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    MediFind found 81 doctor with experience in Familial Porencephaly near South Carolina, US. Of these, 75 are Experienced and 6 are Advanced.

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      Charles C. Kanos
      Advanced in Familial Porencephaly
      Advanced in Familial Porencephaly

      Prisma Health Southeastern Neurosurgical And Spine Institute

      109 Doctors Drive, 
      Greenville, SC 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Charles Kanos is a Neurosurgery provider in Greenville, South Carolina. Dr. Kanos is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Porencephaly. His top areas of expertise are Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, Sciatica, Awake Craniotomy, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Kanos is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Familial Porencephaly
      Neurology
      Advanced in Familial Porencephaly
      Neurology

      Colonial Family Practice–Colonial Neurology

      385 West Wesmark Boulevard, 
      Sumter, SC 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      John Baker is a Neurologist in Sumter, South Carolina. Dr. Baker is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Porencephaly. His top areas of expertise are Migraine, Memory Loss, Seizures, and Essential Tremor. Dr. Baker is currently accepting new patients.

      Stanley O. Skarli
      Experienced in Familial Porencephaly
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Familial Porencephaly
      General Surgery

      Prisma Health Pediatric Neurosurgery – Columbia

      9 Richland Medical Park Drive, Suite 640, 
      Columbia, SC 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Stanley Skarli is a General Surgeon in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Skarli is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Porencephaly. His top areas of expertise are Sunken Fontanelles, Bulging Fontanelles, Dandy-Walker Syndrome, Arachnoid Cysts, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Skarli is currently accepting new patients.

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      Thomas Lucas
      Experienced in Familial Porencephaly
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Familial Porencephaly
      Family Medicine

      Colonial Family Practice–Sumter Main Office Family Medicine

      325 Broad Street, Suite 100, 
      Sumter, SC 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Thomas Lucas is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Sumter, South Carolina. Dr. Lucas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Porencephaly. His top areas of expertise are Folate-Deficiency Anemia, Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency, Folate Deficiency, and Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia. Dr. Lucas is currently accepting new patients.

      Joseph T. Cheatle
      Experienced in Familial Porencephaly
      Experienced in Familial Porencephaly

      Carolina Neurosurgery & Spine Associates - Rock Hill

      937 Riverwalk Parkway, Suite 101, 
      Rock Hill, SC 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Joseph Cheatle is a Neurosurgery provider in Rock Hill, South Carolina. Dr. Cheatle is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Porencephaly. His top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Hydrocephalus, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Sacral Nerve Stimulation, and Awake Craniotomy. Dr. Cheatle is currently accepting new patients.

      Rodney G. Shaffer
      Experienced in Familial Porencephaly
      Experienced in Familial Porencephaly

      Radiology PB Revenue–Midlands

      1210 West Faris Road, 
      Greenville, SC 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Rodney Shaffer is a Radiologist in Greenville, South Carolina. Dr. Shaffer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Porencephaly. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, CAPOS Syndrome, Vertigo, and Chronic Cough.

      Matthew A. Marcus
      Experienced in Familial Porencephaly
      Experienced in Familial Porencephaly

      Prisma Health Imaging Center–Greenville

      21 Orchard Park Drive, Suite A, 
      Greenville, SC 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Matthew Marcus is a Radiologist in Greenville, South Carolina. Dr. Marcus is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Porencephaly. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Gas Bloat Syndrome, Pleural Effusion, Fecal Impaction, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Marcus is currently accepting new patients.

      Catherine F. Smith
      Experienced in Familial Porencephaly
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Familial Porencephaly
      General Surgery

      Prisma Health Pediatric Neurosurgery – Columbia

      9 Richland Medical Park Drive, Suite 640, 
      Columbia, SC 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Catherine Smith is a General Surgeon in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Porencephaly. Her top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Myelomeningocele, Hydrocephalus, Gastrostomy, and Balloon Sinuplasty. Dr. Smith is currently accepting new patients.

      Shelia B. Jones
      Experienced in Familial Porencephaly
      Experienced in Familial Porencephaly

      Prisma Health Midlands Outpatient Radiology – Richland

      5 Richland Medical Park Drive, 
      Columbia, SC 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Shelia Jones is a Radiologist in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Jones is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Porencephaly. Her top areas of expertise are Short Stature (Growth Disorders), Fecal Impaction, Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS), and Familial Short Stature (FSS). Dr. Jones is currently accepting new patients.

      Bertram F. Richter
      Experienced in Familial Porencephaly
      Experienced in Familial Porencephaly

      Prisma Health Neurosurgery – Richland

      3 Richland Medical Park Drive, Suite 310, 
      Columbia, SC 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Bertram Richter is a Neurosurgery provider in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Richter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Porencephaly. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Subdural Hematoma, Meningioma, Gastrostomy, and Laminectomy.

      Lacey M. Carter
      Experienced in Familial Porencephaly
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Familial Porencephaly
      General Surgery

      Prisma Health Pediatric Neurosurgery – Greenville

      48 Cross Park Court, 
      Greenville, SC 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Lacey Carter is a General Surgeon in Greenville, South Carolina. Dr. Carter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Porencephaly. Her top areas of expertise are Hydrocephalus, Arachnoid Cysts, Intraventricular Hemorrhage of the Newborn, and Chiari Malformation Type 2. Dr. Carter is currently accepting new patients.

      Norman Bettle
      Experienced in Familial Porencephaly
      Experienced in Familial Porencephaly

      Novant Health Neurology - Arley Way

      11 Arley Way, Suite 201, 
      Bluffton, SC 
      Experience:
      29+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Norman Bettle is a Neurologist in Bluffton, South Carolina. Dr. Bettle has been practicing medicine for over 29 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Porencephaly. His top areas of expertise are Cerebellar Degeneration, Memory Loss, Infantile Axonal Neuropathy, and Congenital Insensitivity to Pain with Anhidrosis.

      Michael R. Mease
      Experienced in Familial Porencephaly
      Experienced in Familial Porencephaly

      Radiology PB Revenue–Midlands

      1210 West Faris Road, 
      Greenville, SC 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Michael Mease is a Radiologist in Greenville, South Carolina. Dr. Mease is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Porencephaly. His top areas of expertise are Hepatocerebral Degeneration, Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy, Ascites, and Cerebellar Degeneration.

      Erwin Z. Mangubat
      Experienced in Familial Porencephaly
      Experienced in Familial Porencephaly

      Prisma Health Neurosurgery – Richland

      3 Richland Medical Park Drive, Suite 310, 
      Columbia, SC 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Erwin Mangubat is a Neurosurgery provider in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Mangubat is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Porencephaly. His top areas of expertise are Apoplexy, Stroke, Brain Aneurysm, Gastrostomy, and Stent Placement. Dr. Mangubat is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Familial Porencephaly
      Neurosurgery
      Experienced in Familial Porencephaly
      Neurosurgery

      Prisma Health Southeastern Neurosurgical And Spine Institute

      111 Doctors Drive, 
      Greenville, SC 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Michael Lynn is a Neurosurgery provider in Greenville, South Carolina. Dr. Lynn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Porencephaly. His top areas of expertise are Meningioma, Stroke, Hydrocephalus, Stent Placement, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Lynn is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Familial Porencephaly
      Experienced in Familial Porencephaly

      Comprehensive Neurological Services PC

      436 W Palmetto St, 
      Florence, SC 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Walter Evans is a Neurologist in Florence, South Carolina. Dr. Evans is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Porencephaly. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Migraine, and Seizures.

      Advanced in Familial Porencephaly
      Neurosurgery
      Advanced in Familial Porencephaly
      Neurosurgery

      Mcleod Physician Associates Ii

      1204 E Cheves St, 
      Florence, SC 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      William Naso is a Neurosurgery provider in Florence, South Carolina. Dr. Naso is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Porencephaly. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Spondylosis, Spinal Stenosis, Radiation Induced Meningioma, Awake Craniotomy, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery. Dr. Naso is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Familial Porencephaly
      Advanced in Familial Porencephaly

      Anmed Health

      2000 E Greenville St, Suite 5140, 
      Anderson, SC 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Paul Brill is a Neurologist in Anderson, South Carolina. Dr. Brill is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Porencephaly. His top areas of expertise are Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt, Hydrocephalus, and Memory Loss. Dr. Brill is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Familial Porencephaly
      Neurosurgery
      Advanced in Familial Porencephaly
      Neurosurgery

      Cora South Carolina LLC

      876 Fording Island Rd, Suite 2, 
      Bluffton, SC 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Daniel Suh is a Neurosurgery provider in Bluffton, South Carolina. Dr. Suh is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Porencephaly. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Hydrocephalus, Cervical Spondylosis, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery. Dr. Suh is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Familial Porencephaly
      Advanced in Familial Porencephaly

      Lexington Health Inc

      222 E Medical Ln, Suite 100, 
      West Columbia, SC 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Johnathan Engh is a Neurosurgery provider in West Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Engh is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Porencephaly. His top areas of expertise are Posterior Fossa Tumor, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Astrocytoma, Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, and Awake Craniotomy. Dr. Engh is currently accepting new patients.

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      Last Updated: 01/09/2026

      What is the definition of Familial Porencephaly?

      Familial porencephaly is part of a group of conditions called the COL4A1-related disorders. The conditions in this group have a range of signs and symptoms that involve fragile blood vessels. In familial porencephaly, fluid-filled cysts develop in the brain (porencephaly) during fetal development or soon after birth. These cysts typically occur in only one side of the brain and vary in size. The cysts are thought to be the result of bleeding within the brain (hemorrhagic stroke). People with this condition also have leukoencephalopathy, which is a change in a type of brain tissue called white matter that can be seen with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).

      When should I see a Familial Porencephaly doctor in South Carolina, 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 a Familial Porencephaly doctor in South Carolina, 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 Familial Porencephaly doctors in South Carolina, 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 Familial Porencephaly doctors in South Carolina, 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 a Familial Porencephaly doctor in South Carolina, 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 Familial Porencephaly doctor search results page. 

      Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Familial Porencephaly 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 a Familial Porencephaly doctor in South Carolina, 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 Familial Porencephaly 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 Familial Porencephaly 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 Familial Porencephaly doctors in South Carolina, US?

      Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Familial Porencephaly 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 a Familial Porencephaly doctor that offers video calls?

      Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Familial Porencephaly 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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