The 20 Best Chiari Malformation Doctors Near Me in south miami, FL

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 53 doctor with experience in Chiari Malformation near south miami, FL. Of these, 50 are Experienced and 3 are Advanced.

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    Experienced in Chiari Malformation
    Oncology | Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Chiari Malformation
    Oncology | Neurosurgery
    Referral may be required
    1295 Northwest 14th Street, 
    Miami, FL 
     (7.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ricardo Komotar is an Oncologist and a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Miami, Florida. Dr. Komotar 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 Tumor, Meningioma, Glioblastoma, Awake Craniotomy, and Posterior Fossa Decompression. Dr. Komotar is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Chiari Malformation
    Experienced in Chiari Malformation

    Office

    370 Minorca Ave, 
    Coral Gables, FL 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ivan Carrasquilla-Escoto is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Coral Gables, Florida. Dr. Carrasquilla-Escoto 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 High Cholesterol, Cirrhosis, Sitosterolemia, and Osteomyelitis in Children. Dr. Carrasquilla-Escoto is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Chiari Malformation
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Chiari Malformation
    Neurosurgery
    Referral may be required

    Office

    3100 SW 62nd Ave Ste 3109, 
    Miami, FL 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Farsi, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Toba Niazi is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Miami, Florida. Dr. Niazi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chiari Malformation, Chiari Malformation Type 2, Hydrocephalus, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Rhizotomy. Dr. Niazi is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Chiari Malformation
    Advanced in Chiari Malformation
    Referral may be required

    Nicklaus Children's Hospital

    3100 SW 62nd Ave, 
    Miami, FL 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Sarah Jernigan is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Miami, Florida. Dr. Jernigan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation. She is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hydrocephalus, Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly, and Posterior Fossa Decompression. Dr. Jernigan is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    7330 SW 62nd Pl Ste 200, 
    South Miami, FL 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Paul Damski is a Neurologist practicing medicine in South Miami, Florida. Dr. Damski is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), New Daily Persistent Headache (NDPH), Transient Global Amnesia, and Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope. Dr. Damski is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    7000 SW 62nd Ave Ste 300, 
    South Miami, FL 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ajay Pandey is a Neurologist practicing medicine in South Miami, Florida. Dr. Pandey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Axillary Nerve Dysfunction, Memory Loss, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), and Vertigo. Dr. Pandey is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    7000 SW 62nd Ave Ste 300, 
    South Miami, FL 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Javier Lopez is a Neurologist practicing medicine in South Miami, Florida. Dr. Lopez is rated as an Experienced 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 Axillary Nerve Dysfunction, Memory Loss, Camptocormism, and Transient Global Amnesia. Dr. Lopez is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    7000 SW 62nd Ave Ste 300, 
    South Miami, FL 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Christopher Jimenez is a Neurologist practicing medicine in South Miami, Florida. Dr. Jimenez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Axillary Nerve Dysfunction, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Transient Global Amnesia, and Cerebellar Degeneration. Dr. Jimenez is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Baptist Health Brain & Spine Care | South Miami (Suite 130)

    6200 Sunset Dr Ste 130, 
    South Miami, FL 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jorge Hirigoyen is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in South Miami, Florida. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Hirigoyen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation. His clinical expertise encompasses Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Brain Herniation, Chiari Malformation Type 1, and Chiari Malformation. Dr. Hirigoyen is currently accepting new patients.

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

    S J Deprima MD Radiology PA

    6129 SW 70th St, 
    South Miami, FL 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jose Valerio is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in South Miami, Florida. Dr. Valerio is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hydrocephalus, Sacroiliac Joint Disease, Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly, Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, and Vertebroplasty. Dr. Valerio is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Chiari Malformation
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Chiari Malformation
    Internal Medicine

    Baptist Health Doctors Hospital

    5000 University Dr, 
    Coral Gables, FL 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Luiz Felipe-Leao is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Coral Gables, Florida. Dr. Felipe-Leao is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Oligodendroglioma, Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG), Stroke, Transmyocardial Revascularization, and Stent Placement. Dr. Felipe-Leao is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Chiari Malformation
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Chiari Malformation
    Internal Medicine

    Baptist Health Doctors Hospital

    5000 University Dr, 
    Coral Gables, FL 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jamie Mahfood is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Coral Gables, Florida. Dr. Mahfood is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation. Her clinical expertise encompasses Low Sodium Level, Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Stent Placement, and Transmyocardial Revascularization. Dr. Mahfood is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Chiari Malformation
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Chiari Malformation
    Internal Medicine

    Baptist Health Doctors Hospital

    5000 University Dr, 
    Coral Gables, FL 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Keslie Gutierrez is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Coral Gables, Florida. Dr. Gutierrez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Medullary Sponge Kidney, Autosomal Dominant Tubulointerstitial Kidney Disease, Nephronophthisis, Pacemaker Implantation, and Heart Valve Repair.

    Experienced in Chiari Malformation
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Chiari Malformation
    Internal Medicine

    Baptist Health Doctors Hospital

    5000 University Dr, 
    Coral Gables, FL 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Samantha Taghva is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Coral Gables, Florida. Dr. Taghva is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation. Her clinical expertise encompasses Apoplexy, Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, Pacemaker Implantation, and Heart Valve Repair. Dr. Taghva is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Chiari Malformation
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Chiari Malformation
    Internal Medicine

    Baptist Health Doctors Hospital

    5000 University Dr, 
    Coral Gables, FL 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Leo Rosales is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Coral Gables, Florida. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Rosales is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation. His clinical expertise encompasses Atypical Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Pneumonia, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Rosales is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Chiari Malformation
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Chiari Malformation
    Internal Medicine

    Baptist Health Doctors Hospital

    5000 University Dr, 
    Coral Gables, FL 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Karen Valledor is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Coral Gables, Florida. Dr. Valledor is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sickle Cell Disease, Pneumonia, Shwartzman Phenomenon, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Awake Craniotomy. Dr. Valledor is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Chiari Malformation
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Chiari Malformation
    Internal Medicine

    Baptist Health Doctors Hospital

    5000 University Dr, 
    Coral Gables, FL 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Nisha Chowdhury is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Coral Gables, Florida. Dr. Chowdhury is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pneumomediastinum, Perniosis, Gitelman Syndrome, Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Chowdhury is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    3100 SW 62nd Ave Ste 3109, 
    Miami, FL 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Buckley is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Miami, Florida. Dr. Buckley 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 Subdural Hematoma, Brain Herniation, Seizures, Absence Seizure, and Craniectomy. Dr. Buckley is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Nicklaus Children's Hospital

    3100 SW 62nd Ave, 
    Miami, FL 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kristen Stabingas is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Miami, Florida. Dr. Stabingas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation. Her clinical expertise encompasses Diffuse Midline Glioma H3 K27M-Mutant, Subdural Effusion, Brain Tumor, Hydrocephalus, and Craniectomy. Dr. Stabingas is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Nicklaus Children's Hospital

    3100 SW 62nd Ave, 
    Miami, FL 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mostafa Shahein is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Miami, Florida. Dr. Shahein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak, Hypothalamic Tumor, Chordoma, Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery, and Endoscopy.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    When should I see a Chiari Malformation doctor near south miami, FL?

    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 south miami, FL?

    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 south miami, FL?

    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 south miami, FL?

    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 south miami, FL?

    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 south miami, FL?

    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 south miami, FL?

    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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