The 20 Best Brain Tumor Doctors Near Me in Birmingham, AL

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The 20 Best Brain Tumor Doctors near Birmingham, AL

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 60 doctor with experience in Brain Tumor near Birmingham, AL. Of these, 46 are Experienced, 7 are Advanced, 5 are Distinguished and 2 are Elite.

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    Elite in Brain Tumor
    Neurosurgery
    Elite in Brain Tumor
    Neurosurgery

    University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation PC

    2000 6th Ave S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ichiro Nakano is a Neurosurgery provider in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Nakano is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Glioma, Gliomatosis Cerebri, Brain Tumor, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Awake Craniotomy.

    Elite in Brain Tumor
    Neurosurgery | Radiation Oncology
    Elite in Brain Tumor
    Neurosurgery | Radiation Oncology

    University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation, PC

    619 19th St S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    John Fiveash is a Neurosurgery specialist and a Radiation Oncologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Fiveash is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Brain Tumor, Metastatic Brain Tumor, Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery. Dr. Fiveash is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Brain Tumor
    Distinguished in Brain Tumor

    Office

    510 20th St S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Louis Nabors is a Neurologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Nabors is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Glioblastoma, Ependymoma, Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes, and Gliosarcoma.

    Are you looking for a specific type of Brain Tumor?

    Common conditions include: Astrocytoma, Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT), Chondroma, Chondrosarcoma

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      Distinguished in Brain Tumor
      Neurosurgery
      Distinguished in Brain Tumor
      Neurosurgery

      University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation PC

      2000 6th Ave S, 
      Birmingham, AL 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Kristen Riley is a Neurosurgery provider in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Riley is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Tumor. Her top areas of expertise are Encephalocele, Pituitary Tumor, Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak, Balloon Sinuplasty, and Awake Craniotomy.

      Distinguished in Brain Tumor
      Distinguished in Brain Tumor

      University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation PC

      2000 6th Ave S, 
      Birmingham, AL 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Hassan Fathallah is a Neurologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Fathallah is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Astrocytoma, Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes, Glioblastoma, and Gliosarcoma.

      Distinguished in Brain Tumor
      Neurology
      Distinguished in Brain Tumor
      Neurology

      University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation PC

      2000 6th Ave S, 
      Birmingham, AL 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Xiaosi Han is a Neurologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Han is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Glioma, Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, and Brain Tumor.

      Distinguished in Brain Tumor
      Neurosurgery
      Distinguished in Brain Tumor
      Neurosurgery

      University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation PC

      2000 6th Ave S, 
      Birmingham, AL 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      James Dowell is a Neurosurgery provider in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Dowell is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Schizencephaly, Porencephaly, Meningioma, Awake Craniotomy, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.

      Experienced in Brain Tumor
      Neurology
      Experienced in Brain Tumor
      Neurology

      University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation PC

      2000 6th Ave S, 
      Birmingham, AL 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Peter King is a Neurologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. King is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Glioma, and Gliomatosis Cerebri.

      Advanced in Brain Tumor
      Nurse Practitioner
      Advanced in Brain Tumor
      Nurse Practitioner

      Office

      619 19th St S Fl WP3, 
      Birmingham, AL 
       (0.5 miles away)
      Experience:
      18+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Tonya Austin is a Nurse Practitioner in Birmingham, Alabama. Ms. Austin has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Tumor. Her top areas of expertise are Gliosarcoma, Ependymoma, Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes, and Glioblastoma.

      Advanced in Brain Tumor
      Radiology | Radiation Oncology
      Advanced in Brain Tumor
      Radiology | Radiation Oncology

      University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation, PC

      619 19th St S, 
      Birmingham, AL 
       (0.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Michael Soike is a Radiologist and a Radiation Oncologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Soike is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Glioma, Brain Tumor, Lung Cancer, Astrocytoma, and Splenectomy. Dr. Soike is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Brain Tumor
      Neurosurgery
      Advanced in Brain Tumor
      Neurosurgery

      UAB Neurosurgery

      510 20th St S, 
      Birmingham, AL 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Barton Guthrie is a Neurosurgery provider in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Guthrie is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Essential Tremor, Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Thalamotomy.

      Advanced in Brain Tumor
      Neurosurgery
      Advanced in Brain Tumor
      Neurosurgery

      University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation PC

      2000 6th Ave S, 
      Birmingham, AL 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Winfield Fisher is a Neurosurgery provider in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Fisher is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Brain Aneurysm, Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly, Hydrocephalus, Awake Craniotomy, and Gastrostomy.

      Advanced in Brain Tumor
      Radiation Oncology
      Advanced in Brain Tumor
      Radiation Oncology

      University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation, PC

      619 19th St S, 
      Birmingham, AL 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Christopher Willey is a Radiation Oncologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Willey is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes, Tissue Biopsy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Willey is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Brain Tumor
      Advanced in Brain Tumor

      UAB Highlands

      1201 11th Ave S, 
      Birmingham, AL 
       (1.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Rhodemarie Maron is a Neurologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Maron is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Tumor. Her top areas of expertise are VEXAS Syndrome, Encephalitis, Brain Tumor, and Memory Loss.

      Advanced in Brain Tumor
      Hematology
      Advanced in Brain Tumor
      Hematology

      Birmingham Hematology Oncology

      2728 10th Ave S Ste 200, 
      Birmingham, AL 
       (1.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Cara Bondly is a Hematologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Bondly is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Tumor. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Angiosarcoma, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

      Experienced in Brain Tumor
      Radiation Oncology
      Experienced in Brain Tumor
      Radiation Oncology

      University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation, PC

      619 19th St S, 
      Birmingham, AL 
       (0.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Kimberly Keene is a Radiation Oncologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Keene is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Tumor. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, Familial Prostate Cancer, and Prostate Cancer. Dr. Keene is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Brain Tumor
      Radiation Oncology
      Experienced in Brain Tumor
      Radiation Oncology
      619 19th Street South, 
      Birmingham, AL 
       (0.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Robert Nordal is a Radiation Oncologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Nordal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Brain Tumor, Glioma, Astrocytoma, and Glioblastoma.

      Experienced in Brain Tumor
      Radiation Oncology | Radiology
      Experienced in Brain Tumor
      Radiation Oncology | Radiology
      619 19th Street South, 
      Birmingham, AL 
       (0.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Ruby Meredith is a Radiation Oncologist and a Radiologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Meredith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Tumor. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Oligodendroglioma, and Astrocytoma.

      Experienced in Brain Tumor
      Experienced in Brain Tumor

      Univ. Of Alabama Ophthalmology Services Foundation

      700 18th St S Ste 601, 
      Birmingham, AL 
       (0.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Michael Vaphiades is a Neurologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Vaphiades is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Meningioma, Benign Essential Blepharospasm, Papilledema, and Increased Intracranial Pressure.

      Experienced in Brain Tumor
      Radiation Oncology
      Experienced in Brain Tumor
      Radiation Oncology
      1700 6th Ave S, 
      Birmingham, AL 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      James Bonner is a Radiation Oncologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Bonner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC), Human Papillomavirus Infection, Laryngeal Cancer, Throat Cancer, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Bonner is currently accepting new patients.

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      Last Updated: 02/22/2026

      What is the definition of Brain Tumor?

      A primary brain tumor is a group (mass) of abnormal cells that start in the brain.

      When should I see a Brain Tumor doctor near Birmingham, AL?

      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 Tumor doctor near Birmingham, AL?

      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 Tumor doctors near Birmingham, AL?

      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 Tumor doctors near Birmingham, AL?

      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 Tumor doctor near Birmingham, AL?

      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 Tumor doctor search results page. 

      Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Brain Tumor 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 Tumor doctor near Birmingham, AL?

      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 Tumor 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 Tumor 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 Tumor doctors near Birmingham, AL?

      Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Brain Tumor 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 Tumor doctor that offers video calls?

      Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Brain Tumor 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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