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

Find the Top Brain Stem Cancer Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 12 doctor with experience in Brain Stem Cancer near grapevine, TX. Of these, 12 are Experienced.

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

    Axis Brain & Back Institute

    1110 E State Hwy 114, Suite 100, 
    Southlake, TX 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Bulgarian, Greek, Russian

    Tanya Dixon FACS FACOS is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Southlake, Texas. Dr. Dixon FACS FACOS is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. She is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Subdural Hematoma, Brain Aneurysm, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Laminectomy, and Awake Craniotomy. Dr. Dixon FACS FACOS is board certified in Neurological Surgery- American Osteopathic Board Of Surgery/Neurological Surgery and Neurological Surgery- American Osteopathic Board Of Surgery.

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

    Texas Health Neurosurgery And Spine Specialists

    1604 Hospital Pkwy, Ste 403, 
    Bedford, TX 
     (7.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ahmed Shakir is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Bedford, Texas. Dr. Shakir 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 Stroke, Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Laminectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Shakir is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Baylor Scott & White Neurosurgery And Spine Associates - Grapevine

    1600 W College St, Ste 140, 
    Grapevine, TX 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Justin Dowdy is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Grapevine, Texas. Dr. Dowdy 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 Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Invertebral Disc Disease, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery. Dr. Dowdy is board certified in Neurological Surgery- American Board Of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Dowdy is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Baylor Scott & White Southlake Family Medicine

    925 E Southlake Blvd, Ste 100, 
    Southlake, TX 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Loree Lieving is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Southlake, Texas. Dr. Lieving is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. Her clinical expertise encompasses Restless Legs Syndrome, High Cholesterol, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Lieving is board certified in Internal Medicine- American Board Of Internal Med and Internal Medicine- American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Lieving is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Texas Health Neurosurgery And Spine Specialists

    6957 W Plano Pkwy, Ste 1400, 
    Plano, TX 
     (14.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Joseph Quillin is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Plano, Texas. Dr. Quillin 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 Meningioma, Pituitary Tumor, Chiari Malformation Type 1, Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery, and Awake Craniotomy. Dr. Quillin is currently accepting new patients.

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

    NeuroCare Centre Of North Texas

    241 W Southlake Blvd, Ste 140, 
    Southlake, TX 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Mandarin, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Simon Tan is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Southlake, Texas. Dr. Tan 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 Myelopathy, Memory Loss, Chronic Pain, and Invertebral Disc Disease. Dr. Tan is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Metroplex Care Group

    150 N Coppell Rd Ste 120, 
    Coppell, TX 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Avni Patel is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Coppell, Texas. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. She is also highly rated in 75 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), High Cholesterol, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Patel is board certified in Family Medicine- American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Orthotexas Physicians And Surgeons PLLC

    4951 Long Prairie Rd Ste 100, 
    Flower Mound, TX 
     (6.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Tim Shepherd is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Flower Mound, Texas. Dr. Shepherd 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 Obesity in Children, Osteomyelitis in Children, Cirrhosis, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Shepherd is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Restorative Spine And Brain Center Of Dallas PLLC

    1850 Lake Pointe Dr, Ste 700, 
    Lewisville, TX 
     (7.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Todd Shanks is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Lewisville, Texas. Dr. Shanks 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 Cervical Myelopathy, Cervical Spondylosis, Subdural Hematoma, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty. Dr. Shanks is board certified in Neurological Surgery- American Board Of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Shanks is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Comprehensive Neurosurgery

    Lewisville, TX 
     (13.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Turner is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Lewisville, Texas. Dr. Turner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Stem Cancer. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Subdural Hematoma, Stroke, Fractured Spine, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty. Dr. Turner is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Neurology Inpatient Physician Services - Arlington

    800 W Randol Mill Rd, Ste 2300, 
    Arlington, TX 
     (13.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kevin Conner is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Arlington, Texas. Dr. Conner 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 Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Seizures.

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

    North Hills Family Medicine

    4351 Booth Calloway Rd, Ste 101, 
    North Richland Hills, TX 
     (11.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Joseph Lambert is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in North Richland Hills, Texas. Dr. Lambert 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 Irregular Sleep-Wake Syndrome, Osteomyelitis in Children, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Sinusitis. Dr. Lambert is board certified in Family Medicine- American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Lambert is currently accepting new patients.

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    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 grapevine, TX?

    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 grapevine, TX?

    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 grapevine, TX?

    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 grapevine, TX?

    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 grapevine, TX?

    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 grapevine, TX?

    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 grapevine, TX?

    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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