The 20 Best Brain Stem Cancer Doctors Near Me in Saint Paul, MN

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The 20 Best Brain Stem Cancer Doctors near Saint Paul, MN

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 37 doctor with experience in Brain Stem Cancer near Saint Paul, MN. Of these, 34 are Experienced and 3 are Advanced.

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37 providers found
    Advanced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Advanced in Brain Stem Cancer

    HealthPartners Cancer Center At Regions Hospital

    640 Jackson St, 
    Saint Paul, MN 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kester Phillips is a Neurologist in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Dr. Phillips is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Brain Tumor, Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, and Glioma. Dr. Phillips is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer

    Regions Hospital

    640 Jackson St, 
    Saint Paul, MN 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Peterson is a Neurologist in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Dr. Peterson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, Glioma, and Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET).

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

    Gillette Children's

    200 University Ave E, 
    Saint Paul, MN 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Peter Kim is a Neurosurgery provider in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Dr. Kim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly, Hydrocephalus, Syringomyelia, Laminectomy, and Rhizotomy.

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

    HealthPartners Neuroscience Center - Neurosurgery/Spine

    295 Phalen Blvd, 
    Saint Paul, MN 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Eric Nussbaum is a Neurosurgery provider in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Dr. Nussbaum is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Brain Aneurysm, Stroke, Meningioma, Cerebral Artery Bypass Surgery, and Extracranial-Intracranial Bypass Surgery. Dr. Nussbaum is currently accepting new patients.

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

    HealthPartners Neuroscience Center - Neurosurgery/Spine

    295 Phalen Blvd, 
    Saint Paul, MN 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Angelique Ruff is a Neurosurgery provider in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Dr. Ruff is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Fractured Spine, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Cervical Myelopathy, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Ruff is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer

    HealthPartners Neuroscience Center - Neurosurgery/Spine

    295 Phalen Blvd, 
    Saint Paul, MN 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Alejandro Mendez is a Neurosurgery provider in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Dr. Mendez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Pituitary Tumor, Prolactinoma, Hydrocephalus, Awake Craniotomy, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Mendez is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Neurosurgery
    225 Smith Ave N, Suite 200, 
    Saint Paul, MN 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mary Dunn is a Neurosurgery provider in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Dr. Dunn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Cervical Myelopathy, Subdural Hematoma, Meningioma, Spinal Stenosis, and Laminectomy.

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

    Office

    347 Smith Ave N Ste 301, 
    Saint Paul, MN 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Meysam Kebriaei is a Neurosurgery provider in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Dr. Kebriaei is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly, Brain Aneurysm, Meningocele, Awake Craniotomy, and Posterior Fossa Decompression.

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

    Larkins Neurosurgery PA

    889 Grand Ave Ste 102, 
    Saint Paul, MN 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mark Larkins is a Neurosurgery provider in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Dr. Larkins is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Spinal Stenosis, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, and Delirium.

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

    Noran Neurology - Lake Elmo

    8515 Eagle Point Blvd Ste 100, 
    Lake Elmo, MN 
     (7.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Conor Ryan is a Pediatric Neurologist in Lake Elmo, Minnesota. Dr. Ryan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Epilepsy Juvenile Absence, Migraine, Absence Seizure, and Seizures.

    Advanced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Advanced in Brain Stem Cancer

    Office

    6025 Lake Rd Ste 110, 
    Saint Paul, MN 
     (7.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Schwerkoske is a Hematologist in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Dr. Schwerkoske is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Oligodendroglioma, and Astrocytoma.

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

    Office

    1747 Beam Ave, 
    Saint Paul, MN 
     (6.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Gregory is a Neurosurgery provider in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Dr. Gregory is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Hydrocephalus, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt, Microdiscectomy, and Awake Craniotomy.

    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer

    U Of M Health Clinics And Surgery Center Inc.

    909 Fulton St SE, 
    Minneapolis, MN 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Elizabeth Neil is a Neurologist in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Neil is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Glioma, Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, and Brain Tumor.

    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer

    U Of M Health Clinics And Surgery Center Inc.

    909 Fulton St SE, 
    Minneapolis, MN 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Andrew Venteicher is a Neurosurgery provider in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Venteicher is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Pituitary Tumor, Meningioma, Schwannoma, Craniectomy, and Awake Craniotomy.

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

    U Of M Health Clinics And Surgery Center Inc.

    909 Fulton St SE, 
    Minneapolis, MN 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Matthew Hunt is a Neurosurgery provider in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Hunt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Posterior Fossa Tumor, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Metastatic Brain Tumor, Awake Craniotomy, and Osteotomy.

    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer

    University Of Minnesota Masonic Children's Hospital

    420 Delaware St SE, 
    Minneapolis, MN 
     (7.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ramachandra Tummala is a Neurosurgery provider in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Tummala is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Brain Aneurysm, Stroke, Pituitary Tumor, Stent Placement, and Angioplasty.

    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Hematology | Oncology

    University Of Minnesota Medical Center Fairview Riverside

    2450 Riverside Ave, 
    Minneapolis, MN 
     (7.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Emily Greengard is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Greengard is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Osteosarcoma, Neuroblastoma, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Hematology | Oncology

    University Of Minnesota Medical Center Fairview Riverside

    2450 Riverside Ave, 
    Minneapolis, MN 
     (7.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christopher Moertel is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Moertel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1), Neurofibromatosis, Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumor, and RASopathies.

    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Hematology | Oncology

    University Of Minnesota Medical Center Fairview Riverside

    2450 Riverside Ave, 
    Minneapolis, MN 
     (7.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Amanda Termuhlen is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Termuhlen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), Hepatic Venoocclusive Disease with Immunodeficiency, Leukemia, Primary Mediastinal B-Cell Lymphoma (PMBCL), and Bone Marrow Transplant.

    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer

    University Of Minnesota Medical Center Fairview Riverside

    2450 Riverside Ave, 
    Minneapolis, MN 
     (7.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brenda Weigel is a Pediatrics provider in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Weigel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Rhabdomyosarcoma, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Infantile Neutropenia, and Osteosarcoma.

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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 near Saint Paul, MN?

    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 Saint Paul, MN?

    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 Saint Paul, MN?

    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 Saint Paul, MN?

    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 Saint Paul, MN?

    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 Saint Paul, MN?

    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 Saint Paul, MN?

    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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