The 20 Best Encephalocele Doctors Near Me in North Rhine-Westphalia, DE

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 45 doctor with experience in Encephalocele near North Rhine-Westphalia, DE. Of these, 38 are Experienced, 6 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Encephalocele

    Ulrich G. Gembruch
    Distinguished in Encephalocele

    Ulrich G. Gembruch
    Sigmund Freud Str. 25, 
    Bonn, NW, DE 

    Ulrich Gembruch practices practicing medicine in Bonn, Germany. Mr. Gembruch is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Meckel Syndrome, Encephalocele, Fetal Edema, and Hydrops Fetalis.

    Advanced in Encephalocele

    Annegret K. Geipel
    Advanced in Encephalocele

    Annegret K. Geipel
    Sigmund Freud Str. 25, 
    Bonn, NW, DE 

    Annegret Geipel practices practicing medicine in Bonn, Germany. Geipel is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. They are also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Hydrops Fetalis, Fetal Edema, Hemolytic Disease of the Newborn, and Fifth Disease.

    Advanced in Encephalocele

    Corinna Simonini
    Advanced in Encephalocele

    Corinna Simonini
    Bonn, NW, DE 

    Corinna Simonini practices practicing medicine in Bonn, Germany. Ms. Simonini is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Meckel Syndrome, Encephalocele, Renal Tubular Dysgenesis, and Wolf-Hirschhorn Syndrome.

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    Advanced in Encephalocele

    Klaus Zerres
    Advanced in Encephalocele

    Klaus Zerres
    Aachen, NW, DE 

    Klaus Zerres practices practicing medicine in Aachen, Germany. Mr. Zerres is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Meckel Syndrome, Autosomal Recessive Polycystic Kidney Disease, Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita Neurogenic Type, and Pontocerebellar Hypoplasia.

    Advanced in Encephalocele

    Christoph T. Berg
    Advanced in Encephalocele

    Christoph T. Berg
    Kerpener Str. 34, 
    Koeln, NW, DE 

    Christoph Berg practices practicing medicine in Koeln, Germany. Mr. Berg is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diaphragmatic Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hernia, Fetal Edema, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Encephalocele

    Brigitte S. Strizek
    Advanced in Encephalocele

    Brigitte S. Strizek
    Sigmund Freud Str. 25, 
    Bonn, NW, DE 

    Brigitte Strizek practices practicing medicine in Bonn, Germany. Ms. Strizek is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. She is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Meckel Syndrome, Pulmonary Atresia, Fifth Disease, and High Blood Pressure in Infants.

    Advanced in Encephalocele

    Elke Hattingen
    Advanced in Encephalocele

    Elke Hattingen
    Sigmund Freud Str. 25, 
    Bonn, NW, DE 

    Elke Hattingen practices practicing medicine in Bonn, Germany. Ms. Hattingen is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. She is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glioma, Gliomatosis Cerebri, Brain Tumor, Thrombectomy, and Craniectomy.

    Experienced in Encephalocele

    Cordula Knopp
    Experienced in Encephalocele

    Cordula Knopp
    Aachen, NW, DE 

    Cordula Knopp practices practicing medicine in Aachen, Germany. Ms. Knopp is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Meckel Syndrome, Ataxia-Pancytopenia Syndrome, Micrognathia, Macroglossia, and Orchiectomy.

    Experienced in Encephalocele

    Matthias C. Burg
    Experienced in Encephalocele

    Matthias C. Burg
    Muenster, NW, DE 

    Matthias Burg practices practicing medicine in Muenster, Germany. Mr. Burg is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. His clinical expertise encompasses Encephalocele, Meningocele, Trigeminal Neuralgia, and Breast Cancer.

    Experienced in Encephalocele

    Christian D. Cnyrim
    Experienced in Encephalocele

    Christian D. Cnyrim
    Ibbenbueren, NW, DE 

    Christian Cnyrim practices practicing medicine in Ibbenbueren, Germany. Mr. Cnyrim is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. His clinical expertise encompasses Encephalocele, Meningocele, Brain Herniation, Thrombectomy, and Pancreas Transplant.

    Experienced in Encephalocele

    Thomas Eggermann
    Experienced in Encephalocele

    Thomas Eggermann
    Aachen, NW, DE 

    Thomas Eggermann practices practicing medicine in Aachen, Germany. Mr. Eggermann is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. He is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Russell-Silver Dwarfism, Beckwith-Wiedemann Syndrome, Macroglossia, and Chromosome 11 Uniparental Disomy.

    Experienced in Encephalocele

    Eric J. Molina-Suero
    Experienced in Encephalocele

    Eric J. Molina-Suero
    Muenster, NW, DE 

    Eric Molina-Suero practices practicing medicine in Muenster, Germany. Mr. Molina-Suero is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glioma, Gliomatosis Cerebri, Brain Tumor, Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Encephalocele

    Susanne Greschus
    Experienced in Encephalocele

    Susanne Greschus

    Waldkrankenhaus

    Bonn, NW, DE 

    Susanne Greschus practices practicing medicine in Bonn, Germany. Ms. Greschus is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. Her clinical expertise encompasses Encephalocele, Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 14, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 5, and Thrombectomy.

    Experienced in Encephalocele

    Lukas B. Seifert
    Experienced in Encephalocele

    Lukas B. Seifert
    Aachen, NW, DE 

    Lukas Seifert practices practicing medicine in Aachen, Germany. Mr. Seifert is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cleft Lip and Palate, Encephalocele, and Osteotomy.

    Experienced in Encephalocele

    Motaz H. Hamed
    Experienced in Encephalocele

    Motaz H. Hamed
    Bonn, NW, DE 

    Motaz Hamed practices practicing medicine in Bonn, Germany. Mr. Hamed is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Seizures, Brain Tumor, and Craniectomy.

    Experienced in Encephalocele

    Ali Harati
    Experienced in Encephalocele

    Ali Harati
    Dortmund, NW, DE 

    Ali Harati practices practicing medicine in Dortmund, Germany. Harati is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. They are also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Pica, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Increased Intracranial Pressure, Schwannoma, and Spinal Fusion.

    Experienced in Encephalocele

    Florian Erger
    Experienced in Encephalocele

    Florian Erger
    Robert Koch Str. 21, 
    Koeln, NW, DE 

    Florian Erger practices practicing medicine in Koeln, Germany. Mr. Erger is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Autosomal Recessive Polycystic Kidney Disease, Polycystic Kidney Disease, Multiple Pterygium Syndrome, Bartter Syndrome, and Kidney Transplant.

    Experienced in Encephalocele

    Erdem Guresir
    Experienced in Encephalocele

    Erdem Guresir
    Sigmund Freud Str. 25, 
    Bonn, NW, DE 

    Erdem Guresir practices practicing medicine in Bonn, Germany. Mr. Guresir is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Meningioma, Subdural Hematoma, Craniectomy, and Thrombectomy.

    Experienced in Encephalocele

    Marc G. Maegele
    Experienced in Encephalocele

    Marc G. Maegele
    Ostmerheimer Str. 200, 
    Koeln, NW, DE 

    Marc Maegele practices practicing medicine in Koeln, Germany. Mr. Maegele is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Blood Clots, Traumatic Brain Injury, Hypovolemic Shock, Craniectomy, and Osteotomy.

    Experienced in Encephalocele

    Jennifer A. Nadal
    Experienced in Encephalocele

    Jennifer A. Nadal
    Sigmund Freud Str. 25, 
    Bonn, NW, DE 

    Jennifer Nadal practices practicing medicine in Bonn, Germany. Ms. Nadal is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Geographic Atrophy, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Trabeculectomy, and Vitrectomy.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Encephalocele?

    Encephaloceles are rare neural tube defects characterized by sac-like protrusions of the brain and the membranes that cover it through openings in the skull. These defects are caused by failure of the neural tube to close completely during fetal development. The result is a groove down the midline of the upper part of the skull, or the area between the forehead and nose, or the back of the skull. When located in the back of the skull, Encephaloceles are often associated with neurological problems. Encephaloceles are usually dramatic deformities diagnosed immediately after birth; but occasionally a small Encephalocele in the nasal and forehead region can go undetected. There is a genetic component to the condition; it often occurs in families with a history of spina bifida and anencephaly in other family members.

    When should I see an Encephalocele doctor in North Rhine-Westphalia, DE?

    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 an Encephalocele doctor in North Rhine-Westphalia, DE?

    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 Encephalocele doctor in North Rhine-Westphalia, DE?

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    How does MediFind rank Encephalocele doctors in North Rhine-Westphalia, DE?

    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 Encephalocele doctors in North Rhine-Westphalia, DE?

    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 an Encephalocele doctor in North Rhine-Westphalia, DE?

    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 Encephalocele doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Encephalocele 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 an Encephalocele doctor in North Rhine-Westphalia, DE?

    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 Encephalocele 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 Encephalocele 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 Encephalocele doctors in North Rhine-Westphalia, DE?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Encephalocele 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 an Encephalocele doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Encephalocele 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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