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    MediFind found 14 doctor with experience in Diencephalic Syndrome near Pittsburgh, PA. Of these, 10 are Advanced and 4 are Experienced.

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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 
       (2.2 miles away)
      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.

      Jan Drappatz
      Advanced in Diencephalic Syndrome
      Advanced in Diencephalic Syndrome

      UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

      5115 Centre Avenue, Hillman Cancer Center, 
      Pittsburgh, PA 
       (3.6 miles away)
      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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      Robert M. Friedlander
      Experienced in Diencephalic Syndrome
      Neurosurgery | Infectious Disease | Pediatrics
      Experienced in Diencephalic Syndrome
      Neurosurgery | Infectious Disease | Pediatrics

      UPMC Neurological Institute - Presbyterian

      200 Lothrop Street, A402 UPMC Presbyterian, 
      Pittsburgh, PA 
       (2.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Dr. Friedlander is the Chair of the Department of Neurological Surgery and the Walter E. Dandy Distinguished Professor of Neurological Surgery, Neurology, and Neurobiology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Clinically, he focuses on the operative management of complex cerebrovascular disorders, Chiari Malformations, and brain tumors. Before joining UPMC, Dr. Friedlander was Professor of Neurosurgery at Harvard Medical School and Vice Chair of Neurosurgery and associate director of cerebrovascular surgery at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston. Dr. Friedlander is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diencephalic Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Chiari Malformation Type 1, Brain Herniation, Chiari Malformation, Awake Craniotomy, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

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      James Felker
      Experienced in Diencephalic Syndrome
      Pediatric Hematology Oncology
      Experienced in Diencephalic Syndrome
      Pediatric Hematology Oncology

      Pediatric Hematology Oncology In Lawrenceville

      4401 Penn Avenue, 
      Pittsburgh, PA 
       (3.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      James Felker, MD, is a pediatric hematologist/oncologist and is certified in pediatrics and pediatric hematology/oncology by the American Board of Pediatrics. He is assistant professor of medicine at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Felker received his medical degree from New York Medical College and completed his residency at Northwestern University/Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago followed by a fellowship in pediatric hematology/oncology and neuro-oncology at Emory University/Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, Ga. Dr. Felker’s clinical interests include pediatric brain and spinal tumors and clinical trial development. He has published numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals and is a member of the American Society of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, American Society of Clinical Oncology, Society for Neuro-Oncology, Children’s Oncology Group, and the Pediatric Brain Tumor Consortium. His wife is a pediatric cardiologist at UPMC Children’s and has an interest in long term cardiac outcomes for oncology patients. Together they have two girls and a beagle mutt. Dr Felker enjoys running along the rivers in Pittsburgh while trying to avoid the hills. View the full list of Dr. Felker's publications on PubMed. View Dr. Felker's profile at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine – Department of Pediatrics. LGBTQIA+ Affirming: This provider has completed training on how to create a safe, comfortable, and welcoming environment for LGBTQIA+ patients. This provider may or may not offer LGBTQIA+ specific medical or surgical care. Please ask when scheduling. Dr. Felker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diencephalic Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Brain Stem Cancer, Glioma, Diffuse Midline Glioma H3 K27M-Mutant, and Medulloblastoma.

      Advanced in Diencephalic Syndrome
      Advanced in Diencephalic Syndrome
      5150 Centre Ave, 2nd Floor, 
      Pittsburgh, PA 
       (3.1 miles away)
      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.

      Experienced in Diencephalic Syndrome
      Pediatric Hematology Oncology
      Experienced in Diencephalic Syndrome
      Pediatric Hematology Oncology
      4401 Penn Ave, AOB Suite 5400, 
      Pittsburgh, PA 
       (3.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Lindsay Blazin is a Pediatric Hematologist Oncology provider in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Blazin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diencephalic Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), Hodgkin Lymphoma, Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma, Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

      Advanced in Diencephalic Syndrome
      Advanced in Diencephalic Syndrome

      Allegheny Clinic Radiology

      320 E N Ave, 
      Pittsburgh, PA 
       (8.3 miles away)
      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 
       (8.3 miles away)
      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 
       (8.3 miles away)
      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
      Advanced in Diencephalic Syndrome

      Allegheny Clinic Radiology

      320 E N Ave, 
      Pittsburgh, PA 
       (8.3 miles away)
      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 
       (8.3 miles away)
      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
      Radiology | Neuroradiology | Pediatric Radiology
      Advanced in Diencephalic Syndrome
      Radiology | Neuroradiology | Pediatric Radiology

      Allegheny Clinic Radiology

      320 E N Ave, 
      Pittsburgh, PA 
       (8.3 miles away)
      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.

      Advanced in Diencephalic Syndrome
      Advanced in Diencephalic Syndrome

      Allegheny Clinic Radiology

      12311 Perry Hwy, 
      Wexford, PA 
       (14.1 miles away)
      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.

      Experienced in Diencephalic Syndrome
      Experienced in Diencephalic Syndrome
      12311 Perry Hwy, 
      Wexford, PA 
       (14.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Paul Aldinger is a Radiologist in Wexford, Pennsylvania. Dr. Aldinger is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diencephalic Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Gallbladder Disease, Visceromegaly, and Boils.

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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 near Pittsburgh, PA?

      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 Pittsburgh, PA?

      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 Pittsburgh, PA?

      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 Pittsburgh, PA?

      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 Pittsburgh, PA?

      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 Pittsburgh, PA?

      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 Pittsburgh, PA?

      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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