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    MediFind found 73 doctor with experience in Diencephalic Syndrome near Florida, US. Of these, 67 are Experienced and 6 are Advanced.

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    73 providers found
      Advanced in Diencephalic Syndrome
      Advanced in Diencephalic Syndrome

      H Lee Moffitt Cancer Ctr And Res Inst Life Time Cancer Scrn Ctr Inc

      12902 Usf Magnolia Dr, 
      Tampa, FL 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Peter Forsyth is a Neurologist in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Forsyth is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diencephalic Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Brain Tumor, Glioma, Gliomatosis Cerebri, Metastatic Brain Tumor, and Awake Craniotomy. Dr. Forsyth is currently accepting new patients.

      Surabhi Ranjan
      Advanced in Diencephalic Syndrome
      Advanced in Diencephalic Syndrome

      Egil And Pauline Braathen Center/Maroone Cancer Center

      2950 Cleveland Clinic Boulevard, 
      Weston, FL 
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Hindi
      Offers Telehealth

      Surabhi Ranjan is a Neurologist in Weston, Florida. Dr. Ranjan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diencephalic Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Gliosarcoma, Brain Tumor, Glioma, and Metastatic Brain Tumor.

      Experienced in Diencephalic Syndrome
      Hematology Oncology | Hematology | Oncology
      Experienced in Diencephalic Syndrome
      Hematology Oncology | Hematology | Oncology

      Baptist Health Medical Group Oncology LLC

      8900 N Kendall Dr, 
      Miami, FL 
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Russian, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Yuliya Linhares is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in Miami, Florida. Dr. Linhares is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diencephalic Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are B-Cell Lymphoma, Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Bone Marrow Transplant, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Linhares is currently accepting new patients.

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      Avi Oppenheimer
      Experienced in Diencephalic Syndrome
      Neuroradiology
      Experienced in Diencephalic Syndrome
      Neuroradiology

      Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital

      3100 Weston Road, 
      Weston, FL 
      Experience:
      26+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Avi Oppenheimer is a Neuroradiologist in Weston, Florida. Dr. Oppenheimer has been practicing medicine for over 26 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diencephalic Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Brain Aneurysm, Radiation Induced Meningioma, Meningioma, and CAPOS Syndrome.

      Adrianna Vlachos
      Experienced in Diencephalic Syndrome
      Hematology | Pediatric Hematology Oncology
      Experienced in Diencephalic Syndrome
      Hematology | Pediatric Hematology Oncology

      Johns Hopkins All Children's Outpatient Care, St. Petersburg

      Saint Petersburg, FL 
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Greek
      Offers Telehealth

      Dr. Vlachos is the chief of hematology in the Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital Cancer & Blood Disorders Institute in St. Petersburg, Florida, and professor of pediatrics (PAR) in the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. She joined the hospital staff in 2024. She was previously professor of pediatrics at Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell and attending physician in hematology/oncology at Cohen Children’s Medical Center/Northwell Health, where she was head of the Bone Marrow Failure Program and head of the pediatric hematology/oncology trials office. Dr. Vlachos is internationally known for clinical care and expertise in bone marrow failure syndromes and her transformational research in Diamond Blackfan anemia (DBA) syndrome, a rare inherited bone marrow failure syndrome. Dr. Vlachos is the founder and has directed the Diamond Blackfan Anemia Registry (DBAR) of North America since its inception in 1991. She is the principal investigator and co-investigator on multiple grants funded by the National Institute of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. She has published numerous articles on her research findings and has been invited to author papers and book chapters on bone marrow failure syndromes and DBA. Dr. Vlachos is a member of the Medical and Scientific Advisory Board for the Shwachman-Diamond Syndrome Registry, is a member of the Scientific Advisory Board for the Diamond Blackfan Anemia Foundation and holds a position on the Scientific Program Committee for Bone Marrow Failure of the American Society of Hematology. She earned her medical degree from New York Medical College in Valhalla, New York. She completed her residency in pediatrics at North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset, New York. She then completed a clinical fellowship in bone marrow transplantation at North Shore University Hospital, followed by a fellowship in pediatric hematology-oncology and bone marrow transplantation at Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York. Videos Bone Marrow Failure Syndrome Expert Dr. Adrianna Vlachos at Johns Hopkins All Children’s. Dr. Vlachos is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diencephalic Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Aase Syndrome, Pure Red Cell Aplasia, Aplastic Anemia, and Transient Erythroblastopenia of Childhood.

      Experienced in Diencephalic Syndrome
      Radiology
      Experienced in Diencephalic Syndrome
      Radiology

      Moffitt Magnolia Campus

      12902 Usf Magnolia Dr, 
      Tampa, FL 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Nafi Aygun is a Radiologist in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Aygun is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diencephalic Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG), Meningioma, Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, Rhizotomy, and Microvascular Decompression.

      Experienced in Diencephalic Syndrome
      Experienced in Diencephalic Syndrome

      Moffitt Magnolia Campus

      12902 Usf Magnolia Dr, 
      Tampa, FL 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Joaquim Farinhas is a Radiologist in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Farinhas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diencephalic Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Radiation Induced Meningioma, Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG), Meningioma, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty.

      Experienced in Diencephalic Syndrome
      Neuroradiology
      Experienced in Diencephalic Syndrome
      Neuroradiology

      Moffitt Magnolia Campus

      12902 Usf Magnolia Dr, 
      Tampa, FL 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      William Erly is a Neuroradiologist in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Erly is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diencephalic Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Radiation Induced Meningioma, Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG), Mikulicz Disease, and Primary Lymphoma of the Brain.

      Experienced in Diencephalic Syndrome
      Neuroradiology
      Experienced in Diencephalic Syndrome
      Neuroradiology

      Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center

      52 Underwood St, 
      Orlando, FL 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Daniel Cook is a Neuroradiologist in Orlando, Florida. Dr. Cook is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diencephalic Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Vertigo, Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG), and Diencephalic Syndrome.

      Experienced in Diencephalic Syndrome
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Diencephalic Syndrome
      Family Medicine

      Elite Homecare Solutions LLC

      917 Rinehart Rd Ste 1051, 
      Lake Mary, FL 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Sangeetha Polasa is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lake Mary, Florida. Dr. Polasa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diencephalic Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Anemia, Lung Metastases, Familial Hypertension, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery.

      Experienced in Diencephalic Syndrome
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Diencephalic Syndrome
      Family Medicine

      Dr Paul B Schmid L L C

      71 S Central Ave, 
      Oviedo, FL 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Robert Schamberger is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Oviedo, Florida. Dr. Schamberger is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diencephalic Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Lipogranulomatosis, Lipoid Proteinosis, Hypertensive Heart Disease, and Iron Deficiency Anemia.

      Experienced in Diencephalic Syndrome
      Radiology
      Experienced in Diencephalic Syndrome
      Radiology

      Vero Radiology Associates LLC

      3725 11th Cir, 
      Vero Beach, FL 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      John Holmes is a Radiologist in Vero Beach, Florida. Dr. Holmes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diencephalic Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Visceromegaly, Lung Nodules, Osteopenia, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

      Experienced in Diencephalic Syndrome
      Neuroradiology
      Experienced in Diencephalic Syndrome
      Neuroradiology

      Radiology Associates Of Florida Office

      10000 Bay Pines Blvd, 
      Bay Pines, FL 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Robert Zamore is a Neuroradiologist in Bay Pines, Florida. Dr. Zamore is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diencephalic Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Herniated Disk, Stroke, Hepatocerebral Degeneration, and Cerebellar Degeneration.

      Experienced in Diencephalic Syndrome
      Experienced in Diencephalic Syndrome

      Moffitt Cancer Center, Magnolia Campus

      12902 Usf Magnolia Dr, 
      Tampa, FL 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Edwin Peguero is a Neurologist in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Peguero is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diencephalic Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Posterior Fossa Tumor, Astrocytoma, Neuroepithelioma, and Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT).

      Experienced in Diencephalic Syndrome
      Pediatric Radiology
      Experienced in Diencephalic Syndrome
      Pediatric Radiology

      Nemours Childrens Clinic

      807 Childrens Way, 
      Jacksonville, FL 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Stacy White is a Pediatric Radiologist in Jacksonville, Florida. Dr. White is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diencephalic Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), Adrenal Cancer, Posterior Urethral Valves, and Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG).

      Experienced in Diencephalic Syndrome
      Neuroradiology
      Experienced in Diencephalic Syndrome
      Neuroradiology

      Radiology Associates Of Florida Office

      10000 Bay Pines Blvd, 
      Bay Pines, FL 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Ryan Murtagh is a Neuroradiologist in Bay Pines, Florida. Dr. Murtagh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diencephalic Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly, Hydrocephalus, Herniated Disk, Invertebral Disc Disease, and Spinal Fusion.

      Experienced in Diencephalic Syndrome
      Experienced in Diencephalic Syndrome

      Radiology Associates Of Venice And Englewood PA

      512 Nokomis Ave S, 
      Venice, FL 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Bradley Close is a Radiologist in Venice, Florida. Dr. Close is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diencephalic Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Osteopenia, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Melorheostosis, and Scoliosis.

      Experienced in Diencephalic Syndrome
      Radiology
      Experienced in Diencephalic Syndrome
      Radiology

      Baptist Health Diagnostic Imaging | South Miami (South Miami Hospital)

      800 Meadows Rd, 
      Boca Raton, FL 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Heather Boo is a Radiologist in Boca Raton, Florida. Dr. Boo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diencephalic Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Herniated Disk, Vertigo, Tenosynovitis, and Radiation Induced Meningioma.

      Experienced in Diencephalic Syndrome
      Experienced in Diencephalic Syndrome

      Baptist Health Diagnostic Imaging | South Miami (South Miami Hospital)

      800 Meadows Rd, 
      Boca Raton, FL 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Jonathan Wiener is a Radiologist in Boca Raton, Florida. Dr. Wiener is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diencephalic Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Herniated Disk, Vertigo, Radiation Induced Meningioma, and Cerebellar Degeneration.

      Advanced in Diencephalic Syndrome
      Oncology | Neurology
      Advanced in Diencephalic Syndrome
      Oncology | Neurology

      Baptist Health Medical Group Oncology LLC

      8900 N Kendall Dr, 
      Miami, FL 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Zhijian Chen is an Oncologist and a Neurologist in Miami, Florida. Dr. Chen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diencephalic Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Metastatic Brain Tumor, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Posterior Fossa Tumor, and Brain Tumor.

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      Last Updated: 02/22/2026

      What is the definition of Diencephalic Syndrome?

      Diencephalic syndrome is a condition caused by a tumor located in a portion of the brain above the brainstem called the diencephalon. The diencephalon includes the hypothalamus and the thalamus. This condition is usually found in infants and young children and may result in symptoms including failure to gain weight and grow normally (failure to thrive), progressive thinness and weakness (emaciation), and hyperactivity and restlessness (hyperkinesia). Other symptoms may include abnormal eye movements and vision issues, vomiting, and hydrocephalus. Diencephalic syndrome is most commonly caused by astrocytomas; however, other types of tumors may be associated including ependymoma, dysgerminoma, and ganglioma. Given their location, these tumors may cause symptoms by leading to abnormal functioning of the hypothalamus and optic nerve.

      When should I see a Diencephalic Syndrome doctor in Florida, 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 Diencephalic Syndrome doctor in Florida, 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 Diencephalic Syndrome doctors in Florida, 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 Diencephalic Syndrome doctors in Florida, 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 Diencephalic Syndrome doctor in Florida, 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 Diencephalic Syndrome doctor search results page. 

      Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Diencephalic Syndrome 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 Diencephalic Syndrome doctor in Florida, 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 Diencephalic Syndrome 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 Diencephalic Syndrome 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 Diencephalic Syndrome doctors in Florida, US?

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

      Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Diencephalic Syndrome 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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