The 20 Best Ependymoma Doctors Near Me in Walnut Creek, CA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 33 doctor with experience in Ependymoma near Walnut Creek, CA. Of these, 23 are Experienced, 9 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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33 providers found
    Advanced in Ependymoma
    Radiation Oncology
    Advanced in Ependymoma
    Radiation Oncology
    Referral may be required

    John Muir Health Physician Network

    1450 Treat Blvd, Ste 300, 
    Walnut Creek, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. James L. Rembert is a radiation oncologist who specializes in treating various types of cancer, brain and spinal cord tumors, cancers of the reproductive and urinary systems, lung cancers and other cancers in the chest, and bone or soft tissue tumors (sarcomas). His path to becoming a radiation oncologist began with personal tragedy, losing both his brother and a friend to cancer while in college. These experiences ignited his passion for oncology and shaped his approach to patient care. Understanding the challenges firsthand, he strives to treat each patient and their family with empathy and compassion. Rembert earned his medical degree from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. He completed a residency in radiation oncology at UCSF. Dr. Rembert is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ependymoma. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Prostate Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Gliosarcoma, and Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes. Dr. Rembert is board certified in American Board Of Radiology, Radiation Oncology. Dr. Rembert is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Ependymoma
    Advanced in Ependymoma
    Referral may be required

    Stanford Medicine Children's Health Specialty Services-Walnut Creek-Pediatric Neurolog

    106 La Casa Via, 
    Walnut Creek, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kelly Mahaney is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. Mahaney is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ependymoma. She is also highly rated in 63 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hydrocephalus, Chiari Malformation, Craniosynostosis, Plagiocephaly, and Posterior Fossa Decompression.

    Advanced in Ependymoma
    Hematology | Oncology
    Advanced in Ependymoma
    Hematology | Oncology
    Referral may be required

    John Muir Health Cancer Medical Group

    177 La Casa Via Ste 390, 
    Walnut Creek, CA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Gigi Chen is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. Chen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ependymoma. She is also highly rated in 67 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Testicular Yolk Sac Tumor.

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    Advanced in Ependymoma
    Hematology | Oncology
    Advanced in Ependymoma
    Hematology | Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Gregory Rhodes MD Cancer Center

    575 Lennon Ln, 
    Walnut Creek, CA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jewel Johl is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. Johl is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ependymoma. He is also highly rated in 53 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes, Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT), Neuroepithelioma, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Distinguished in Ependymoma
    Distinguished in Ependymoma
    Referral may be required

    Office

    1320 El Capitan Dr Ste 300, 
    Danville, CA 
     (7.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lawrence Dickinson is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Danville, California. Dr. Dickinson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ependymoma. He is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Hydrocephalus, Awake Craniotomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Ependymoma
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Ependymoma
    Neurosurgery
    Referral may be required

    Stanford Medicine Children's Health Specialty Services-Walnut Creek-Pediatric Neurolog

    106 La Casa Via, 
    Walnut Creek, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Cormac Maher is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. Maher is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ependymoma. He is also highly rated in 65 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Arachnoid Cysts, Chiari Malformation, Chiari Malformation Type 2, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Laminectomy.

    Experienced in Ependymoma
    Experienced in Ependymoma
    Referral may be required

    Stanford Medicine Children's Health Specialty Services-Walnut Creek-Pediatric Neurolog

    106 La Casa Via, 
    Walnut Creek, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Harold Phillips is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. Phillips is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ependymoma. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Plagiocephaly, Cortical Dysplasia, Sunken Fontanelles, and Tethered Cord Syndrome.

    Experienced in Ependymoma
    Experienced in Ependymoma
    Referral may be required

    Office

    1600 Ygnacio Valley Rd, 
    Walnut Creek, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Oana Spataru is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. Spataru is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ependymoma. She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Delirium, Apoplexy, Stroke, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, and Thrombectomy.

    Experienced in Ependymoma
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Ependymoma
    Neurosurgery
    Referral may be required

    John Muir Medical Center Walnut Creek

    1601 Ygnacio Valley Rd, 
    Walnut Creek, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Terence Chen is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. Chen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ependymoma. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Delirium, Cervical Myelopathy, Subdural Hematoma, Laminectomy, and Awake Craniotomy.

    Experienced in Ependymoma
    Experienced in Ependymoma
    Referral may be required

    John Muir Medical Center Walnut Creek

    1601 Ygnacio Valley Rd, 
    Walnut Creek, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    George Counelis is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. Counelis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ependymoma. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Delirium, Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Laminectomy, and Awake Craniotomy.

    Experienced in Ependymoma
    Experienced in Ependymoma
    Referral may be required

    John Muir Medical Center Walnut Creek

    1601 Ygnacio Valley Rd, 
    Walnut Creek, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Maxwell Merkow is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Walnut Creek, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Merkow is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ependymoma. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Stroke, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Laminectomy.

    Experienced in Ependymoma
    Experienced in Ependymoma
    Referral may be required

    Advanced Sleep Diagnostics Inc.

    2637 Shadelands Dr, 
    Walnut Creek, CA 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brandon Mccutcheon is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. Mccutcheon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ependymoma. His clinical expertise encompasses Subdural Hematoma, Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak, Spinal Stenosis, Thrombectomy, and Spinal Fusion.

    Experienced in Ependymoma
    Experienced in Ependymoma
    Referral may be required

    Diablo Valley Oncology And Hematology Medical Group Inc.

    400 Taylor Blvd Ste 202, 
    Pleasant Hill, CA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Russian, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Yelena Krupitskaya is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Pleasant Hill, California. Dr. Krupitskaya is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ependymoma. She is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Thrombocytopenia, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Lung Cancer, and Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Anal Canal (SCAC).

    Experienced in Ependymoma
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Ependymoma
    Hematology | Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Diablo Valley Oncology And Hematology Medical Group Inc.

    400 Taylor Blvd Ste 202, 
    Pleasant Hill, CA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Robles is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Pleasant Hill, California. Dr. Robles is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ependymoma. He is also highly rated in 39 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Porphyria, Acute Hepatic Porphyria (AHP), and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Experienced in Ependymoma
    Experienced in Ependymoma
    Referral may be required

    Diablo Valley Oncology And Hematology Medical Group Inc.

    400 Taylor Blvd Ste 202, 
    Pleasant Hill, CA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French
    Offers Telehealth

    Tiffany Svahn is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Pleasant Hill, California. Dr. Svahn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ependymoma. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Angiosarcoma, and Inflammatory Breast Cancer.

    Experienced in Ependymoma
    Experienced in Ependymoma
    Referral may be required

    Office

    1455 Montego Ste 200, 
    Walnut Creek, CA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Geoffrey Adey is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. Adey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ependymoma. His clinical expertise encompasses Subdural Hematoma, Cervical Myelopathy, Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET), and Brain Stem Cancer.

    Advanced in Ependymoma
    Radiation Oncology
    Advanced in Ependymoma
    Radiation Oncology
    Referral may be required

    John Muir Health Concord Medical Center

    2540 East St, 
    Concord, CA 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Farsi, Spanish

    Daniel Chinn is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in Concord, California. Dr. Chinn is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ependymoma. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Breast Cancer, Lung Adenocarcinoma, and Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma.

    Advanced in Ependymoma
    Radiation Oncology
    Advanced in Ependymoma
    Radiation Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Radiation Oncology At UCSF-John Muir Health Cancer Center

    3100 San Pablo Ave., Suite 180, 
    Berkeley, CA 
     (12.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sravana Chennupati is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in Berkeley, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Chennupati is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ependymoma. He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Prostate Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Lung Cancer, and Pleuropulmonary Blastoma. Dr. Chennupati is board certified in American Board Of Radiology, Radiation Oncology. Dr. Chennupati is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Ependymoma
    Hematology | Oncology
    Advanced in Ependymoma
    Hematology | Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    275 W MacArthur Blvd, 
    Oakland, CA 
     (12.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steven Bergstrom is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Oakland, California. Dr. Bergstrom is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ependymoma. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ependymoma, Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis, Histiocytosis, Reticulohistiocytoma, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Advanced in Ependymoma
    Hematology | Oncology
    Advanced in Ependymoma
    Hematology | Oncology
    Referral may be required

    UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland

    747 52nd St, 
    Oakland, CA 
     (12.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Carla Golden is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Oakland, California. Dr. Golden is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ependymoma. She is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hepatoblastoma, Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis, Reticulohistiocytoma, Histiocytosis, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    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 Walnut Creek, 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 Walnut Creek, 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 Walnut Creek, 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 Walnut Creek, 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 Walnut Creek, 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 Walnut Creek, 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 Walnut Creek, 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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