The 20 Best Ependymoma Doctors Near Me in Irvine, CA

Find the Top Ependymoma Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 88 doctor with experience in Ependymoma near Irvine, CA. Of these, 67 are Experienced, 13 are Advanced and 8 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Ependymoma
    Neurosurgery
    Distinguished in Ependymoma
    Neurosurgery
    16300 Sand Canyon Avenue, Suite 614, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Vivek Mehta is a Neurosurgery provider in Irvine, California. Dr. Mehta is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ependymoma. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Posterior Fossa Tumor, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Laminectomy, and Awake Craniotomy. Dr. Mehta is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Ependymoma
    Neurology
    Distinguished in Ependymoma
    Neurology

    UCI Health

    101 The City Dr S, 
    Orange, CA 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Yoon Choi is a Neurologist in Orange, California. Dr. Choi is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ependymoma. Her top areas of expertise are Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Ependymoma, and Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes.

    Distinguished in Ependymoma
    Distinguished in Ependymoma

    Valentina Dalili-Shoaie M.D. Inc.

    1 Hoag Dr Bldg 41, 
    Newport Beach, CA 
     (7.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Simon Khagi is an Oncologist in Newport Beach, California. Dr. Khagi has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ependymoma. His top areas of expertise are Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, Glioma, and Brain Tumor.

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    Advanced in Ependymoma
    Neuroradiology
    Advanced in Ependymoma
    Neuroradiology

    Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian

    1 Hoag Dr, 
    Newport Beach, CA 
     (7.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Melissa Yu is a Neuroradiologist in Newport Beach, California. Dr. Yu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ependymoma. Her top areas of expertise are Memory Loss, Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS), Alzheimer's Disease, and Scoliosis.

    Distinguished in Ependymoma
    Distinguished in Ependymoma

    William Ross Dobkin M D Inc

    3900 W Coast Hwy Ste 300, 
    Newport Beach, CA 
     (7.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Christopher Duma is a Neurosurgery provider in Newport Beach, California. Dr. Duma is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ependymoma. His top areas of expertise are Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, Glioma, Awake Craniotomy, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Distinguished in Ependymoma
    Distinguished in Ependymoma

    Newport Beach

    330 Old Newport Blvd, 
    Newport Beach, CA 
     (7.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Minh Nguyen is an Oncologist in Newport Beach, California. Dr. Nguyen is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ependymoma. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Colorectal Cancer, and Primary Lymphoma of the Brain.

    Distinguished in Ependymoma
    Neurology
    Distinguished in Ependymoma
    Neurology

    UCI Health

    101 The City Dr S, 
    Orange, CA 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Xiao Kong is a Neurologist in Orange, California. Dr. Kong is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ependymoma. Her top areas of expertise are Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, Glioma, and Brain Tumor.

    Distinguished in Ependymoma
    Distinguished in Ependymoma

    UCI Health

    101 The City Dr S, 
    Orange, CA 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniela Bota is a Neurologist in Orange, California. Dr. Bota is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ependymoma. Her top areas of expertise are Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Glioma, and Brain Tumor.

    Distinguished in Ependymoma
    Radiation Oncology
    Distinguished in Ependymoma
    Radiation Oncology
    27799 Medical Center Road, Suite 120, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (10.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    William Chou is a Radiation Oncologist in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Chou is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ependymoma. His top areas of expertise are Astrocytoma, Oligodendroglioma, Glioblastoma, and Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes. Dr. Chou is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ependymoma
    Neurology
    Experienced in Ependymoma
    Neurology

    Office

    19200 Jamboree Rd Ste 4200, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Gaby Thai is a Neurologist in Irvine, California. Dr. Thai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ependymoma. Her top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Memory Loss, and Headache.

    Experienced in Ependymoma
    Radiation Oncology
    Experienced in Ependymoma
    Radiation Oncology

    Vijay Kini MD. Inc.

    2895 Edinger Ave, 
    Tustin, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Paul Kim is a Radiation Oncologist in Tustin, California. Dr. Kim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ependymoma. His top areas of expertise are Familial Prostate Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Breast Cancer, and Metastatic Brain Tumor.

    Experienced in Ependymoma
    Experienced in Ependymoma

    Southern California Neurological Associates Medical Group

    16300 Sand Canyon Ave, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    46+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mehrdad Mahdad is a Neurologist in Irvine, California. Dr. Mahdad has been practicing medicine for over 46 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ependymoma. His top areas of expertise are Dravet Syndrome, Unverricht-Lundborg Syndrome, Lafora Disease, and Progressive Myoclonic Epilepsy.

    Experienced in Ependymoma
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Ependymoma
    Neurosurgery

    Robert S. Bray MD Inc.

    3501 Jamboree Rd Ste 1250, 
    Newport Beach, CA 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Amer Khalil is a Neurosurgery provider in Newport Beach, California. Dr. Khalil is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ependymoma. His top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, and Stroke.

    Experienced in Ependymoma
    Radiation Oncology
    Experienced in Ependymoma
    Radiation Oncology
    1000 West La Veta Avenue, 
    Orange, CA 
     (6.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Venita Williams is a Radiation Oncologist in Orange, California. Dr. Williams is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ependymoma. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Diffuse Midline Glioma H3 K27M-Mutant, Metastatic Brain Tumor, and Choroid Plexus Papilloma.

    Experienced in Ependymoma
    Radiation Oncology
    Experienced in Ependymoma
    Radiation Oncology
    1000 West La Veta Avenue, 
    Orange, CA 
     (6.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Robert Ash is a Radiation Oncologist in Orange, California. Dr. Ash is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ependymoma. His top areas of expertise are Anal Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Posterior Fossa Tumor, and Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET). Dr. Ash is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ependymoma
    Radiation Oncology
    Experienced in Ependymoma
    Radiation Oncology
    1000 West La Veta Avenue, 
    Orange, CA 
     (6.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Tanuja Bhandari is a Radiation Oncologist in Orange, California. Dr. Bhandari is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ependymoma. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Breast Cancer in Men, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer). Dr. Bhandari is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ependymoma
    Neurosurgery | Pediatric Neurology
    Experienced in Ependymoma
    Neurosurgery | Pediatric Neurology
    505 South Main Street, Suite 300, 
    Orange, CA 
     (7.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Joffre Olaya is a Neurosurgery specialist and a Pediatric Neurologist in Orange, California. Dr. Olaya is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ependymoma. His top areas of expertise are Syringobulbia, Seizures, Epilepsy, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Posterior Fossa Decompression. Dr. Olaya is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ependymoma
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Ependymoma
    General Surgery
    1201 West La Veta Avenue, 
    Orange, CA 
     (7.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Brian Hanak is a General Surgeon in Orange, California. Dr. Hanak is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ependymoma. His top areas of expertise are Increased Head Circumference, Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly, Tethered Cord Syndrome, and Myelomeningocele. Dr. Hanak is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ependymoma
    Pediatric Neurology
    Experienced in Ependymoma
    Pediatric Neurology
    1201 West La Veta Avenue, 
    Orange, CA 
     (7.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Donald Phillips is a Pediatric Neurologist in Orange, California. Dr. Phillips is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ependymoma. His top areas of expertise are West Syndrome, Landau-Kleffner Syndrome, Epilepsy, and Seizures. Dr. Phillips is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ependymoma
    Neurology
    Experienced in Ependymoma
    Neurology

    Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian

    1 Hoag Dr, 
    Newport Beach, CA 
     (7.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jason Muir is a Neurologist in Newport Beach, California. Dr. Muir is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ependymoma. His top areas of expertise are Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes, and Thrombectomy.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Ependymoma?

    An ependymoma is a type of tumor which mainly occurs in young children that affects the brain or spinal cord. Ependymomas arise from the ependymal cells lining the passageways where cerebrospinal fluid flows. Ependymomas are categorized by grades based on their characteristics: Grade I ependymomas are considered to be slow growing, low-grade tumors; Grade II ependymomas may occur in the brain or spine and are also considered to be low-grade tumors; Grade III ependymomas are malignant (cancer), fast-growing tumors that most often occur in the brain and sometimes the spine. Rarely, an ependymoma can occur in the ovaries.

    When should I see an Ependymoma doctor near Irvine, CA?

    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 Ependymoma doctor near Irvine, CA?

    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 Ependymoma doctors near Irvine, CA?

    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 Ependymoma doctors near Irvine, CA?

    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 Ependymoma doctor near Irvine, CA?

    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 Ependymoma doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Ependymoma 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 Ependymoma doctor near Irvine, CA?

    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 Ependymoma 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 Ependymoma 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 Ependymoma doctors near Irvine, CA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Ependymoma 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 Ependymoma doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Ependymoma 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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