan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Gliosarcoma, Brain Tumor, Glioma, and Metastatic Brain Tumor.

    Marc-alain Babi
    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer

    Martin Memorial Medical Group

    10050 SW Innovation Way Ste 102, 
    Port Saint Lucie, FL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Marc-alain Babi is a Neurologist in Port Saint Lucie, Florida. Dr. Babi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Chiari Malformation Type 1, Brain Herniation, and Chiari Malformation. Dr. Babi is currently accepting new patients.

    Mauricio Mandel
    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Neurosurgery

    Martin Memorial Medical Center

    10000 SW Innovation Way, 
    Port Saint Lucie, FL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mauricio Mandel is a Neurosurgery provider in Port Saint Lucie, Florida. Dr. Mandel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Brain Aneurysm, Meningioma, Spinal Stenosis, and Pallister-Hall Syndrome. Dr. Mandel is currently accepting new patients.

    Samer Riaz
    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Neurology
    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Neurology

    Egil And Pauline Braathen Center/Maroone Cancer Center

    2950 Cleveland Clinic Boulevard, 
    Weston, FL 
    Experience:
    16+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Samer Riaz is a Neurologist in Weston, Florida. Dr. Riaz has been practicing medicine for over 16 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Continuous Spike-Wave During Slow Sleep Syndrome, Photosensitive Epilepsy, Landau-Kleffner Syndrome, and Seizures.

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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 in Florida, US?

    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 in Florida, US?

    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 in Florida, US?

    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 in Florida, US?

    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 in Florida, US?

    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 in Florida, US?

    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 in Florida, US?

    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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