The 20 Best Ependymoma Doctors Near Me in Buffalo, NY

Find the Top Ependymoma Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 23 doctor with experience in Ependymoma near Buffalo, NY. Of these, 12 are Experienced, 9 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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23 providers found
    Distinguished in Ependymoma
    Distinguished in Ependymoma
    Referral may be required

    Roswell Park Cancer Institute Corp

    Elm And Carlton Sts, 
    Buffalo, NY 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ajay Abad is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Abad is rated as a Distinguished 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 Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Glioma, Brain Tumor, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.

    Advanced in Ependymoma
    Advanced in Ependymoma
    Referral may be required

    Pediatric Audiology-Oishei Childrens Outpatient Center (Conventus)

    1001 Main St, 
    Buffalo, NY 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Chinazom Ibegbu is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Ibegbu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ependymoma. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glioma, Oligodendroglioma, Astrocytoma, and Glioblastoma.

    Advanced in Ependymoma
    Advanced in Ependymoma
    Referral may be required

    Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center

    665 Elm St, 
    Buffalo, NY 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Fenstermaker is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Fenstermaker is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ependymoma. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, Radiation Induced Meningioma, Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, and Awake Craniotomy.

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    Advanced in Ependymoma
    Advanced in Ependymoma
    Referral may be required

    Kaleida Health

    100 High St, 
    Buffalo, NY 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Adnan Siddiqui is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Siddiqui is rated as an Advanced 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 Brain Aneurysm, Stroke, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Transmyocardial Revascularization, and Stent Placement.

    Advanced in Ependymoma
    Advanced in Ependymoma
    Referral may be required

    University At Buffalo Neurosurgery

    100 High St Ste B-4, 
    Buffalo, NY 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kenneth Snyder is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Snyder is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ependymoma. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Brain Aneurysm, Astrocytoma, Oligodendroglioma, Stent Placement, and Transmyocardial Revascularization.

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

    Women And Children's Hospital

    219 Bryant St, 
    Buffalo, NY 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Clare Twist is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Twist is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ependymoma. She is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Neuroblastoma, Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes, Gliomatosis Cerebri, Hepatoblastoma, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

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

    Office

    219 Bryant St, 
    Buffalo, NY 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Matthew Barth is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Barth 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 Burkitt Lymphoma, B-Cell Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, and Primary Mediastinal B-Cell Lymphoma (PMBCL).

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

    St. Lucie Gastrointestinal Diseases PL

    Elm And Carlton St, 
    Buffalo, NY 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dheerendra Prasad is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Prasad is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ependymoma. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Meningioma, Metastatic Brain Tumor, Radiation Induced Meningioma, Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, and Vertebroplasty.

    Distinguished in Ependymoma
    Distinguished in Ependymoma
    Referral may be required

    Dent Neuorlogic Institute

    200 Sterling Dr, 
    Orchard Park, NY 
     (8.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Laszlo Mechtler is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Orchard Park, New York. Dr. Mechtler is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ependymoma. He is also highly rated in 109 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Migraine, Cluster Headache, Astrocytoma, and Brain Aneurysm. Dr. Mechtler is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Pediatric Audiology-Oishei Childrens Outpatient Center (Conventus)

    1001 Main St, 
    Buffalo, NY 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Veetai Li is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Li is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ependymoma. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Choroid Plexus Papilloma, Pallister-Hall Syndrome, Hydrocephalus, and Photosensitive Epilepsy.

    Advanced in Ependymoma
    Advanced in Ependymoma
    Referral may be required

    Office

    3980 Sheridan Dr, 
    Buffalo, NY 
     (7.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Thomas Pfiffner is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Buffalo, New York. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Pfiffner is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ependymoma. He is also highly rated in 78 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Migraine, Chiari Malformation, Chiari Malformation Type 1, and Brain Herniation. Dr. Pfiffner is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Ependymoma
    Neurology
    Advanced in Ependymoma
    Neurology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    3980 Sheridan Dr, 
    Buffalo, NY 
     (7.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Bela Ajtai is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Ajtai is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ependymoma. He is also highly rated in 97 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cerebellar Degeneration, Cluster Headache, Dementia, and Migraine.

    Advanced in Ependymoma
    Advanced in Ependymoma
    Referral may be required

    Office

    3980A Sheridan Dr, 
    Buffalo, NY 
     (7.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vernice Bates is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Bates is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ependymoma. He is also highly rated in 75 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Brain Aneurysm, Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), and Moyamoya Disease.

    Experienced in Ependymoma
    Experienced in Ependymoma
    Referral may be required

    Office

    2950 Elmwood Ave, 
    Buffalo, NY 
     (6.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Landi is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Landi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ependymoma. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thymidine Kinase 2 Deficiency (TK2d), Fractured Spine, Thrombophlebitis, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery. Dr. Landi is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    725 Orchard Park Rd Ste B, 
    Buffalo, NY 
     (7.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Narendra Kansal is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Kansal is rated as an Experienced 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 Fractured Spine, Glioma, Astrocytoma, Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft.

    Experienced in Ependymoma
    Experienced in Ependymoma
    Referral may be required

    Office

    550 Orchard Park Rd Ste B103, 
    Buffalo, NY 
     (7.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Egnatchik is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Egnatchik is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ependymoma. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Stenosis, Herniated Disk, Scoliosis, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

    Experienced in Ependymoma
    Experienced in Ependymoma
    Referral may be required

    Office

    3980 Sheridan Dr, 
    Buffalo, NY 
     (7.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Leigh Hunter is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Hunter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ependymoma. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Brain Aneurysm, Migraine, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, and Vein of Galen Aneurysm. Dr. Hunter is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ependymoma
    Experienced in Ependymoma
    Referral may be required

    Office

    3980 Sheridan Dr, 
    Buffalo, NY 
     (7.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nicolas Saikali is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Saikali is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ependymoma. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Migraine, Neuralgia, Migraine with Brainstem Aura, and Cluster Headache.

    Experienced in Ependymoma
    Experienced in Ependymoma
    Referral may be required

    You First Medical PC

    45 Spindrift Dr, 
    Buffalo, NY 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Basem Goueli is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Goueli is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ependymoma. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Goueli is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ependymoma
    Experienced in Ependymoma
    Referral may be required

    Univ. At Buffalo Neurosurgery Inc.

    40 George Karl Blvd, 
    Buffalo, NY 
     (10.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Marc Frost is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Frost is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ependymoma. He is also highly rated in 94 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Memory Loss, Seizures, Epilepsy, and Photosensitive Epilepsy.

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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 Buffalo, NY?

    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 Buffalo, NY?

    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 Buffalo, NY?

    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 Buffalo, NY?

    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 Buffalo, NY?

    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 Buffalo, NY?

    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 Buffalo, NY?

    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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