The 20 Best Glioma Doctors Near Me in Pasadena, CA

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The 20 Best Glioma Doctors near Pasadena, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 216 doctor with experience in Glioma near Pasadena, CA. Of these, 176 are Experienced, 32 are Advanced, 6 are Distinguished and 2 are Elite.

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    Elite in Glioma
    Surgical Oncology
    Elite in Glioma
    Surgical Oncology

    Duarte Cancer Center

    1500 Duarte Rd, 
    Duarte, CA 
     (10.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Behnam Badie is a Surgical Oncologist in Duarte, California. Dr. Badie is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioma. His top areas of expertise are Glioma, Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Awake Craniotomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Elite in Glioma
    Elite in Glioma

    Jana Portnow, M.D.

    1500 Duarte Rd, 
    Duarte, CA 
     (10.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jana Portnow is an Oncologist in Duarte, California. Dr. Portnow is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioma. Her top areas of expertise are Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, Glioma, Brain Tumor, and Endoscopy.

    Gabriel Zada
    Distinguished in Glioma
    Neurosurgery
    Distinguished in Glioma
    Neurosurgery

    USC Brain Tumor Center

    1520 San Pablo St Ste 3800, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (7.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    20+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hebrew, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    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 a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioma. His top areas of expertise are Pituitary Tumor, Hypothalamic Tumor, Brain Tumor, Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.

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    Mihran H. Shirinian
    Experienced in Glioma
    Experienced in Glioma

    Comprehensive Oncology Hematology Center

    1505 Wilson Terr, Ste 340, 
    Glendale, CA 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, Armenian, French
    Accepting New Patients

    To provide state of the art medical care for our patients in a friendly, and compassionate setting. Dr. Shirinian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioma. His top areas of expertise are Acute Erythroid Leukemia (AEL), Colorectal Cancer, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), and Lung Adenocarcinoma.

    Experienced in Glioma
    Oncology | Hematology
    Experienced in Glioma
    Oncology | Hematology
    1505 Wilson Terrace, Suite 200, 
    Glendale, CA 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Boris Bagdasarian is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Glendale, California. Dr. Bagdasarian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioma. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Familial Neutropenia, Agranulocytosis, Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis, and Thrombocytopenia. Dr. Bagdasarian is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Glioma
    Radiation Oncology
    Experienced in Glioma
    Radiation Oncology
    301 W Huntington Dr Ste 120, 
    Arcadia, CA 
     (5.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Kim is a Radiation Oncologist in Arcadia, California. Dr. Kim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioma. His top areas of expertise are Neuroendocrine Carcinoma of the Cervix, Cervical Cancer, Metastatic Brain Tumor, and Breast Cancer.

    Experienced in Glioma
    Radiation Oncology
    Experienced in Glioma
    Radiation Oncology

    City Of Hope Medical Foundation

    1500 E Duarte Rd, 
    Duarte, CA 
     (9.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sagus Sampath is a Radiation Oncologist in Duarte, California. Dr. Sampath is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioma. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Bone Tumor, and Prostatectomy.

    Advanced in Glioma
    Radiation Oncology | Radiology
    Advanced in Glioma
    Radiation Oncology | Radiology

    Cedars-Sinai Medical Care Foundation

    625 S Fair Oaks Ave, Suite 100, 
    Pasadena, CA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ramona Kyaw is a Radiation Oncologist and a Radiologist in Pasadena, California. Dr. Kyaw is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioma. Her top areas of expertise are Neuroendocrine Carcinoma of the Cervix, Cervical Cancer, Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary Glands, and Salivary Gland Tumors.

    Jason S. Ho
    Experienced in Glioma
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Glioma
    Internal Medicine

    Oncology Physicians Network Of California PC

    50 Alessandro Pl, 
    Pasadena, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    25+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    The dedicated men and women of LA Cancer Network, formerly The Los Angeles Hematology/Oncology Medical Group, have served the greater Los Angeles area for over 30 years. With offices conveniently located in downtown Los Angeles and in Glendale, you can find care and guidance in blood disorders and cancer care from the most dedicated and professional medical staff specializing in Hematology and Medical Oncology. Dr. Ho is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioma. His top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Angiosarcoma, and Inflammatory Breast Cancer.

    Advanced in Glioma
    Hematology
    Advanced in Glioma
    Hematology

    Huntington Cancer Center, An Affiliate Of Cedars-Sinai-Radiation Oncology

    625 S Fair Oaks Ave Ste 100, 
    Pasadena, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    James Hu is a Hematologist in Pasadena, California. Dr. Hu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioma. His top areas of expertise are Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Alveolar Soft Part Sarcoma, Liposarcoma, and Synovial Sarcoma.

    Advanced in Glioma
    Radiation Oncology
    Advanced in Glioma
    Radiation Oncology

    City Of Hope Medical Foundation

    209 Fair Oaks Ave, 
    South Pasadena, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Amanda Schwer is a Radiation Oncologist in South Pasadena, California. Dr. Schwer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioma. Her top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Lung Adenocarcinoma, and Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC).

    Linas J. Kazlauskas
    Experienced in Glioma
    Radiation Oncology
    Experienced in Glioma
    Radiation Oncology
    720 East Colorado Street, 
    Glendale, CA 
     (5.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Linas Kazlauskas is a board certified Radiation Oncologist. Vantage Oncology provides quality, personalized cancer care in a community setting.Linas Kazlauskas, MD, joined Valley Radiotherapy Associates in 2001 and is a board certified Radiation Oncologist. Dr. Kazlauskas practices at and is the medical director of Glendale Radiation Therapy Center in Glendale, CA. A Chicago-area native, he received a Bachelor of Science, Honors degree in Physics from Loyola University Chicago where he received both departmental and collegiate honors, and his Doctor of Medicine degree from Rush Medical College. Dr. Kazlauskas completed his internshi. Dr. Kazlauskas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioma. His top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, HER-2 Positive Breast Cancer, Prostate Cancer, and Familial Prostate Cancer.

    Distinguished in Glioma
    Distinguished in Glioma

    USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center And Hospital

    1441 Eastlake Ave, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (6.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Frances Chow is a Neurologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Chow is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioma. Her top areas of expertise are Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Brain Tumor, and Glioma.

    Distinguished in Glioma
    Hematology | Oncology
    Distinguished in Glioma
    Hematology | Oncology

    Children's Hospital Los Angeles

    4650 W Sunset Blvd, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (9.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ashley Rhodes is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Rhodes is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioma. Her top areas of expertise are Ependymoma, Brain Tumor, Medulloblastoma, and Glioma.

    Sungwon R. Kyung
    Experienced in Glioma
    Oncology | Hematology Oncology
    Experienced in Glioma
    Oncology | Hematology Oncology
    1300 North Vermont Avenue, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (9.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sungwon Kyung is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and an Oncologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Kyung is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioma. Her top areas of expertise are Febrile Neutropenia, Agranulocytosis, Chronic Familial Neutropenia, and Thrombocytopenia. Dr. Kyung is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Glioma
    Neurology | Oncology
    Distinguished in Glioma
    Neurology | Oncology

    Los Angeles Medical Center

    1505 N Edgemont St, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Richard Green is a Neurologist and an Oncologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Green is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioma. His top areas of expertise are Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, Glioma, Brain Tumor, and Aneurysm Repair. Dr. Green is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Glioma
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Glioma
    Internal Medicine

    Oncology Physicians Network Of California PC

    959 E Walnut St, 
    Pasadena, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    19+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Walter Tsang is an Internal Medicine provider in Pasadena, California. Dr. Tsang has been practicing medicine for over 19 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioma. His top areas of expertise are Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, and Paget Disease of the Breast.

    Experienced in Glioma
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Glioma
    Neurosurgery

    Southern Counties Neurosurgical Medical Group, Inc.

    630 S Raymond Ave, 
    Pasadena, CA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    32+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Igor Fineman is a Neurosurgery provider in Pasadena, California. Dr. Fineman has been practicing medicine for over 32 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioma. His top areas of expertise are Posterior Fossa Tumor, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Spinal Stenosis, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Microdiscectomy.

    Experienced in Glioma
    Experienced in Glioma

    Southern California Neurosurgical Associates

    630 S Raymond Ave, 
    Pasadena, CA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    14+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Celene Mulholland is a Neurosurgery provider in Pasadena, California. Dr. Mulholland has been practicing medicine for over 14 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioma. Her top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly, Spinal Stenosis, Laminectomy, and Stent Placement.

    Experienced in Glioma
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Glioma
    Neurosurgery

    Southern California Neurosurgical Associates

    630 S Raymond Ave, 
    Pasadena, CA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    41+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ian Ross is a Neurosurgery provider in Pasadena, California. Dr. Ross has been practicing medicine for over 41 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioma. His top areas of expertise are Apoplexy, Delirium, Stroke, Transmyocardial Revascularization, and Stent Placement.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    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 Pasadena, 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 a Glioma doctor near Pasadena, 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 Glioma doctors near Pasadena, 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 Glioma doctors near Pasadena, 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 a Glioma doctor near Pasadena, 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 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 Pasadena, 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 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 Pasadena, CA?

    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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