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    Last Updated: 10/30/2025

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    MediFind found 59 doctor with experience in Craniopharyngioma near Santa Monica, CA. Of these, 47 are Experienced, 10 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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

      Daniel Kelly is a Neurosurgery provider in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Kelly is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Craniopharyngioma. His top areas of expertise are Pituitary Tumor, Meningioma, Hypothalamic Tumor, Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery, and Balloon Sinuplasty. Dr. Kelly is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Craniopharyngioma
      Otolaryngology | Plastic Surgery
      Experienced in Craniopharyngioma
      Otolaryngology | Plastic Surgery
      11645 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 600, 
      Los Angeles, CA 
       (3.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Chester Griffiths is an Otolaryngologist and a Plastic Surgeon in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Griffiths is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Craniopharyngioma. His top areas of expertise are Pituitary Tumor, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak, Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery, and Endoscopy. Dr. Griffiths is currently accepting new patients.

      What does Elite, Distinguished, Advanced, Experienced mean?
      Advanced in Craniopharyngioma
      Advanced in Craniopharyngioma
      2125 Arizona Avenue, Floor 2, 
      Santa Monica, CA 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Naveed Wagle is a Neurologist in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Wagle is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Craniopharyngioma. His top areas of expertise are Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, Glioma, and Gliosarcoma.

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      Advanced in Craniopharyngioma
      Neurosurgery | General Surgery
      Advanced in Craniopharyngioma
      Neurosurgery | General Surgery

      The Regents Of The University Of California

      300 Medical Plz, 
      Los Angeles, CA 
       (4.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Marvin Bergsneider is a Neurosurgery specialist and a General Surgeon in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Bergsneider is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Craniopharyngioma. His top areas of expertise are Pituitary Tumor, Hypothalamic Tumor, Brain Tumor, Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery, and Balloon Sinuplasty.

      Advanced in Craniopharyngioma
      Endocrinology
      Advanced in Craniopharyngioma
      Endocrinology

      The Regents Of The University Of California

      200 Ucla Medical Plz, 
      Los Angeles, CA 
       (4.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Anthony Heaney is an Endocrinologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Heaney is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Craniopharyngioma. His top areas of expertise are Cushing's disease, Pituitary Tumor, Hypothalamic Tumor, Cushing's syndrome, and Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery.

      Distinguished in Craniopharyngioma
      Distinguished in Craniopharyngioma

      Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

      8723 Alden Dr, 
      Los Angeles, CA 
       (7.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Laurence Katznelson is an Endocrinologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Katznelson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Craniopharyngioma. His top areas of expertise are Acromegaly, Cushing's disease, Pituitary Tumor, Hypopituitarism, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).

      Experienced in Craniopharyngioma
      Experienced in Craniopharyngioma

      UCLA Radiology Medical Group

      1919 Santa Monica Blvd, 
      Santa Monica, CA 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Michael Linetsky is a Radiologist in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Linetsky is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Craniopharyngioma. His top areas of expertise are Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Radiation Induced Meningioma, Meningioma, Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

      Experienced in Craniopharyngioma
      Pediatrics | Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Craniopharyngioma
      Pediatrics | Internal Medicine

      The Regents Of The University Of California

      2020 Santa Monica Blvd, Suite 210, 
      Santa Monica, CA 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Experience:
      18+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Janet Ma is a primary care provider, practicing in Pediatrics and Internal Medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Ma has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Craniopharyngioma. Her top areas of expertise are Diabetic Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Syndrome, Wolf-Hirschhorn Syndrome, Juvenile Primary Osteoporosis, and Cerebral Palsy.

      Experienced in Craniopharyngioma
      Experienced in Craniopharyngioma
      2121 Santa Monica Boulevard, 
      Santa Monica, CA 
       (1.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Santosh Kesari is a Neurologist in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Kesari is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Craniopharyngioma. His top areas of expertise are Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Glioma, Brain Tumor, and Tissue Biopsy.

      Experienced in Craniopharyngioma
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Craniopharyngioma
      Internal Medicine
      2121 Santa Monica Blvd, 
      Santa Monica, CA 
       (1.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Leila Karimpoor is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Karimpoor is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Craniopharyngioma. Her top areas of expertise are Apoplexy, Heart Attack, Osteoarthritis, Gastrostomy, and Ureteroscopy.

      Experienced in Craniopharyngioma
      Endocrinology
      Experienced in Craniopharyngioma
      Endocrinology

      Cedars-Sinai Medical Care Foundation

      11800 Wilshire Blvd, 
      Los Angeles, CA 
       (3.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Artak Labadzhyan is an Endocrinologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Labadzhyan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Craniopharyngioma. His top areas of expertise are Secondary Adrenal Insufficiency, Addison's Disease, Triple A Syndrome, and Hypertrichosis-Acromegaloid Facial Appearance Syndrome.

      Experienced in Craniopharyngioma
      Neurosurgery
      Experienced in Craniopharyngioma
      Neurosurgery

      The Regents Of The University Of California

      300 Medical Plz, 
      Los Angeles, CA 
       (4.5 miles away)
      Experience:
      10+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Kunal Patel is a Neurosurgery provider in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Patel has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Craniopharyngioma. His top areas of expertise are Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET), Brain Stem Cancer, Hydrocephalus, and Posterior Fossa Tumor.

      Experienced in Craniopharyngioma
      Radiation Oncology
      Experienced in Craniopharyngioma
      Radiation Oncology

      The Regents Of The University Of California

      200 Ucla Med Plaza, B265, 
      Los Angeles, CA 
       (4.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Tania Kaprealian is a Radiation Oncologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Kaprealian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Craniopharyngioma. Her top areas of expertise are Meningioma, Schwannoma, Acoustic Neuroma, Radiation Induced Meningioma, and Thalamotomy.

      Experienced in Craniopharyngioma
      Radiation Oncology
      Experienced in Craniopharyngioma
      Radiation Oncology

      The Regents Of The University Of California

      200 Ucla Med Plaza, B265, 
      Los Angeles, CA 
       (4.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Robert Chin is a Radiation Oncologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Chin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Craniopharyngioma. His top areas of expertise are Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma, Glioma, Tongue Cancer, Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma, and Gastrostomy.

      Experienced in Craniopharyngioma
      Endocrinology
      Experienced in Craniopharyngioma
      Endocrinology

      The Regents Of The University Of California

      200 Ucla Medical Plz, 
      Los Angeles, CA 
       (4.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Ines Donangelo is an Endocrinologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Donangelo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Craniopharyngioma. Her top areas of expertise are Hyperparathyroidism, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Juvenile Primary Osteoporosis, and Obesity in Children.

      Experienced in Craniopharyngioma
      Neurology | Neurosurgery
      Experienced in Craniopharyngioma
      Neurology | Neurosurgery

      The Regents Of The University Of California

      100 Medical Plz, Suite 425, 
      Los Angeles, CA 
       (4.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Paul Vespa is a Neurologist and a Neurosurgery provider in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Vespa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Craniopharyngioma. His top areas of expertise are Post-Traumatic Epilepsy, Traumatic Brain Injury, Stroke, Gastrostomy, and Thrombectomy.

      Experienced in Craniopharyngioma
      Neurosurgery
      Experienced in Craniopharyngioma
      Neurosurgery

      The Regents Of The University Of California

      300 Stein Plz, Suite 420, 
      Los Angeles, CA 
       (4.6 miles away)
      Experience:
      17+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Won Kim is a Neurosurgery provider in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Kim has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Craniopharyngioma. His top areas of expertise are Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Radiation Induced Meningioma, Hydrocephalus, Awake Craniotomy, and Microvascular Decompression.

      Experienced in Craniopharyngioma
      Pediatric Endocrinology
      Experienced in Craniopharyngioma
      Pediatric Endocrinology
      757 Westwood Plz, B711 Rrumc, 
      Los Angeles, CA 
       (4.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Holly Cooper is a Pediatric Endocrinologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Cooper is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Craniopharyngioma. Her top areas of expertise are Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS), Familial Short Stature (FSS), and Short Stature (Growth Disorders).

      Experienced in Craniopharyngioma
      Neurosurgery
      Experienced in Craniopharyngioma
      Neurosurgery

      The Regents Of The University Of California

      757 Westwood Plz, 
      Los Angeles, CA 
       (4.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Edvin Telemi is a Neurosurgery provider in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Telemi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Craniopharyngioma. His top areas of expertise are Craniopharyngioma, Invertebral Disc Disease, and Spinal Fusion.

      Experienced in Craniopharyngioma
      Neurosurgery
      Experienced in Craniopharyngioma
      Neurosurgery

      The Regents Of The University Of California

      757 Westwood Plz, 
      Los Angeles, CA 
       (4.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Gregory Lekovic is a Neurosurgery provider in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Lekovic is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Craniopharyngioma. His top areas of expertise are Acoustic Neuroma, Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2), Schwannoma, Nerve Decompression, and Cerebral Artery Bypass Surgery.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      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 Santa Monica, 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 Santa Monica, 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 Santa Monica, 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 Santa Monica, 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 Santa Monica, 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 Santa Monica, 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 Santa Monica, 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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