The 20 Best Brain Stem Cancer Doctors Near Me in Reno, NV

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 15 doctor with experience in Brain Stem Cancer near Reno, NV. Of these, 12 are Experienced and 3 are Advanced.

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15 providers found
    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Neurosurgery

    Sierra Neurosurgery Group

    5590 Kietzke Ln, 
    Reno, NV 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jay Morgan is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Reno, Nevada. Dr. Morgan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cervical Spondylosis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Spinal Stenosis, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Morgan is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Morgan is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Advanced in Brain Stem Cancer

    Sierra Neurosurgery Group

    5590 Kietzke Ln, 
    Reno, NV 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Christopher Demers is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Reno, Nevada. Dr. Demers is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Subdural Hematoma, Meningioma, Delirium, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Demers is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Demers is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Advanced in Brain Stem Cancer

    Sierra Neurosurgery Group

    5590 Kietzke Ln, 
    Reno, NV 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Moore is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Reno, Nevada. Dr. Moore is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Radiation Induced Meningioma, Posterior Fossa Tumor, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Awake Craniotomy, and Laminectomy. Dr. Moore is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Moore is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Dr Raymond Swarts MD LTD

    555 N Arlington Ave, 
    Reno, NV 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lali Sekhon is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Reno, Nevada. Dr. Sekhon is rated as an Experienced 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 Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Subdural Hematoma, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Interventional Radiology
    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Interventional Radiology

    Renown Regional Medical Center

    1155 Mill St, 
    Reno, NV 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Timothy Koci is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Reno, Nevada. Dr. Koci 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 Ascites, Thyroid Nodule, Lung Cancer, Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft.

    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer

    Terry Key MD LTD

    75 Pringle Way Ste 605, 
    Reno, NV 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gerard Hershewe is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Reno, Nevada. Dr. Hershewe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Optic Neuritis, Optic Atrophy Type 1, Optic Nerve Atrophy, and Neuralgia.

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

    Sierra Neurosurgery Group

    5590 Kietzke Ln, 
    Reno, NV 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dante Vacca is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Reno, Nevada. Dr. Vacca 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 Spinal Stenosis, Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Vacca is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Vacca is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    5590 Kietzke Ln, 
    Reno, NV 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hilari Fleming is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Reno, Nevada. Dr. Fleming is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pituitary Tumor, Prolactinoma, Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET), Radiation Induced Meningioma, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

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

    Sierra Neurosurgery Group

    5590 Kietzke Ln, 
    Reno, NV 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Rima Rindler is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Reno, Nevada. Dr. Rindler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Subdural Hematoma, Trigeminal Neuralgia, Pituitary Tumor, Craniectomy, and Nerve Decompression. Dr. Rindler is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Rindler is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Neurosurgery
    5590 Kietzke Ln, 
    Reno, NV 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jessyca Luke is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Reno, Nevada. Dr. Luke is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Subdural Hematoma, Stroke, Posterior Fossa Tumor, and Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET). Dr. Luke is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Amity Neurology

    500 Damonte Ranch Pkwy Ste 1030, 
    Reno, NV 
     (8.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Yen-yi Peng is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Reno, Nevada. Dr. Peng is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. He is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Memory Loss, Chronic Demyelinizing Neuropathy with IgM Monoclonal, and Cerebellar Degeneration. Dr. Peng is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. Dr. Peng is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Advanced in Brain Stem Cancer

    Sierra Neurosurgery Group

    5070 Ion Dr Ste 200, 
    Sparks, NV 
     (8.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Marshall Tolbert is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Sparks, Nevada. Dr. Tolbert 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), Spinal Stenosis, Laminectomy, and Awake Craniotomy. Dr. Tolbert is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Tolbert is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer

    Swift Institute

    780 Vista Blvd Ste 100, 
    Sparks, NV 
     (8.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Edward Perry is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Sparks, Nevada. Dr. Perry is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Subdural Hematoma, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Perry is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Perry is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Reno Family Physicians

    7111 S Virginia St Ste A7, 
    Reno, NV 
     (10.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jennifer Hornback is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Reno, Nevada. Dr. Hornback is rated as an Experienced 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 Hypothyroidism, High Cholesterol, Obesity in Children, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Hornback is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Hornback is currently accepting new patients.

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

    LYNCH Neuromonitoring Initiatives LTD

    9990 Double R Blvd Ste 200, 
    Reno, NV 
     (11.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shane Abdunnur is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Reno, Nevada. Dr. Abdunnur is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Stenosis, Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    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 Reno, NV?

    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 Reno, NV?

    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 Reno, NV?

    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 Reno, NV?

    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 Reno, NV?

    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 Reno, NV?

    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 Reno, NV?

    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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