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Last Updated: 04/29/2026

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    Elite in Glioma
    Neurosurgery
    Elite in Glioma
    Neurosurgery

    USC Neurosurgeons Inc.

    1520 San Pablo St Ste 3800, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Gabriel Zada, MD, MS, FAANS is Professor of Neurological Surgery at the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California and a nationally recognized leader in brain tumor and skull base surgery. He serves as Surgical Director of the USC Brain Tumor Center, Co-Director of the USC Pituitary Center and Radiosurgery Center, and Vice Chair of Education for the Department of Neurosurgery. He is also Editor-in-Chief of Neurosurgical Focus, an international open-access journal of the Journal of Neurosurgery Publishing Group.Dr. Zada specializes in minimally invasive and endoscopic approaches to complex brain, pituitary, and skull base tumors and has performed more than 3,000 cranial operations during his career. His NIH-funded research program focuses on the genomics and epigenetics of brain and pituitary tumors, advancing precision medicine approaches in neurosurgical oncology.A prolific scholar, Dr. Zada has authored over 350 peer-reviewed publications and several textbooks in neurosurgery. Based on independent academic impact and expertise metrics, FindExpertMD ranks him the #1 neurosurgeon in California for multiple tumor (pituitary, meningioma) and skull base conditions and among the top neurosurgeons globally. Dr. Zada is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioma. He is also highly rated in 49 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pituitary Tumor, Hypothalamic Tumor, Brain Tumor, Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery. Dr. Zada is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgeons.

    Elite in Glioma
    Neurosurgery | General Surgery
    Elite in Glioma
    Neurosurgery | General Surgery

    Brain Tumor Center

    400 Parnassus Ave., Eighth Floor, 
    San Francisco, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Mitchel S. Berger is a nationally recognized expert in treating brain and spinal cord tumors as well as tumor-related epilepsy in adults and children. He also is a specialist in brain mapping techniques – used to identify and preserve areas of motor, sensory and language function during surgery – and an expert in using the Gamma Knife, a precise, noninvasive tool that applies radiation beams for tumor treatment. He is director of the Brain Tumor Center, director of the Center for Neurological Injury and Repair and co-director of the Adult Brain Tumor Surgery Program. Berger earned his bachelor's degree from Harvard College in 1975 and his medical degree from the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine in 1979. He completed an internship and a residency at UCSF, and was awarded a clinical fellowship in neuro-oncology by the American Cancer Society and a research fellowship by the Brain Tumor Research Center. He completed further fellowship training in neuro-oncology at UCSF and in pediatric neurosurgery at the Hospital for Sick Children, an affiliate of the University of Toronto. Berger was elected to the American Association of Neurological Surgeons' board of directors and appointed to the American Board of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Berger is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioma. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, Glioma, Awake Craniotomy, and Endovascular Embolization. Dr. Berger is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery, Neurological Surgery. Dr. Berger is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in Glioma
    Radiation Oncology
    Elite in Glioma
    Radiation Oncology

    Abramson Cancer Center Penn Presbyterian

    51 N. 39th Street, Pavilion For Advanced Care, First Floor, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Keith Cengel is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Cengel is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioma. He is also highly rated in 38 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mesothelioma, Lung Cancer, Metastatic Pleural Tumor, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), and Liver Embolization. Dr. Cengel is board certified in Radiation Oncology, 2008. Dr. Cengel is currently accepting new patients.

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    Elite in Glioma
    Neurosurgery
    Elite in Glioma
    Neurosurgery

    Brain Tumor Center

    400 Parnassus Ave., Eighth Floor, 
    San Francisco, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Shawn Hervey-Jumper is a neurosurgeon specializing in the treatment of patients with brain tumors, including low- and high-grade gliomas, meningiomas, brain metastases and neurocutaneous syndromes. Hervey-Jumper's research investigates how brain tumors violate important areas of the brain that affect how we move, speak and think. He also explores strategies to promote brain recovery and repair. In addition, he researches ways to map the human brain during surgery with the goal of limiting injury to key functional areas. Hervey-Jumper received his medical degree from the Ohio State University College of Medicine. He completed both a residency in neurosurgery and a fellowship in neuro-oncology at the University of Michigan. He then completed a clinical fellowship in neuro-oncology at UCSF. Hervey-Jumper is a member of the Society for Neuro-Oncology, American Association for Cancer Research, North American Skull Base Society, American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) and Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS). He is also a member of the joint section on tumors for the latter organizations. He is an associate professor in residence of neurological surgery at UCSF. Dr. Hervey is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioma. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glioma, Brain Tumor, Astrocytoma, Awake Craniotomy, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery. Dr. Hervey is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery, Neurological Surgery. Dr. Hervey is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in Glioma
    Elite in Glioma
    Hunan Road, 
    Liaocheng, CN 

    Jie Liu practices practicing medicine in Liaocheng, China. Mr. Liu is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Glioma. He is also highly rated in 230 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cerebral Hypoxia, Diarrhea, Liver Cancer, Endoscopy, and Gallbladder Removal.

    Elite in Glioma
    Neurosurgery
    Elite in Glioma
    Neurosurgery

    UVA Health Gamma Knife Center

    1221 Lee St Rm G512, 
    Charlottesville, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jason Sheehan is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Sheehan is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioma. He is also highly rated in 56 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Arteriovenous Malformation, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Meningioma, Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, and Endovascular Embolization.

    Elite in Glioma
    Neurosurgery
    Elite in Glioma
    Neurosurgery

    Neurosurgical Associates LTD.

    2910 N 3rd Ave, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nader Sanai is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Sanai is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioma. He is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Brain Tumor, Glioma, Glioblastoma, Awake Craniotomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Elite in Glioma
    Neurosurgery
    Elite in Glioma
    Neurosurgery

    Office

    965 High St, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gary Steinberg is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Steinberg is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioma. He is also highly rated in 38 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Moyamoya Disease, Stroke, Arteriovenous Malformation, Extracranial-Intracranial Bypass Surgery, and Cerebral Artery Bypass Surgery.

    Elite in Glioma
    Elite in Glioma
    Vienna, AT 

    Matthias Preusser practices practicing medicine in Vienna, Austria. Preusser is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Glioma. They are also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Brain Tumor, Glioma, Gliomatosis Cerebri, and Astrocytoma.

    Elite in Glioma
    Elite in Glioma

    Office

    12902 Usf Magnolia Dr, 
    Tampa, FL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Vogelbaum is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Vogelbaum is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioma. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glioma, Brain Tumor, Gliomatosis Cerebri, Awake Craniotomy, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.

    Elite in Glioma
    Elite in Glioma
    Denmark Hill, 
    London, ENG, GB 

    Keyoumars Ashkan practices practicing medicine in London, United Kingdom. Ashkan is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Glioma. They are also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Glioma, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Awake Craniotomy.

    Elite in Glioma
    Elite in Glioma
    Hoppe Seyler Street 3, 
    Tuebingen, BW, DE 

    Marcos Tatagiba practices practicing medicine in Tuebingen, Germany. Mr. Tatagiba is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Glioma. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acoustic Neuroma, Schwannoma, Meningioma, Microvascular Decompression, and Laminectomy.

    Elite in Glioma
    Elite in Glioma

    Johns Hopkins Hospital

    600 N Wolfe St, 
    Baltimore, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alessandro Olivi is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Olivi is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioma. He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Glioma, Microvascular Decompression, and Craniectomy.

    Elite in Glioma
    Elite in Glioma
    Padova, IT 

    Giuseppe Lombardi practices practicing medicine in Padova, Italy. Lombardi is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Glioma. They are also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Glioma, and Gliomatosis Cerebri.

    Elite in Glioma
    Elite in Glioma
    Bern, BE, CH 

    Andreas Raabe practices practicing medicine in Bern, Switzerland. Mr. Raabe is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Glioma. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak, Low Blood Pressure, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Craniectomy, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

    Elite in Glioma
    Neurosurgery
    Elite in Glioma
    Neurosurgery

    Scottsdale Neurosurgery Specialists

    7242 E Osborn Rd # 520, 
    Scottsdale, AZ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Peter Nakaji is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Scottsdale, Arizona. Dr. Nakaji is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioma. He is also highly rated in 52 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hydrocephalus, Meningioma, Brain Tumor, Extracranial-Intracranial Bypass Surgery, and Awake Craniotomy.

    Elite in Glioma
    Elite in Glioma
    Albert Schweitzer Str. 33, 
    Muenster, NW, DE 

    Walter Stummer practices practicing medicine in Muenster, Germany. Mr. Stummer is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Glioma. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glioma, Gliomatosis Cerebri, Astrocytoma, Laminectomy, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.

    Elite in Glioma
    Elite in Glioma
    Lower Lane, 
    Liverpool, ENG, GB 

    Michael Jenkinson practices practicing medicine in Liverpool, United Kingdom. Mr. Jenkinson is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Glioma. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Meningioma, Brain Tumor, Gliomatosis Cerebri, Glioma, and Tissue Biopsy.

    Elite in Glioma
    Elite in Glioma
    Vienna, AT 

    Georg Widhalm practices practicing medicine in Vienna, Austria. Mr. Widhalm is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Glioma. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glioma, Gliomatosis Cerebri, Brain Tumor, and Astrocytoma.

    Distinguished in Glioma
    Distinguished in Glioma

    UPMC Neurological Institute - Presbyterian

    200 Lothrop Street, Suite F158, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Greek
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Costas G. Hadjipanayis, MD, PhD, is a board-certified neurosurgeon who has devoted his entire career to the treatment of brain tumor patients. He completed his neurosurgical residency and graduate PhD training at the University of Pittsburgh with additional neurosurgical oncology training at the University of California, San Francisco. Dr. Hadjipanayis is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioma. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glioma, Glioblastoma, Brain Tumor, Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, and Awake Craniotomy. Dr. Hadjipanayis is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Hadjipanayis is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 04/29/2026

    What is the definition of Glioma?

    Gliomas are a common type of brain tumor that develop from glial cells, which are specialized cells that surround and support neurons (nerve cells) in the brain. Gliomas are generally classified based on which type of glial cell is involved in the tumor: Astocytomas are a type of glioma that develop from star-shaped glial cells called astrocytes. Astrocytomas are the most common type of glioma. Ependymomas are another type of glioma that develop from ependymal cells that line the brain and spinal cord. Ependymomas are more likely to affect children than adults.  Optic gliomas affect the optic nerves, which send messages from the eyes to the brain.  Other notable types include diffuse intrinsic pontine gliomas, mixed gliomas, and oligodendrogliomas.

    When should I see a Glioma doctor near me?

    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 Glioma doctor near me?

    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 Glioma doctors near me?

    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 Glioma doctors near me?

    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 Glioma doctor near me?

    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 Glioma doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Glioma 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 Glioma doctor near me?

    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 Glioma 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 Glioma 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 Glioma doctors near me?

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

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