The 20 Best Brain Tumor Doctors Near Me in Columbia, MO

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The 20 Best Brain Tumor Doctors near Columbia, MO

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 33 doctor with experience in Brain Tumor near Columbia, MO. Of these, 27 are Experienced, 4 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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33 providers found
    Distinguished in Brain Tumor
    Neurosurgery
    Distinguished in Brain Tumor
    Neurosurgery

    Curators Of The University Of Missouri

    1 Hospital Dr, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Norman Litofsky is a Neurosurgery provider in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Litofsky is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Glioblastoma, Radiation Induced Meningioma, Meningioma, Awake Craniotomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Distinguished in Brain Tumor
    Distinguished in Brain Tumor

    Curators Of The University Of Missouri

    1 Hospital Dr, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Chicoine is a Neurosurgery provider in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Chicoine is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2), Neurofibromatosis, RASopathies, Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, and Awake Craniotomy.

    Advanced in Brain Tumor
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Brain Tumor
    Neurosurgery

    Curators Of The University Of Missouri

    1 Hospital Dr, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steven Carr is a Neurosurgery provider in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Carr is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Metastatic Brain Tumor, Posterior Fossa Tumor, Awake Craniotomy, and Gastrostomy.

    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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      Advanced in Brain Tumor
      Advanced in Brain Tumor

      Curators Of The University Of Missouri

      1 Hospital Dr, 
      Columbia, MO 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Donald Doll is an Oncologist in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Doll is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia, Astrocytoma, Posterior Fossa Tumor, Gliosarcoma, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

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

      The Curators Of The University Of Missouri

      1 Hospital Dr, 
      Columbia, MO 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Gregory Biedermann is a Radiation Oncologist in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Biedermann is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Posterior Fossa Tumor, Metastatic Brain Tumor, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), and Lung Cancer. Dr. Biedermann is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Missouri Cancer Associates LLC

      1705 E Broadway, Suite 100, 
      Columbia, MO 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Mark Bryer is a Radiation Oncologist in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Bryer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Familial Prostate Cancer, and Prostate Cancer. Dr. Bryer is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Brain Tumor
      Experienced in Brain Tumor

      Columbia, Missouri

      1705 E Broadway, 
      Columbia, MO 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Alexandre Tungesvik is an Oncologist in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Tungesvik is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Tumor. His top areas of expertise are HER-2 Positive Breast Cancer, Triple-Negative Breast Cancer, Lung Cancer, and Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia.

      Experienced in Brain Tumor
      Neurosurgery
      Experienced in Brain Tumor
      Neurosurgery

      Curators Of The University Of Missouri

      1 Hospital Dr, 
      Columbia, MO 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Balint Otvos is a Neurosurgery provider in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Otvos is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Glioma, Mastoidectomy, and Tissue Biopsy.

      Experienced in Brain Tumor
      Neurosurgery
      Experienced in Brain Tumor
      Neurosurgery

      Curators Of The University Of Missouri

      1 Hospital Dr, 
      Columbia, MO 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Bornali Kundu is a Neurosurgery provider in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Kundu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Tumor. Her top areas of expertise are Brain Tumor, Trigeminal Neuralgia, Epilepsy, Microvascular Decompression, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

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

      The Curators Of The University Of Missouri

      1 Hospital Dr, 
      Columbia, MO 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      Harold Johnson is a Radiation Oncologist in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Johnson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Posterior Fossa Tumor, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Familial Prostate Cancer. Dr. Johnson is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Brain Tumor
      Experienced in Brain Tumor

      Curators Of The University Of Missouri

      1 Hospital Dr, 
      Columbia, MO 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Abudumijiti Aibaidula is a Neurosurgery provider in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Aibaidula is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Glioma, Gliomatosis Cerebri, Brain Tumor, and Astrocytoma.

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

      The Curators Of The University Of Missouri

      1 Hospital Dr, 
      Columbia, MO 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Andrew Leiker is a Radiation Oncologist in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Leiker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Breast Cancer, and Melanoma. Dr. Leiker is currently accepting new patients.

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

      The Curators Of The University Of Missouri

      1 Hospital Dr, 
      Columbia, MO 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      Reed Cope is a Radiation Oncologist in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Cope is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Posterior Fossa Tumor, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), and Prostate Cancer. Dr. Cope is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Brain Tumor
      Neurosurgery
      Experienced in Brain Tumor
      Neurosurgery

      Curators Of The University Of Missouri

      1 Hospital Dr, 
      Columbia, MO 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Fareed Jumah is a Neurosurgery provider in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Jumah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Encephalocele, Pica, Spinal Tumor, Thrombectomy, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.

      Experienced in Brain Tumor
      Hematology | Oncology
      Experienced in Brain Tumor
      Hematology | Oncology

      Curators Of The University Of Missouri

      1 Hospital Dr, 
      Columbia, MO 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Michael Trendle is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Trendle is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

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

      The Curators Of The University Of Missouri

      1 Hospital Dr, 
      Columbia, MO 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Bo Lu is a Radiation Oncologist in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Lu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Metastatic Brain Tumor, and Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma. Dr. Lu is currently accepting new patients.

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

      The Curators Of The University Of Missouri

      1 Hospital Dr, 
      Columbia, MO 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      James Allen is a Radiation Oncologist in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Allen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, and Vulvar Cancer. Dr. Allen is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Brain Tumor
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Brain Tumor
      General Surgery

      Curators Of The University Of Missouri

      1 Hospital Dr, 
      Columbia, MO 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Carolyn Quinsey is a General Surgeon in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Quinsey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Tumor. Her top areas of expertise are Hydrocephalus, Chiari Malformation, Chiari Malformation Type 2, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Laminectomy.

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

      The Curators Of The University Of Missouri

      1 Hospital Dr, 
      Columbia, MO 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Japanese
      Accepting New Patients

      William Decker is a Radiation Oncologist in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Decker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Familial Prostate Cancer, and Laryngeal Cancer. Dr. Decker is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Brain Tumor
      Neurosurgery
      Experienced in Brain Tumor
      Neurosurgery

      Curators Of The University Of Missouri

      1 Hospital Dr, 
      Columbia, MO 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Tomoko Tanaka is a Neurosurgery provider in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Tanaka is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brain Tumor. Her top areas of expertise are Delirium, Seizures, Subdural Hematoma, Awake Craniotomy, and Posterior Fossa 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 Columbia, MO?

      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 Columbia, MO?

      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 Columbia, MO?

      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 Columbia, MO?

      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 Columbia, MO?

      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 Columbia, MO?

      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 Columbia, MO?

      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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