The 20 Best Brain Stem Cancer Doctors Near Me in Houston, TX

Dr. Akash Patel is Associate Professor of Neurosurgery and Associate Professor, Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery at Baylor College of Medicine. He also serves as Faculty Senator and Residency Program Director of Neurosurgery at BCM; and is a Member of the Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center. A neurosurgeon in the treatment of both malignant and benign tumors of the brain and skull base, Dr. Patel focuses his research on determining the molecular underpinnings of inherited and sporadic forms of various brain tumors in an effort to develop targeted therapies to treat aggressive cases. His professional interests include: open and endoscopic surgery for malignant and benign brain tumors; skull base tumors; meningiomas, acoustic neuromas, and glioblastomas; brain tumor surgery in deep and eloquent brain regions; surgery and genetics of meningiomas and schwannomas; and neurofibromatosis. Dr. Patel received his medical degree from BCM after completing his undergraduate studies in Biochemistry at Rice University. He completed his residency at BCM. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Neurological Surgeons. Additionally, Dr. Patel is a member of the North American Skull Base Society, Texas Association of Neurological Surgeons, American Association of Neurological Surgeons, and the Congress of Neurological Surgeons. Dr. Patel 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 Meningioma, Radiation Induced Meningioma, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Awake Craniotomy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy. Dr. Patel is board certified in Certification - Diplomate - American Board Of Neurological Surgeons; Memberships:Congress Of Neurological Surgeons; American Association Of Neurological Surgeons; Texas Associations Of Neurological Surgeons; North American Skull Base Society. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Jalali is the surgical director of Pituitary Center at Baylor College of Medicine. He subspecializes in surgery for primary and metastatic brain tumors using advanced surgical techniques including awake surgery, speech and motor mapping, and neuro-endoscopy.Dr. Jalali has a NIH-funded laboratory focused on glioma research and brain tumor genetics. He is additionally involved in a number of clinical research projects on brain tumors.To make an appointment, please call (713) 798-4696. To review all accepted insurance carriers, please visit: https://www.stlukeshealth.org/patients-visitors/patients/billing-insurance/insurances-accepted. Dr. Jalali 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 Craniosynostosis, Glioma, Gliomatosis Cerebri, Awake Craniotomy, and Osteotomy. Dr. Jalali is currently accepting new patients.

Ganesh Rao, MD, is dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to Houston and nearby communities. Ganesh Rao specializes in Neurosurgery and works at BCM Neurosurgery. To make an appointment, please call (713) 798-4696. To review all accepted insurance carriers, please visit: https://www.stlukeshealth.org/patients-visitors/patients/billing-insurance/insurances-accepted. Dr. Rao 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 Glioma, Brain Tumor, Glioblastoma, Awake Craniotomy, and Osteotomy. Dr. Rao is board certified in Board Recertification 2019, Re-Certification American Board Of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Rao is currently accepting new patients.

Eli Mizrahi, MD, is dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to Houston and nearby communities. Eli Mizrahi specializes in Neurophysiology and works at BCM Neurology. To make an appointment, please call (713) 798-2273. To review all accepted insurance carriers, please visit: https://www.stlukeshealth.org/patients-visitors/patients/billing-insurance/insurances-accepted. Dr. Mizrahi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Seizures, Absence Seizure, West Syndrome, and Deep Brain Stimulation. Dr. Mizrahi is currently accepting new patients.

Kimberly Monday is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Monday is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Parkinson's Disease, Myasthenia Gravis, Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, and Cervical Myelopathy.

Jay-jiguang Zhu is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Zhu 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 Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), and Posterior Fossa Tumor.

Wafik Zaky is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Zaky is rated as an Advanced 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 Diffuse Midline Glioma H3 K27M-Mutant, Glioma, Medulloblastoma, and Cerebral Ventricle Cancer.

Jack Su is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Su 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 Glioma, Medulloblastoma, Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes, and Brain Stem Cancer.

Susan Blaney is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Blaney is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Infantile Neutropenia, Brain Stem Cancer, Diencephalic Syndrome, and Glioma.

Murali Chintagumpala is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Chintagumpala is rated as an Advanced 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 Medulloblastoma, Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes, Glioma, Retinoblastoma, and Nephrectomy.

Richard Harper is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Harper 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 Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET), Brain Stem Cancer, Spinal Stenosis, and Herniated Disk.

Dr David is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. David is rated as an Advanced 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 Pituitary Tumor, Glioblastoma, Glioma, Septoplasty, and Balloon Sinuplasty. Dr. David is currently accepting new patients.

Jasia Mahdi is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Mahdi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Brain Stem Cancer, Diffuse Midline Glioma H3 K27M-Mutant, Choroid Plexus Papilloma, and Glioma.

Gavin Britz is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Britz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. He is also highly rated in 44 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Stroke, Hydrocephalus, Thrombectomy, and Awake Craniotomy. Dr. Britz is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Daniel Hamstra specializes in prostate cancer and tumors of the brain and spine with a particular focus on understanding patients’ experience both during and after treatment. He is the William T. Butler Professor and Chair of Radiation Oncology at Baylor College of Medicine.Dr. Hamstra has led local and national clinical trials of radiation therapy in prostate cancer. His work has made a substantial impact on the growing understanding and appreciation of patient-reported quality of life after radiation therapy.Dr. Hamstra received a B.A. in Biochemistry from Calvin College in Grand Rapids, Michigan and his medical degree and Ph.D. in Pharmacology from The University of Michigan - Ann Arbor, where he also completed an internship in internal medicine and residency in radiation oncology. Dr. Hamstra is a Diplomat of the American Board of Radiology in Radiation Oncology. He is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, the American Society of Therapeutic Radiation Oncology and the Radiological Society of North America. Dr. Hamstra 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 Prostate Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Posterior Fossa Tumor, Familial Prostate Cancer, and Prostatectomy. Dr. Hamstra is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Alfredo Echeverria is a radiation oncologist. He is an Assistant Professor and Program Director - Radiation Oncology at the Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center at Baylor College of Medicine. Dr. Echeverria received a B.S. in Chemistry from Texas A&M University and his medical degree from Baylor College of Medicine, where he also completed his residency in radiation oncology and an internship in internal medicine. He is board-certified in Radiation Oncology by the American Board of Radiology. In addition to English, Dr. Echeverria speaks Spanish. Dr. Echeverria 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 Cervical Cancer, Posterior Fossa Tumor, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), and Meningioma. Dr. Echeverria is currently accepting new patients.

Norman Berkman is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Berkman 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 Chronic Cough, Vertigo, Fainting, and Hypertension.

Yoshua Esquenazi is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Esquenazi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. He is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Posterior Fossa Tumor, Radiation Induced Meningioma, Awake Craniotomy, and Gastrostomy.

Arthur Day is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Day is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Stroke, Meningioma, Thrombectomy, and Awake Craniotomy.

Nitin Tandon is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Tandon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glioblastoma, Epilepsy, Astrocytoma, Awake Craniotomy, and Deep Brain Stimulation.