The 20 Best Chiari Malformation Doctors Near Me in birmingham, AL

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 20 doctor with experience in Chiari Malformation near birmingham, AL. Of these, 15 are Experienced, 3 are Distinguished and 2 are Advanced.

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    Experienced in Chiari Malformation
    Experienced in Chiari Malformation
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    University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation PC

    2000 6th Ave S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (0.9 miles away)
    205-801-8950
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Winfield Fisher-Iii is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Fisher-Iii is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation. He is also highly rated in 57 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Brain Aneurysm, Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly, Hydrocephalus, Awake Craniotomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Fisher-Iii is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Chiari Malformation
    Distinguished in Chiari Malformation
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    Children's Of Alabama

    1600 7th Ave S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (1.1 miles away)
    205-638-9653
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Brandon Rocque is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Rocque is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Myelomeningocele, Hydrocephalus, Chiari Malformation Type 2, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Rhizotomy. Dr. Rocque is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Chiari Malformation

    Dr. Walter J. Oakes
    Neurosurgery
    Distinguished in Chiari Malformation

    Dr. Walter J. Oakes
    Neurosurgery
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    Children's Of Alabama

    1600 7th Ave S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (1.1 miles away)
    205-638-9100
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Walter Oakes is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Oakes is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chiari Malformation Type 2, Chiari Malformation, Chiari Malformation Type 1, Syringomyelia, and Posterior Fossa Decompression.

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    Distinguished in Chiari Malformation
    Distinguished in Chiari Malformation
    Referral may be required

    Children's Of Alabama

    1600 7th Ave S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (1.1 miles away)
    205-638-9653
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Jeffrey Blount is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Blount is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Myelomeningocele, Hydrocephalus, Chiari Malformation, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Endovascular Embolization. Dr. Blount is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Chiari Malformation

    Dr. Jeremy D. Smith
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Chiari Malformation

    Dr. Jeremy D. Smith
    Internal Medicine
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    833 Saint Vincents Dr Ste 300, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (1.4 miles away)
    205-933-4640
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Jeremy Smith is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation. He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Gout. Dr. Smith is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Chiari Malformation

    Dr. Jakub Godzik
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Chiari Malformation

    Dr. Jakub Godzik
    Neurosurgery
    Referral may be required

    Office

    510 20th St S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (0.9 miles away)
    205-996-3208
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jakub Godzik is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Godzik is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lordosis, Kyphosis, Spondylolisthesis, Spinal Fusion, and Osteotomy. Dr. Godzik is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Chiari Malformation
    Advanced in Chiari Malformation
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    Children's Of Alabama

    1600 7th Ave S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (1.1 miles away)
    205-939-9653
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Curtis Rozzelle is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Rozzelle is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hydrocephalus, Intraventricular Hemorrhage of the Newborn, Choroid Plexus Cyst, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Endoscopy. Dr. Rozzelle is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Chiari Malformation
    Experienced in Chiari Malformation
    Referral may be required

    Office

    1720 2nd Ave S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (0.7 miles away)
    205-934-3546
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Philip Schmalz is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Schmalz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation. His clinical expertise encompasses Brain Aneurysm, Subdural Hematoma, Hydrocephalus, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Thrombectomy. Dr. Schmalz is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Chiari Malformation
    Experienced in Chiari Malformation
    Referral may be required

    UAB Neurosurgery

    510 20th St S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (0.9 miles away)
    205-996-2461
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kristen Riley is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Riley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation. She is also highly rated in 55 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Encephalocele, Pituitary Tumor, Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak, Balloon Sinuplasty, and Awake Craniotomy. Dr. Riley is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Chiari Malformation
    Experienced in Chiari Malformation
    Referral may be required

    University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation PC

    2000 6th Ave S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (0.9 miles away)
    205-801-8000
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Cheri Canon is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Canon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation. She is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Meningioma, Radiation Induced Meningioma, Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG), and Prolactinoma. Dr. Canon is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Chiari Malformation
    Experienced in Chiari Malformation
    Referral may be required

    University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation PC

    2000 6th Ave S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (0.9 miles away)
    205-934-7170
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Patrick Pritchard is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Pritchard is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spasticity, Spinal Stenosis, Epidural Hematoma, Vertebroplasty, and Laminectomy. Dr. Pritchard is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Chiari Malformation
    Experienced in Chiari Malformation
    Referral may be required

    Office

    625 19th St S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (1.0 miles away)
    205-975-3509
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Jessica Mclemore is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Mclemore is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation. She is also highly rated in 46 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Tension Headache, Migraine, Opsoclonus-Myoclonus Syndrome, and Peripheral Neuropathy. Dr. Mclemore is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Chiari Malformation
    Experienced in Chiari Malformation
    Referral may be required

    University Of Alabama Hospital

    619 19th St S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (1.0 miles away)
    205-934-4011
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    James Dowell-Markert is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Dowell-Markert is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation. He is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Porencephaly, Schizencephaly, Meningioma, Awake Craniotomy, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery. Dr. Dowell-Markert is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Chiari Malformation

    Dr. Mamerhi O. Okor
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Chiari Malformation

    Dr. Mamerhi O. Okor
    Neurosurgery
    Referral may be required

    UAB Hospital Birmingham

    619 19th St S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (1.0 miles away)
    205-934-4011
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mamerhi Okor is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Okor is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cervical Spondylosis, Subdural Hematoma, Epidural Hematoma, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Okor is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Chiari Malformation
    Experienced in Chiari Malformation
    Referral may be required

    University Of Alabama Hospital

    619 19th St S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (1.0 miles away)
    205-934-4011
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Barton Guthrie is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Guthrie is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation. He is also highly rated in 25 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 Chiari Malformation

    Dr. Faizal A. Haji
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Chiari Malformation

    Dr. Faizal A. Haji
    Neurosurgery
    Referral may be required

    Children's Of Alabama

    1600 7th Ave S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (1.1 miles away)
    205-638-9474
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Faizal Haji is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Haji is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Choroid Plexus Cyst, Intraventricular Hemorrhage of the Newborn, Hydrocephalus, Osteotomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Chiari Malformation
    Experienced in Chiari Malformation
    Referral may be required

    Children's Of Alabama

    1600 7th Ave S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (1.1 miles away)
    205-638-9730
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Christopher Guion is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Guion is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation. His clinical expertise encompasses Short Stature (Growth Disorders), Scoliosis, Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS), and Familial Short Stature (FSS). Dr. Guion is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Chiari Malformation
    Experienced in Chiari Malformation
    Referral may be required

    Neurosurgical Associates P. C.

    800 Saint Vincents Dr Ste 700, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (1.6 miles away)
    205-933-8981
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Joshua Menendez is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Menendez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cervical Spondylosis, Cervical Myelopathy, Invertebral Disc Disease, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery. Dr. Menendez is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Chiari Malformation

    Dr. Tuan V. Nguyen
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Chiari Malformation

    Dr. Tuan V. Nguyen
    Neurosurgery
    Referral may be required

    Brookwood Baptist Medical Center

    2010 Brookwood Medical Ctr Dr, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (4.3 miles away)
    205-877-1000
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Vietnamese
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    Accepting New Patients

    Tuan Nguyen is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Nguyen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Subdural Hematoma, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Awake Craniotomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Nguyen is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Chiari Malformation
    Experienced in Chiari Malformation
    Referral may be required

    Office

    1000 Southlake Park # 200, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (11.5 miles away)
    205-536-8736
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Diane Counce is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Counce is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation. She is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Migraine, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Dopa-Responsive Dystonia, and Aromatic L-Amino Acid Decarboxylase (AADC) Deficiency. Dr. Counce is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    When should I see a Chiari Malformation doctor near birmingham, AL?

    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 birmingham, AL?

    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 do I find the best Chiari Malformation doctor near birmingham, AL?

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    How does MediFind rank Chiari Malformation doctors near birmingham, AL?

    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 birmingham, AL?

    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 birmingham, AL?

    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 birmingham, AL?

    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 birmingham, AL?

    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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