The 20 Best Encephalocele Doctors Near Me in Georgia, US

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The 20 Best Encephalocele Doctors in Georgia, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 21 doctor with experience in Encephalocele near Georgia, US. Of these, 14 are Experienced and 7 are Advanced.

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    Valerie Biousse
    Advanced in Encephalocele
    Ophthalmology | Neurology
    Advanced in Encephalocele
    Ophthalmology | Neurology

    Emory Eye Center

    1365 Clifton Road Northeast, BldgB, 
    Atlanta, GA 
    Experience:
    38+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French

    Valerie Biousse is an Ophthalmologist and a Neurologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Biousse has been practicing medicine for over 38 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. Her top areas of expertise are Increased Intracranial Pressure, Pseudotumor Cerebri Syndrome, Papilledema, Optic Nerve Atrophy, and Embolectomy.

    Tomas Garzon
    Advanced in Encephalocele
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Encephalocele
    Neurosurgery

    Emory Clinic At 1365 Clifton Road

    1365 Clifton Road Northeast, BldgB, 
    Atlanta, GA 
    Experience:
    20+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Tomas Garzon is a Neurosurgery provider in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Garzon has been practicing medicine for over 20 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. His top areas of expertise are Pituitary Tumor, Meningioma, Prolactinoma, Microvascular Decompression, and Rhizotomy.

    Brian T. Cabaniss
    Advanced in Encephalocele
    Advanced in Encephalocele

    Emory Brain Health Center

    12 Executive Park Drive Northeast, 
    Atlanta, GA 
    Experience:
    16+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Brian Cabaniss is a Neurologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Cabaniss has been practicing medicine for over 16 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Epilepsy, Memory Loss, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

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    Gustavo Pradilla
    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Experienced in Encephalocele

    Emory University Hospital Midtown Campus

    550 Peachtree Street Northeast, MedicalOfficeTower, 
    Atlanta, GA 
    Experience:
    24+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Gustavo Pradilla is a Neurosurgery provider in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Pradilla has been practicing medicine for over 24 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. His top areas of expertise are Prolactinoma, Pituitary Tumor, Subdural Hematoma, Awake Craniotomy, and Cerebral Artery Bypass Surgery.

    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Experienced in Encephalocele

    Emory University Hospital Midtown Campus

    550 Peachtree Street Northeast, MedicalOfficeTower, 
    Atlanta, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Travis Atchley is a Neurosurgery provider in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Atchley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. His top areas of expertise are Chiari Malformation, Chiari Malformation Type 2, Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Thrombectomy.

    Advanced in Encephalocele
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Encephalocele
    Neurosurgery

    Wellstar MCG Health

    1120 15th St, 
    Augusta, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Luca Debs is a Neurosurgery provider in Augusta, Georgia. Dr. Debs is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. His top areas of expertise are Encephalocele, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Agnosia, and Stent Placement.

    Advanced in Encephalocele
    Advanced in Encephalocele

    Neurological Institute Of Savannah

    4 E Jackson Blvd, 
    Savannah, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Willard Thompson is a Neurosurgery provider in Savannah, Georgia. Dr. Thompson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. His top areas of expertise are Morgagni-Stewart-Morel Syndrome, SOST-Related Sclerosing Bone Dysplasia, Craniodiaphyseal Dysplasia, Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Thompson is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Encephalocele
    Advanced in Encephalocele

    Emory Medical Group LLC

    1365 Clifton Rd NE # B, 
    Atlanta, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nancy Newman is a Neurologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Newman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. Her top areas of expertise are Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON), Optic Nerve Atrophy, Pseudotumor Cerebri Syndrome, Increased Intracranial Pressure, and Embolectomy.

    Advanced in Encephalocele
    Neurology
    Advanced in Encephalocele
    Neurology

    Office

    1365 Clifton Rd NE Ste 4500, 
    Atlanta, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Beau Bruce is a Neurologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Bruce is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. His top areas of expertise are Pseudotumor Cerebri Syndrome, Increased Intracranial Pressure, Papilledema, and Headache.

    Krishna J. Goli
    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Experienced in Encephalocele

    Piedmont Neurology Of Newnan

    795 Poplar Road, Suite 110, 
    Newnan, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Goli earned her medical degree from Andhra Medical College in India. She then completed her internship and neurology residency at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. Dr. Goli then went on to complete a fellowship in neuro-oncology at the Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center at Duke University. She specializes in General Neurology, Multiple Sclerosis and Neuro-oncology. Prior to joining Piedmont Physicians, Dr. Goli was practicing at Baptist Medical center and River Region Medical Center in Mississippi. While she was there, she won the Patient Choice award and Most Compassionate physician award three years in a row. Dr. Goli is a member of the American Academy of Neurology, the Society for Neuro-Oncology, the American Society of Clinical Oncology, and the American Association of Cancer Research, and consortium of Multiple Sclerosis.In her spare time she enjoys teaching Indian classical dance, spending time with the family, and of course watching her favorite show.Dr. Goli welcomes all new patients and accepts the vast majority of insurance plans. Dr. Goli is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. Her top areas of expertise are Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, Subacute Combined Degeneration, Epilepsy, and Cerebellar Degeneration.

    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Neurosurgery

    Nemours Children's Hospital

    6065 Lake Forrest Dr Ste 250, 
    Atlanta, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andrea Scherer is a Neurosurgery provider in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Scherer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. Her top areas of expertise are Increased Head Circumference, Brain Herniation, Chiari Malformation Type 1, and Chiari Malformation.

    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Neurosurgery

    Office

    2001 Peachtree Rd NE Ste 425, 
    Atlanta, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Charles Mackel is a Neurosurgery provider in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Mackel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. His top areas of expertise are Brain Tumor, Encephalocele, Meningioma, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Awake Craniotomy.

    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Neurosurgery

    The Neurological Institute Of Savannah

    4 E Jackson Blvd, 
    Savannah, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Patrick Lingo is a Neurosurgery provider in Savannah, Georgia. Dr. Lingo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. His top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Cervical Spondylosis, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty. Dr. Lingo is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Experienced in Encephalocele

    Neurosurgery Atlanta LLC

    1700 Tree Ln Ste 470, 
    Snellville, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Stechison is a Neurosurgery provider in Snellville, Georgia. Dr. Stechison is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. His top areas of expertise are Sciatica, Scoliosis, Spinal Stenosis, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery.

    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Neurosurgery

    Office

    1120 15th St Ste DI3088, 
    Augusta, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Vender is a Neurosurgery provider in Augusta, Georgia. Dr. Vender is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. His top areas of expertise are Meningioma, Radiation Induced Meningioma, Trigeminal Neuralgia, Craniectomy, and Endovascular Embolization.

    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Neurosurgery

    Office

    5461 Meridian Mark Rd Ste 540, 
    Atlanta, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Joshua Chern is a Neurosurgery provider in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Chern is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. His top areas of expertise are Chiari Malformation, Chiari Malformation Type 2, Chiari Malformation Type 1, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Spinal Fusion.

    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Neurosurgery

    Wellstar MCG Health

    1120 15th St, 
    Augusta, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Fernando Vale is a Neurosurgery provider in Augusta, Georgia. Dr. Vale is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. His top areas of expertise are Epilepsy, Essential Tremor, Movement Disorders, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Awake Craniotomy.

    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Neurosurgery

    Moorehouse School Of Medicine

    720 Westview Dr SW, 
    Atlanta, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Eliel Arrey is a Neurosurgery provider in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Arrey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. His top areas of expertise are Epidural Hematoma, Encephalocele, Pica, Erb's Palsy, and Posterior Fossa Decompression.

    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Neurosurgery

    Wellstar MCG Health

    1120 15th St, 
    Augusta, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Juan Revuelta is a Neurosurgery provider in Augusta, Georgia. Dr. Revuelta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. His top areas of expertise are Meningioma, Schwannoma, Hypothalamic Tumor, Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery, and Osteotomy.

    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Experienced in Encephalocele

    Neurosurgery

    61 Whitcher St NE Ste 3110, 
    Marietta, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    William Benedict is a Neurosurgery provider in Marietta, Georgia. Dr. Benedict is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. His top areas of expertise are Pituitary Tumor, Meningioma, Astrocytoma, Awake Craniotomy, and Laminectomy.

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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 Georgia, 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 Georgia, 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 Georgia, 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 Georgia, 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 Georgia, 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 Georgia, 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 Georgia, 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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