The 20 Best Diencephalic Syndrome Doctors Near Me in Boston, MA

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The 20 Best Diencephalic Syndrome Doctors near Boston, MA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 30 doctor with experience in Diencephalic Syndrome near Boston, MA. Of these, 29 are Experienced and 1 are Advanced.

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    Syeda Anum
    Experienced in Diencephalic Syndrome
    Radiology | Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Diencephalic Syndrome
    Radiology | Neuroradiology

    Pratt Radiology Associates Inc

    800 Washington St, 
    Boston, MA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Philosophy of care | I combine competence and compassion to provide quality care to all patients. | Why I entered medicine | I wanted to use my intellectual ability to help heal the sick. | Community involvement | I support charitable organizations that provide care during medical disasters. | Personal interests | I enjoy working out and comedy. Dr. Anum is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diencephalic Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Herniated Disk, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, and Diencephalic Syndrome.

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

    Atrius Health Inc.

    133 Brookline Ave, 
    Boston, MA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kee Chung is a Pediatric Radiologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Chung is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diencephalic Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Thyroid Nodule, Lung Nodules, Chronic Cough, and Meckel Syndrome.

    Experienced in Diencephalic Syndrome
    Pediatric Endocrinology | Endocrinology
    Experienced in Diencephalic Syndrome
    Pediatric Endocrinology | Endocrinology

    Division Of Endocrinology

    333 Longwood Ave, 
    Boston, MA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lindsey Gaston is a Pediatric Endocrinologist and an Endocrinologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Gaston is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diencephalic Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Precocious Puberty, Short Stature (Growth Disorders), Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS), and Familial Short Stature (FSS).

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    Experienced in Diencephalic Syndrome
    Experienced in Diencephalic Syndrome

    Department Of Radiology

    300 Longwood Ave, 
    Boston, MA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stephan Voss is a Radiologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Voss is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diencephalic Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Adrenal Cancer, Pulmonary Vein Stenosis, Idiopathic Dilatation of the Pulmonary Artery, Rhabdomyosarcoma, and Nerve Decompression.

    Experienced in Diencephalic Syndrome
    Experienced in Diencephalic Syndrome

    Dana-Farber/Boston Children's Cancer And Blood Disorders Center

    450 Brookline Avenue, 
    Boston, MA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ralph Salloum is a Pediatrics provider in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Salloum is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diencephalic Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Medulloblastoma, Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes, Glioma, and Infantile Neutropenia.

    Experienced in Diencephalic Syndrome
    Pediatrics
    Experienced in Diencephalic Syndrome
    Pediatrics

    Dana-Farber/Boston Children's Cancer And Blood Disorders Center

    450 Brookline Avenue, 
    Boston, MA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kee Yeo is a Pediatrics provider in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Yeo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diencephalic Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Glioma, Medulloblastoma, Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes, and Diffuse Midline Glioma H3 K27M-Mutant.

    Experienced in Diencephalic Syndrome
    Oncology | Pediatrics
    Experienced in Diencephalic Syndrome
    Oncology | Pediatrics

    Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Sarcoma And Bone Cancer Treatment Center

    450 Brookline Avenue, 
    Boston, MA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Shulman is an Oncologist and a Pediatrics provider in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Shulman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diencephalic Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Neuroblastoma, Hereditary Neuroblastoma, Osteosarcoma, and Ewing Sarcoma.

    Minh T. Truong
    Experienced in Diencephalic Syndrome
    Radiation Oncology
    Experienced in Diencephalic Syndrome
    Radiation Oncology

    Boston University Radiation Oncology Inc

    830 Harrison Ave, Ll100, 
    Boston, MA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Minh Truong is a Radiation Oncologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Truong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diencephalic Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Laryngeal Cancer, Throat Cancer, Tongue Cancer, Pituitary Tumor, and Glossectomy.

    Advanced in Diencephalic Syndrome
    Hematology | Oncology
    Advanced in Diencephalic Syndrome
    Hematology | Oncology

    Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

    450 Brookline Ave, 
    Boston, MA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Emily Heikamp is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Heikamp is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diencephalic Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Diencephalic Syndrome, Hepatic Venoocclusive Disease with Immunodeficiency, Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), and Infantile Neutropenia.

    Experienced in Diencephalic Syndrome
    Radiation Oncology
    Experienced in Diencephalic Syndrome
    Radiation Oncology

    Pratt Radiation Oncology Associates Inc

    800 Washington St, 
    Boston, MA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    John Mignano is a Radiation Oncologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Mignano is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diencephalic Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Trigeminal Neuralgia, Acoustic Neuroma, Meningioma, Melanoma of the Eye, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery. Dr. Mignano is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Tufts Medical Center

    800 Washington St, 
    Boston, MA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Susan Parsons is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Parsons is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diencephalic Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Hodgkin Lymphoma, Sickle Cell Disease, Hemoglobinopathy, Congenital Hemolytic Anemia, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

    Experienced in Diencephalic Syndrome
    Experienced in Diencephalic Syndrome

    Massachusetts General Hospital

    55 Fruit St, 
    Boston, MA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Justin Jordan is a Neurologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Jordan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diencephalic Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Schwannomatosis, Neurofibromatosis, Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1), Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2), and Tissue Biopsy.

    Experienced in Diencephalic Syndrome
    Experienced in Diencephalic Syndrome

    Massachusetts General Hospital

    55 Fruit St, 
    Boston, MA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Isabel Arrillaga is a Neurologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Arrillaga is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diencephalic Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Astrocytoma, Gliosarcoma, Glioblastoma, and Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes.

    Experienced in Diencephalic Syndrome
    Experienced in Diencephalic Syndrome

    Tufts Medical Center Neurology + Cerebrovascular Diseases

    260 Tremont St Bldg 12TH Fl 12, 
    Boston, MA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Suriya Jeyapalan is an Oncologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Jeyapalan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diencephalic Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Glioma, Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Gastrostomy, and Transmyocardial Revascularization. Dr. Jeyapalan is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Diencephalic Syndrome
    Radiation Oncology
    Experienced in Diencephalic Syndrome
    Radiation Oncology

    Boston University Radiation Oncology Inc

    830 Harrison Ave, Ll100, 
    Boston, MA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Sherry Yan is a Radiation Oncologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Yan has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diencephalic Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Brain Tumor, Astrocytoma, Oligodendroglioma, and Gliosarcoma. Dr. Yan is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Diencephalic Syndrome
    Pediatric Neurology
    Experienced in Diencephalic Syndrome
    Pediatric Neurology

    Department Of Neurology

    300 Longwood Ave, 
    Boston, MA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Viviana Benitez is a Pediatric Neurologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Benitez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diencephalic Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Neurofibromatosis, Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1), Diffuse Midline Glioma H3 K27M-Mutant, and Optic Glioma.

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

    Boston Children's Hospital

    300 Longwood Ave, 
    Boston, MA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Karen Bride is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Bride is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diencephalic Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), Renal Vein Thrombosis, Graft Versus Host Disease (GvHD), and Hepatic Venoocclusive Disease with Immunodeficiency.

    Experienced in Diencephalic Syndrome
    Pediatric Neurology
    Experienced in Diencephalic Syndrome
    Pediatric Neurology

    Department Of Neurology

    300 Longwood Ave, 
    Boston, MA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nicole Ullrich is a Pediatric Neurologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Ullrich is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diencephalic Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Neurofibromatosis, Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1), Schwannomatosis, and Optic Glioma.

    Experienced in Diencephalic Syndrome
    Pediatric Neurology
    Experienced in Diencephalic Syndrome
    Pediatric Neurology

    Boston Children's Hospital

    300 Longwood Ave, 
    Boston, MA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tatiana Filina is a Pediatric Neurologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Filina is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diencephalic Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Spasmus Nutans, Stereotypic Movement Disorder, West Syndrome, and Myoclonic Epilepsy.

    Experienced in Diencephalic Syndrome
    Radiation Oncology | Anesthesiology
    Experienced in Diencephalic Syndrome
    Radiation Oncology | Anesthesiology

    Brigham And Womens Physicians Organization Inc

    75 Francis St, 
    Boston, MA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Daphne Haas-Kogan is a Radiation Oncologist and an Anesthesiologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Haas-Kogan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diencephalic Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Gliomatosis Cerebri, Posterior Fossa Tumor, Glioma, Brain Tumor, and Tissue Biopsy. Dr. Haas-Kogan is currently accepting new patients.

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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 near Boston, MA?

    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 Boston, MA?

    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 near Boston, MA?

    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 Boston, MA?

    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 Boston, MA?

    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 Boston, MA?

    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 Boston, MA?

    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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