The 20 Best Chiari Malformation Type 2 Doctors Near Me

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The 20 Best Chiari Malformation Type 2 Doctors Near Me

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 6990 doctor with experience in Chiari Malformation Type 2. Of these, 6310 are Experienced, 555 are Advanced, 106 are Distinguished and 19 are Elite.

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    Gerald A. Grant
    Elite in Chiari Malformation Type 2
    Neurosurgery | Pediatrics
    Elite in Chiari Malformation Type 2
    Neurosurgery | Pediatrics

    Duke Cancer Center Brain Tumor Clinic

    20 Duke Medicine Cir, 
    Durham, NC 
    Experience:
    32+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    I am a neurosurgeon and care for children and young adults. I focus on minimally invasive approaches to improve the quality of life of my patients. Your patient experience is very important to me, and I will strive to provide the best possible care for you and your family. I will always go the extra mile to try to improve your care. I care for conditions that affect the brain and spine, including tumors, epilepsy, Chiari malformations, hydrocephalus, craniosynostosis, vascular conditions such as AVMs and Moya Moya disease, and complex tethered cords. I learn so much from my patients and really look forward to getting to know all of them. I strive to bring the best collaborative team to the table to achieve the best possible outcome. I am delighted to provide the most innovative, holistic, and compassionate neurosurgical care at Duke Health. I am also a professor and Chair of the Department of Neurosurgery. Dr. Grant is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation Type 2. His top areas of expertise are Chiari Malformation Type 2, Medulloblastoma, Syringomyelia, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Osteotomy.

    Mark G. Luciano
    Elite in Chiari Malformation Type 2
    Neurosurgery
    Elite in Chiari Malformation Type 2
    Neurosurgery

    Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center

    601 North Caroline Street, Floor 5, Floor 5, 
    Baltimore, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Mark Luciano is the director of the Johns Hopkins Hydrocephalus and Cerebral Fluid Center. A renowned leader in treating hydrocephalus, Dr. Luciano is distinguished both nationally and internationally for his research and educational and clinical work in neuroendoscopy. Dr. Luciano treats adults with hydrocephalus, pseudotumor cerebri, intracranial hypotension, Chiari malformations, and cerebral and spinal cysts. He has significant expertise treating children and adults with cerebrospinal fluid leaks and congenital disorders. Among his accomplishments in neuroscience research and biomedical engineering are his investigation of the cerebrovascular response to hydrocephalus and the invention of a unique device for control of intracranial pressure (ICP) pulsatility to increase blood flow. His National Institutes of Health-funded studies have explored prolonged compression and hypoxia in the brain as a result of hydrocephalus, as well as the interaction between cerebrospinal fluid and vascular systems. Dr. Luciano is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation Type 2. His top areas of expertise are Hydrocephalus, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Increased Intracranial Pressure, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Gastrostomy.

    Christopher D. Fahey
    Advanced in Chiari Malformation Type 2
    Advanced in Chiari Malformation Type 2

    Advocate Medical Group Neurology

    1875 Dempster St, Ste 625/660, 
    Park Ridge, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Christopher Fahey is a Sleep Medicine provider in Park Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Fahey is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation Type 2. His top areas of expertise are Headache, Seizures, Memory Loss, and Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features.

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    Elite in Chiari Malformation Type 2
    Elite in Chiari Malformation Type 2

    Office

    1 Childrens Pl Ste 4S20, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jennifer Strahle is a Neurosurgery provider in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Strahle is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation Type 2. Her top areas of expertise are Chiari Malformation Type 2, Syringomyelia, Chiari Malformation, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Endoscopy.

    Elite in Chiari Malformation Type 2
    Neurosurgery
    Elite in Chiari Malformation Type 2
    Neurosurgery

    Office

    10 Center Dr Rm 3D20, 
    Bethesda, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Heiss is a Neurosurgery provider in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Heiss is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation Type 2. His top areas of expertise are Chiari Malformation Type 2, Syringomyelia, Chiari Malformation, Laminectomy, and Posterior Fossa Decompression.

    Elite in Chiari Malformation Type 2
    Neurosurgery
    Elite in Chiari Malformation Type 2
    Neurosurgery

    Vcu Medial Center-Ambulatory Care Center

    417 N 11th St, 
    Richmond, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Limbrick is a Neurosurgery provider in Richmond, Virginia. Dr. Limbrick is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation Type 2. His top areas of expertise are Hydrocephalus, Chiari Malformation Type 2, Syringomyelia, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Rhizotomy.

    Elite in Chiari Malformation Type 2
    Elite in Chiari Malformation Type 2
    Bellaterra, CT, ES 

    Maria Poca practices in Bellaterra, Spain. Ms. Poca is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation Type 2. Her top areas of expertise are Chiari Malformation Type 2, Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis, Portal Hypertension, Liver Transplant, and Endoscopy.

    Elite in Chiari Malformation Type 2
    Elite in Chiari Malformation Type 2
    Bellaterra, CT, ES 

    Juan Sahuquillo practices in Bellaterra, Spain. Mr. Sahuquillo is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation Type 2. His top areas of expertise are Chiari Malformation Type 2, Syringomyelia, Chiari Malformation, Chiari Malformation Type 1, and Craniectomy.

    Elite in Chiari Malformation Type 2
    Elite in Chiari Malformation Type 2

    The Association Of University Physicians

    325 9th Ave, 
    Seattle, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Richard Ellenbogen is a Neurosurgery provider in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Ellenbogen is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation Type 2. His top areas of expertise are Syringobulbia, Chiari Malformation Type 2, Syringomyelia, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Laminectomy.

    Elite in Chiari Malformation Type 2
    Neurosurgery
    Elite in Chiari Malformation Type 2
    Neurosurgery

    Office

    1500 E Medical Center Dr Fl C, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hugh Garton is a Neurosurgery provider in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Garton is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation Type 2. His top areas of expertise are Chiari Malformation, Chiari Malformation Type 1, Chiari Malformation Type 2, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.

    Elite in Chiari Malformation Type 2
    Elite in Chiari Malformation Type 2
    Oxford Road, 
    Manchester, ENG, GB 

    Luca Massimi practices in Manchester, United Kingdom. Mr. Massimi is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation Type 2. His top areas of expertise are Craniosynostosis, Chiari Malformation Type 2, Chiari Malformation, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Laminectomy.

    Elite in Chiari Malformation Type 2
    Elite in Chiari Malformation Type 2

    Office

    30 Hope Dr Ste 1200, 
    Hershey, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Mcdowell is a Neurosurgery provider in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Dr. Mcdowell is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation Type 2. His top areas of expertise are Chiari Malformation, Chiari Malformation Type 2, Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Microvascular Decompression.

    Elite in Chiari Malformation Type 2
    Neurosurgery
    Elite in Chiari Malformation Type 2
    Neurosurgery

    Stanford Medicine Children's Health Specialty Services-Walnut Creek-Pediatric Neurolog

    106 La Casa Via, 
    Walnut Creek, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Cormac Maher is a Neurosurgery provider in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. Maher is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation Type 2. His top areas of expertise are Arachnoid Cysts, Chiari Malformation, Chiari Malformation Type 1, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Laminectomy.

    Elite in Chiari Malformation Type 2
    Elite in Chiari Malformation Type 2
    Sitapur Road, Sector 10, Janakipuram Extension, 
    Lucknow, UP, IN 

    Atul Goel practices in Lucknow, India. Mr. Goel is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation Type 2. His top areas of expertise are Syringomyelia, Chiari Malformation Type 2, Chiari Malformation, Spinal Fusion, and Laminectomy.

    Elite in Chiari Malformation Type 2
    Elite in Chiari Malformation Type 2

    U Of U Neuro Critical Care

    175 N Medical Dr, 
    Salt Lake City, UT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Douglas Brockmeyer is a Neurologist in Salt Lake City, Utah. Dr. Brockmeyer is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation Type 2. His top areas of expertise are Chiari Malformation Type 2, Syringomyelia, Chiari Malformation, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Spinal Fusion. Dr. Brockmeyer is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in Chiari Malformation Type 2
    Elite in Chiari Malformation Type 2
    Barcelona, CT, ES 

    Alfons Macaya practices in Barcelona, Spain. Mr. Macaya is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation Type 2. His top areas of expertise are Chiari Malformation Type 2, Kluver Bucy Syndrome, Myoclonus-Dystonia, Tuberous Sclerosis Complex, and Thrombectomy.

    Elite in Chiari Malformation Type 2
    Elite in Chiari Malformation Type 2
    Milan, IT 

    Laura Valentini practices in Milan, Italy. Ms. Valentini is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation Type 2. Her top areas of expertise are Chiari Malformation Type 2, Syringomyelia, Chiari Malformation, Chiari Malformation Type 1, and Posterior Fossa Decompression.

    Elite in Chiari Malformation Type 2
    Neurosurgery
    Elite in Chiari Malformation Type 2
    Neurosurgery

    University Of Michigan Medical Center

    1500 E Medical Center Dr, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Karin Muraszko is a Neurosurgery provider in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Muraszko is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation Type 2. Her top areas of expertise are Chiari Malformation, Chiari Malformation Type 2, Tethered Cord Syndrome, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Osteotomy.

    Elite in Chiari Malformation Type 2
    Neurosurgery
    Elite in Chiari Malformation Type 2
    Neurosurgery

    Office

    10201 Carnegie Ave, 
    Cleveland, OH 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sarel Vorster is a Neurosurgery provider in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Vorster is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation Type 2. His top areas of expertise are Chiari Malformation Type 2, Chiari Malformation, Chiari Malformation Type 1, Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, and Posterior Fossa Decompression.

    Elite in Chiari Malformation Type 2
    General Surgery
    Elite in Chiari Malformation Type 2
    General Surgery

    Rett Center-Texas Medical Center

    6701 Fannin St Fl 9, 
    Houston, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Bauer is a General Surgeon in Houston, Texas. Dr. Bauer is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation Type 2. His top areas of expertise are Chiari Malformation Type 2, Chiari Malformation, Syringomyelia, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Rhizotomy.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Chiari Malformation Type 2?

    Chiari malformation type 2 (CM type II) is a type of Chiari malformation in which both the cerebellum and brain stem tissue extend into the foramen magnum (the hole at the skull base for passing of the spinal cord). CM type II is usually accompanied by a myelomeningocele (a form of spina bifida that occurs when the spinal canal and backbone do not close before birth), which can result in partial or complete paralysis of the area below the spinal opening. While the severity of CM type II can vary greatly, it can potentially cause serious complications during infancy or childhood. The exact cause of CM type II is not known but it appears to be due to defects in the brain and spinal cord that occur during fetal development.

    When should I see a Chiari Malformation Type 2 doctor near me?

    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 Chiari Malformation Type 2 doctor near me?

    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 Chiari Malformation Type 2 doctors near me?

    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 Chiari Malformation Type 2 doctors near me?

    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 Chiari Malformation Type 2 doctor near me?

    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 Chiari Malformation Type 2 doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Chiari Malformation Type 2 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 Chiari Malformation Type 2 doctor near me?

    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 Chiari Malformation Type 2 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 Chiari Malformation Type 2 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 Chiari Malformation Type 2 doctors near me?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Chiari Malformation Type 2 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 Chiari Malformation Type 2 doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Chiari Malformation Type 2 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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