The 20 Best Brain Stem Cancer Doctors Near Me in Hackensack, NJ

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The 20 Best Brain Stem Cancer Doctors near Hackensack, NJ

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 205 doctor with experience in Brain Stem Cancer near Hackensack, NJ. Of these, 160 are Experienced, 37 are Advanced and 8 are Distinguished.

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    John A. Boockvar
    Distinguished in Brain Stem Cancer
    Distinguished in Brain Stem Cancer

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Neurosurgery & Spine At Lenox Hill

    130 East 77th Street, Black Hall, 3rd Floor, 
    New York, NY 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Boockvar, MD, is the vice chair of the Department of Neurosurgery at Lenox Hill Hospital and director of the department's Brain Tumor Center, the Pituitary/Neuroendocrine Center, and the New York Head and Neck Institute at Lenox Hill and Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat hospitals. Dr. Boockvar is a professor of neurological surgery and otolaryngology/head and neck surgery at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. He is also an investigator at the Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research, where he directs the Laboratory for Brain Tumor Biology and Therapy. Dr. Boockvar was appointed as an adjunct professor at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory thanks to his great advancements in understanding and treating brain cancer. He is also head of experimental therapeutics for Northwell Health, where he helps oversee the oncological research goals for Northwell as a whole. Dr. Boockvar's compassionate cancer care was recently highlighted in the critically acclaimed Netflix docuseries Lenox Hill and Emergency NYC.Dr. Boockvar is internationally known for his surgical expertise and for providing patients with safe, effective and minimally invasive treatment for brain tumors, skull base disorders and disorders of the spine. His surgical expertise is in benign and malignant brain tumors, skull base and endoscopic pituitary surgery, spinal and peripheral nerve tumors, minimally invasive spinal surgery, and complex spinal disorders.Dr. Boockvar has been recognized for his novel research in brain tumors and stem cell biology, and has been named to lists including New York Magazine's Top Docs, Best Doctors in New York-Castle Connolly, New York Super Doctors, America's Top Surgeons, America's Best Doctors, and America's Best Doctors for Cancer. His research has been widely published and he has received numerous national awards, including the Eric Lichtenstein Humanitarian Award from Voices Against Brain Cancer for his compassionate work in treating patients with brain cancer. Dr. Boockvar was elected to the prestigious Academy of Neurological Surgeons and was elected to the Senior Society of the American Board of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Boockvar is also an honorary surgeon of the NYPD and the New York State Troopers.Dr. Boockvar received a BA from the University of Pennsylvania. Like his father, grandfather, and great-grandfather before him, Dr. Boockvar received an MD from SUNY Brooklyn-Downstate Medical Center. Dr. Boockvar graduated summa cum laude with Distinction in Research and was medical school class valedictorian. Dr. Boockvar did his surgical internship and neurosurgical residency at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Boockvar did his NIH-supported post-doctoral research training in Neuro-oncology at the University of Pennsylvania Cancer Center. Dr. Boockvar is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Brain Tumor, Awake Craniotomy, and Laminectomy.

    Philip E. Stieg
    Advanced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Neurosurgery

    Weill Cornell Medicine Brain & Spine Center At Upper East Side Campus

    525 E 68th St, Starr Pavilion, Room 651, 
    New York, NY 
     (9.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Philip Stieg is a Neurosurgery provider in New York, New York. Dr. Stieg is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Meningioma, Glioblastoma, Metastatic Brain Tumor, Nerve Decompression, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Advanced in Brain Stem Cancer

    New Jersey Brain And Spine

    20 Prospect Avenue, Suite 907, 
    Hackensack, NJ 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    George Kaptain is a Neurosurgery provider in Hackensack, New Jersey. Dr. Kaptain is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Posterior Fossa Tumor, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Glioblastoma, Awake Craniotomy, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.

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

    HMH - John Theurer Cancer Center - Hackensack

    92 2nd Street, 
    Hackensack, NJ 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Deric Park is a Neurologist and a Hematologist in Hackensack, New Jersey. Dr. Park is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Gliosarcoma, Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, and Glioma.

    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer

    Hackensack University Medical Center

    30 Prospect Avenue, Pediatric Blood And Marrow Transplant, 
    Hackensack, NJ 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Derek Hanson is a Pediatrics provider in Hackensack, New Jersey. Dr. Hanson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes, Glioma, Medulloblastoma, Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer

    HMH - Neuroscience - Hackensack

    30 Prospect Avenue, Floor 5, 
    Hackensack, NJ 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kaitlin Reilly is a Neurologist in Hackensack, New Jersey. Dr. Reilly is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Stroke, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Apoplexy, Gastrostomy, and Transmyocardial Revascularization.

    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Neurology | Emergency Medicine
    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Neurology | Emergency Medicine

    Neuroscience Institute At Hackensack University Medical Center

    360 Essex Street, Suite 303, 
    Hackensack, NJ 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Grigory Ostrovskiy is a Neurologist and an Emergency Medicine provider in Hackensack, New Jersey. Dr. Ostrovskiy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Hydrocephalus, Stroke, Vertebral Artery Dissection, Stent Placement, and Transmyocardial Revascularization.

    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer

    Neuroscience Institute At Hackensack University Medical Center

    360 Essex Street, Suite 303, 
    Hackensack, NJ 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mohammed Kananeh is a Neurologist in Hackensack, New Jersey. Dr. Kananeh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Apoplexy, Gastrostomy, and Transmyocardial Revascularization.

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

    New Jersey Brain And Spine

    20 Prospect Avenue, Suite 907, 
    Hackensack, NJ 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kangmin Lee is a Neurosurgery provider in Hackensack, New Jersey. Dr. Lee 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), Apoplexy, Awake Craniotomy, and Gastrostomy.

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

    Metropolitan Neurosurgery Associates

    309 Engle Street, 
    Englewood, NJ 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kevin Yao is a Neurosurgery provider in Englewood, New Jersey. Dr. Yao is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Choroid Plexus Papilloma, Pallister-Hall Syndrome, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Septoplasty, and Microdiscectomy.

    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer

    Neuroscience Institute

    650 From Road, Suite 506, 
    Paramus, NJ 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alexandra Reynolds is a Neurologist in Paramus, New Jersey. Dr. Reynolds is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Stroke, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Splenectomy.

    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer

    Neuroscience Institute

    650 From Road, Suite 506, 
    Paramus, NJ 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, German, Italian

    Kurt Thomas is a Neurologist in Paramus, New Jersey. Dr. Thomas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), and Primary Lateral Sclerosis.

    Advanced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Neurosurgery | General Surgery
    Advanced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Neurosurgery | General Surgery

    Advanced Neurosurgery Associates

    201 Route 17, Suite 501, 
    Rutherford, NJ 
     (5.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Arno Fried is a General Surgeon and a Neurosurgery provider in Rutherford, New Jersey. Dr. Fried is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Hydrocephalus, Posterior Fossa Tumor, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Glioma, and Awake Craniotomy. Dr. Fried is currently accepting new patients.

    Rajnik W. Raab
    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Neurosurgery

    Centers For Neurosurgery Spine And Orthopedics

    1 West Ridgewood Avenue, Suite 207, 
    Paramus, NJ 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Rajnik Raab is a Neurosurgery provider in Paramus, New Jersey. Dr. Raab is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Delirium, Subdural Hematoma, Spinal Stenosis, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, and Laminectomy. Dr. Raab is currently accepting new patients.

    Ciro G. Randazzo
    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer

    IGEA Brain And Spine

    905 Allwood Road, Suite 105, 
    Clifton, NJ 
     (7.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ciro Randazzo is a Neurosurgery provider in Clifton, New Jersey. Dr. Randazzo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Brain Aneurysm, Stroke, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement. Dr. Randazzo is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Brain Stem Cancer
    Hematology | Oncology
    Distinguished in Brain Stem Cancer
    Hematology | Oncology

    Mount Sinai

    1 Gustave L Levy Pl, 
    New York, NY 
     (8.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Oren Becher is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in New York, New York. Dr. Becher is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Diffuse Midline Glioma H3 K27M-Mutant, Glioma, Brain Stem Cancer, and Medulloblastoma.

    Distinguished in Brain Stem Cancer
    Distinguished in Brain Stem Cancer

    Mount Sinai Hospital Patient Office

    5 E 98th St Fl 7, 
    New York, NY 
     (8.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Theodore Schwartz is a Neurosurgery provider in New York, New York. Dr. Schwartz is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Meningioma, Pituitary Tumor, Craniopharyngioma, Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery, and Turbinectomy.

    Vijay Agarwal
    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Neurosurgery

    Montefiore Department Of Neurosurgery

    111 East 210th Street, Foreman Pavillion, N7B, 
    Bronx, NY 
     (8.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Vijay Agarwal, MD, is Associate Professor, Neurosurgery and Associate Professor, Otorhinolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery at Montefiore Einstein. His clinical focus is on comprehensive treatments for adult patients with benign and malignant brain tumors. Dr. Agarwal specializes in the treatment of patients with primary brain tumors such as gliomas, meningiomas and pituitary tumors, as well as skull base and metastatic brain tumors. In addition, he treats cerebrovascular disease, including intracranial aneurysms and arteriovenous malformations. Dr. Agarwal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Meningioma, Apoplexy, Pituitary Tumor, Awake Craniotomy, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.

    Heustein L. Sy
    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Neurosurgery | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Neurosurgery | Internal Medicine
    100 E 77th Street, 
    New York, NY 
     (9.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Mandarin

    Heustein Sy is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Neurosurgery provider in New York, New York. Dr. Sy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Brain Herniation, Chiari Malformation Type 1, Chiari Malformation, and Subarachnoid Hemorrhage.

    Benziger Bensam
    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Neurosurgery | Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Neurosurgery | Intensive Care Medicine
    100 E 77th Street, 
    New York, NY 
     (9.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Benziger Bensam is an Intensive Care Medicine specialist and a Neurosurgery provider in New York, New York. Dr. Bensam is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Brain Herniation, Chiari Malformation Type 1, and Chiari Malformation.

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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 Hackensack, NJ?

    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 Hackensack, NJ?

    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 Hackensack, NJ?

    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 Hackensack, NJ?

    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 Hackensack, NJ?

    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 Hackensack, NJ?

    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 Hackensack, NJ?

    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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