Filters

Specialty
Additional Specialty
Distance
    Gender
    Insurance
    Availability
    Language
    Years of Experience
    Level of Expertise

    Last Updated: 10/30/2025

    Save doctors for later
    Sign Up
    Not sure about your diagnosis?
    Check Your Symptoms
    Already have a doctor?
    Find A Second Opinion

    MediFind found 26 doctor with experience in Encephalocele near Los Angeles, CA. Of these, 22 are Experienced and 4 are Advanced.

    Location
    LocationClose
    26 providers found
      Advanced in Encephalocele
      Neurosurgery
      Advanced in Encephalocele
      Neurosurgery

      USC Care Medical Group Inc

      1500 San Pablo St, 
      Los Angeles, CA 
       (2.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Gabriel Zada is a Neurosurgery provider in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Zada is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. His top areas of expertise are Pituitary Tumor, Hypothalamic Tumor, Brain Tumor, Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.

      Experienced in Encephalocele
      Neurosurgery
      Experienced in Encephalocele
      Neurosurgery
      Los Angeles, CA 
       (0.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Arvin Wali is a Neurosurgery provider in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Wali is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. His top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Internal Carotid Agenesis, Thrombectomy, and Osteotomy.

      What does Elite, Distinguished, Advanced, Experienced mean?
      Experienced in Encephalocele
      Neurosurgery
      Experienced in Encephalocele
      Neurosurgery
      1245 Wilshire Boulevard, Tower 480, 
      Santa Monica, CA 
       (1.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      John House is a Neurosurgery provider in Santa Monica, California. Dr. House is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. His top areas of expertise are Meningoencephalocele, Acoustic Neuroma, Schwannoma, Meningocele, and Stapedectomy. Dr. House is currently accepting new patients.

      Learn about our expert tiers
      Experienced in Encephalocele
      Experienced in Encephalocele
      1200 N State St, Suite 3300, 
      Los Angeles, CA 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Eisha Christian is a Neurosurgery provider in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Christian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. Her top areas of expertise are Hydrocephalus, Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly, Tethered Cord Syndrome, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Laminectomy.

      Experienced in Encephalocele
      Experienced in Encephalocele
      1200 N State St, Suite 3300, 
      Los Angeles, CA 
       (2.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Daniel Donoho is a Neurosurgery provider in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Donoho is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. His top areas of expertise are Sunken Fontanelles, Bulging Fontanelles, Rathke Cleft Cyst, Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery, and Laminectomy. Dr. Donoho is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Encephalocele
      Neurosurgery
      Experienced in Encephalocele
      Neurosurgery

      USC Care Medical Group Inc

      1520 San Pablo St, Fl 4, 
      Los Angeles, CA 
       (2.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Darrin Lee is a Neurosurgery provider in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. His top areas of expertise are Hydrocephalus, Trigeminal Neuralgia, Seizures, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Thalamotomy.

      Experienced in Encephalocele
      Neonatology | Obstetrics and Gynecology
      Experienced in Encephalocele
      Neonatology | Obstetrics and Gynecology
      1300 N Vermont Ave, Suite 710, 
      Los Angeles, CA 
       (4.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Ramen Chmait is a Neonatologist and an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Chmait is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. His top areas of expertise are Twin-To-Twin Transfusion Syndrome, Intrauterine Growth Restriction, Hydrops Fetalis, Fetal Edema, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Encephalocele
      Neurosurgery
      Experienced in Encephalocele
      Neurosurgery

      Childrens Hospital Los Angeles Medical Group Inc

      4650 W Sunset Blvd, 
      Los Angeles, CA 
       (4.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Mark Krieger is a Neurosurgery provider in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Krieger is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. His top areas of expertise are Hydrocephalus, Syringomyelia, Chiari Malformation Type 2, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Spinal Fusion.

      Experienced in Encephalocele
      Pediatric Neurology | Pediatrics | Neurology
      Experienced in Encephalocele
      Pediatric Neurology | Pediatrics | Neurology
      4650 W Sunset Blvd, 
      Los Angeles, CA 
       (4.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Eugenia Ho is a Pediatric Neurologist and a Pediatrics provider in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Ho is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. Her top areas of expertise are Subependymal Nodular Heterotopia, Lhermitte-Duclos Disease, Cortical Dysplasia, and Subcortical Band Heterotopia.

      Experienced in Encephalocele
      Experienced in Encephalocele

      Southern California Permanente Medical Group

      4725 -4733 Sunset Blvd, 
      Los Angeles, CA 
       (4.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Srinivas Chivukula is a Neurosurgery provider in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Chivukula is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. His top areas of expertise are Trigeminal Neuralgia, Hemangiopericytoma, Subependymoma, Rhizotomy, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

      Experienced in Encephalocele
      Neurosurgery
      Experienced in Encephalocele
      Neurosurgery

      Los Angeles Medical Center

      1505 N Edgemont Street, 
      Los Angeles, CA 
       (4.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Patrik Gabikian is a Neurosurgery provider in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Gabikian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. His top areas of expertise are Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET), Oligodendroglioma, Brain Tumor, Encephalocele, and Awake Craniotomy. Dr. Gabikian is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Encephalocele
      Experienced in Encephalocele

      Los Angeles Medical Center

      1505 N Edgemont St, 
      Los Angeles, CA 
       (4.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Rudi Scharnweber is a Neurosurgery provider in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Scharnweber is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. His top areas of expertise are Meningioma, Radiation Induced Meningioma, Moyamoya Disease, Awake Craniotomy, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery. Dr. Scharnweber is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Encephalocele
      Neurosurgery
      Experienced in Encephalocele
      Neurosurgery

      Amg A Professional Medical Corp

      925 S Garfield Ave, 
      Alhambra, CA 
       (7.1 miles away)
      Experience:
      16+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Alan Siu is a Neurosurgery provider in Alhambra, California. Dr. Siu has been practicing medicine for over 16 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. His top areas of expertise are Pituitary Tumor, Brain Stem Cancer, Arachnoid Cysts, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Laminectomy. Dr. Siu is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Encephalocele
      Experienced in Encephalocele
      8700 Beverly Blvd, 
      West Hollywood, CA 
       (8.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Peyton Nisson is a Neurosurgery provider in West Hollywood, California. Dr. Nisson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. His top areas of expertise are Pica, Arachnoid Cysts, Subdural Hematoma, Arteriovenous Malformation, and Laminectomy.

      Experienced in Encephalocele
      Experienced in Encephalocele

      Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

      8700 Beverly Blvd, 
      West Hollywood, CA 
       (8.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Wouter Schievink is a Neurosurgery provider in West Hollywood, California. Dr. Schievink is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. His top areas of expertise are Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak, Siderosis, Subdural Effusion, Laminectomy, and Awake Craniotomy.

      Experienced in Encephalocele
      Experienced in Encephalocele

      Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

      8700 Beverly Blvd, 
      West Hollywood, CA 
       (8.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Michael Gezalian is a Neurologist in West Hollywood, California. Dr. Gezalian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. His top areas of expertise are Status Epilepticus, Delirium, Stroke, and Seizures.

      Experienced in Encephalocele
      Experienced in Encephalocele

      Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

      8700 Beverly Blvd, 
      West Hollywood, CA 
       (8.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Shouri Lahiri is a Neurologist in West Hollywood, California. Dr. Lahiri is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. His top areas of expertise are Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Stroke, Delirium, Subdural Hematoma, and Thrombectomy.

      Experienced in Encephalocele
      Experienced in Encephalocele

      Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

      8700 Beverly Blvd, 
      West Hollywood, CA 
       (8.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Maranatha Ayodele is a Neurologist in West Hollywood, California. Dr. Ayodele is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. Her top areas of expertise are Stroke, Herpes Simplex Encephalitis, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Thrombectomy, and Gastrostomy.

      Experienced in Encephalocele
      Experienced in Encephalocele

      Neurosurgery LA

      415 N Crescent Dr, Suite 110, 
      Beverly Hills, CA 
       (10.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Zachary Barnard is a Neurosurgery provider in Beverly Hills, California. Dr. Barnard is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. His top areas of expertise are Acoustic Neuroma, Schwannoma, Stroke, Transmyocardial Revascularization, and Stent Placement. Dr. Barnard is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Encephalocele
      Neurosurgery | General Surgery
      Advanced in Encephalocele
      Neurosurgery | General Surgery

      The Regents Of The University Of California

      300 Medical Plz, 
      Los Angeles, CA 
       (11.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Marvin Bergsneider is a Neurosurgery specialist and a General Surgeon in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Bergsneider is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. His top areas of expertise are Pituitary Tumor, Hypothalamic Tumor, Brain Tumor, Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery, and Balloon Sinuplasty.

      Showing 1-20 of 26

      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      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 near Los Angeles, CA?

      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 near Los Angeles, CA?

      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 near Los Angeles, CA?

      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 near Los Angeles, CA?

      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 near Los Angeles, CA?

      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 near Los Angeles, CA?

      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 near Los Angeles, CA?

      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 

      Read more about our Content Policy