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

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 56 doctor with experience in Brain Stem Cancer near Louisiana, US. Of these, 51 are Experienced, 3 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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56 providers found
    Distinguished in Brain Stem Cancer
    Distinguished in Brain Stem Cancer

    Ochsner Health Center - Kenner

    200 W Esplanade Ave, 
    Kenner, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Russian
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Liudmila Lysenko is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Kenner, Louisiana. Dr. Lysenko is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Brain Stem Cancer, Central Sleep Apnea, and Insomnia. Dr. Lysenko is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology - Neurology and American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology - Sleep Medicine. Dr. Lysenko is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Brain Stem Cancer
    Distinguished in Brain Stem Cancer

    Lsuhsc Shreveport

    1501 Kings Hwy, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bharat Guthikonda is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Guthikonda is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. He is also highly rated in 73 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Meningioma, Subdural Hematoma, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Laminectomy.

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

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Highway, 
    New Orleans, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Marcus Ware is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Ware is rated as an Advanced 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 Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, Gliosarcoma, Awake Craniotomy, and Balloon Sinuplasty. Dr. Ware is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery - Neurosurgery. Dr. Ware is currently accepting new patients.

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

    WK Internal Medicine Specialists

    8001 Youree Dr, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kamlesh Jani is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Jani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Lung Metastases, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Gastrostomy, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Jani is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer

    Office

    1111 Medical Center Blvd Ste N108, 
    Marrero, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Theriot is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Marrero, Louisiana. Dr. Theriot 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 Alien Hand Syndrome, Fecal Impaction, Bronchogenic Cyst, and Invertebral Disc Disease.

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

    Reeves Memorial Medical Center

    100 Medical Park Drive, 
    Bernice, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Harris is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Bernice, Louisiana. Dr. Harris is rated as an Experienced 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 Low Blood Pressure, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, and Atypical Pneumonia.

    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer

    Office

    121 Julia St, 
    West Monroe, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lowery Thompson is a Neurologist practicing medicine in West Monroe, Louisiana. Dr. Thompson 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 Peripheral Neuropathy, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Multiple System Atrophy, and Seizures.

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

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Highway, 
    New Orleans, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Cuong Bui is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Bui is rated as an Experienced 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 Hydrocephalus, Chiari Malformation Type 2, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Deep Brain Stimulation. Dr. Bui is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery - Neurosurgery. Dr. Bui is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Highway, 
    New Orleans, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Joseph Keen is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Keen 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 Pituitary Tumor, Metastatic Brain Tumor, Subdural Hematoma, Awake Craniotomy, and Balloon Sinuplasty. Dr. Keen is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery - Neurosurgery. Dr. Keen is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Neurology
    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Neurology

    Lsuhsc Shreveport

    1501 Kings Hwy, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Orhan Bican is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Bican is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. His clinical expertise encompasses Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Arteriovenous Malformation, Seizures, Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET), and Endovascular Embolization.

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

    St. Tammany Cancer Center - A Campus Of Ochsner Medical Center

    900 Ochsner Blvd, 
    Covington, LA 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Erik Lappinen is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in Covington, Louisiana. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Lappinen is rated as an Experienced 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 Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Metastatic Brain Tumor, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery. Dr. Lappinen is board certified in American Board Of Radiology - Radiation Oncology. Dr. Lappinen is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer

    Ochsner Medical Complex - The Grove

    10310 The Grove Blvd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Richard Stanger is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Stanger 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 Cervical Spondylosis, Apoplexy, Cervical Myelopathy, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Stanger is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery - Neurological Surgery. Dr. Stanger is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Willis Knighton Tri-State Medical Clinic

    2551 Greenwood Rd Ste 410, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Anthony Stuart is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Stuart is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. He is also highly rated in 100 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Gastrostomy, and Liver Embolization. Dr. Stuart is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Culicchia Neurological Clinic LLC

    1111 Medical Center Blvd Ste S750, 
    Marrero, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Frank Culicchia is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Marrero, Louisiana. Dr. Culicchia is rated as an Advanced 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 Radiation Induced Meningioma, Meningioma, Astrocytoma, Turbinectomy, and Gastrostomy.

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

    Office

    118 Rue Fontaine, 
    Lafayette, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jason Cormier is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Cormier is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pallister-Hall Syndrome, Choroid Plexus Papilloma, Pituitary Tumor, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery.

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

    Ilyas Munshi M.D.

    99 W Martial Ave, 
    Lafayette, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ilyas Munshi is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Munshi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. He is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Fractured Spine, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

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

    Alexandria Neurosurgical Clinic

    3704 North Blvd Ste C, 
    Alexandria, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Troy Vaughn is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Alexandria, Louisiana. Dr. Vaughn is rated as an Experienced 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 Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Cervical Spondylosis, Laminectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery. Dr. Vaughn is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Dr. Bruce S. Samuels LLC

    189 Greenbrier Blvd Ste C, 
    Covington, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sebastian Koga is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Koga 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 Meningioma, Meningocele, Fractured Spine, Awake Craniotomy, and Bone Graft.

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

    Renal Services Of Northeast Louisiana A Prof Med Corp

    1908 Royal Ave, 
    Monroe, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jorge Alvernia is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Monroe, Louisiana. Dr. Alvernia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. His clinical expertise encompasses Cervical Spondylosis, Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET), Brain Stem Cancer, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery.

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

    Alexandria Neurosurgical Clinic

    3704 North Blvd Ste C, 
    Alexandria, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Gregory Dowd is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Alexandria, Louisiana. Dr. Dowd 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 Subdural Hematoma, Hydrocephalus, Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly, Laminectomy, and Bone Graft. Dr. Dowd is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    When should I see a Brain Stem Cancer doctor in Louisiana, 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 Louisiana, 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 Louisiana, 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 Louisiana, 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 Louisiana, 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 Louisiana, 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 Louisiana, 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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