The 20 Best Encephalocele Doctors Near Me in Connecticut, US

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The 20 Best Encephalocele Doctors in Connecticut, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 19 doctor with experience in Encephalocele near Connecticut, US. Of these, 16 are Experienced and 3 are Advanced.

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19 providers found
    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Experienced in Encephalocele

    Office

    800 Howard Ave Lowr Level, 
    New Haven, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Aline Herlopian is a Neurologist in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Herlopian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. Her top areas of expertise are Seizures, Epilepsy, Infant Epilepsy with Migrant Focal Crisis, and Epilepsy in Children.

    Advanced in Encephalocele
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Encephalocele
    Neurosurgery

    Hartford Healthcare Medical Group

    100 Retreat Ave Ste 705, 
    Hartford, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Paul Schwartz is a Neurosurgery provider in Hartford, Connecticut. Dr. Schwartz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. His top areas of expertise are Acoustic Neuroma, Schwannoma, Spinal Stenosis, Awake Craniotomy, and Turbinectomy.

    Advanced in Encephalocele
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Encephalocele
    Neurosurgery

    Yale University School Of Medicine

    333 Cedar St, 
    New Haven, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dennis Spencer is a Neurosurgery provider in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Spencer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. His top areas of expertise are Epilepsy, Seizures, Pituitary Tumor, Balloon Sinuplasty, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

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    Advanced in Encephalocele
    Advanced in Encephalocele

    Radiology And Biomedical Imaging-New Haven-Yale Physicians Building

    800 Howard Ave, 
    New Haven, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Eyiyemisi Damisah is a Neurosurgery provider in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Damisah is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. Her top areas of expertise are Epilepsy, Seizures, Encephalocele, Absence Seizure, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Neurosurgery

    UConn John Dempsey Hospital

    263 Farmington Ave, 
    Farmington, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ketan Bulsara is a Neurosurgery provider in Farmington, Connecticut. Dr. Bulsara is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. His top areas of expertise are Hydrocephalus, Brain Aneurysm, Arteriovenous Malformation, Thrombectomy, and Embolectomy.

    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Neonatology | Pediatrics | Anesthesiology
    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Neonatology | Pediatrics | Anesthesiology

    Connecticut Children's

    282 Washington St, 
    Hartford, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Donnamaria Cortezzo is a Neonatologist and a Pediatrics provider in Hartford, Connecticut. Dr. Cortezzo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. Her top areas of expertise are Atresia of Small Intestine, Omphalocele, Chromosome 13q Duplication, and Trisomy 13.

    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Ophthalmology | Neurology
    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Ophthalmology | Neurology

    Office

    85 Seymour St Ste 825, 
    Hartford, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Editha Johnson is an Ophthalmologist and a Neurologist in Hartford, Connecticut. Dr. Johnson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. Her top areas of expertise are Increased Intracranial Pressure, Pseudotumor Cerebri Syndrome, Papilledema, and Meningitis.

    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Experienced in Encephalocele

    Hartford Healthcare Medical Group

    85 Seymour St Ste 815, 
    Hartford, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Matthew Jaffa is a Neurologist in Hartford, Connecticut. Dr. Jaffa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. His top areas of expertise are Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Stroke, and Brain Herniation.

    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Neurosurgery

    Radiology And Biomedical Imaging-New Haven-Yale Physicians Building

    800 Howard Ave, 
    New Haven, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sacit Omay is a Neurosurgery provider in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Omay is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. His top areas of expertise are Pituitary Tumor, Hypothalamic Tumor, Pituitary Apoplexy, Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery, and Balloon Sinuplasty.

    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    800 Howard Ave Lowr Level, 
    New Haven, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Pue Farooque is an Internal Medicine provider in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Farooque is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. Her top areas of expertise are Seizures, Epilepsy, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Memory Loss.

    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Experienced in Encephalocele

    Yale New Haven Hospital

    20 York St, 
    New Haven, CT 
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Christopher Hong is a Neurosurgery provider in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Hong has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. His top areas of expertise are Brain Tumor, Hypothalamic Tumor, Pituitary Tumor, Spinal Fusion, and Laminectomy.

    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Neurosurgery

    Yale New Haven Hospital

    20 York St, 
    New Haven, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Adam Kundishora is a Neurosurgery provider in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Kundishora is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. His top areas of expertise are Absence Seizure, Hydrocephalus, Seizures, Spinal Fusion, and Posterior Fossa Decompression.

    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Neurosurgery

    Yale Spine Center

    1 Long Wharf Dr Fl 6, 
    New Haven, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Diluna is a Neurosurgery provider in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Diluna is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. His top areas of expertise are Craniosynostosis, Ependymoma, Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, Spinal Fusion, and Laminectomy.

    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Neurosurgery

    Radiology And Biomedical Imaging-New Haven-Yale Physicians Building

    800 Howard Ave, 
    New Haven, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Murat Gunel is a Neurosurgery provider in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Gunel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. His top areas of expertise are Vein of Galen Aneurysm, Arteriovenous Malformation, Meningioma, and Brain Aneurysm.

    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Pediatric Neurology
    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Pediatric Neurology

    Connecticut Children's Specialty Care Center-Farmington

    505 Farmington Ave Fl 2, 
    Farmington, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Louisa Kalsner is a Pediatric Neurologist in Farmington, Connecticut. Dr. Kalsner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. Her top areas of expertise are Knobloch Syndrome, 1p36 Deletion Syndrome, Cortical Dysplasia, and Autism Spectrum Disorder.

    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Experienced in Encephalocele

    Hartford Neurology LLC

    85 Seymour St, Ste 800, 
    Hartford, CT 
    Experience:
    33+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Lawrence Bluth is a Neurologist in Hartford, Connecticut. Dr. Bluth has been practicing medicine for over 33 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. His top areas of expertise are Epilepsy, Memory Loss, Essential Tremor, and Cramp-Fasciculation Syndrome. Dr. Bluth is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Experienced in Encephalocele

    Leader Drug Stores Inc

    85 Seymour St, 
    Hartford, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Syeda Shujaat is a Neurologist in Hartford, Connecticut. Dr. Shujaat is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. Her top areas of expertise are Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Stroke, Apoplexy, and Thrombectomy.

    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Experienced in Encephalocele

    Hartford Hospital

    80 Seymour St, 
    Hartford, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Justine Cormier is a Neurologist in Hartford, Connecticut. Dr. Cormier is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. Her top areas of expertise are Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Stroke, and Subarachnoid Hemorrhage.

    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Neurology
    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Neurology

    Hartford Healthcare Medical Group

    1 Towne Park Plz Ste 1A, 
    Norwich, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Meghan Ward is a Neurologist in Norwich, Connecticut. Dr. Ward is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. Her top areas of expertise are Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Memory Loss, and Benign Rolandic Epilepsy.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    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 Connecticut, 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 Connecticut, 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 Connecticut, 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 Connecticut, 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 Connecticut, 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 Connecticut, 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 Connecticut, 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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