The 20 Best Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak Doctors Near Me in Louisville, KY

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 18 doctor with experience in Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak near Louisville, KY. Of these, 15 are Experienced and 3 are Advanced.

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18 providers found
    Experienced in Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak
    Experienced in Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak

    Norton Neuroscience Institute - Neurosurgery

    210 East Gray Street, Suite 1105, 
    Louisville, KY 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    37+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    John Harpring is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Louisville, Kentucky. He has been practicing medicine for over 37 years. Dr. Harpring is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cervical Myelopathy, Cervical Spondylosis, Spinal Stenosis, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Harpring is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery, Neurological Surgery - 2001. Dr. Harpring is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak
    Experienced in Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak

    Norton Neuroscience Institute - Neurosurgery

    210 East Gray Street, Suite 1105, 
    Louisville, KY 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    60+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Christopher Shields is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Louisville, Kentucky. He has been practicing medicine for over 60 years. Dr. Shields is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mononeuritis Multiplex, Spinal Stenosis, Hereditary Neuralgic Amyotrophy, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Shields is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery, Neurological Surgery - 1976. Dr. Shields is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak
    Otolaryngology

    Norton Cancer Institute - Downtown

    676 South Floyd Street, 
    Louisville, KY 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Joshua Horton is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Louisville, Kentucky. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Horton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Velopharyngeal Insufficiency, Palatopharyngeal Incompetence, Laryngeal Cancer, and Throat Cancer. Dr. Horton is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology - Head And Neck Surgery, Otolaryngology - 2022. Dr. Horton is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak
    Advanced in Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak

    Office

    200 Abraham Flexner Way Ste 1200, 
    Louisville, KY 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Maria Koutourousiou is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Louisville, Kentucky. Dr. Koutourousiou is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chordoma, Meningioma, Craniopharyngioma, Pituitary Tumor, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak
    Advanced in Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak

    Frazier Rehab Institute Jewish Hospital (Neurosurgery)

    220 Abraham Flexner Way Fl 12, 
    Louisville, KY 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Norberto Andaluz is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Louisville, Kentucky. Dr. Andaluz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak. He is also highly rated in 67 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acoustic Neuroma, Schwannoma, Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET), Balloon Sinuplasty, and Nerve Decompression.

    Experienced in Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak
    Neurosurgery

    Uofl Physicians-Neurosurgery

    225 Abraham Flexner Way Ste 505, 
    Louisville, KY 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joseph Neimat is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Louisville, Kentucky. Dr. Neimat is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Essential Tremor, Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Microvascular Decompression.

    Experienced in Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak
    General Surgery

    Office

    210 E Gray St Ste 1102, 
    Louisville, KY 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ian Mutchnick is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Louisville, Kentucky. Dr. Mutchnick is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tethered Cord Syndrome, Craniosynostosis, Hydrocephalus, Rhizotomy, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Experienced in Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak
    Otolaryngology

    Uofl Physicians-Ear, Nose & Throat

    401 E Chestnut St Unit 170, 
    Louisville, KY 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jerry W Lin is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Louisville, Kentucky. Dr. W Lin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Infant Hearing Loss, Familial Deafness, DFNB1, Jones Syndrome, and Myringotomy.

    Experienced in Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak
    Neurosurgery

    Office

    220 Abraham Flexner Way Fl 15, 
    Louisville, KY 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brent Oxford is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Louisville, Kentucky. Dr. Oxford is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak. His clinical expertise encompasses Subdural Hematoma, Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak, Pica, and Increased Intracranial Pressure.

    Experienced in Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak
    Otolaryngology

    Uofl Physicians-Ear, Nose & Throat

    401 E Chestnut St Unit 170, 
    Louisville, KY 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey Bumpous is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Louisville, Kentucky. Dr. Bumpous is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Throat Cancer, Laryngeal Cancer, Tongue Cancer, Laryngectomy, and Tissue Biopsy.

    Experienced in Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak
    Neurosurgery

    Uofl Physicians-Neurosurgery

    225 Abraham Flexner Way Ste 505, 
    Louisville, KY 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Emily Sieg is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Louisville, Kentucky. Dr. Sieg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Nerve Decompression, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak
    Neurosurgery

    Uofl Physicians-Neurosurgery

    3920 Dutchmans Ln Ste 306, 
    Louisville, KY 
     (6.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brian Williams is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Louisville, Kentucky. Dr. Williams is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak. He is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, Posterior Fossa Tumor, Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, and Awake Craniotomy.

    Experienced in Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak
    Otolaryngology

    Kentuckiana Ear, Nose, And Throat

    6420 Dutchmans Parkway, Suite 380, 
    Louisville, KY 
     (6.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    20+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Thomas Higgins is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Louisville, Kentucky. He has been practicing medicine for over 20 years. Dr. Higgins is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sinusitis, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Nonallergic Rhinopathy, Septoplasty, and Endoscopy. Dr. Higgins is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology - Head And Neck Surgery, Otolaryngology - 2012. Dr. Higgins is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak
    Neurosurgery

    Office

    1850 State St Ste 250, 
    New Albany, IN 
     (5.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Serak is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in New Albany, Indiana. Dr. Serak is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Invertebral Disc Disease, Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery.

    Experienced in Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak
    Neurosurgery

    Baptist Health Floyd

    1850 State St, 
    New Albany, IN 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Eric Chen is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in New Albany, Indiana. Dr. Chen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sacroiliac Joint Disease, Pituitary Tumor, Foot Drop, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery.

    Experienced in Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak
    Experienced in Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak

    Advanced Ent And Allergy PLLC

    108 W Daisy Ln, 
    New Albany, IN 
     (5.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    28+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Venkata Kakarlapudi is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in New Albany, Indiana. He has been practicing medicine for over 28 years. Dr. Kakarlapudi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Allergic Rhinitis, Sinusitis, Empyema, and Grass Allergy. Dr. Kakarlapudi is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology - Head And Neck Surgery, Otolaryngology - 2004. Dr. Kakarlapudi is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak
    Neurosurgery

    Louisville Neuroscience Institute PLLC

    3900 Kresge Way Ste 51, 
    Louisville, KY 
     (6.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Steven Reiss is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Louisville, Kentucky. Dr. Reiss is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak. He is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Meningioma, Radiation Induced Meningioma, Spinal Stenosis, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery.

    Experienced in Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak
    Otolaryngology

    University Of Louisville Physicians - Ear, Nose, And Throat

    4950 Norton Healthcare Boulevard, Suite 310, 
    Louisville, KY 
     (11.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    25+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kevin Potts is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Louisville, Kentucky. He has been practicing medicine for over 25 years. Dr. Potts is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Sinusitis, Nasal Polyps, Adenoidectomy, and Laryngectomy. Dr. Potts is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology - Head And Neck Surgery, Otolaryngology - 2007. Dr. Potts is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak?

    A CSF leak is an escape of the fluid that surrounds the brain and spinal cord. This fluid is called the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF).

    When should I see a Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak doctor near Louisville, KY?

    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 Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak doctor near Louisville, KY?

    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 Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak doctors near Louisville, KY?

    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 Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak doctors near Louisville, KY?

    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 Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak doctor near Louisville, KY?

    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 Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak 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 Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak doctor near Louisville, KY?

    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 Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak 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 Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak 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 Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak doctors near Louisville, KY?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak 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 Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak 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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