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    MediFind found 94 doctor with experience in Diencephalic Syndrome near Pennsylvania, US. Of these, 75 are Experienced and 19 are Advanced.

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    94 providers found
      Advanced in Diencephalic Syndrome
      Radiology | Radiation Oncology
      Advanced in Diencephalic Syndrome
      Radiology | Radiation Oncology

      University Of Penn-Medical Group

      3400 Civic Ctr Blvd, 
      Philadelphia, PA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Robert Lustig is a Radiologist and a Radiation Oncologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Lustig is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diencephalic Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Astrocytoma, Glioma, Glioblastoma, and Brain Tumor.

      Jan Drappatz
      Advanced in Diencephalic Syndrome
      Advanced in Diencephalic Syndrome

      UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

      5115 Centre Avenue, Hillman Cancer Center, 
      Pittsburgh, PA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English, French, German
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Jan Drappatz, MD, is a neuro-oncologist, an associate professor at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, and the director of the Neuro-oncology program at UPMC. Dr. Drappatz specializes in the treatment of primary and metastatic brain tumors and neurologic complications of cancer. Dr. Drappatz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diencephalic Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, Glioma, and Gliomatosis Cerebri.

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      Paul A. Gardner
      Advanced in Diencephalic Syndrome
      Neurosurgery
      Advanced in Diencephalic Syndrome
      Neurosurgery

      UPMC Neurological Institute - Presbyterian

      200 Lothrop Street, A402 UPMC Presbyterian, 
      Pittsburgh, PA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Dr. Gardner is the Peter J. Jannetta Endowed Chair of neurological surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and director of the Center for Skull Base Surgery. He specializes in endoscopic endonasal skull base surgery, pituitary tumors, Neuroendoport brain surgery, and vascular neurosurgery. Dr. Gardner is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diencephalic Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Chordoma, Pituitary Tumor, Meningioma, Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery, and Nerve Decompression.

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

      Lehigh Valley Physician Group

      3701 Corriere Rd, 
      Easton, PA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Tara Morrison is a Neurologist and a Hematologist Oncology provider in Easton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Morrison is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diencephalic Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, Ependymoma, and Glioma.

      Advanced in Diencephalic Syndrome
      Advanced in Diencephalic Syndrome

      Allegheny Clinic Radiology

      320 E N Ave, 
      Pittsburgh, PA 
      Experience:
      16+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Matthew Kulzer is a Radiologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Kulzer has been practicing medicine for over 16 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diencephalic Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, CAPOS Syndrome, and Herniated Disk.

      Advanced in Diencephalic Syndrome
      Neuroradiology | Radiology | General Surgery
      Advanced in Diencephalic Syndrome
      Neuroradiology | Radiology | General Surgery

      Allegheny Clinic Radiology

      320 E N Ave, 
      Pittsburgh, PA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Scott Rudkin is a Neuroradiologist and a Radiologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Rudkin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diencephalic Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, CAPOS Syndrome, Arterial Embolism, Transmyocardial Revascularization, and Stent Placement.

      Advanced in Diencephalic Syndrome
      Advanced in Diencephalic Syndrome

      Allegheny Clinic Radiology

      320 E N Ave, 
      Pittsburgh, PA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Charles Li is a Radiologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Li is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diencephalic Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are CAPOS Syndrome, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS), Herniated Disk, and Vitrectomy.

      Advanced in Diencephalic Syndrome
      Radiology | Neuroradiology
      Advanced in Diencephalic Syndrome
      Radiology | Neuroradiology

      Medical Imaging Of Lehigh Valley PC

      1770 Bathgate Rd, Suite 100, 
      Bethlehem, PA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Jason Zicherman is a Radiologist and a Neuroradiologist in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Dr. Zicherman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diencephalic Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Herniated Disk, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, and CAPOS Syndrome.

      Advanced in Diencephalic Syndrome
      Advanced in Diencephalic Syndrome

      Medical Imaging Of Lehigh Valley PC

      1200 S Cedar Crest Blvd, 
      Allentown, PA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Francesco Priamo is a Radiologist in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Priamo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diencephalic Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Herniated Disk, Familial Porencephaly, Choroid Plexus Cyst, and Arachnoid Cysts.

      Advanced in Diencephalic Syndrome
      Advanced in Diencephalic Syndrome

      Allegheny Clinic Radiology

      320 E N Ave, 
      Pittsburgh, PA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Warren Chang is a Radiologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Chang is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diencephalic Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Tracheobronchopathia Osteoplastica, CAPOS Syndrome, Pleurisy, and Pleural Effusion.

      Advanced in Diencephalic Syndrome
      Advanced in Diencephalic Syndrome

      Allegheny Clinic Radiology

      320 E N Ave, 
      Pittsburgh, PA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Michael Goldberg is a Radiologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Goldberg is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diencephalic Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Herniated Disk, CAPOS Syndrome, and Subarachnoid Hemorrhage.

      Advanced in Diencephalic Syndrome
      Advanced in Diencephalic Syndrome

      Medical Imaging Of Lehigh Valley PC

      1200 S Cedar Crest Blvd, 
      Allentown, PA 
      Experience:
      17+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Nathan Himes is a Radiologist in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Himes has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diencephalic Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are CAPOS Syndrome, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Vertigo, and Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation.

      Advanced in Diencephalic Syndrome
      Advanced in Diencephalic Syndrome
      5150 Centre Ave, 2nd Floor, 
      Pittsburgh, PA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Frank Lieberman is a Neurologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Lieberman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diencephalic Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Glioma, and Gliomatosis Cerebri.

      Advanced in Diencephalic Syndrome
      Advanced in Diencephalic Syndrome

      Allegheny Clinic Radiology

      12311 Perry Hwy, 
      Wexford, PA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Michael Spearman is a Radiologist in Wexford, Pennsylvania. Dr. Spearman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diencephalic Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are CAPOS Syndrome, Herniated Disk, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, and Brain Aneurysm.

      Advanced in Diencephalic Syndrome
      Pediatric Hematology Oncology
      Advanced in Diencephalic Syndrome
      Pediatric Hematology Oncology
      3401 Civic Center Blvd, Children's Hospital Of Philadelphia - Hem/Onc, 
      Philadelphia, PA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Angela Waanders is a Pediatric Hematologist Oncology provider in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Waanders is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diencephalic Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Glioma, Medulloblastoma, Diffuse Midline Glioma H3 K27M-Mutant, and Optic Glioma.

      Advanced in Diencephalic Syndrome
      Advanced in Diencephalic Syndrome

      Medical Imaging Of Lehigh Valley PC

      1200 S Cedar Crest Blvd, 
      Allentown, PA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Robert Mcevoy is a Radiologist in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Mcevoy is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diencephalic Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Herniated Disk, CAPOS Syndrome, Choroid Plexus Cyst, and Familial Porencephaly.

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

      Cancer Care Associates Of York, Inc.

      25 Monument Rd, Suite 294, 
      York, PA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Chanh Huynh is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in York, Pennsylvania. Dr. Huynh is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diencephalic Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Large-Cell Immunoblastic Lymphoma, Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

      Advanced in Diencephalic Syndrome
      Radiology | Neuroradiology
      Advanced in Diencephalic Syndrome
      Radiology | Neuroradiology

      Carilion Medical Center

      35 Bittersweet Dr, 
      Doylestown, PA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Vitaly Izgur is a Radiologist and a Neuroradiologist in Doylestown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Izgur is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diencephalic Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Herniated Disk, Stroke, Diencephalic Syndrome, and Neural Crest Tumor. Dr. Izgur is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Diencephalic Syndrome
      Radiology | Neuroradiology | Pediatric Radiology
      Advanced in Diencephalic Syndrome
      Radiology | Neuroradiology | Pediatric Radiology

      Allegheny Clinic Radiology

      320 E N Ave, 
      Pittsburgh, PA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Eddie Kwan is a Radiologist and a Neuroradiologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Kwan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diencephalic Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, CAPOS Syndrome, Familial Porencephaly, and Choroid Plexus Cyst.

      James P. Ohr
      Experienced in Diencephalic Syndrome
      Hematology Oncology
      Experienced in Diencephalic Syndrome
      Hematology Oncology

      UPMC Hillman Cancer Center - Erie

      2500 West 12th Street, 
      Erie, PA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      James P. Ohr, DO, is a medical oncologist and hematologist at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center. He has a clinical interest in gastrointestinal malignancies, peritoneal carcinomas, and head and neck malignancies. Dr. Ohr is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diencephalic Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC), Throat Cancer, Laryngeal Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, and Gastrostomy.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      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 Pennsylvania, 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 Pennsylvania, 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 Pennsylvania, 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 Pennsylvania, 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 Pennsylvania, 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 Pennsylvania, 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 Pennsylvania, 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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