The 20 Best Brain Tumor Doctors Near Me in Palo Alto, CA

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The 20 Best Brain Tumor Doctors near Palo Alto, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 144 doctor with experience in Brain Tumor near Palo Alto, CA. Of these, 104 are Experienced, 29 are Advanced, 6 are Distinguished and 5 are Elite.

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    Elite in Brain Tumor
    Neurosurgery | General Surgery
    Elite in Brain Tumor
    Neurosurgery | General Surgery

    Stanford Health Care

    500 Pasteur Dr, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Steven Chang is a Neurosurgery specialist and a General Surgeon in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Chang is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Arteriovenous Malformation, Meningioma, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Awake Craniotomy, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.

    Elite in Brain Tumor
    Elite in Brain Tumor

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    300 Pasteur Dr, 
    Stanford, CA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lawrence Recht is a Neurologist in Stanford, California. Dr. Recht is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Glioma, and Brain Tumor.

    Elite in Brain Tumor
    Elite in Brain Tumor

    Stanford University

    875 Blake Wilbur Dr, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Antonio Omuro is a Neurologist in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Omuro is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Glioma, Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, and Gliomatosis Cerebri.

    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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      Elite in Brain Tumor
      Elite in Brain Tumor

      Office

      875 Blake Wilbur Dr # 2221, 
      Palo Alto, CA 
       (5.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Seema Nagpal is a Neurologist in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Nagpal is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Tumor. Her top areas of expertise are Brain Tumor, Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, and Glioma.

      Elite in Brain Tumor
      Elite in Brain Tumor

      Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford Pediatric Radiology

      725 Welch Rd Ste 150, 
      Palo Alto, CA 
       (5.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Michelle Monje is a Neurologist in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Monje is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Tumor. Her top areas of expertise are Diffuse Midline Glioma H3 K27M-Mutant, Glioma, Brain Stem Cancer, and Gliomatosis Cerebri.

      Distinguished in Brain Tumor
      Radiation Oncology
      Distinguished in Brain Tumor
      Radiation Oncology

      Stanford Health Care

      300 Pasteur Dr, 
      Stanford, CA 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Erqi Pollom is a Radiation Oncologist in Stanford, California. Dr. Pollom is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Tumor. Her top areas of expertise are Metastatic Brain Tumor, Brain Tumor, Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, and Pancreatectomy.

      Distinguished in Brain Tumor
      Neurosurgery
      Distinguished in Brain Tumor
      Neurosurgery

      Stanford Hospital And Clinics

      300 Pasteur Dr, 
      Stanford, CA 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Melanie Hayden is a Neurosurgery provider in Stanford, California. Dr. Hayden is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Tumor. Her top areas of expertise are Meningioma, Brain Tumor, Metastatic Brain Tumor, Awake Craniotomy, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.

      Distinguished in Brain Tumor
      Distinguished in Brain Tumor

      Stanford Hospital And Clinics

      300 Pasteur Dr, 
      Stanford, CA 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Experience:
      17+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Reena Thomas is a Neurologist in Stanford, California. Dr. Thomas has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Tumor. Her top areas of expertise are Posterior Fossa Tumor, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Ependymoma, and Gliosarcoma.

      Distinguished in Brain Tumor
      Neurosurgery
      Distinguished in Brain Tumor
      Neurosurgery

      Office

      1201 Welch Rd, 
      Stanford, CA 
       (2.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Gordon Li is a Neurosurgery provider in Stanford, California. Dr. Li is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Posterior Fossa Tumor, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Metastatic Brain Tumor, Awake Craniotomy, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.

      Experienced in Brain Tumor
      Neuroradiology
      Experienced in Brain Tumor
      Neuroradiology

      Stanford Hospital And Clinics

      965 High St, 
      Palo Alto, CA 
       (0.8 miles away)
      Experience:
      16+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Raag Airan is a Neuroradiologist in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Airan has been practicing medicine for over 16 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Metastatic Brain Tumor, Meningioma, Stroke, Posterior Fossa Tumor, and Thalamotomy.

      Experienced in Brain Tumor
      Neurology
      Experienced in Brain Tumor
      Neurology

      Stanford Hospital And Clinics

      965 High St, 
      Palo Alto, CA 
       (0.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Leslie Lee is a Neurologist in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Tumor. Her top areas of expertise are Trigeminal Neuralgia, Brain Aneurysm, Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET), and Arteriovenous Malformation.

      Experienced in Brain Tumor
      Neurology
      Experienced in Brain Tumor
      Neurology

      Office

      453 Quarry Rd, 
      Palo Alto, CA 
       (1.6 miles away)
      Experience:
      10+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Felix Chang is a Neurologist in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Chang has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET), Brain Stem Cancer, Trigeminal Neuralgia, and Posterior Fossa Tumor.

      Experienced in Brain Tumor
      Neurology
      Experienced in Brain Tumor
      Neurology

      Stanford Medicine Children's Health Specialty Services-Menlo Park-Pediatric Stroke Care

      321 Middlefield Rd Ste 225, 
      Menlo Park, CA 
       (2.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Hyunmi Kim is a Neurologist in Menlo Park, California. Dr. Kim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Tumor. Her top areas of expertise are Absence Seizure, Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Epilepsy in Children.

      Advanced in Brain Tumor
      Radiation Oncology
      Advanced in Brain Tumor
      Radiation Oncology
      837 Cowper Street, Apartment E, 
      Palo Alto, CA 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      David Shultz is a Radiation Oncologist in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Shultz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Brain Tumor, Rhabdomyosarcoma, and Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC).

      Advanced in Brain Tumor
      Advanced in Brain Tumor

      Stanford Hospital And Clinics

      965 High St, 
      Palo Alto, CA 
       (0.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Saurabh Dahiya is a Hematologist in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Dahiya is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Tumor. His top areas of expertise are B-Cell Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL), Bone Marrow Transplant, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

      Advanced in Brain Tumor
      Neurosurgery
      Advanced in Brain Tumor
      Neurosurgery

      Stanford Hospital And Clinics

      965 High St, 
      Palo Alto, CA 
       (0.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Adela Wu is a Neurosurgery provider in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Wu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Tumor. Her top areas of expertise are Meningioma, Brain Tumor, Metastatic Brain Tumor, Microvascular Decompression, and Rhizotomy.

      Advanced in Brain Tumor
      Neurosurgery
      Advanced in Brain Tumor
      Neurosurgery

      Stanford Hospital And Clinics

      965 High St, 
      Palo Alto, CA 
       (0.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Juan Fernandez is a Neurosurgery provider in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Fernandez is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Craniopharyngioma, Meningioma, Pituitary Tumor, Septoplasty, and Balloon Sinuplasty.

      Advanced in Brain Tumor
      Neurosurgery
      Advanced in Brain Tumor
      Neurosurgery

      Office

      965 High St, 
      Palo Alto, CA 
       (0.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Gary Steinberg is a Neurosurgery provider in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Steinberg is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Moyamoya Disease, Stroke, Arteriovenous Malformation, Extracranial-Intracranial Bypass Surgery, and Cerebral Artery Bypass Surgery.

      Advanced in Brain Tumor
      Neurosurgery
      Advanced in Brain Tumor
      Neurosurgery

      Stanford Hospital And Clinics

      965 High St, 
      Palo Alto, CA 
       (0.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Yusuke Hori is a Neurosurgery provider in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Hori is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Neural Crest Tumor, Brain Tumor, Bone Tumor, and Schwannoma.

      Advanced in Brain Tumor
      Neurosurgery
      Advanced in Brain Tumor
      Neurosurgery

      Outpatient Neurologic Rehabilitation Program

      213 Quarry Rd, 
      Palo Alto, CA 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Michael Lim is a Neurosurgery provider in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Lim is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET), Brain Stem Cancer, Trigeminal Neuralgia, Awake Craniotomy, and Microvascular Decompression.

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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 Palo Alto, CA?

      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 Palo Alto, CA?

      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 Palo Alto, CA?

      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 Palo Alto, CA?

      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 Palo Alto, CA?

      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 Palo Alto, CA?

      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 Palo Alto, CA?

      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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