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    MediFind found 138 doctor with experience in Chiari Malformation near Massachusetts, US. Of these, 118 are Experienced, 11 are Advanced and 6 are Distinguished.

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    138 providers found
      Rafeeque A. Bhadelia
      Distinguished in Chiari Malformation
      Distinguished in Chiari Malformation

      Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

      330 Brookline Avenue, Shapiro 4, 
      Boston, MA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Gujarati , Hindi

      Rafeeque Bhadelia is a Neuroradiologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Bhadelia is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Chiari Malformation, Chiari Malformation Type 1, Stroke, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

      Edward R. Smith
      Distinguished in Chiari Malformation
      Neurosurgery | Pediatrics
      Distinguished in Chiari Malformation
      Neurosurgery | Pediatrics

      Boston Pediatric Neurosurgical Foundation Inc

      300 Longwood Ave, 
      Boston, MA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Edward Smith is a Pediatrics specialist and a Neurosurgery provider in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Smith is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Moyamoya Disease, Vein of Galen Aneurysm, Arteriovenous Malformation, Endovascular Embolization, and Posterior Fossa Decompression.

      Abraham F. Bezuidenhout
      Advanced in Chiari Malformation
      Advanced in Chiari Malformation

      Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

      1 Deaconess Road, 
      Boston, MA 
      Experience:
      18+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Abraham Bezuidenhout is a Radiologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Bezuidenhout has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Chiari Malformation, Visceromegaly, Pancreatic Adenoma, Ascites, and Endoscopy.

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      Yu-ming Chang
      Advanced in Chiari Malformation
      Advanced in Chiari Malformation

      Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

      330 Brookline Avenue, Shapiro 4, 
      Boston, MA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Yu-ming Chang is a Radiologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Chang is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Headache, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Chiari Malformation, Pseudotumor Cerebri Syndrome, and Tissue Biopsy.

      Distinguished in Chiari Malformation
      Neurosurgery
      Distinguished in Chiari Malformation
      Neurosurgery

      New England Medical Center Group Practice Inc

      800 Washington St, 
      Boston, MA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Carl Heilman is a Neurosurgery provider in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Heilman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Meningioma, Hydrocephalus, Acoustic Neuroma, Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery, and Mastoidectomy. Dr. Heilman is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Chiari Malformation
      Neurosurgery
      Distinguished in Chiari Malformation
      Neurosurgery
      300 Longwood Ave, Department Of Neurosurgery, Bader 3, 
      Boston, MA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Mark Proctor is a Neurosurgery provider in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Proctor is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Craniosynostosis, Metopic Ridge, Plagiocephaly, Craniectomy, and Posterior Fossa Decompression. Dr. Proctor is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Chiari Malformation
      Neurosurgery
      Distinguished in Chiari Malformation
      Neurosurgery

      Boston Pediatric Neurosurgical Foundation Inc

      300 Longwood Ave, 
      Boston, MA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Lissa Baird is a Neurosurgery provider in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Baird is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation. Her top areas of expertise are Hydrocephalus, Craniopharyngioma, Chiari Malformation, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Craniectomy.

      Distinguished in Chiari Malformation
      Distinguished in Chiari Malformation

      Boston Pediatric Neurosurgical Foundation Inc

      300 Longwood Ave, 
      Boston, MA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Benjamin Warf is a Neurosurgery provider in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Warf is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Hydrocephalus, Myelomeningocele, Syringomyelia, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Endoscopy. Dr. Warf is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Chiari Malformation
      Radiology
      Advanced in Chiari Malformation
      Radiology

      Department Of Radiology

      300 Longwood Ave, 
      Boston, MA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Edward Yang is a Radiologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Yang is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Cortical Dysplasia, Agyria Pachygyria Polymicrogyria, Focal or Multifocal Malformations in Neuronal Migration, and Polymicrogyria.

      Joshua P. Aronson
      Experienced in Chiari Malformation
      Experienced in Chiari Malformation

      Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center - Neurosurgery

      110 Francis Street, Suite 3B, 
      Boston, MA 
      Experience:
      17+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Offers Telehealth

      Joshua Aronson is a Neurosurgery provider in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Aronson has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Seizures, Parkinson's Disease, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Awake Craniotomy.

      Efstathios Papavassiliou
      Experienced in Chiari Malformation
      Experienced in Chiari Malformation

      Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center - Neurosurgery

      110 Francis Street, Suite 3B, 
      Boston, MA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English, French, Greek, Spanish

      Efstathios Papavassiliou is a Neurosurgery provider in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Papavassiliou 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, Parkinson's Disease, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

      James H. Stephen
      Experienced in Chiari Malformation
      Experienced in Chiari Malformation

      Brigham And Women's Neurosurgery At South Shore Health

      851 Main Street, Suite 6, 
      South Weymouth, MA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Dr. James Stephen is an neurosurgeon with the Brigham and Women’s Hospital Department of Neurosurgery. His clinical practice location is at South Shore Hospital.  Dr. Stephen completed Neurosurgical Residency at the University of Pennsylvania and an enfolded Pediatric Spinal Deformity Fellowship at the Philadelphia Shriner’s Hospital for Children.  Prior to medical school, he obtained a Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering and a Master’s degree in biomedical engineering from the University of Michigan.  Throughout his education and training, he has participated in translational research in biofluid mechanics, stem cells, and quality of life outcomes in pediatric deformity surgery.  Dr. Stephen’s clinical practice specializes in treating a broad variety of spinal disorders.  His training and experience in engineering influences his approach to solving the complexities of spinal pathology.  He has expertise in the field of spinal navigation and image-guidance, spinal robotics, motion-preserving techniques such as cervical disc replacement, treatment of complex spinal fractures, and minimally invasive techniques to the spine.  Dr. Stephen has unique expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with Chiari I malformation.  He was previously the Primary Surgeon and Medical Director of the Colorado Chiari Institute in Denver, Colorado where he specialized in treating patients from across the country with Chiari I malformation.  He looks forward to continuing to provide expert care to Chiari patients in his new role.  Dr. Stephen treats every patient as if they were a family member or an old friend.  He patiently listens to their goals and concerns, explains treatment options, and guides patients through the decision-making and treatment process.  He believes that combining the latest surgical techniques with a personal approach to each unique patient leads to the best possible outcome. Dr. Stephen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Tarlov Cysts, Spinal Stenosis, Subdural Hematoma, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

      Rafael Rojas
      Experienced in Chiari Malformation
      Experienced in Chiari Malformation

      Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

      330 Brookline Avenue, Shapiro 4, 
      Boston, MA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish

      Rafael Rojas is a Radiologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Rojas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Meningioma, and Brain Aneurysm.

      Nirav J. Patel
      Experienced in Chiari Malformation
      Neurosurgery | Radiology
      Experienced in Chiari Malformation
      Neurosurgery | Radiology

      Brigham And Women's Hospital, Neurosciences Center

      60 Fenwood Road, 1st Floor Hale Building For Transformative Medicine, 
      Boston, MA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Nirav Patel is a Radiologist and a Neurosurgery provider in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Posterior Fossa Tumor, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Brain Aneurysm, Stent Placement, and Transmyocardial Revascularization.

      Yi Lu
      Neurosurgery
      Neurosurgery

      Brigham And Women's Hospital, Neurosciences Center

      60 Fenwood Road, 1st Floor Hale Building For Transformative Medicine, 
      Boston, MA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Dr. Lu is a spine surgeon and an Associate Professor in the Department of Neurosurgery. Additionally, Dr. Lu serves as the Director of Neurosurgical Trauma at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. Dr. Lu completed medical school at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. He went on to complete his training at Boston Children’s Hospital and Brigham and Women’s Hospital, and he completed his Spine Fellowship at the University of Miami Department of Neurosurgery.Dr Lu’s clinical practice is focused on minimally invasive spine surgery, spinal deformity and scoliosis correction, spinal tumor (primary and metastasis, and spinal trauma. His research involves spinal cord injury, namely the axon regeneration and locomotion recovery after spinal cord injury. Dr. Lu is committed to putting his patients first and treating his patients as if they were his own family. Dr. Lu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Epidural Abscess, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

      Jason P. Rahal
      Neurosurgery
      Neurosurgery

      Brigham And Women's Neurosurgery At South Shore Health

      851 Main Street, Suite 6, 
      South Weymouth, MA 
      Experience:
      18+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Jason Rahal is a Neurosurgery provider in South Weymouth, Massachusetts. Dr. Rahal has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Subdural Hematoma, Spondylolisthesis, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery.

      Experienced in Chiari Malformation
      Experienced in Chiari Malformation

      Pratt Neurology Associates Inc

      800 Washington St, 
      Boston, MA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Sarah Nelson is a Neurologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Nelson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation. Her top areas of expertise are Stroke, Chiari Malformation Type 1, Brain Herniation, and Chiari Malformation.

      Experienced in Chiari Malformation
      Pediatrics | Radiology
      Experienced in Chiari Malformation
      Pediatrics | Radiology
      300 Longwood Avenue, Children's Hospital Boston/radiology, 
      Boston, MA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Sanjay Prabhu is a Radiologist and a Pediatrics provider in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Prabhu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Cortical Dysplasia, Sturge-Weber Syndrome, Parkes Weber Syndrome, Osteotomy, and Craniectomy.

      Experienced in Chiari Malformation
      Experienced in Chiari Malformation

      Brigham And Womens Physicians Organization Inc

      75 Francis St, 
      Boston, MA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Edward Lin is a Radiologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Lin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Familial Porencephaly, Choroid Plexus Cyst, and Chiari Malformation Type 1.

      Experienced in Chiari Malformation
      Neuroradiology
      Experienced in Chiari Malformation
      Neuroradiology

      Massachusetts General Hospital

      55 Fruit St, 
      Boston, MA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Stuart Pomerantz is a Neuroradiologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Pomerantz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG), Stroke, Meningioma, and Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak.

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      Last Updated: 02/22/2026

      When should I see a Chiari Malformation doctor in Massachusetts, US?

      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 in Massachusetts, US?

      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 in Massachusetts, US?

      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 in Massachusetts, US?

      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 in Massachusetts, US?

      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 in Massachusetts, US?

      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 in Massachusetts, US?

      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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