The 20 Best Brain Stem Cancer Doctors Near Me in Fort Myers, FL

Find the Top Brain Stem Cancer Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 13 doctor with experience in Brain Stem Cancer near Fort Myers, FL. Of these, 11 are Experienced and 2 are Advanced.

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

    HealthPark Medical Center

    9981 S Healthpark Dr, 
    Fort Myers, FL 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Amy Smith is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Fort Myers, Florida. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. Her clinical expertise encompasses Medulloblastoma, RASopathies, Brain Tumor, and Glioma. Dr. Smith is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Lee Memorial Health System

    2780 Cleveland Ave Ste 819, 
    Fort Myers, FL 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Constantine Plakas is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Fort Myers, Florida. Dr. Plakas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hydrocephalus, Brain Aneurysm, Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt, Stent Placement, and Transmyocardial Revascularization. Dr. Plakas is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    2675 Winkler Ave, 
    Fort Myers, FL 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi
    Accepting New Patients

    Munish Bhalla is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Fort Myers, Florida. Dr. Bhalla is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Necrosis, Heart Attack, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), Endoscopy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Bhalla is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Virtual Neurology New Jersey LLC

    11215 Metro Pkwy Ste 1, 
    Fort Myers, FL 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Cintasha Redmond is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Fort Myers, Florida. Dr. Redmond is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Susac Syndrome, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Gastrostomy, and Stent Placement. Dr. Redmond is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    632 Del Prado Blvd N Ste 101, 
    Cape Coral, FL 
     (6.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Wesley Faunce-Iii is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Cape Coral, Florida. Dr. Faunce-Iii is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Stenosis, Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET), Brain Stem Cancer, Cervical Disc Surgery, and Herniated Disc Surgery. Dr. Faunce-Iii is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    632 Del Prado Blvd N Ste 101, 
    Cape Coral, FL 
     (6.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Donald Moyer is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Cape Coral, Florida. Dr. Moyer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spondylolisthesis, Spinal Stenosis, Subdural Hematoma, Herniated Disc Surgery, and Cervical Disc Surgery. Dr. Moyer is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    632 Del Prado Blvd N Ste 101, 
    Cape Coral, FL 
     (6.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Gary Correnti is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Cape Coral, Florida. Dr. Correnti 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 Subdural Hematoma, Spinal Stenosis, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Cervical Disc Surgery, and Herniated Disc Surgery. Dr. Correnti is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    632 Del Prado Blvd N Ste 101, 
    Cape Coral, FL 
     (6.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Douglas Savage is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Cape Coral, Florida. Dr. Savage 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 Spinal Stenosis, Subdural Hematoma, Hydrocephalus, Laminectomy, and Vertebroplasty. Dr. Savage is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Virtual Neurology Kansas LLC

    9110 College Pointe Ct, 
    Fort Myers, FL 
     (6.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Amharic, Arabic, Bengali, Greek, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Richard Newman is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Fort Myers, Florida. Dr. Newman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Seizures, and Susac Syndrome. Dr. Newman is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute LLC

    8981 Colonial Center Dr, 
    Fort Myers, FL 
     (6.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Gamini Sooriyaarachchi is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Fort Myers, Florida. Dr. Sooriyaarachchi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. He is also highly rated in 37 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Familial Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, and Colorectal Cancer. Dr. Sooriyaarachchi is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Sooriyaarachchi is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer

    Gulf Coast Medical Center

    13681 Doctors Way, 
    Fort Myers, FL 
     (6.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jose Vazquez-Cimadevilla is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Fort Myers, Florida. Dr. Vazquez-Cimadevilla is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Sepsis, Endoscopy, and Pacemaker Implantation.

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

    Office

    13782 Plantation Rd, 
    Fort Myers, FL 
     (6.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Hoffstetter is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Fort Myers, Florida. Dr. Hoffstetter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Memory Loss, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Headache, and Seizures. Dr. Hoffstetter is currently accepting new patients in some locations.

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

    Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute - GLO

    8260 Gladiolus Dr, 
    Fort Myers, FL 
     (8.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Eileen Cohen is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Fort Myers, Florida. Dr. Cohen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. Her clinical expertise encompasses Subdural Hematoma, Posterior Fossa Tumor, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), and Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET). Dr. Cohen is currently accepting new patients.

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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 Fort Myers, FL?

    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 Fort Myers, FL?

    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 Fort Myers, FL?

    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 Fort Myers, FL?

    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 Fort Myers, FL?

    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 Fort Myers, FL?

    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 Fort Myers, FL?

    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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