The 20 Best Encephalocele Doctors Near Me in South Carolina, US

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The 20 Best Encephalocele Doctors in South Carolina, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 14 doctor with experience in Encephalocele near South Carolina, US. Of these, 12 are Experienced and 2 are Advanced.

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    Roham Moftakhar
    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Neurosurgery

    Prisma Health Neurosurgery – Richland

    3 Richland Medical Park Drive, Suite 310, 
    Columbia, SC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Roham Moftakhar is a Neurosurgery provider in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Moftakhar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. His top areas of expertise are Brain Aneurysm, Pituitary Tumor, Meningioma, Gastrostomy, and Stent Placement.

    Leonardo F. Bonilha
    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Experienced in Encephalocele

    Prisma Health Neurology – Richland

    8 Richland Medical Park Drive, Suite 420, 
    Columbia, SC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Leonardo Bonilha is a Neurologist in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Bonilha is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. His top areas of expertise are Epilepsy, Seizures, Stroke, Thrombectomy, and Deep Brain Stimulation. Dr. Bonilha is currently accepting new patients.

    Catherine F. Smith
    Experienced in Encephalocele
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Encephalocele
    General Surgery

    Prisma Health Pediatric Neurosurgery – Columbia

    9 Richland Medical Park Drive, Suite 640, 
    Columbia, SC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Catherine Smith is a General Surgeon in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. Her top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Myelomeningocele, Hydrocephalus, Gastrostomy, and Balloon Sinuplasty. Dr. Smith is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Encephalocele
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Encephalocele
    General Surgery

    Prisma Health Pediatric Neurosurgery – Greenville

    48 Cross Park Court, 
    Greenville, SC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Todd Maugans is a General Surgeon in Greenville, South Carolina. Dr. Maugans is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. His top areas of expertise are Meningocele, Plagiocephaly, Encephalocele, Metopic Ridge, and Craniectomy. Dr. Maugans is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Encephalocele
    Advanced in Encephalocele

    MUSC Health General Surgery At Rutledge Tower

    135 Rutledge Ave, 
    Charleston, SC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Zeke Campbell is a Neurologist in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Campbell is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Partial Familial Epilepsy, and Partial Seizure.

    Advanced in Encephalocele
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Encephalocele
    Neurosurgery

    MUSC Health University Medical Center

    169 Ashley Ave, 
    Charleston, SC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Stephen Lowe is a Neurosurgery provider in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Lowe is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. His top areas of expertise are Glioma, Meningioma, Ependymoma, Awake Craniotomy, and Laminectomy.

    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Experienced in Encephalocele

    MUSC University Hospital

    171 Ashley Ave, 
    Charleston, SC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    William Vandergrift is an Oncologist in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Vandergrift is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. His top areas of expertise are Meningioma, Olfactory Neuroblastoma, Sinus Cancer, Awake Craniotomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Neurosurgery

    MUSC Children's Health Primary Care At Summey Medical Pavilion

    2250 Mall Dr, 
    North Charleston, SC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brandon Miller is a Neurosurgery provider in North Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Miller is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. His top areas of expertise are Hydrocephalus, Intraventricular Hemorrhage of the Newborn, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, and Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery.

    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Internal Medicine

    St Francis Physician Services Inc

    317 Saint Francis Dr Ste 120, 
    Greenville, SC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Paul Lapenna is an Internal Medicine provider in Greenville, South Carolina. Dr. Lapenna is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. His top areas of expertise are Dysarthria, Stroke, Stiff Person Syndrome, and Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA).

    Experienced in Encephalocele
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Encephalocele
    General Surgery

    MUSC University Hospital

    171 Ashley Ave, 
    Charleston, SC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ramin Eskandari is a General Surgeon in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Eskandari is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. His top areas of expertise are Hydrocephalus, Syringomyelia, Chiari Malformation, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Thrombectomy.

    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Neurology
    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Neurology

    Charleston Neurology Associates

    5500 Front St Ste 230, 
    Summerville, SC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Lucas is a Neurologist in Summerville, South Carolina. Dr. Lucas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. His top areas of expertise are Delirium, Migraine, Essential Tremor, and Peripheral Neuropathy.

    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Neurosurgery

    Roper St. Francis Physicians Network

    2145 Henry Tecklenburg Dr Ste 220, 
    Charleston, SC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Stuart is a Neurosurgery provider in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Stuart is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Myelopathy, Cervical Spondylosis, Posterior Fossa Tumor, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery.

    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Pediatric Neurology
    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Pediatric Neurology

    Institute For Applied Neurosciences

    96 Jonathan Lucas St, 
    Charleston, SC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Libby Infinger is a Pediatric Neurologist in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Infinger is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. Her top areas of expertise are Chiari Malformation, Chiari Malformation Type 2, Bulging Fontanelles, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Thrombectomy.

    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Encephalocele
    Neurosurgery

    Florence Neurosurgery And Spine PC

    1204 E Cheves St, 
    Florence, SC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Naso is a Neurosurgery provider in Florence, South Carolina. Dr. Naso is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Spondylosis, Spinal Stenosis, Radiation Induced Meningioma, Awake Craniotomy, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.

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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 South Carolina, 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 South Carolina, 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 South Carolina, 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 South Carolina, 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 South Carolina, 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 South Carolina, 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 South Carolina, 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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