The 20 Best Diencephalic Syndrome Doctors Near Me in Tampa, FL

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 11 doctor with experience in Diencephalic Syndrome near Tampa, FL. Of these, 11 are Experienced.

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    Experienced in Diencephalic Syndrome

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

    Dr. Adrianna Vlachos
    Hematology | Pediatric Hematology Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Johns Hopkins All Children's Outpatient Care, Tampa

    12220 Bruce B Downs Boulevard, 
    Tampa, FL 
     (6.9 miles away)
    727-767-4176
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Greek
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Adrianna Vlachos is a Hematologist and a Pediatric Hematologist Oncology provider practicing medicine in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Vlachos is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diencephalic Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Aase Syndrome, Pure Red Cell Aplasia, Aplastic Anemia, and Transient Erythroblastopenia of Childhood. Dr. Vlachos is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Vlachos is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Diencephalic Syndrome

    Dr. Neha Verma
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Diencephalic Syndrome

    Dr. Neha Verma
    Internal Medicine

    Moffitt McKinley Hospital

    10901 McKinley Dr, 
    Tampa, FL 
     (7.2 miles away)
    888-663-3488
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Neha Verma is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Verma is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diencephalic Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Drug-Induced Thrombocytopenia, Malnutrition, Gastrostomy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Verma is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Diencephalic Syndrome

    Dr. Nafi Aygun
    Radiology
    Experienced in Diencephalic Syndrome

    Dr. Nafi Aygun
    Radiology
    Referral may be required

    Moffitt Magnolia Campus

    12902 Usf Magnolia Dr, 
    Tampa, FL 
     (8.1 miles away)
    888-663-3488
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Nafi Aygun is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Aygun is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diencephalic Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 41 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG), Meningioma, Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, Rhizotomy, and Microvascular Decompression. Dr. Aygun is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Diencephalic Syndrome
    Experienced in Diencephalic Syndrome
    Referral may be required

    Moffitt Magnolia Campus

    12902 Usf Magnolia Dr, 
    Tampa, FL 
     (8.1 miles away)
    888-663-3488
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Joaquim Farinhas is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Farinhas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diencephalic Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 41 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Radiation Induced Meningioma, Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG), Meningioma, Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft. Dr. Farinhas is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Diencephalic Syndrome
    Experienced in Diencephalic Syndrome
    Referral may be required

    Moffitt Cancer Center, Magnolia Campus

    12902 Usf Magnolia Dr, 
    Tampa, FL 
     (8.1 miles away)
    813-922-8113
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Muhammad Jaffer is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Jaffer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diencephalic Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Metastatic Brain Tumor, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Brain Tumor, and Posterior Fossa Tumor. Dr. Jaffer is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Diencephalic Syndrome
    Experienced in Diencephalic Syndrome
    Referral may be required

    Moffitt Cancer Center, Magnolia Campus

    12902 Usf Magnolia Dr, 
    Tampa, FL 
     (8.1 miles away)
    813-723-4721
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sepideh Mokhtari is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Mokhtari is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diencephalic Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 43 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Brain Tumor, Glioma, Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1), and Neurofibromatosis. Dr. Mokhtari is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Diencephalic Syndrome
    Experienced in Diencephalic Syndrome
    Referral may be required

    Moffitt Cancer Center, Magnolia Campus

    12902 Usf Magnolia Dr, 
    Tampa, FL 
     (8.1 miles away)
    727-428-8133
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Patrick Grogan is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Tampa, Florida. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Grogan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diencephalic Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Brain Tumor, Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG), Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT), and Neuroepithelioma. Dr. Grogan is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Diencephalic Syndrome
    Experienced in Diencephalic Syndrome
    Referral may be required

    Moffitt Cancer Center, Magnolia Campus

    12902 Usf Magnolia Dr, 
    Tampa, FL 
     (8.1 miles away)
    813-692-4122
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Edwin Peguero is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Peguero is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diencephalic Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Posterior Fossa Tumor, Astrocytoma, Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT), and Neuroepithelioma. Dr. Peguero is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Diencephalic Syndrome

    Dr. Bjorn Holmstrom
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Diencephalic Syndrome

    Dr. Bjorn Holmstrom
    Internal Medicine

    Moffitt Magnolia Campus

    12902 Usf Magnolia Dr, 
    Tampa, FL 
     (8.1 miles away)
    888-663-3488
    Languages Spoken:
    English, German, Swedish
    See accepted insurances
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Bjorn Holmstrom is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Holmstrom is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diencephalic Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Neuroendocrine Tumor, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Drug-Induced Thrombocytopenia, Liver Embolization, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Holmstrom is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Diencephalic Syndrome

    Dr. Enas F. Abdallah
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Diencephalic Syndrome

    Dr. Enas F. Abdallah
    Internal Medicine

    Moffitt Cancer Center, Magnolia Campus

    12902 Usf Magnolia Dr, 
    Tampa, FL 
     (8.1 miles away)
    863-358-4498
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Accepting New Patients

    Enas Abdallah is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Abdallah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diencephalic Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Primary Lymphoma of the Brain, Drug-Induced Thrombocytopenia, Febrile Neutropenia, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Turbinectomy. Dr. Abdallah is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Diencephalic Syndrome

    Dr. Hsiang-hsuan Yu
    Radiation Oncology
    Experienced in Diencephalic Syndrome

    Dr. Hsiang-hsuan Yu
    Radiation Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Moffitt Cancer Center, Magnolia Campus

    12902 Usf Magnolia Dr, 
    Tampa, FL 
     (8.1 miles away)
    813-815-7436
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Hsiang-hsuan Yu is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Yu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diencephalic Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 61 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Metastatic Brain Tumor, Posterior Fossa Tumor, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery. Dr. Yu is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    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 near Tampa, 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 Diencephalic Syndrome doctor near Tampa, 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 do I find the best Diencephalic Syndrome doctor near Tampa, FL?

    You can find a Diencephalic Syndrome doctor in any of the 10 largest U.S. cities by clicking below:

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    How does MediFind rank Diencephalic Syndrome doctors near Tampa, 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 Diencephalic Syndrome doctors near Tampa, 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 Diencephalic Syndrome doctor near Tampa, 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 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 near Tampa, 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 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 near Tampa, FL?

    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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