The 20 Best Brain Stem Cancer Doctors Near Me in lynn, MA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 96 doctor with experience in Brain Stem Cancer near lynn, MA. Of these, 76 are Experienced, 16 are Advanced and 4 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Brain Stem Cancer

    Dr. Brian Nahed
    Neurosurgery
    Distinguished in Brain Stem Cancer

    Dr. Brian Nahed
    Neurosurgery
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    MGH Brain Tumor Center

    55 Fruit St, Yawkey 9E, Room 9026, 
    Boston, MA 
     (9.3 miles away)
    617-724-5805
    Languages Spoken:
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    Brian Nahed is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Nahed is rated as a Distinguished 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 Glioma, Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, Awake Craniotomy, and Tissue Biopsy. Dr. Nahed is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
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    Office

    480 Lynnfield St Ste 2, 
    Lynn, MA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    781-593-3400
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Robert Donnell is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Lynn, Massachusetts. Dr. Donnell 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 Memory Loss, Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, and Epilepsy.

    Advanced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Advanced in Brain Stem Cancer
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    Massachusetts General Hospital

    55 Fruit St, 
    Boston, MA 
     (9.3 miles away)
    617-726-3779
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    William Curry is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Curry is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. He is also highly rated in 38 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, Meningioma, Awake Craniotomy, and Septoplasty. Dr. Curry is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Advanced in Brain Stem Cancer
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    Massachusetts General Hospital

    55 Fruit St, 
    Boston, MA 
     (9.3 miles away)
    617-724-8770
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    English
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    Jorg Dietrich is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Dietrich is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Glioma, Brain Tumor, and Tissue Biopsy. Dr. Dietrich is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Advanced in Brain Stem Cancer
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    Massachusetts General Hospital

    55 Fruit St, 
    Boston, MA 
     (9.3 miles away)
    617-724-0884
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    English
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    Daniel Cahill-Iii is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Cahill-Iii 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 Posterior Fossa Tumor, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Astrocytoma, Metastatic Brain Tumor, and Awake Craniotomy. Dr. Cahill-Iii is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Massachusetts General Hospital

    55 Fruit St, 
    Boston, MA 
     (9.3 miles away)
    617-724-8770
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Priscilla Brastianos is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Brastianos is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. She is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Brain Tumor, Metastatic Brain Tumor, Melanoma, and Posterior Fossa Tumor. Dr. Brastianos is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Brain Stem Cancer

    Dr. Tabitha M. Cooney
    Hematology | Oncology
    Distinguished in Brain Stem Cancer

    Dr. Tabitha M. Cooney
    Hematology | Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Boston Children's Hospital

    300 Longwood Ave, 
    Boston, MA 
     (11.9 miles away)
    617-355-6000
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Tabitha Cooney is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Cooney is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Brain Stem Cancer, Ganglioglioma, Glioma, and Posterior Fossa Tumor.

    Distinguished in Brain Stem Cancer

    Dr. Katherine E. Warren
    Hematology | Oncology
    Distinguished in Brain Stem Cancer

    Dr. Katherine E. Warren
    Hematology | Oncology
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    Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

    450 Brookline Ave, 
    Boston, MA 
     (12.0 miles away)
    617-632-3000
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Katherine Warren is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Warren is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Brain Tumor, Brain Stem Cancer, Posterior Fossa Tumor, and Glioma. Dr. Warren is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Brain Stem Cancer

    Dr. Mark W. Kieran
    Hematology | Oncology
    Distinguished in Brain Stem Cancer

    Dr. Mark W. Kieran
    Hematology | Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

    450 Brookline Ave, 
    Boston, MA 
     (12.0 miles away)
    617-632-3000
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Mark Kieran is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Kieran is rated as a Distinguished 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 Brain Tumor, Glioma, Gliomatosis Cerebri, and Posterior Fossa Tumor.

    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer

    Dr. Torunn I. Yock
    Radiation Oncology
    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer

    Dr. Torunn I. Yock
    Radiation Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Massachusetts General Physicians Organization Inc

    102 Endicott St, Mgh North Shore Medical, 
    Danvers, MA 
     (5.6 miles away)
    978-882-6100
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Torunn Yock is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in Danvers, Massachusetts. Dr. Yock 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 Medulloblastoma, Posterior Fossa Tumor, Ependymoma, and Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes. Dr. Yock is board certified in Radiation Oncology. Dr. Yock is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer

    Dr. Melissa T. Asuncion
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer

    Dr. Melissa T. Asuncion
    Family Medicine

    Mass General Brigham Community Physicians Inc

    101 Main St Ste 107, 
    Medford, MA 
     (8.3 miles away)
    617-643-0313
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Melissa Asuncion is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Medford, Massachusetts. Dr. Asuncion is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Insomnia.

    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer

    Dr. Ahmed K. Gayed
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer

    Dr. Ahmed K. Gayed
    Internal Medicine

    Winchester Hospital

    41 Highland Ave, 
    Winchester, MA 
     (8.4 miles away)
    781-729-9000
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Ahmed Gayed is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Winchester, Massachusetts. Dr. Gayed 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 Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer

    Dr. Pamela S. Jones
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer

    Dr. Pamela S. Jones
    Neurosurgery
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    Carlos Fernandez-Del Castillo MD

    15 Parkman St, 
    Boston, MA 
     (9.3 miles away)
    617-726-1002
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Pamela Jones is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Jones is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pituitary Tumor, Prolactinoma, Hypothalamic Tumor, Awake Craniotomy, and Balloon Sinuplasty. Dr. Jones is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    125 Nashua St Ste 660, 
    Boston, MA 
     (9.3 miles away)
    617-724-3999
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    David Lin is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Lin 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 Stroke, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Lin is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Massachusetts General Hospital

    55 Fruit St Fl 9, 
    Boston, MA 
     (9.3 miles away)
    617-724-8770
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    April Eichler is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Eichler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. She is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, Glioma, and Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes. Dr. Eichler is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Massachusetts General Hospital

    55 Fruit St # 835835, 
    Boston, MA 
     (9.3 miles away)
    617-726-3311
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Ronan Kilbride is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Kilbride 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 Status Epilepticus, Epilepsy, Seizures, and Absence Seizure.

    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer

    Dr. Bob S. Carter
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer

    Dr. Bob S. Carter
    Neurosurgery
    Referral may be required

    Massachusetts General Hospital

    55 Fruit St, 
    Boston, MA 
     (9.3 miles away)
    617-726-8581
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Bob Carter is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Carter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glioblastoma, Glioma, Astrocytoma, Tissue Biopsy, and Awake Craniotomy. Dr. Carter is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Massachusetts General Hospital

    55 Fruit St, 
    Boston, MA 
     (9.3 miles away)
    617-724-8770
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Elizabeth Gerstner is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Gerstner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. She is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Glioma, Brain Tumor, and Awake Craniotomy. Dr. Gerstner is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Massachusetts General Hospital

    55 Fruit St, 
    Boston, MA 
     (9.3 miles away)
    617-726-2862
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Isabel Arrillaga-Romany is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Arrillaga-Romany is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. She is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Astrocytoma, Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes, Gliosarcoma, and Glioblastoma. Dr. Arrillaga-Romany is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Massachusetts General Hospital

    55 Fruit St, 
    Boston, MA 
     (9.3 miles away)
    617-724-8770
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
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    Deborah Forst is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Forst is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. She is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glioma, Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, Tissue Biopsy, and Awake Craniotomy. Dr. Forst 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 lynn, MA?

    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 lynn, MA?

    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 do I find the best Brain Stem Cancer doctor near lynn, MA?

    You can find a Brain Stem Cancer doctor in any of the 10 largest U.S. cities by clicking below:

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    How does MediFind rank Brain Stem Cancer doctors near lynn, MA?

    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 lynn, MA?

    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 lynn, MA?

    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 lynn, MA?

    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 lynn, MA?

    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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