The 20 Best Glioma Doctors Near Me in Glen Burnie, MD

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 136 doctor with experience in Glioma near Glen Burnie, MD. Of these, 91 are Experienced, 27 are Advanced, 9 are Distinguished and 9 are Elite.

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    Elite in Glioma
    Elite in Glioma

    Skip Viragh Outpatient Cancer Center

    201 North Broadway Street, Viragh BLDG 5th FL, Viragh BLDG 5th FL, 
    Baltimore, MD 
     (8.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, German
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Matthias Holdhoff is a medical oncologist and co-director of the Brain Cancer Disease Group at the Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins. He is a professor of oncology, neurology and neurological surgery at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Dr. Holdhoff’s expertise is in primary brain cancers and central nervous system lymphomas. He earned his medical degree from Freie Universität Berlin, received his doctorate degree at Charité University Medicine Berlin. Dr. Holdhoff completed residency training in internal medicine at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, followed by a fellowship in medical oncology at Johns Hopkins Hospital with research training at the Ludwig Center for Cancer Genetics and Therapeutics (Kinzler-Vogelstein lab). As a clinical investigator in neuro-oncology, his research is focused on novel trials and translational biomarker studies in malignant gliomas and primary central nervous system lymphomas. He has led and contributed to numerous clinical trials, publications and presentations. Dr. Holdhoff serves as the director of the solid tumor inpatient service at the Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center. He is passionately involved in mentoring and teaching of fellows, residents and students. He is the director of the UCNS-certified neuro-oncology fellowship program at Johns Hopkins, and he is a teaching attending physician for the Osler internal medicine residency program. Dr. Holdhoff is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioma. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glioma, Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, and Brain Tumor. Dr. Holdhoff is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Elite in Glioma
    Neurosurgery
    Elite in Glioma
    Neurosurgery

    Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center

    601 North Caroline Street, Floor 5, Floor 5, 
    Baltimore, MD 
     (8.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hebrew
    Offers Telehealth

    Henry Brem is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Brem is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioma. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gliosarcoma, Glioma, Gliomatosis Cerebri, Osteotomy, and Posterior Fossa Decompression. Dr. Brem is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery.

    Elite in Glioma
    Elite in Glioma

    Skip Viragh Outpatient Cancer Center

    Baltimore, MD 
     (8.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Karisa Schreck is co-director of the BRAF Brain Tumor Center at Johns Hopkins. Her research focuses on the development of small-molecule targeted therapies for patients with primary brain tumors. Dr. Schreck has specific expertise in the treatment of BRAF gene mutations. As such, she works with Christine Pratilas’ laboratory to investigate resistance mechanisms to BRAF-targeted therapy. Dr. Schreck also writes and runs clinical trials for novel targeted agents through the Comprehensive Brain Tumor Center and the Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology. Dr. Schreck is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioma. She is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glioma, Brain Tumor, Astrocytoma, and Glioblastoma. Dr. Schreck is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology.

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    Elite in Glioma
    Radiation Oncology
    Elite in Glioma
    Radiation Oncology

    Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center

    401 North Broadway Street, Weinberg BLDG, Floor-L1 (Lobby Level), Weinberg BLDG, Floor-L1 (Lobby Level), 
    Baltimore, MD 
     (8.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Kleinberg specializes in the radiation treatments, including stereotactic radiosurgery, of brain and spinal tumors. Areas of research include both tumors arising in the central nervous system and tumors metastasizing from other locations. He also specializes in the treatment of esophageal tumors and has led national clinical trials in both therapy of brain tumors as well as esophageal cancer. Dr. Kleinberg has been recently named in the US News and World Report list of top 1% of doctors in his specialty. He is the co-chair of the Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group Brain Tumor Working Group, Vice-Chair of the NCI Cooperative Group Steering Committee for Esophageal and Gastric Tumors, and is a member of the NCI Cooperative Group Steering Committee for Gastrointestinal Tumors. He is also on the American College of Radiation Oncology Neurologic Cancer Practice Accreditation Team. Make A Gift. Dr. Kleinberg 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, Brain Tumor, Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery. Dr. Kleinberg is board certified in American Board Of Radiology.

    Elite in Glioma
    Neurosurgery
    Elite in Glioma
    Neurosurgery

    Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center

    Baltimore, MD 
     (8.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Jon Weingart focuses on the surgical treatment of brain tumors including benign and malignant tumors. Dr. Weingart also specializes in spinal disorders, such as cervical and lumbar disc disease, as well as other congenital and developmental abnormalities such as tethered spinal cord, spina bifida and chiari malformation. Dr. Weingart is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioma. He is also highly rated in 36 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Glioma, Awake Craniotomy, and Osteotomy. Dr. Weingart is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery.

    Elite in Glioma
    Oncology | Pediatrics
    Elite in Glioma
    Oncology | Pediatrics

    Johns Hopkins Children's Center

    Baltimore, MD 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French

    Eric Raabe, M.D., Ph.D., is an associate professor of oncology and pathology at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. Dr. Raabe majored in neural science at Brown University and received his M.D. and Ph.D. from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. He completed his pediatric internship and residency at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. After spending a year working in Africa as part of the Baylor International Pediatric AIDS Initiative, Dr. Raabe joined Johns Hopkins as a pediatric oncology fellow. Working in the laboratory of Charles Eberhart in Neuropathology, Dr. Raabe established a neural stem cell system to create genetically accurate models of pediatric brain tumors. In collaboration with patients and families, he has also developed multiple pediatric brain tumor cell lines that are some of the key models used for pre-clinical testing. Dr. Raabe sees patients in the pediatric oncology outpatient clinic at Johns Hopkins, with a focus on pediatric brain tumors. Dr. Raabe is also the point person in oncology for retinoblastoma care. He continues his research in the new Smith Building of the Wilmer Eye Institute in the Neuropathology Division, in collaboration with Charles Eberhart. Dr. Raabe is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioma. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rhabdoid Tumor, Diffuse Midline Glioma H3 K27M-Mutant, Glioma, and Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG). Dr. Raabe is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics.

    Elite in Glioma
    Elite in Glioma

    Skip Viragh Outpatient Cancer Center

    201 North Broadway Street, Viragh BLDG 5th FL, Viragh BLDG 5th FL, 
    Baltimore, MD 
     (8.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Stuart Grossman, M.D., is a professor of oncology at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center. He has served as Principal Investigator and Director of the Central Operations office of the National Cancer Institute-funded phase I/II brain tumor consortia (New Approaches to Brain Tumor Therapy CNS Consortium and the Adult Brain Tumor Consortium) for the past 22 years. He has led many phase I, II, and III institutional and cooperative group translational and clinical brain cancer research projects. Dr. Grossman's expertise is in brain cancers, translational and clinical research, and directing large, multicenter, multidisciplinary clinical trial groups and training programs. Dr. Grossman was an intern and resident at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, NY, and a fellow at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. He received his M.D. from the University of Rochester. Dr. Grossman is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioma. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Glioma, and Gliomatosis Cerebri. Dr. Grossman is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Elite in Glioma
    Elite in Glioma

    Johns Hopkins Hospital

    600 N Wolfe St, 
    Baltimore, MD 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Laterra is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Laterra is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioma. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Glioma, and Brain Tumor.

    Elite in Glioma
    Elite in Glioma

    Johns Hopkins Hospital

    600 N Wolfe St, 
    Baltimore, MD 
     (9.3 miles away)
    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.

    Distinguished in Glioma
    Distinguished in Glioma

    Johns Hopkins Children's Center

    1800 Orleans Street, Bloomberg 11N, Bloomberg 11N, 
    Baltimore, MD 
     (8.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Cohen is Director of Pediatric Neuro-Oncology and Clinical Director of the Division of Pediatric Oncology at the Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins. He received his undergraduate degree at Brown University and earned his MD at the Upstate Medical University, in Syracuse, NY. He did his general Pediatric Residency and Chief Residency at the University of Colorado and completed his Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Fellowship at Johns Hopkins. He has served on the faculty since 1994. His research centers on clinical trials of novel therapeutics for children with brain tumors. Dr. Cohen is co-chair of the High-Grade Glioma committee for the Children's Oncology Group and in that capacity has a particular research interest in the development of therapeutics for the treatment of infiltrating gliomas. He serves on the scientific advisory board for a number of organizations including St. Baldricks and the Childhood Brain Tumor Foundation. He is on the editorial board for PDQ with responsibility for authorship of the pediatric CNS brain tumor summaries. The Pediatric Neuro-Oncology program conducts a broad range of research centered primarily around the development and testing of novel therapeutics for children with brain tumors. The multidisciplinary nature of this work translates into continual collaboration with specialists in pediatric neurosurgery, radiation oncology, neuropathology, neuroradiology, neurology, neuro-ophthalmology, neuropsychology, and other related disciplines. Dr. Cohen is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioma. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glioma, Medulloblastoma, Brain Stem Cancer, Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Cohen is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics.

    Distinguished in Glioma
    Distinguished in Glioma

    Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center

    601 North Caroline Street, Floor 5, Floor 5, 
    Baltimore, MD 
     (8.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Jaishri Blakeley is the Marjorie Bloomberg Tiven Professor of Neurofibromatosis in Neurology, Oncology, and Neurosurgery at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, director of the Johns Hopkins Comprehensive Neurofibromatosis Center and director of the Neurofibromatosis Therapeutic Acceleration Program (NTAP). She is an active clinician-scientist specializing in the care of people with NF1, NF2, LZTR1, SMARC1 schwannomatoses, and primary brain tumors. Her research expertise in the development of clinical trials for nervous system tumors and specifically, early clinical-translational studies including tumor pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic investigations, imaging biomarkers for rare nervous system tumors, and incorporation of patient-focused, functional endpoints into efficacy studies. She has been the national or international leader of 7 clinical trials focused on therapies for glioblastoma, NF1 and NF2. In 2012 she cofounded the NTAP to dramatically shift the landscape of NF1 via necessary, efficient, and expert discovery, translational and clinical research. NTAP focuses on therapeutics, fosters collaboration, facilitates open and timely sharing of results, and streamlines the research process to accelerate therapies for plexiform and cutaneous neurofibromas. Through NTAP, Dr. Blakeley has supported and collaborated with more than 80 laboratories and research teams across the globe enabling meaningful therapeutic development for NF1-associated neoplasms and supporting the development of an exceptional community of clinician scientists focused on NF1 via the Francis S. Collins Scholars Program in Neurofibromatosis Clinical and Translational Research. Her research and programmatic efforts are all in the service of improving outcomes for the patients with NF1, NF2, schwannomatosis, and primary brain cancer for whom she is honored to provide care. Dr. Blakeley is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioma. She is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Neurofibromatosis, Schwannomatosis, Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2), Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1), and Laminectomy. Dr. Blakeley is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology.

    Distinguished in Glioma
    Radiation Oncology
    Distinguished in Glioma
    Radiation Oncology

    Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center

    Baltimore, MD 
     (8.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Kristin Redmond specializes in the treatment of brain tumors and leads the spinal radiosurgery program. She received her undergraduate degree from Princeton University where she graduated magna cum laude with a focus in neuro-psychology. She attended medical school and obtained a Masters in Public Health in health systems management at Tulane University where she was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society as well as the Gold Humanism in Medicine Honor Society. Dr. Redmonds research interest focuses on the development of novel radiation techniques and therapeutic agents to treat brain and spine tumors in order to increase tumor control and overall survival. In addition, she is working to develop innovative approaches to try to limit long term toxicities and minimize neuro-cognitive dysfunction following treatment for tumors of the central nervous system. Dr. Redmond believes in a holistic approach to medicine and feels that the social and psychological components of patient care are equally important to traditional therapies. She works closely with a team of specialists to support patients and families during their cancer journey. Make A Gift. Dr. Redmond is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioma. She is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chordoma, Brain Tumor, Astrocytoma, and Metastatic Brain Tumor. Dr. Redmond is board certified in American Board Of Radiology.

    Distinguished in Glioma
    Distinguished in Glioma

    Skip Viragh Outpatient Cancer Center

    201 North Broadway Street, Viragh BLDG 5th FL, Viragh BLDG 5th FL, 
    Baltimore, MD 
     (8.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hungarian
    Offers Telehealth

    David Kamson is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Kamson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioma. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Brain Tumor, Glioblastoma, Metastatic Brain Tumor, Gliosarcoma, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT). Dr. Kamson is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology.

    Distinguished in Glioma
    Neurosurgery
    Distinguished in Glioma
    Neurosurgery

    Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center

    301 Mason Lord Drive, Suite 1201, Suite 1201, 
    Baltimore, MD 
     (8.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Bengali, Hindi, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Debraj “Raj” Mukherjee’s clinical focus is the treatment of patients with primary and metastatic brain lesions. His clinical work and research emphasize the development of individual treatment plans that optimize survival and quality of life in all patients. After receiving his medical degree from Dartmouth Medical School, Dr. Mukherjee was recruited to Johns Hopkins, where he studied epidemiology, biostatistics and clinical design at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and served as Director of the Neuro-Oncology Surgical Outcomes Laboratory in the Department of Neurosurgery. Dr. Mukherjee completed neurosurgery residency at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, where he was named a Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Health & Society Scholar. He completed an open and endoscopic skull base fellowship with the Center for Skull Base Surgery at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, where he was a Copeland Scholar. Throughout his career, Dr. Mukherjee has led patient-centered research pursuits in neuro-oncology including development of a national registry for patients with brain tumors, creation of disease-specific quality of life instruments for patients with skull base tumors, and development of innovative clinical trials in neuro-oncology. He leads the Meningioma, Brain Metastasis, and Neurosurgical Oncology centers at Johns Hopkins Medicine, and he serves as Assistant Residency Program Director for one of the largest neurosurgical training programs in the country. His work has been supported by the American Medical Association, Glioblastoma Foundation, National Institute on Aging, and National Cancer Institute. Dr. Mukherjee can be contacted at drraj@jhmi.edu. Dr. Mukherjee is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioma. He is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Meningioma, Pituitary Tumor, Brain Tumor, Awake Craniotomy, and Craniectomy. Dr. Mukherjee is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery.

    Experienced in Glioma
    Experienced in Glioma

    Medstar Medical Group Ii LLC

    1406 Crain S Hwy 106, 
    Glen Burnie, MD 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    Richard Choi is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Glen Burnie, Maryland. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Choi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioma. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Apoplexy, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Stent Placement, and Transmyocardial Revascularization.

    Distinguished in Glioma
    Radiation Oncology | Radiology
    Distinguished in Glioma
    Radiation Oncology | Radiology

    South Baltimore County

    1701 Twin Springs Rd, 
    Halethorpe, MD 
     (6.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Tejan Diwanji is a Radiologist and a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in Halethorpe, Maryland. Dr. Diwanji is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioma. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Astrocytoma, Glioma, Glioblastoma, Brain Tumor, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery. Dr. Diwanji is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Glioma
    Hematology Oncology | Oncology
    Experienced in Glioma
    Hematology Oncology | Oncology

    Chesapeake Oncology Hematology

    305 Hospital Drive Tate Center, 
    Glen Burnie, MD 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi

    Yudhishtra Markan is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Glen Burnie, Maryland. Dr. Markan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioma. He is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Colorectal Cancer. Dr. Markan is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Advanced in Glioma
    Radiation Oncology
    Advanced in Glioma
    Radiation Oncology

    University Of Maryland

    Baltimore, MD 
     (8.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Italian

    William Regine is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Regine is rated as an Advanced 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 Pancreatic Cancer, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Undifferentiated Pleomorphic Sarcoma, and Anal Cancer. Dr. Regine is board certified in American Board Of Radiology.

    Advanced in Glioma
    Otolaryngology | Radiation Oncology
    Advanced in Glioma
    Otolaryngology | Radiation Oncology

    Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center

    Baltimore, MD 
     (8.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Harry Quon is an associate professor of radiation oncology and molecular radiation sciences at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. He also holds appointments in oncology and in otolaryngology - head and neck surgery. His area of clinical expertise is radiation treatment for head and neck cancers. He serves as the co-director of the Johns Hopkins Head and Neck Cancer Multidisciplinary Clinic. Dr. Quon received his M.D. from the University of Toronto Institute of Medical Science. He completed his residency at the Princess Margaret Hospital in Ontario and performed a fellowship in radiation oncology at the Princess Margaret Hospital and the Beth Israel Medical Center. Make A Gift. Dr. Quon is rated as an Advanced 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 Laryngeal Cancer, Throat Cancer, Dry Mouth, Gastrostomy, and Prostatectomy. Dr. Quon is board certified in American Board Of Radiology.

    Advanced in Glioma
    Pediatrics | Pediatric Hematology Oncology
    Advanced in Glioma
    Pediatrics | Pediatric Hematology Oncology

    Johns Hopkins Children's Center

    1800 Orleans Street, Bloomberg 11N, Bloomberg 11N, 
    Baltimore, MD 
     (8.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robyn Gartrell, MD, MS is a physician-scientist and pediatric oncologist who joined the faculty at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine as Assistant Professor in January 2024. Dr. Gartrell completed her clinical pediatric hematology/oncology fellowship at New York Presbyterian / Columbia University Irving Medical Center (CUIMC), and a postdoctoral fellowship in Immunotherapy and Precision Medicine. She also completed a Master of Science in Patient Oriented Research as well as her first 5 years as faculty at CUIMC. Dr. Gartrell’s primary research focuses on combination approaches including radiation, chemotherapy, and other target agents with immunotherapy to improve response, increase survival, and decrease toxicity for children, adolescents, and young adults with cancer. Her laboratory uses advances in tumor immunology to develop more effective and more personalized therapies using multiplex platforms and immunogenomics to evaluate the tumor microenvironment and determine which pediatric tumor types, and which patients, will respond to immunotherapy. Dr. Gartrell is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioma. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glioma, Diffuse Midline Glioma H3 K27M-Mutant, HER2 Negative Breast Cancer, and Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma. Dr. Gartrell is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    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 Glen Burnie, MD?

    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 Glen Burnie, MD?

    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 Glen Burnie, MD?

    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 Glen Burnie, MD?

    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 Glen Burnie, MD?

    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 Glen Burnie, MD?

    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 Glen Burnie, MD?

    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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