The 20 Best Chiari Malformation Doctors Near Me

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The 20 Best Chiari Malformation Doctors Near Me

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 8809 doctor with experience in Chiari Malformation. Of these, 7852 are Experienced, 808 are Advanced, 119 are Distinguished and 11 are Elite.

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    Mark G. Luciano
    Elite in Chiari Malformation
    Neurosurgery
    Elite in Chiari Malformation
    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. His top areas of expertise are Hydrocephalus, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Increased Intracranial Pressure, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Gastrostomy.

    Joseph W. Quillin
    Advanced in Chiari Malformation
    Advanced in Chiari Malformation

    Texas Health Neurosurgery And Spine Specialists

    3060 Communications Pkwy, Ste 100, 
    Plano, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Joseph Quillin believes that the practice of neurosurgery is a tremendous privilege. His focus is on durable symptom relief, patient quality of life, maximum safe tumor resection, and the prevention of further neurological damage for his patients. His advanced training in brain, spine, and skull base/cerebrovascular disorders has enabled him to care for some of the most complex patients in neurosurgery. Dr. Quillin specializes in neurosurgical oncology and skull base surgery, using techniques such as radiotherapy and minimally invasive endoscopic surgery to promote tumor treatment and removal. He has served the DFW area since 2021.Dr. Quillin earned his medical degree at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in Shreveport. He completed his neurological surgery residency and fellowship training in neurological oncology at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. He also completed additional fellowship training in skull base/cerebrovascular surgery at Rutgers University in New Brunswick, N.J. Away from the office, Dr. Quillin has served as an ad hoc reviewer for publications including NEUROSURGERY, World Neurosurgery, and the Journal of Neuro-Oncology. He is a member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons and Congress of Neurological Surgeons. Dr. Quillin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Meningioma, Pituitary Tumor, Brain Herniation, Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery, and Awake Craniotomy.

    Elite in Chiari Malformation
    Elite in Chiari Malformation

    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. His top areas of expertise are Chiari Malformation, Chiari Malformation Type 2, Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Microvascular Decompression.

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    Elite in Chiari Malformation
    Neurosurgery
    Elite in Chiari Malformation
    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. 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
    Neurosurgery
    Elite in Chiari Malformation
    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. His top areas of expertise are Arachnoid Cysts, Chiari Malformation, Chiari Malformation Type 1, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Laminectomy.

    Elite in Chiari Malformation
    Elite in Chiari Malformation
    Genoa, IT 

    Gianluca Piatelli practices in Genoa, Italy. Mr. Piatelli is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Chiari Malformation, Chiari Malformation Type 1, Chiari Malformation Type 2, Laminectomy, and Posterior Fossa Decompression.

    Elite in Chiari Malformation
    Elite in Chiari Malformation
    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. His top areas of expertise are Syringomyelia, Chiari Malformation Type 2, Chiari Malformation, Spinal Fusion, and Laminectomy.

    Elite in Chiari Malformation
    Neurosurgery
    Elite in Chiari Malformation
    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. Her top areas of expertise are Chiari Malformation, Chiari Malformation Type 2, Tethered Cord Syndrome, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Osteotomy.

    Elite in Chiari Malformation
    Elite in Chiari Malformation

    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. Her top areas of expertise are Chiari Malformation Type 2, Syringomyelia, Chiari Malformation, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Endoscopy.

    Elite in Chiari Malformation
    Elite in Chiari Malformation

    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. His top areas of expertise are Syringobulbia, Chiari Malformation Type 2, Syringomyelia, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Laminectomy.

    Elite in Chiari Malformation
    Elite in Chiari Malformation
    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. His top areas of expertise are Craniosynostosis, Chiari Malformation Type 2, Chiari Malformation, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Laminectomy.

    Elite in Chiari Malformation
    General Surgery
    Elite in Chiari Malformation
    General Surgery

    Office

    702 Barnhill Dr Rm 1134, 
    Indianapolis, IN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Laurie Ackerman is a General Surgeon in Indianapolis, Indiana. Dr. Ackerman is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation. Her top areas of expertise are Tethered Cord Syndrome, Chiari Malformation, Chiari Malformation Type 2, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Laminectomy.

    Distinguished in Chiari Malformation
    Distinguished in Chiari Malformation

    St. Christopher's Hospital For Children Global Neuroscience Institute

    160 E Erie Ave, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Veznedaroglu is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Brain Aneurysm, Stroke, Arteriovenous Malformation, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement.

    Thomas N. Leahy
    Experienced in Chiari Malformation
    Experienced in Chiari Malformation

    Reading Hospital Neurology Suite 3020

    301 S 7th Ave, Ste 3020, 
    West Reading, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Leahy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Seizures, Epilepsy, and Vertebral Artery Dissection.

    Adrian T. Harvey
    Experienced in Chiari Malformation
    Experienced in Chiari Malformation

    Texas Health Neurosurgery And Spine Specialists

    800 5th Ave, Ste 500, 
    Fort Worth, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Harvey is a board-certified neurosurgeon with fellowship training in complex spine surgery. He also completed a one-year fellowship in neurosurgical oncology at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. Dr. Harvey's area of special focus is the treatment of brain and spine tumors with additional interest in spinal cord trauma. He is an Arizona native who received his medical degree from the Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine at Midwestern University in Glendale before completing his residency training in neurosurgery at the University of Illinois in Bloomington. As part of his residency, Harvey completed his complex spine fellowship at the University of Illinois Peoria. In addition to practicing medicine, he is a Major in the United States Army Reserve Medical Corps. He speaks Finnish and some Spanish. Dr. Harvey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Awake Craniotomy, and Bone Graft.

    Bradley T. Bagan
    Experienced in Chiari Malformation
    Experienced in Chiari Malformation

    Advocate Medical Group Neurosurgery

    716 S Milwaukee Ave, 
    Libertyville, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bradley Bagan is a Neurosurgery provider in Libertyville, Illinois. Dr. Bagan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Apoplexy, Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery.

    Olaide O. Ajayi
    Experienced in Chiari Malformation
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Chiari Malformation
    Neurosurgery

    Texas Health Neurosurgery And Spine Specialists

    800 5th Ave, Ste 500, 
    Fort Worth, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Yoruba

    "Dr. Olaide Ajayi is board-certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgeons and is a Fellow of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons. He is the Medical Director of Spine Surgery at Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital in Fort Worth.Dr. Ajayi completed his Neurosurgery Residency as well as a Complex and Minimally Invasive Spine Fellowship at Loma Linda University Medical Center in Southern California. He also received his Medical Doctorate from the same institution. He has authored and contributed to many peer review publications on various neurosurgical and spine related topics.His areas of special focus include the surgical management of degenerative scoliosis, spine tumors, spine trauma, complex and minimally invasive spine surgery, and degenerative spine disease. Dr. Ajayi takes a comprehensive approach in the management of spinal disease, utilizing conservative treatment options when feasible, as well as minimally invasive and complex reconstructive approaches when necessary.Dr. Ajayi is a member of the North American Spine Society (NASS), American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS), Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS) and AANS/CNS Joint Spine Section.WATCH NOW:</h5>Patient Testimonial: North Texas Neurosurgical & Spine Center (Dr. Ajayi)</a>". Dr. Ajayi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery.

    Murad Baba
    Experienced in Chiari Malformation
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Chiari Malformation
    Internal Medicine

    Reading Hospital

    420 South 5th Avenue, 
    West Reading, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    . Dr. Baba is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Chiari Malformation Type 1, Brain Herniation, and Chiari Malformation.

    Jonathan S. Citow
    Experienced in Chiari Malformation
    Experienced in Chiari Malformation

    Advocate Medical Group Neurosurgery

    716 S Milwaukee Ave, 
    Libertyville, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jonathan Citow is a Neurosurgery provider in Libertyville, Illinois. Dr. Citow is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Cervical Spondylosis, Spondylolisthesis, Herniated Disc Surgery, and Cervical Disc Surgery.

    Jasdeep K. Khurana
    Experienced in Chiari Malformation
    Experienced in Chiari Malformation

    Reading Hospital Neurology Suite 3020

    301 S 7th Ave, Ste 3020, 
    West Reading, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Gujarati , Hindi, Punjabi

    . Dr. Khurana is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation. Her top areas of expertise are Seizures, Memory Loss, Partial Familial Epilepsy, and Partial Seizure.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    When should I see a Chiari Malformation 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 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 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 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 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 doctor search results page. 

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

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

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