The 20 Best Encephalocele Doctors Near Me in hackensack, NJ

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 39 doctor with experience in Encephalocele near hackensack, NJ. Of these, 32 are Experienced, 6 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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39 providers found
    Distinguished in Encephalocele
    Distinguished in Encephalocele
    Referral may be required

    Noel I Perin, M.D.

    5 E 98th St Fl 7, 
    New York, NY 
     (8.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Raj Shrivastava is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Shrivastava is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. He is also highly rated in 37 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Meningioma, Pituitary Tumor, Hypothalamic Tumor, Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery, and Tissue Biopsy. Dr. Shrivastava is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Encephalocele
    Advanced in Encephalocele
    Referral may be required

    New York University

    530 1st Ave Ste 8R, 
    New York, NY 
     (10.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Donato Pacione is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Pacione is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Meningioma, Hypothalamic Tumor, Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak, Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery, and Awake Craniotomy.

    Advanced in Encephalocele
    Neurosurgery | General Surgery
    Advanced in Encephalocele
    Neurosurgery | General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    CUIMC/Neurological Institute Of New York

    710 West 168th Street, 
    New York, NY 
     (6.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Neil Feldstein is a Neurosurgery specialist and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Feldstein is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chiari Malformation, Chiari Malformation Type 2, Myelomeningocele, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Rhizotomy. Dr. Feldstein is board certified in Neurological Surgery. Dr. Feldstein is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Referral may be required

    CUIMC/Neurological Institute Of New York

    710 West 168th Street, 
    New York, NY 
     (6.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Brett Youngerman is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Youngerman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Epilepsy, Meningioma, Seizures, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Thrombectomy. Dr. Youngerman is board certified in Neurological Surgery. Dr. Youngerman is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Neurosurgery
    Referral may be required

    CUIMC/Neurological Institute Of New York

    710 West 168th Street, 
    New York, NY 
     (6.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Guy Mckhann is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Mckhann is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hydrocephalus, Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly, Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt, Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, and Awake Craniotomy. Dr. Mckhann is board certified in Neurological Surgery. Dr. Mckhann is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Pediatrics | Neonatology
    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Pediatrics | Neonatology
    Referral may be required

    CUIMC/NewYork-Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital

    3959 Broadway, 
    New York, NY 
     (6.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Italian

    Elvira Parravicini is a Pediatrics specialist and a Neonatologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Parravicini is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. Her clinical expertise encompasses Trisomy 13, Chromosome 13q Duplication, Encephalocele, and Premature Infant. Dr. Parravicini is board certified in Pediatrics and Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine.

    Advanced in Encephalocele
    Advanced in Encephalocele
    Referral may be required

    Mount Sinai Hospital

    ON, CA 
     (8.4 miles away)

    David Chitayat practices practicing medicine in Canada. Mr. Chitayat is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. He is also highly rated in 42 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Fetal Akinesia Sequence, Symphalangism Distal, Cortical Dysplasia, and Congenital Contractures.

    Advanced in Encephalocele
    Advanced in Encephalocele
    Referral may be required

    Mount Sinai

    1468 Madison Ave, 
    New York, NY 
     (8.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Joshua Bederson is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Bederson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Meningioma, Pituitary Tumor, Hypothalamic Tumor, Balloon Sinuplasty, and Thrombectomy.

    Advanced in Encephalocele
    Advanced in Encephalocele
    Referral may be required

    Mount Sinai

    1468 Madison Ave Fl 33, 
    New York, NY 
     (8.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Peter Morgenstern is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Morgenstern is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. He is also highly rated in 34 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Plagiocephaly, Hydrocephalus, Sunken Fontanelles, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Endoscopy. Dr. Morgenstern is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Referral may be required

    Department Of Neurosurgery

    3316 Rochambeau Ave, 
    Bronx, NY 
     (8.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Rafael De La Garza Ramos is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Bronx, New York. Dr. De La Garza Ramos is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bone Tumor, Spinal Tumor, Scoliosis, Spinal Fusion, and Laminectomy. Dr. De La Garza Ramos is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Referral may be required

    Montefiore Department Of Neurosurgery

    111 East 210th Street, Foreman Pavillion, N7B, 
    Bronx, NY 
     (8.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Russian, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Andrew Kobets is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Bronx, New York. Dr. Kobets is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hydrocephalus, Epidural Hematoma, Epidural Abscess, Endovascular Embolization, and Laminectomy. Dr. Kobets is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Referral may be required

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Neurosurgery & Spine At Lenox Hill

    130 East 77th Street, Black Hall, 3rd Floor, 
    New York, NY 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    John Boockvar is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Boockvar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Brain Tumor, Awake Craniotomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Boockvar is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Boockvar is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Referral may be required

    ColumbiaDoctors - Midtown

    51 West 51st Street, 
    New York, NY 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Raymond Sekula is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Sekula is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Trigeminal Neuralgia, Glossopharyngeal Neuralgia, Neuralgia, Microvascular Decompression, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery. Dr. Sekula is board certified in Neurological Surgery.

    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Physician Assistant | Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Physician Assistant | Neurosurgery
    Referral may be required

    Advanced Neurosurgery Associates

    201 Route 17, Suite 501, 
    Rutherford, NJ 
     (5.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jennifer Battiato is a Physician Assistant and a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Rutherford, New Jersey. Battiato, PA is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hydrocephalus, Fractured Spine, Meningoencephalocele, and Encephalocele. Battiato, PA is board certified in National Commission On Certification Of Physician Assistants. Battiato, PA is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Neurosurgery | General Surgery
    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Neurosurgery | General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Advanced Neurosurgery Associates

    201 Route 17, Suite 501, 
    Rutherford, NJ 
     (5.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Arno Fried is a Neurosurgery specialist and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Rutherford, New Jersey. Dr. Fried is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hydrocephalus, Posterior Fossa Tumor, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Glioma, and Awake Craniotomy. Dr. Fried is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Referral may be required

    CUIMC/Neurological Institute Of New York

    710 W 168th St, 
    New York, NY 
     (6.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Alexander Ramos is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in New York, New York. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Ramos is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. His clinical expertise encompasses Epidural Abscess, Pseudotumor Cerebri Syndrome, Increased Intracranial Pressure, Stent Placement, and Laminectomy. Dr. Ramos is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Referral may be required

    Trustees Of Columbia University In The City Of New York

    710 W 168th St, 
    New York, NY 
     (6.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kara Melmed is a Neurologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Melmed is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), Thrombectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Encephalocele
    General Surgery | Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Encephalocele
    General Surgery | Neurosurgery
    Referral may be required

    Pediatric Neurosurgeons Of New Jersey

    1117 Route 46, Suite 202, 
    Clifton, NJ 
     (6.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French
    Accepting New Patients

    Timothy Vogel is a General Surgeon and a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Clifton, New Jersey. Dr. Vogel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. His clinical expertise encompasses Plagiocephaly, Metopic Ridge, Encephalocele, Craniosynostosis, and Craniectomy. Dr. Vogel is board certified in American Board Of Pediatric Neurological Surgery and American Board Of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Vogel is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Neonatology | Pediatrics
    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Neonatology | Pediatrics
    Referral may be required

    CUIMC/NewYork-Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital

    3959 Broadway, 
    New York, NY 
     (6.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sinead Brady is a Neonatologist and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Brady is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. Her clinical expertise encompasses Trisomy 13, Chromosome 13q Duplication, Premature Infant, and Encephalocele.

    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Referral may be required
    Mount Sinai Hospital, 
    ON, CA 
     (8.4 miles away)

    Patrick Shannon practices practicing medicine in Canada. Mr. Shannon is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Neu Laxova Syndrome, Fetal Akinesia Sequence, Fetal Edema, and Hydrops Fetalis.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    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 near hackensack, NJ?

    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 hackensack, NJ?

    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 hackensack, NJ?

    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 hackensack, NJ?

    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 hackensack, NJ?

    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 hackensack, NJ?

    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 hackensack, NJ?

    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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