The 20 Best Ependymoma Doctors Near Me in Nebraska, US

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 99 doctor with experience in Ependymoma near Nebraska, US. Of these, 86 are Experienced, 10 are Advanced and 3 are Distinguished.

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99 providers found
    Experienced in Ependymoma
    Experienced in Ependymoma

    Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center - Kearney

    2232 Chancellors Ave, 
    Kearney, NE 
    Experience:
    26+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nick Hartl is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Kearney, Nebraska. He has been practicing medicine for over 26 years. Dr. Hartl is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ependymoma. He is also highly rated in 44 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Experienced in Ependymoma
    Experienced in Ependymoma

    Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center - Kearney

    2232 Chancellors Ave, 
    Kearney, NE 
    Experience:
    35+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Cynthia Lewis is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Kearney, Nebraska. She has been practicing medicine for over 35 years. Dr. Lewis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ependymoma. She is also highly rated in 44 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Paget Disease of the Breast, Lynch Syndrome, Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Experienced in Ependymoma
    Experienced in Ependymoma

    Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center - Nebraska Medical Center

    505 S 45th St., 
    Omaha, NE 
    Experience:
    46+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Elizabeth Reed is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. She has been practicing medicine for over 46 years. Dr. Reed is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ependymoma. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Endoscopy.

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    Distinguished in Ependymoma
    Distinguished in Ependymoma

    Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center-Nebraska Medical Center

    505 S 45th St, 
    Omaha, NE 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nicole Shonka is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Shonka is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ependymoma. She is also highly rated in 42 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glioma, Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, and Brain Tumor.

    Distinguished in Ependymoma
    Hematology Oncology | Hematology | Oncology
    Distinguished in Ependymoma
    Hematology Oncology | Hematology | Oncology

    Oncology Hematology West PC

    17201 Wright St, Suite 200, 
    Omaha, NE 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ryan Ramaekers is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist practicing medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Ramaekers is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ependymoma. He is also highly rated in 121 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mantle Cell Lymphoma (MCL), Familial Colorectal Cancer, Breast Cancer, and Lung Cancer.

    Distinguished in Ependymoma
    Radiation Oncology
    Distinguished in Ependymoma
    Radiation Oncology

    CHI Health Radiation Oncology (ST. Elizabeth)

    555 S 70th St, 
    Lincoln, NE 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joseph Kam Chiu is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in Lincoln, Nebraska. Dr. Kam Chiu is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ependymoma. He is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Oligodendroglioma, Astrocytoma, Breast Cancer, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.

    Experienced in Ependymoma
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Ependymoma
    Hematology | Oncology

    CHI Health Henry Lynch Cancer Center At Bergan Mercy - Oncology/Hematology

    7500 Mercy Rd, 
    Omaha, NE 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Peter Silberstein is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Silberstein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ependymoma. He is also highly rated in 114 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Hodgkin Lymphoma, Clear Cell Sarcoma, Thyroidectomy, and Prostatectomy. Dr. Silberstein is board certified in Hematology - American Board Of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine - American Board Of Internal Medicine, and Medical Oncology - American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Silberstein is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ependymoma
    Radiation Oncology
    Experienced in Ependymoma
    Radiation Oncology

    CHI Health Good Samaritan Cancer Center

    104 W 33rd St, 
    Kearney, NE 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Nicole Nolan is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in Kearney, Nebraska. Dr. Nolan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ependymoma. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Breast Cancer, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), and Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma. Dr. Nolan is board certified in Radiation Oncology - American Board Of Radiology. Dr. Nolan is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Ependymoma
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Ependymoma
    Neurosurgery

    CHI Health Clinic Neurosurgery (St. Francis)

    908 Howard Ave, Ste 108, 
    Grand Island, NE 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joshua Anderson is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Grand Island, Nebraska. Dr. Anderson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ependymoma. He is also highly rated in 56 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Cervical Spondylosis, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Anderson is board certified in Neurological Surgery - American Board Of Neurological Surgery.

    Advanced in Ependymoma
    Advanced in Ependymoma

    Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center - Nebraska Medical Center

    505 S 45th St., 
    Omaha, NE 
    Experience:
    30+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Aparkishor Ganti is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. He has been practicing medicine for over 30 years. Dr. Ganti 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 Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), and Lung Adenocarcinoma.

    Advanced in Ependymoma
    Advanced in Ependymoma

    Neurosurgery Clinic At Clarkson Doctors North

    4242 Farnam St., Suite 550, 
    Omaha, NE 
    Experience:
    27+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michele Aizenberg is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. She has been practicing medicine for over 27 years. Dr. Aizenberg is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ependymoma. She is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, Meningioma, Posterior Fossa Tumor, and Awake Craniotomy.

    Advanced in Ependymoma
    Radiation Oncology
    Advanced in Ependymoma
    Radiation Oncology

    Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center - Nebraska Medical Center

    505 S 45th St., 
    Omaha, NE 
    Experience:
    38+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lisa Chaiken is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. She has been practicing medicine for over 38 years. Dr. Chaiken is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ependymoma. She is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Posterior Fossa Tumor, and Gliosarcoma.

    Advanced in Ependymoma
    Hematology | Oncology
    Advanced in Ependymoma
    Hematology | Oncology

    Hematology And Oncology Consultants PC

    110 N 29th St, Suite 1, 
    Norfolk, NE 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rabih Fahed is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Norfolk, Nebraska. Dr. Fahed is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ependymoma. He is also highly rated in 73 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thrombocytopenia, Paget Disease of the Breast, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Advanced in Ependymoma
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Ependymoma
    Internal Medicine

    Regional West Internal Medicine

    3911 Avenue B Ste 1110, 
    Scottsbluff, NE 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vincent Bjorling is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Scottsbluff, Nebraska. Dr. Bjorling 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 Lynch Syndrome, Paget Disease of the Breast, Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer, Richter Syndrome, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Ependymoma
    Advanced in Ependymoma

    Southeast Nebraska Hematologyoncology

    201 S 68th Street Pl Ste 200, 
    Lincoln, NE 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Melissa Cetak is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Lincoln, Nebraska. Dr. Cetak is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ependymoma. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Astrocytoma, Oligodendroglioma, and Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT).

    Advanced in Ependymoma
    Radiation Oncology
    Advanced in Ependymoma
    Radiation Oncology

    Cancer Partners Of Nebraska PC

    4101 Tiger Lily Rd Ste 100, 
    Lincoln, NE 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Stavas is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in Lincoln, Nebraska. Dr. Stavas 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 Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Familial Prostate Cancer, Prostate Cancer, and Breast Cancer.

    Advanced in Ependymoma
    Hematology
    Advanced in Ependymoma
    Hematology

    Pine Lake Intensity-Modulated

    3901 Pine Lake Rd Ste 111, 
    Lincoln, NE 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Scott Mcham is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Lincoln, Nebraska. Dr. Mcham is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ependymoma. He is also highly rated in 102 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Advanced in Ependymoma
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Ependymoma
    Neurosurgery

    Nebraska Neurosurgery Group LLC

    5620 S 27th St Ste 100, 
    Lincoln, NE 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Tomes is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Lincoln, Nebraska. Dr. Tomes is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ependymoma. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Delirium, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Gastrostomy, and Awake Craniotomy.

    Experienced in Ependymoma
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Ependymoma
    Neurosurgery

    CHI Health Clinic Neurosurgery (CUMC - Bergan Mercy)

    7710 Mercy Rd, Medical Building One, Ste 224, 
    Omaha, NE 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alexander Yang is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Yang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ependymoma. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, Brachial Plexopathy, Brain Herniation, Chiari Malformation Type 1, and Awake Craniotomy. Dr. Yang is board certified in Board Certified - American Board Of Neurological Surgery.

    Experienced in Ependymoma
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Ependymoma
    Neurosurgery

    CHI Health Clinic Neurology/Neurosurgery (Good Samaritan)

    3219 Central Ave, Ste. 200, 
    Kearney, NE 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Chinyere Obasi is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Kearney, Nebraska. Dr. Obasi 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 Subdural Hematoma, Apoplexy, Hydrocephalus, Gastrostomy, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Obasi is board certified in Neurological Surgery - American Board Of Neurological Surgery and Neurological Surgery - Royal College Of Phys & Surgery Candidates.

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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 in Nebraska, 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 Ependymoma doctor in Nebraska, 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 Ependymoma doctors in Nebraska, 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 Ependymoma doctors in Nebraska, 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 Ependymoma doctor in Nebraska, 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 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 in Nebraska, 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 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 in Nebraska, US?

    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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