The 20 Best Craniopharyngioma Doctors Near Me in Los Angeles, CA

Find the Top Craniopharyngioma Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 76 doctor with experience in Craniopharyngioma near Los Angeles, CA. Of these, 62 are Experienced, 12 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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76 providers found
    Distinguished in Craniopharyngioma
    Neurosurgery
    Distinguished in Craniopharyngioma
    Neurosurgery

    USC Neurosurgeons Inc.

    1520 San Pablo St Ste 3800, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Gabriel Zada is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Zada is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Craniopharyngioma. He is also highly rated in 49 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pituitary Tumor, Hypothalamic Tumor, Brain Tumor, Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery. Dr. Zada is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgeons.

    Advanced in Craniopharyngioma
    Neuroradiology
    Advanced in Craniopharyngioma
    Neuroradiology

    Children's Hospital Los Angeles

    4650 W Sunset Blvd, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Skorn Ponrartana is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Ponrartana is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Craniopharyngioma. He is also highly rated in 43 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Intussusception in Children, Arachnoid Cysts, Schizencephaly, and Porencephaly.

    Experienced in Craniopharyngioma
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Craniopharyngioma
    Endocrinology

    USC University Hospital

    1520 San Pablo St Ste 1000, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Caroline Nguyen is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Nguyen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Craniopharyngioma. She is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Thyroid Cancer, Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer, Hypothyroidism, and Obesity in Children.

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    Experienced in Craniopharyngioma
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Craniopharyngioma
    Endocrinology

    USC University Hospital

    1520 San Pablo St Ste 1000, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jonathan Lopresti is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Lopresti is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Craniopharyngioma. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Papillary Thyroid Cancer, Thyroid Cancer, Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer, and Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma.

    Experienced in Craniopharyngioma
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Craniopharyngioma
    Endocrinology

    USC Care Medical Group Inc

    1520 San Pablo St, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Alyssa Dominguez is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Dominguez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Craniopharyngioma. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Rabson-Mendenhall Syndrome, and Hyperparathyroidism.

    Experienced in Craniopharyngioma
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Craniopharyngioma
    Neuroradiology

    Keck Hospital Of USC

    1500 San Pablo St, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Shiroishi is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Shiroishi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Craniopharyngioma. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rathke Cleft Cyst, Gliomatosis Cerebri, Meningioma, Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Craniopharyngioma
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Craniopharyngioma
    Neuroradiology

    Children's Hospital Los Angeles

    4650 W Sunset Blvd, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Benita Tamrazi is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Tamrazi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Craniopharyngioma. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rathke Cleft Cyst, Scoliosis, Rhabdoid Tumor, and Craniopharyngioma.

    Experienced in Craniopharyngioma
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Craniopharyngioma
    Neuroradiology

    Children's Hospital Los Angeles

    4650 W Sunset Blvd, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Marvin Nelson is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Nelson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Craniopharyngioma. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Arachnoid Cysts, Familial Porencephaly, Choroid Plexus Cyst, and Siderosis.

    Experienced in Craniopharyngioma
    Pediatric Neurology
    Experienced in Craniopharyngioma
    Pediatric Neurology
    4650 West Sunset Boulevard, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Nusrat Ahsan is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Ahsan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Craniopharyngioma. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Zika Virus Disease, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Microcephaly, and Microcephaly with Spastic Quadriplegia. Dr. Ahsan is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Craniopharyngioma
    Experienced in Craniopharyngioma

    Los Angeles Medical Center

    1505 N Edgemont St, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    David Rex is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Rex is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Craniopharyngioma. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Brain Aneurysm, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Thrombectomy, and Endovascular Embolization. Dr. Rex is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Craniopharyngioma
    Endocrinology
    Advanced in Craniopharyngioma
    Endocrinology

    USC Neurosurgeons Inc.

    1520 San Pablo St Ste 3800, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Carmichael is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Carmichael is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Craniopharyngioma. He is also highly rated in 43 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pituitary Tumor, Hypothalamic Tumor, Acromegaly, Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Craniopharyngioma
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Craniopharyngioma
    Neurosurgery

    Children's Hospital Los Angeles

    4650 W Sunset Blvd, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Krieger is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Krieger is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Craniopharyngioma. He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hydrocephalus, Syringomyelia, Chiari Malformation Type 2, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Spinal Fusion.

    Advanced in Craniopharyngioma
    Neuroradiology
    Advanced in Craniopharyngioma
    Neuroradiology

    Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

    8700 Beverly Blvd, 
    West Hollywood, CA 
     (8.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Franklin Moser is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in West Hollywood, California. Dr. Moser is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Craniopharyngioma. He is also highly rated in 47 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak, Headache, Stroke, Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft.

    Advanced in Craniopharyngioma
    Neuroradiology
    Advanced in Craniopharyngioma
    Neuroradiology

    Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

    8700 Beverly Blvd, 
    West Hollywood, CA 
     (8.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Barry Pressman is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in West Hollywood, California. Dr. Pressman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Craniopharyngioma. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Meningioma, Herniated Disk, and Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus.

    Distinguished in Craniopharyngioma
    Neurosurgery
    Distinguished in Craniopharyngioma
    Neurosurgery
    2125 Arizona Avenue, Floor 2, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (13.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Daniel Kelly is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Kelly is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Craniopharyngioma. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pituitary Tumor, Meningioma, Hypothalamic Tumor, Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery, and Balloon Sinuplasty. Dr. Kelly is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Craniopharyngioma
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Craniopharyngioma
    Family Medicine

    Office

    1500 San Pablo St Ste 3800, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Frank Attenello is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Attenello is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Craniopharyngioma. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Venous Thromboembolism (VTE), Myelomeningocele, Spinal Cord Abscess, Thrombectomy, and Laminectomy.

    Experienced in Craniopharyngioma
    Experienced in Craniopharyngioma

    USC Roski Eye Institute-Los Angeles

    1450 San Pablo St Fl 4, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jeffrey Gluckstein is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Gluckstein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Craniopharyngioma. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Optic Neuritis, Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis, Increased Intracranial Pressure, and Meningitis.

    Experienced in Craniopharyngioma
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Craniopharyngioma
    Internal Medicine

    USC University Hospital

    1520 San Pablo St Ste 1000, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jennifer Marks is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Marks is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Craniopharyngioma. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Alcoholic Cirrhosis, and Hypertension.

    Experienced in Craniopharyngioma
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Craniopharyngioma
    Internal Medicine

    USC University Hospital

    1520 San Pablo St Ste 1000, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Joshua Sapkin is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Sapkin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Craniopharyngioma. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Richter Syndrome, Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL), and Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL).

    Experienced in Craniopharyngioma
    Experienced in Craniopharyngioma

    House Ear Clinic

    2100 W 3rd St, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    25+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Gregory Lekovic is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 25 years. Dr. Lekovic is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Craniopharyngioma. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acoustic Neuroma, Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2), Schwannoma, Nerve Decompression, and Cerebral Artery Bypass Surgery. Dr. Lekovic is board certified in American Board Neurological Surgery.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Craniopharyngioma?

    A craniopharyngioma is a noncancerous (benign) tumor that develops at the base of the brain near the pituitary gland.

    When should I see a Craniopharyngioma doctor near Los Angeles, CA?

    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 Craniopharyngioma doctor near Los Angeles, CA?

    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 Craniopharyngioma doctors near Los Angeles, CA?

    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 Craniopharyngioma doctors near Los Angeles, CA?

    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 Craniopharyngioma doctor near Los Angeles, CA?

    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 Craniopharyngioma doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Craniopharyngioma 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 Craniopharyngioma doctor near Los Angeles, CA?

    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 Craniopharyngioma 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 Craniopharyngioma 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 Craniopharyngioma doctors near Los Angeles, CA?

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Craniopharyngioma 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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