The 20 Best Encephalocele Doctors Near Me in Arizona, US

Find the Top Encephalocele Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 09/19/2026

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MediFind found 15 doctor with experience in Encephalocele near Arizona, US. Of these, 12 are Experienced and 3 are Advanced.

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15 providers found
    Advanced in Encephalocele
    Advanced in Encephalocele
    Referral may be required

    Barrow Brain And Spine

    1875 W Frye Rd, Ste 300, 
    Chandler, AZ 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kaith Almefty is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Chandler, Arizona. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Almefty is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. He is also highly rated in 42 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Schwannoma, Acoustic Neuroma, Meningioma, Laminectomy, and Awake Craniotomy. Dr. Almefty is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Encephalocele
    Advanced in Encephalocele
    Referral may be required

    Barrow Brain And Spine

    2910 N 3rd Ave, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Andrew Little is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Little is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. He is also highly rated in 52 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pituitary Tumor, Hypothalamic Tumor, Brain Tumor, Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery, and Balloon Sinuplasty. Dr. Little is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Encephalocele
    General Surgery | Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Encephalocele
    General Surgery | Neurosurgery
    Referral may be required

    Banner - University Medicine Multispecialty Services Clinic

    265 West Ina Road, 
    Tucson, AZ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic
    Accepting New Patients

    Mansour Mathkour is a General Surgeon and a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Tucson, Arizona. Dr. Mathkour is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chiari Malformation, Chiari Malformation Type 2, Split Spinal Cord Malformation, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Posterior Fossa Decompression. Dr. Mathkour is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Neurosurgery | Neurology
    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Neurosurgery | Neurology
    Referral may be required

    PCH Neurosurgery

    1919 E Thomas Rd, Ambulatory Bldg, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    David Shafron is a Neurosurgery specialist and a Neurologist practicing medicine in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Shafron is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spastic Diplegia Infantile Type, Cerebral Palsy, Focal Dystonia, and Chiari Malformation. Dr. Shafron is board certified in Neurological Surgery. Dr. Shafron is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Referral may be required

    Banner - University Medicine North

    3838 North Campbell Avenue, Building 2, 
    Tucson, AZ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Robin Hurlbert is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Tucson, Arizona. Dr. Hurlbert is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Fractured Spine, Spinal Stenosis, Epidural Hematoma, Laminectomy, and Spinal Fusion. Dr. Hurlbert is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Hurlbert is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Neurosurgery | Neurology
    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Neurosurgery | Neurology
    Referral may be required

    PCH Neurosurgery

    1919 E Thomas Rd, Ambulatory Bldg, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ruth Bristol is a Neurosurgery specialist and a Neurologist practicing medicine in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Bristol is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Baller-Gerold Syndrome, Lambdoid Synostosis, Metopic Ridge, and Craniosynostosis. Dr. Bristol is board certified in Neurological Surgery. Dr. Bristol is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Referral may be required

    Phoenix Children's

    1919 E Thomas Rd, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Peter Chiarelli is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Chiarelli is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Porencephaly, Choroid Plexus Cyst, Arachnoid Cysts, Hydrocephalus, and Laminectomy.

    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Referral may be required

    Mayo Clinic Arizona

    5701 E Mayo Blvd, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Joseph Sirven is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Sirven is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Epilepsy, Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Progressive Hemifacial Atrophy, and Awake Craniotomy. Dr. Sirven is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Referral may be required

    AZ - Neuro Surgery

    13400 E Shea Blvd, 
    Scottsdale, AZ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jonathan Parker is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Scottsdale, Arizona. Dr. Parker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Epilepsy, Seizures, Bulging Fontanelles, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Thalamotomy.

    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Neurology | Pediatrics | Pediatric Neurology
    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Neurology | Pediatrics | Pediatric Neurology
    Referral may be required

    PCH Neurology

    1919 E Thomas Rd, Ambulatory Bldg 3rd Fl, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Angus Wilfong is a Neurologist and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Wilfong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypothalamic Hamartomas, Status Epilepticus, Epilepsy, and Seizures. Dr. Wilfong is board certified in Psychiatry & Neurology CSQ In Child Neurology, Psychiatry & Neurology (Sub: Epilepsy), and Psychiatry & Neurology (Sub: Clinical Neurophysiolog. Dr. Wilfong is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Referral may be required
    Tucson, AZ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ibrahim Alhalal is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Tucson, Arizona. Dr. Alhalal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. His clinical expertise encompasses Encephalocele, Chiari Malformation Type 1, Chiari Malformation, and Chiari Malformation Type 2.

    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Neurosurgery
    Referral may be required

    Mayo Clinic Arizona

    5779 E Mayo Blvd, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Miles Hudson is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Hudson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. His clinical expertise encompasses Hydrocephalus, Cavernous Lymphangioma, Encephalocele, Endovascular Embolization, and Laminectomy.

    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Referral may be required

    AZ - Neuro Surgery

    5777 E Mayo Blvd, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Bernard Bendok is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Bendok is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. He is also highly rated in 63 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Brain Aneurysm, Arteriovenous Malformation, Meningioma, Endovascular Embolization, and Balloon Sinuplasty. Dr. Bendok is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Referral may be required

    Neurosurgical Associates LTD.

    2910 N 3rd Ave, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Randall Porter is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Porter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. He is also highly rated in 62 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acoustic Neuroma, Schwannoma, Meningioma, Laminectomy, and Awake Craniotomy. Dr. Porter is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Referral may be required

    Dignity Health Yavapai Regional Medical Group Neurosurgical Medicine

    1001 Willow Creek Rd Ste 3300, 
    Prescott, AZ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Sughrue is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Prescott, Arizona. Dr. Sughrue is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. He is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Meningioma, Brain Tumor, Glioma, Awake Craniotomy, and Balloon Sinuplasty.

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    Last Updated: 09/19/2026

    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 Arizona, 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 an Encephalocele doctor in Arizona, 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 Encephalocele doctors in Arizona, 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 Encephalocele doctors in Arizona, 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 an Encephalocele doctor in Arizona, 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 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 Arizona, 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 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 Arizona, US?

    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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