The 20 Best Encephalocele Doctors Near Me in Missouri, US

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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

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    Advanced in Encephalocele
    Advanced in Encephalocele

    Office

    4500 Forest Park Ave Fl 1, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dimitrios Mathios is a Neurosurgery provider in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Mathios is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. His top areas of expertise are Glioma, Glioblastoma, Gliomatosis Cerebri, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Microvascular Decompression.

    Advanced in Encephalocele
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Encephalocele
    General Surgery

    Curators Of The University Of Missouri

    1 Hospital Dr, 
    Columbia, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Carolyn Quinsey is a General Surgeon in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Quinsey is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. Her top areas of expertise are Hydrocephalus, Chiari Malformation, Chiari Malformation Type 2, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Laminectomy.

    Advanced in Encephalocele
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Encephalocele
    Neurosurgery

    Curators Of The University Of Missouri

    1 Hospital Dr, 
    Columbia, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Fareed Jumah is a Neurosurgery provider in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Jumah is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. His top areas of expertise are Encephalocele, Pica, Spinal Tumor, Thrombectomy, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.

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    Jeroen Coppens
    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Neurology | Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Neurology | Neurosurgery

    SLUCare Physician Group

    1225 S. Grand Blvd., Second Level, 
    St. Louis, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Jeroen Coppens provides surgical treatment for pituitary tumors, cerebral aneurysms, and meningiomas (tumors of brain and spinal cord). As a neurosurgeon, he performs operations for patients with neurological disorders such as cavernous malformations, arteriovenous malformations, and vascular malformations. Dr. Coppens applies the latest surgical procedures in his work, including minimally invasive techniques for pituitary tumors. His research interests include cerebral aneurysms and pituitary tumors. Dr. Coppens is a professor in the Department of Surgery, Division of Neurosurgery at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. Dr. Coppens is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. His top areas of expertise are Meningioma, Posterior Fossa Tumor, Pituitary Tumor, Gastrostomy, and Awake Craniotomy.

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

    Columbia Regional Hospital-Psychiatric Unit

    404 N Keene St, 
    Columbia, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Akshaya Vachharajani is a Neonatologist and a Pediatrics provider in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Vachharajani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. His top areas of expertise are Premature Infant, Infant Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Cerebral Hypoxia, and Encephalocele.

    Experienced in Encephalocele
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Encephalocele
    General Surgery

    Washington University

    660 S Euclid Ave, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Muhammad Janjua is a General Surgeon in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Janjua is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. His top areas of expertise are Chiari Malformation Type 2, Lordosis, Frontonasal Dysplasia Klippel Feil Syndrome, Spinal Fusion, and Osteotomy.

    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Neurosurgery

    Mercy Clinic Neurosurgery

    10012 Kennerly Rd Ste 400, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Alex Michael is a Neurosurgery provider in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Michael is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. His top areas of expertise are Meningocele, Subdural Hematoma, Increased Intracranial Pressure, Laminectomy, and Craniectomy.

    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Experienced in Encephalocele

    Sports Rehab & Physical Therapy Associates Inc

    4320 Wornall Rd Ste 710, 
    Kansas City, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Gurpreet Gandhoke is a Neurologist in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Gandhoke is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. His top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Spinal Stenosis, Cervical Myelopathy, Laminectomy, and Spinal Fusion.

    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Experienced in Encephalocele

    Truman Inpatient PSYCH Unit

    2301 Holmes St, 
    Kansas City, MO 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sean Gratton is a Neurologist in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Gratton has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. His top areas of expertise are Increased Intracranial Pressure, Pseudotumor Cerebri Syndrome, Optic Neuritis, and Optic Nerve Atrophy.

    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Neurosurgery

    Curators Of The University Of Missouri

    1 Hospital Dr, 
    Columbia, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Norman Litofsky is a Neurosurgery provider in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Litofsky is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. His top areas of expertise are Glioblastoma, Radiation Induced Meningioma, Meningioma, Awake Craniotomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Neurosurgery

    Barnes-Jewish Hospital

    1 Barnes Jewish Hospital Plz, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Harjyot Toor is a Neurosurgery provider in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Toor is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. Her top areas of expertise are Subdural Effusion, Cystic Hygroma, Hygroma Cervical, Cavernous Lymphangioma, and Thrombectomy.

    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Neurosurgery

    Office

    4921 Parkview Pl Ste 6B, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jon Willie is a Neurosurgery provider in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Willie is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. His top areas of expertise are Epilepsy, Seizures, Subdural Hematoma, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Awake Craniotomy.

    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Neurosurgery

    Barnes-Jewish Hospital

    1 Barnes Jewish Hospital Plz, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Asad Akhter is a Neurosurgery provider in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Akhter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. His top areas of expertise are Pseudotumor Cerebri Syndrome, Increased Intracranial Pressure, Hemangioma, Spinal Fusion, and Laminectomy.

    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Neurosurgery

    Office

    1229 E Seminole St Ste 220, 
    Springfield, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Adam Olszewski is a Neurosurgery provider in Springfield, Missouri. Dr. Olszewski is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. His top areas of expertise are Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak, Encephalocele, Brain Abscess, Chiari Malformation, and Microvascular Decompression.

    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Experienced in Encephalocele

    Womens Health & Surgical Center MDS PC

    3131 Brianna Blvd, 
    Sedalia, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jonathan Beary is a Neurologist in Sedalia, Missouri. Dr. Beary is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. His top areas of expertise are Headache, Epilepsy, Stroke, and Seizures.

    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Experienced in Encephalocele

    Office

    1 Childrens Pl Ste 4S20, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jennifer Strahle is a Neurosurgery provider in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Strahle is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. Her top areas of expertise are Chiari Malformation Type 2, Syringomyelia, Chiari Malformation, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Neurosurgery

    Office

    802 N Riverside Rd Ste 150, 
    Saint Joseph, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Zohny Zohny is a Neurosurgery provider in Saint Joseph, Missouri. Dr. Zohny is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. His top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Spinal Stenosis, Delirium, and Laminectomy.

    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Experienced in Encephalocele

    Curators Of The University Of Missouri

    1 Hospital Dr, 
    Columbia, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Chicoine is a Neurosurgery provider in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Chicoine is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. His top areas of expertise are Meningioma, Pituitary Tumor, Brain Tumor, Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery, and Endovascular Embolization.

    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Neurosurgery

    South County Anesthesia Associates LTD

    1055 Bowles Ave Ste 200, 
    Fenton, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Rivkin is a Neurosurgery provider in Fenton, Missouri. Dr. Rivkin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. His top areas of expertise are Sacroiliac Joint Disease, Invertebral Disc Disease, Spinal Stenosis, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    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 Missouri, 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 Missouri, 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 Missouri, 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 Missouri, 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 Missouri, 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 Missouri, 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 Missouri, 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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