The 20 Best Diencephalic Syndrome Doctors Near Me in New York, NY

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 48 doctor with experience in Diencephalic Syndrome near New York, NY. Of these, 39 are Experienced and 9 are Advanced.

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48 providers found
    Advanced in Diencephalic Syndrome
    Neuroradiology
    Advanced in Diencephalic Syndrome
    Neuroradiology

    Saint Lukes Roosevelt Hospital Lab

    1000 10th Ave, 
    New York, NY 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gordon Heller is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Heller is rated as an Advanced 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 Hydrocephalus, Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, and CAPOS Syndrome.

    Experienced in Diencephalic Syndrome
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Diencephalic Syndrome
    Neuroradiology

    Saint Lukes Roosevelt Hospital Lab

    1000 10th Ave, 
    New York, NY 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Lefton is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Lefton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diencephalic Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses CAPOS Syndrome, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Brain Aneurysm, and Hydrocephalus.

    Advanced in Diencephalic Syndrome
    Radiation Oncology
    Advanced in Diencephalic Syndrome
    Radiation Oncology

    Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

    1275 York Ave, 
    New York, NY 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Chiaojung Jillian is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Jillian is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diencephalic Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Laryngeal Cancer, Throat Cancer, Lung Cancer, and Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC).

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    Experienced in Diencephalic Syndrome
    Neuroradiology | Radiology
    Experienced in Diencephalic Syndrome
    Neuroradiology | Radiology
    1421 3rd Avenue, 
    New York, NY 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Karen Black is a Radiologist and a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Black is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diencephalic Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, and Hydrocephalus. Dr. Black is board certified in American Board Of Radiology/Diagnostic Radiology and American Board Of Radiology/Neuroradiology.

    Advanced in Diencephalic Syndrome
    Neuroradiology
    Advanced in Diencephalic Syndrome
    Neuroradiology

    MT. Sinai Medical Center

    1176 5th Ave, 
    New York, NY 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Amish Doshi is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Doshi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diencephalic Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Brain Aneurysm, Diencephalic Syndrome, Neural Crest Tumor, Vertebroplasty, and Thrombectomy.

    Advanced in Diencephalic Syndrome
    Advanced in Diencephalic Syndrome

    Mount Sinai

    1 Gustave L Levy Pl, 
    New York, NY 
     (6.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Woodley Pean is a Radiologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Pean is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diencephalic Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diencephalic Syndrome, Neural Crest Tumor, CAPOS Syndrome, and Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly.

    Advanced in Diencephalic Syndrome
    Neuroradiology
    Advanced in Diencephalic Syndrome
    Neuroradiology

    Mount Sinai

    1 Gustave L Levy Pl, 
    New York, NY 
     (6.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Schecht is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Schecht is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diencephalic Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses CAPOS Syndrome, Neural Crest Tumor, Diencephalic Syndrome, and Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly.

    Advanced in Diencephalic Syndrome
    Neuroradiology
    Advanced in Diencephalic Syndrome
    Neuroradiology

    Mount Sinai

    1 Gustave L Levy Pl, 
    New York, NY 
     (6.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Amit Aggarwal is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Aggarwal is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diencephalic Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Brain Aneurysm, Meningioma, Neural Crest Tumor, and Diencephalic Syndrome.

    Advanced in Diencephalic Syndrome
    Advanced in Diencephalic Syndrome

    All Neurological Services PC

    2310 65th St Ste 1, 
    Brooklyn, NY 
     (6.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Serge Khelemsky is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Brooklyn, New York. Dr. Khelemsky is rated as an Advanced 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 Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Spasticity, Partial Seizure, and Partial Familial Epilepsy.

    Experienced in Diencephalic Syndrome
    Experienced in Diencephalic Syndrome

    Mount Sinai Beth Israel Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery

    10 Union Sq E Frnt 5, 
    New York, NY 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Konstantinos Margetis is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Margetis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diencephalic Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cervical Myelopathy, Epidural Abscess, Spinal Stenosis, Laminectomy, and Spinal Fusion. Dr. Margetis is currently accepting new patients.

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

    NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital

    506 6th St, 
    Brooklyn, NY 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Hani Ashamalla is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in Brooklyn, New York. Dr. Ashamalla is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diencephalic Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Prostatectomy.

    Experienced in Diencephalic Syndrome
    Experienced in Diencephalic Syndrome

    Rockefeller Outpatient Pavilion

    160 E 53rd St, 
    New York, NY 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Christian Grommes is an Oncologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Grommes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diencephalic Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Primary Lymphoma of the Brain, Brain Tumor, Astrocytoma, Vitrectomy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Grommes is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Diencephalic Syndrome
    Experienced in Diencephalic Syndrome

    Rockefeller Outpatient Pavilion

    160 E 53rd St, 
    New York, NY 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Eli Diamond is an Oncologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Diamond is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diencephalic Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Erdheim-Chester Disease, Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Brain Tumor, and Awake Craniotomy. Dr. Diamond is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Diencephalic Syndrome
    Oncology
    Experienced in Diencephalic Syndrome
    Oncology

    Rockefeller Outpatient Pavilion

    160 E 53rd St, 
    New York, NY 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Amy Chan is an Oncologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Chan 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 Brain Tumor, Glioma, Glioblastoma, and Astrocytoma. Dr. Chan is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Diencephalic Syndrome
    Experienced in Diencephalic Syndrome

    Rockefeller Outpatient Pavilion

    160 E 53rd St, 
    New York, NY 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Lauren Schaff is a Neurologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Schaff is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diencephalic Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Astrocytoma, Glioma, Glioblastoma, and Brain Tumor. Dr. Schaff is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Diencephalic Syndrome
    Neurology
    Experienced in Diencephalic Syndrome
    Neurology

    Rockefeller Outpatient Pavilion

    160 E 53rd St, 
    New York, NY 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Craig Nolan is a Neurologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Nolan 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 Glioma, Posterior Fossa Tumor, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), and Metastatic Brain Tumor. Dr. Nolan is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Diencephalic Syndrome
    Experienced in Diencephalic Syndrome

    Rockefeller Outpatient Pavilion

    160 E 53rd St, 
    New York, NY 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Lisa Deangelis is an Oncologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Deangelis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diencephalic Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Primary Lymphoma of the Brain, Posterior Fossa Tumor, Ependymoma, and Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes. Dr. Deangelis is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Diencephalic Syndrome
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Diencephalic Syndrome
    Neurosurgery

    Mount Sinai West

    1000 10th Ave Ste 10-C, 
    New York, NY 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Saadi Ghatan is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Ghatan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diencephalic Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 45 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Epilepsy, Vein of Galen Aneurysm, Awake Craniotomy, and Deep Brain Stimulation. Dr. Ghatan is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Diencephalic Syndrome
    Radiology
    Experienced in Diencephalic Syndrome
    Radiology

    Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

    1275 York Ave, 
    New York, NY 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    George Krol is a Radiologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Krol is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diencephalic Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Caffey Disease, Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG), Gastric Lymphoma, Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), and Vertebroplasty.

    Experienced in Diencephalic Syndrome
    Experienced in Diencephalic Syndrome

    Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

    1275 York Ave, 
    New York, NY 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Anna Piotrowski is a Neurologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Piotrowski is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diencephalic Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Astrocytoma, Glioma, Brain Tumor, and Posterior Fossa Tumor. Dr. Piotrowski is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    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 New York, NY?

    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 New York, NY?

    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 New York, NY?

    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 New York, NY?

    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 New York, NY?

    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 New York, NY?

    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 New York, NY?

    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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