The 20 Best Brain Stem Cancer Doctors Near Me in Albany, NY

Find the Top Brain Stem Cancer Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 20 doctor with experience in Brain Stem Cancer near Albany, NY. Of these, 12 are Experienced, 7 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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20 providers found
    Distinguished in Brain Stem Cancer
    Neurosurgery
    Distinguished in Brain Stem Cancer
    Neurosurgery

    Amc

    47 New Scotland Ave, 
    Albany, NY 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alan Boulos is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Albany, New York. Dr. Boulos is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Brain Aneurysm, Meningioma, Acoustic Neuroma, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement.

    Advanced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Neurosurgery

    Albany Medical Center

    43 New Scotland Ave, 
    Albany, NY 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Heller is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Albany, New York. Dr. Heller is rated as an Advanced 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 Pituitary Tumor, Meningioma, Hypothalamic Tumor, Cerebral Artery Bypass Surgery, and Awake Craniotomy.

    Advanced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Advanced in Brain Stem Cancer

    Albany Medical Center

    43 New Scotland Ave, 
    Albany, NY 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Susan Weaver is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Albany, New York. Dr. Weaver is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. She is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes, Gliosarcoma, Glioblastoma, and Neuroepithelioma.

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    Advanced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Neurosurgery

    Amc

    47 New Scotland Ave, 
    Albany, NY 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Tyler Kenning is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Albany, New York. Dr. Kenning is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. He is also highly rated in 59 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pituitary Tumor, Meningioma, Hypothalamic Tumor, Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery, and Craniectomy.

    Advanced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Neurosurgery

    Amc

    47 New Scotland Ave, 
    Albany, NY 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Matthew Adamo is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Albany, New York. Dr. Adamo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. He is also highly rated in 49 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Plagiocephaly, Hydrocephalus, Arachnoid Cysts, Craniectomy, and Awake Craniotomy.

    Advanced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Neurosurgery

    Amc

    47 New Scotland Ave, 
    Albany, NY 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alexandra Paul is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Albany, New York. Dr. Paul is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. She is also highly rated in 38 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Brain Aneurysm, Subdural Hematoma, Stroke, Stent Placement, and Thrombectomy.

    Advanced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Advanced in Brain Stem Cancer

    Albany Medical College

    47 New Scotland Ave, 
    Albany, NY 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Junichi Yamamoto is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Albany, New York. Dr. Yamamoto is rated as an Advanced 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 Brain Aneurysm, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Stroke, Gastrostomy, and Extracranial-Intracranial Bypass Surgery.

    Advanced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Neurosurgery

    Albany Medical College

    391 Myrtle Ave Ste 1B, 
    Albany, NY 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ahmed Meleis is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Albany, New York. Dr. Meleis is rated as an Advanced 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 Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Posterior Fossa Tumor, Chordoma, Awake Craniotomy, and Spinal Fusion.

    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Internal Medicine

    Albany Medical Center

    43 New Scotland Ave, 
    Albany, NY 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Benjamin Bernier is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Albany, New York. Dr. Bernier 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 Sepsis, Pneumonia, Pulmonary Embolism, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

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

    Albany Medical Center

    43 New Scotland Ave, 
    Albany, NY 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lauren Weintraub is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Albany, New York. Dr. Weintraub 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 Glioma, Medulloblastoma, Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1), Neurofibromatosis, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

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

    Albany Medical Center

    43 New Scotland Ave, 
    Albany, NY 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nicholas Field is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Albany, New York. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Field is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Brain Aneurysm, Stroke, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement.

    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Radiation Oncology
    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Radiation Oncology

    Albany Medical Center

    43 New Scotland Ave, 
    Albany, NY 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Edward Farhangi is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in Albany, New York. Dr. Farhangi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. He is also highly rated in 37 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Posterior Fossa Tumor, Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes, Gliosarcoma, and Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT).

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

    Albany Medical Center

    43 New Scotland Ave, 
    Albany, NY 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kevin Mansfield is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Albany, New York. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Mansfield is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Essential Tremor, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Laminectomy.

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

    Amc

    47 New Scotland Ave, 
    Albany, NY 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Dalfino is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Albany, New York. Dr. Dalfino is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Brain Aneurysm, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Stroke, Transmyocardial Revascularization, and Stent Placement.

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

    Amc

    47 New Scotland Ave, 
    Albany, NY 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John German is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Albany, New York. Dr. German 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 Seizures, Cervical Myelopathy, Syringomyelia, Craniectomy, and Laminectomy.

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

    Amc

    47 New Scotland Ave, 
    Albany, NY 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Darryl Dirisio is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Albany, New York. Dr. Dirisio 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 Cervical Spondylosis, Cervical Myelopathy, Invertebral Disc Disease, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Internal Medicine

    Amc

    47 New Scotland Ave, 
    Albany, NY 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rina Mishra is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Albany, New York. Dr. Mishra 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 Sickle Cell Disease, Sepsis, Pneumocystis Jiroveci Pneumonia, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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

    New York Spine And Neurosurgery Associates PC

    1182 Troy Schenectady Rd Ste 100, 
    Latham, NY 
     (6.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thomas Lovely is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Latham, New York. Dr. Lovely 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 Subdural Hematoma, Spinal Stenosis, Posterior Fossa Tumor, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery.

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

    Ellis Hospital

    1101 Nott St, 
    Schenectady, NY 
     (14.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Frank Genovese is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Schenectady, New York. Dr. Genovese 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 Sciatica, Scoliosis, Spinal Stenosis, and Herniated Disk.

    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer
    Experienced in Brain Stem Cancer

    Office

    1101 Nott St # B6, 
    Schenectady, NY 
     (14.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Konstantin Timofeev is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Schenectady, New York. Dr. Timofeev is rated as an Experienced 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 Seizures, Memory Loss, Epilepsy, and Migraine.

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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 Albany, NY?

    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 Albany, NY?

    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 Albany, NY?

    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 Albany, NY?

    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 Albany, NY?

    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 Albany, NY?

    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 Albany, NY?

    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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