The 20 Best Encephalocele Doctors Near Me in Michigan, US

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The 20 Best Encephalocele Doctors in Michigan, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 32 doctor with experience in Encephalocele near Michigan, US. Of these, 28 are Experienced and 4 are Advanced.

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    Andrew J. Zillgitt
    Advanced in Encephalocele
    Advanced in Encephalocele

    Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital Neuroscience Center

    3555 West 13 Mile Road, Suite N120, 
    Royal Oak, MI 
    Experience:
    19+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Andrew Zillgitt is a Neurologist in Royal Oak, Michigan. Dr. Zillgitt has been practicing medicine for over 19 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. Dr. Zillgitt is currently accepting new patients.

    Jeffrey T. Jacob
    Advanced in Encephalocele
    Advanced in Encephalocele

    Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital Neurology - 3555 W 13 Mile

    3555 West 13 Mile Road, Suite N120, 
    Royal Oak, MI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jeffrey Jacob is a Neurosurgery provider in Royal Oak, Michigan. Dr. Jacob is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. His top areas of expertise are Acoustic Neuroma, Schwannoma, Subependymoma, Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, and Awake Craniotomy. Dr. Jacob is currently accepting new patients.

    Karol Zakalik
    Advanced in Encephalocele
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Encephalocele
    Neurosurgery

    Southeast Michigan Neurosurgery PLLC

    3535 West 13 Mile Road, Suite 504, 
    Royal Oak, MI 
    Experience:
    46+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Polish, Russian
    Accepting New Patients

    Karol Zakalik is a Neurosurgery provider in Royal Oak, Michigan. Dr. Zakalik has been practicing medicine for over 46 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. His top areas of expertise are Hydrocephalus, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt, Awake Craniotomy, and Balloon Sinuplasty. Dr. Zakalik is currently accepting new patients.

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    Bryan E. Figueroa
    Advanced in Encephalocele
    Advanced in Encephalocele

    Great Lakes Neurosurgical Associates - Grand Rapids

    3350 Eagle Park Drive Northeast, Suite 102, 
    Grand Rapids, MI 
    Experience:
    28+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Bryan Figueroa is a Neurosurgery provider in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Figueroa has been practicing medicine for over 28 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. His top areas of expertise are Pituitary Tumor, Brain Aneurysm, Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET), Awake Craniotomy, and Septoplasty. Dr. Figueroa is currently accepting new patients.

    Pradeep Setty
    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Neurosurgery

    Michigan Head & Spine Institute PC

    25500 Meadowbrook Road, Suite 150, 
    Novi, MI 
    Experience:
    16+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Pradeep Setty is a Neurosurgery provider in Novi, Michigan. Dr. Setty 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 Posterior Fossa Tumor, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Subdural Hematoma, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty. Dr. Setty is currently accepting new patients.

    Todd W. Vitaz
    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Neurosurgery

    Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals Neurosurgery - 275 Michigan St NE

    275 Michigan Street Northeast, 
    Grand Rapids, MI 
    Experience:
    31+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Todd Vitaz is a Neurosurgery provider in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Vitaz has been practicing medicine for over 31 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. His top areas of expertise are Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Posterior Fossa Tumor, Pituitary Tumor, Awake Craniotomy, and Turbinectomy. Dr. Vitaz is currently accepting new patients.

    Nour Baki
    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Neurology
    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Neurology

    Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital Neuroscience Center

    3555 West 13 Mile Road, Suite N120, 
    Royal Oak, MI 
    Experience:
    13+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, French
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Nour Baki is a Neurologist in Royal Oak, Michigan. Dr. Baki has been practicing medicine for over 13 years and 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 Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy. Dr. Baki is currently accepting new patients.

    Luyuan Li
    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Neurosurgery

    Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals Neurosurgery - 275 Michigan St NE

    275 Michigan Street Northeast, 
    Grand Rapids, MI 
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Luyuan Li is a Neurosurgery provider in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Li 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 Epidural Hematoma, Chondrosarcoma, Chiari Malformation Type 1, Microvascular Decompression, and Deep Brain Stimulation. Dr. Li is currently accepting new patients.

    Fred S. Junn
    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Neurosurgery

    Michigan Head & Spine Institute, PC

    18181 Oakwood Boulevard, Suite 403, 
    Dearborn, MI 
    Experience:
    40+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Korean
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Fred Junn is a Neurosurgery provider in Dearborn, Michigan. Dr. Junn has been practicing medicine for over 40 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. His top areas of expertise are Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Posterior Fossa Tumor, Spinal Stenosis, Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft. Dr. Junn is currently accepting new patients.

    Christopher M. Parres
    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Experienced in Encephalocele

    Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital Neuroscience Center

    3555 West 13 Mile Road, Suite N120, 
    Royal Oak, MI 
    Experience:
    15+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Christopher Parres is a Neurologist in Royal Oak, Michigan. Dr. Parres has been practicing medicine for over 15 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Memory Loss, and Susac Syndrome.

    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Experienced in Encephalocele

    University Of Michigan Health-West

    5900 Byron Center Ave SW, 
    Wyoming, MI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kimberly Chaney is a Radiologist in Wyoming, Michigan. Dr. Chaney is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. Her top areas of expertise are Pleural Effusion, Scoliosis, Invertebral Disc Disease, and Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy.

    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Neonatology | Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Neonatology | Obstetrics and Gynecology

    University Of Michigan Medical Center

    1500 E Medical Center Dr, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Marjorie Treadwell is a Neonatologist and an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Treadwell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. Her top areas of expertise are Myelomeningocele, Premature Infant, ABO Incompatibility, and Gestational Diabetes.

    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Neonatology | Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Neonatology | Obstetrics and Gynecology

    DMC Sinai-Grace Hospital

    6071 W Outer Dr, 
    Detroit, MI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bernard Gonik is a Neonatologist and an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Detroit, Michigan. Dr. Gonik is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. His top areas of expertise are Retroversion of the Uterus, Erb's Palsy, Cerebral Hypoxia, and Placenta Previa.

    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Neurology
    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Neurology

    University Of Michigan Medical Center

    1500 E Medical Center Dr, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Eric Armour is a Neurologist in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Armour is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Tuberous Sclerosis Complex, and Tuberous Sclerosis.

    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Neurosurgery

    Mendelson Orthopedics PC

    36622 5 Mile Rd Ste 101, 
    Livonia, MI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sunil Manjila is a Neurosurgery provider in Livonia, Michigan. Dr. Manjila is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Hydrocephalus, Pineocytoma, Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft.

    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Neurosurgery

    University Of Michigan Medical Center

    1500 E Medical Center Dr, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Altshuler is a Neurosurgery provider in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Altshuler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. His top areas of expertise are Pituitary Tumor, Rathke Cleft Cyst, Craniopharyngioma, Awake Craniotomy, and Extracranial-Intracranial Bypass Surgery.

    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Neurosurgery

    Office

    1500 E Medical Center Dr Fl C, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hugh Garton is a Neurosurgery provider in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Garton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. His top areas of expertise are Chiari Malformation, Chiari Malformation Type 1, Chiari Malformation Type 2, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.

    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Neurosurgery

    University Of Michigan Medical Center

    1500 E Medical Center Dr, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Neena Marupudi is a Neurosurgery provider in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Marupudi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. Her top areas of expertise are Hydrocephalus, Tethered Cord Syndrome, Chiari Malformation Type 1, Laminectomy, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Neurosurgery

    Office

    1500 E Medical Center Dr Spc 5338, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jordan Lam is a Neurosurgery provider in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Lam is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Encephalocele, Extracranial-Intracranial Bypass Surgery, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Experienced in Encephalocele

    Henry Ford Hospital

    2799 W Grand Blvd, 
    Detroit, MI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Efstathios Kondylis is a Neurosurgery provider in Detroit, Michigan. Dr. Kondylis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. His top areas of expertise are Epilepsy, Seizures, Essential Tremor, Encephalocele, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

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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 Michigan, 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 Michigan, 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 Michigan, 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 Michigan, 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 Michigan, 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 Michigan, 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 Michigan, 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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