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    Last Updated: 10/30/2025

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    MediFind found 19 doctor with experience in Encephalocele near Virginia, US. Of these, 15 are Experienced, 3 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    19 providers found
      Distinguished in Encephalocele
      Neurosurgery
      Distinguished in Encephalocele
      Neurosurgery
      301 Riverview Ave Ste 202a, 
      Norfolk, VA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Ran Singh is a Neurosurgery provider in Norfolk, Virginia. Dr. Singh is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. His top areas of expertise are Meningoencephalocele, Encephalocele, Pituitary Tumor, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

      Richard D. Murray
      Advanced in Encephalocele
      Advanced in Encephalocele

      Virginia Neurosurgeons

      1635 N George Mason Dr, Suite 480, 
      Arlington, VA 
      Experience:
      21+ years
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Dr. Richard D. Murray, MD, FAANS, a board-certified, fellowship-trained neurosurgeon, excels in microsurgical and minimally invasive treatments for diverse brain and spine conditions. He specializes in complex brain and skull base tumors, meningiomas, vestibular schwannomas, pituitary adenomas, and spine tumors. Dr. Murray also offers general spine surgeries such as decompressive laminectomies, microdiscectomies, spine fusions, and artificial cervical disc replacements. He emphasizes personalized care, using state-of-the-art technologies for customized treatment plans. Chief of Neurosurgery at VHC Health, Dr. Murray, frequently brings together experts from different fields within a multispecialty group to manage complex cases. Dr. Murray is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. His top areas of expertise are Hemangioblastoma, Radiation Induced Meningioma, Meningioma, Awake Craniotomy, and Microdiscectomy.

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      Experienced in Encephalocele
      Experienced in Encephalocele

      Neurosurgical Associates PC

      1600 Wilkes Ridge Drive Rd., Suite 210, 
      Richmond, VA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Peter Alexander is a Neurosurgery provider in Richmond, Virginia. Dr. Alexander is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. His top areas of expertise are Radiation Induced Meningioma, Meningioma, Spinal Stenosis, Laminectomy, and Awake Craniotomy. Dr. Alexander is currently accepting new patients.

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      Experienced in Encephalocele
      Experienced in Encephalocele

      Neurosurgical Associates PC

      1600 Wilkes Ridge Drive Rd., Suite 210, 
      Richmond, VA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Katrina Murphy is a Neurosurgery provider in Richmond, Virginia. Dr. Murphy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. Her top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Stroke, Awake Craniotomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Murphy is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Encephalocele
      Neurosurgery
      Advanced in Encephalocele
      Neurosurgery

      Carilion Medical Center

      3 Riverside Cir, 
      Roanoke, VA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      John Jane is a Neurosurgery provider in Roanoke, Virginia. Dr. Jane is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. His top areas of expertise are Pituitary Tumor, Prolactinoma, Hypothalamic Tumor, Balloon Sinuplasty, and Posterior Fossa Decompression.

      Advanced in Encephalocele
      Neurosurgery
      Advanced in Encephalocele
      Neurosurgery

      Carilion Medical Center

      1906 Belleview Ave Se, 
      Roanoke, VA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Eric Marvin is a Neurosurgery provider in Roanoke, Virginia. Dr. Marvin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. His top areas of expertise are Posterior Fossa Tumor, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Schwannoma, Awake Craniotomy, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Marvin is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Encephalocele
      Neurosurgery
      Experienced in Encephalocele
      Neurosurgery

      Sentara Medical Group

      6251 E Virginia Beach Blvd, 
      Norfolk, VA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Wylie Zhu is a Neurosurgery provider in Norfolk, Virginia. Dr. Zhu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. His top areas of expertise are Glioblastoma, Gliosarcoma, Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes, Laminectomy, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery. Dr. Zhu is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Encephalocele
      Experienced in Encephalocele

      Mcv Associated Physicians

      417 N 11th St, 
      Richmond, VA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      William Broaddus is a Neurosurgery provider in Richmond, Virginia. Dr. Broaddus is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. His top areas of expertise are Meningioma, Radiation Induced Meningioma, Glioma, Awake Craniotomy, and Thrombectomy. Dr. Broaddus is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Encephalocele
      Experienced in Encephalocele

      Inova Health Care Services

      8081 Innovation Park Dr, Suite 900, 
      Fairfax, VA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Aleksey Tadevosyan is a Neurologist in Fairfax, Virginia. Dr. Tadevosyan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. His top areas of expertise are Brain Herniation, Encephalocele, Increased Intracranial Pressure, and Subarachnoid Hemorrhage. Dr. Tadevosyan is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Encephalocele
      Neurosurgery
      Experienced in Encephalocele
      Neurosurgery
      1215 Lee St, 
      Charlottesville, VA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Hasan Syed is a Neurosurgery provider in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Syed is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. His top areas of expertise are Pineocytoma, Sunken Fontanelles, Diffuse Midline Glioma H3 K27M-Mutant, Spinal Fusion, and Laminectomy. Dr. Syed is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Encephalocele
      Experienced in Encephalocele

      Inova Health Care Services

      9321 Sanger St, 
      Lorton, VA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Pravin George is a Neurologist in Lorton, Virginia. Dr. George is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Seizures, Thrombectomy, and Tissue Biopsy. Dr. George is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Encephalocele
      Experienced in Encephalocele

      Carilion Giles Community Hospital

      1375 W Ridge Rd, 
      Wytheville, VA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Hindi
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Vaibhav Patel is a Neurosurgery provider in Wytheville, Virginia. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Myelopathy, Arachnoid Cysts, Spinal Stenosis, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Encephalocele
      Neurosurgery
      Experienced in Encephalocele
      Neurosurgery

      Carilion Medical Center

      2331 Franklin Rd Sw, 
      Roanoke, VA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Cara Rogers is a Neurosurgery provider in Roanoke, Virginia. Dr. Rogers is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. Her top areas of expertise are Metastatic Brain Tumor, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Posterior Fossa Tumor, Awake Craniotomy, and Laminectomy. Dr. Rogers is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Encephalocele
      Neurosurgery
      Experienced in Encephalocele
      Neurosurgery

      University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill

      2206 Wilborn Ave, Suite 1, 
      South Boston, VA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Scott Elton is a Neurosurgery provider in South Boston, Virginia. Dr. Elton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. His top areas of expertise are Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET), Myelomeningocele, Hydrocephalus, and Subdural Hematoma. Dr. Elton is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Encephalocele
      Experienced in Encephalocele

      Inova Health Care Services

      3300 Gallows Rd, 
      Falls Church, VA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Pouya Tahsili-Fahadan is a Neurologist in Falls Church, Virginia. Dr. Tahsili-Fahadan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Brain Herniation, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Apoplexy, and Thrombectomy. Dr. Tahsili-Fahadan is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Encephalocele
      Neurosurgery
      Experienced in Encephalocele
      Neurosurgery
      417 N 11th St, 
      Richmond, VA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Dean Leonard is a Neurosurgery provider in Richmond, Virginia. Dr. Leonard is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. His top areas of expertise are Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis, Epidural Hematoma, Encephalocele, Thrombectomy, and Posterior Fossa Decompression.

      Experienced in Encephalocele
      Experienced in Encephalocele

      Inova Health Care Services

      44045 Rivderside Pkwy, 
      Leesburg, VA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Lucy Zhang is a Neurologist in Leesburg, Virginia. Dr. Zhang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. Her top areas of expertise are Brain Herniation, Stroke, Hereditary Neuralgic Amyotrophy, and Subarachnoid Hemorrhage. Dr. Zhang is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Encephalocele
      Intensive Care Medicine | Neurology
      Experienced in Encephalocele
      Intensive Care Medicine | Neurology

      Sentara Medical Group

      600 Gresham Dr, 8630b, 
      Norfolk, VA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Ronak Patel is an Intensive Care Medicine specialist and a Neurologist in Norfolk, Virginia. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Apoplexy, and Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Encephalocele
      Neurosurgery
      Experienced in Encephalocele
      Neurosurgery
      300 Medical Pkwy Ste 200, 
      Chesapeake, VA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      David Waters is a Neurosurgery provider in Chesapeake, Virginia. Dr. Waters is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalocele. His top areas of expertise are Invertebral Disc Disease, Spinal Stenosis, Pallister-Hall Syndrome, Sacral Nerve Stimulation, and Microdiscectomy.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      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 Virginia, 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 Virginia, 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 Virginia, 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 Virginia, 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 Virginia, 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 Virginia, 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 Virginia, 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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