The 20 Best Brain Stem Cancer Doctors Near Me in Cary, NC

Find the Top Brain Stem Cancer Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 09/26/2026

Save doctors for later
Sign Up
Not sure about your diagnosis?
Check Your Symptoms
Already have a doctor?
Find A Second Opinion

MediFind found 17 doctor with experience in Brain Stem Cancer near Cary, NC. Of these, 15 are Experienced and 2 are Advanced.

Location
LocationClose
17 providers found
    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Referral may be required

    UT MD Anderson Cancer Center

    210 Ashville Ave # 408, 
    Cary, NC 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Marta Penas-Prado is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Cary, North Carolina. Dr. Penas-Prado 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, Glioblastoma, Brain Tumor, and Glioma.

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

    UT MD Anderson Cancer Center

    210 Ashville Ave # 408, 
    Cary, NC 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Frederick Lang is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Cary, North Carolina. Dr. Lang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glioma, Gliomatosis Cerebri, Glioblastoma, Awake Craniotomy, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.

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

    UT MD Anderson Cancer Center

    210 Ashville Ave # 408, 
    Cary, NC 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jeffrey Weinberg is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Cary, North Carolina. Dr. Weinberg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, Brain Tumor, Awake Craniotomy, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.

    Learn about our expert tiers
    Advanced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Hematology | Oncology
    Advanced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Hematology | Oncology
    Referral may be required

    UT MD Anderson Cancer Center

    210 Ashville Ave # 408, 
    Cary, NC 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Gregory Friedman is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Cary, North Carolina. Dr. Friedman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gliomatosis Cerebri, Glioma, Brain Tumor, Posterior Fossa Tumor, and Tissue Biopsy. Dr. Friedman is currently accepting new patients.

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

    UT MD Anderson Cancer Center

    210 Ashville Ave # 408, 
    Cary, NC 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Carlos Kamiya-Matsuoka is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Cary, North Carolina. Dr. Kamiya-Matsuoka is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Astrocytoma, Glioma, Glioblastoma, and Brain Tumor.

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

    Rex Hospital Inc.

    4420 Lake Boone Trl Ste 200, 
    Raleigh, NC 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Spanish, Tamil
    Accepting New Patients

    Sivakumar Jaikumar is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Jaikumar 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 Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Posterior Fossa Tumor, Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes, Awake Craniotomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Jaikumar is currently accepting new patients.

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

    UT MD Anderson Cancer Center

    210 Ashville Ave # 408, 
    Cary, NC 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sujit Prabhu is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Cary, North Carolina. Dr. Prabhu is rated as an Experienced 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 Brain Tumor, Glioma, Astrocytoma, Awake Craniotomy, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.

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

    UT MD Anderson Cancer Center

    210 Ashville Ave # 408, 
    Cary, NC 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nazanin Majd is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Cary, North Carolina. Dr. Majd is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. She is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Glioma, and Brain Tumor.

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

    UT MD Anderson Cancer Center

    210 Ashville Ave # 408, 
    Cary, NC 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Caroline Chung is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in Cary, North Carolina. Dr. Chung 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 Brain Tumor, Metastatic Brain Tumor, Posterior Fossa Tumor, and Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET).

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

    North Carolina Heart & Vascular

    4420 Lake Boone Trl, 
    Raleigh, NC 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Robin Koeleveld is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Koeleveld 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 Spinal Stenosis, Subdural Hematoma, Herniated Disk, Awake Craniotomy, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Koeleveld is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Duke Private Diagnostic Clinic, PLLC

    5601 Arringdon Park Dr, Ste 150, 
    Morrisville, NC 
     (5.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    22+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    I am a medical oncologist who specializes in the treatment of patients with skin cancer. I am part of a team of surgical oncologists, dermatologists, and radiation oncologists who all work together to determine the best treatment approach for each patient. My focus is on treating patients with advanced melanoma, as well as melanoma that is at high risk for recurrence after surgery. We also treat patients with merkel cell carcinoma and advanced basal cell and cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma. We also have a number of clinical trial options available, allowing our patients access to the newest therapies available. Dr. Salama is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. She is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Melanoma, Melanoma of the Eye, Metastatic Uveal Melanoma, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), and Vulvectomy. Dr. Salama is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Neurosurgery | General Surgery
    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Neurosurgery | General Surgery
    Referral required

    Duke Raleigh Hospital

    3400 Wake Forest Rd, 
    Raleigh, NC 
     (9.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Peter Grossi is a Neurosurgery specialist and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Grossi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hydrocephalus, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery. Dr. Grossi is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery, Neurological Surgery. Dr. Grossi is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Duke Cancer Center Raleigh

    3404 Wake Forest Rd, 
    Raleigh, NC 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Grace Kim is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Kim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. She is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Posterior Fossa Tumor, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Metastatic Brain Tumor, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery. Dr. Kim is board certified in American Board Of Radiology, Radiation Oncology. Dr. Kim is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    5213 S Alston Ave, 
    Durham, NC 
     (8.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    David Adamson is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Adamson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Arachnoid Cysts, Schizencephaly, Porencephaly, Brain Tumor, and Awake Craniotomy. Dr. Adamson is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    5213 S Alston Ave, 
    Durham, NC 
     (8.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gordana Vlahovic is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Vlahovic is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. She is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Glioma, and Brain Tumor.

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

    Raleigh Neurosurgical Clinic Inc.

    5241 Six Forks Rd Ste 100, 
    Raleigh, NC 
     (9.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Allen is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Allen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Stenosis, Scoliosis, Cervical Spondylosis, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery. Dr. Allen is currently accepting new patients.

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

    UNC Hospitals Spine Center And Neurosurgery Clinic

    1350 Raleigh Rd Fl 2, 
    Chapel Hill, NC 
     (14.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Lindsay Thorp is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Thorp is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Meningioma, Pituitary Tumor, Prolactinoma, and Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt. Dr. Thorp is currently accepting new patients.

    Showing 1-17 of 17

    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 Cary, NC?

    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 Cary, NC?

    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 Cary, NC?

    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 Cary, NC?

    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 Cary, NC?

    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 Cary, NC?

    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 Cary, NC?

    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 

    Read more about our Content Policy.